Patents by Inventor Daniel A. Chiesa
Daniel A. Chiesa has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20050286070Abstract: A method and information system for informing a user about consumable components such as a CRU using printed documents in an electrostatographic system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2005Publication date: December 29, 2005Inventors: Karl Kurz, Daniel Chiesa, Tom Claessens
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Patent number: 6975422Abstract: A method and information system for informing a user about consumable components such as a CRU using printed documents in an electrostatographic system.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2000Date of Patent: December 13, 2005Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Karl E. Kurz, Daniel A. Chiesa, Tom W. Claessens
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Patent number: 6650847Abstract: A container is provided for delivering a supply of particles for use in a developer unit of an electrophotographic apparatus. A resistor member, is permanently associated with the container. When the container is associated with the electrophotographic apparatus, the resistance of the resistor member is identified and a fault signal is communicated to a display when the incorrect configuration of the container is identified as being used in the electrophotographic apparatus. Also provided is a method of determining the configuration of a container in a printing or copying apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2001Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Bernard L. Guy, Daniel A. Chiesa
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Publication number: 20030118355Abstract: A container is provided for delivering a supply of particles for use in a developer unit of an electrophotographic apparatus. A resistor member, is permanently associated with the container. When the container is associated with the electrophotographic apparatus, the resistance of the resistor member is identified and a fault signal is communicated to a display when the incorrect configuration of the container is identified as being used in the electrophotographic apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2001Publication date: June 26, 2003Applicant: Xerox CorporationInventors: Bernard L. Guy, Daniel A. Chiesa
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Patent number: 6584290Abstract: An information system for informing a user about consumable components such as a CRU using printed documents in an electrostatographic system.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2000Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Karl E. Kurz, Daniel A. Chiesa, Tom W. Claessens
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Patent number: 6529691Abstract: A system for identifying a supply accessory in a device. The system includes a device identifier in the supply accessory and a controller adapted to measure a value of the device identifier, compare the measured value with a predetermined value and determine if the supply accessory corresponds to the device.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2000Date of Patent: March 4, 2003Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Bernard L. Guy, Daniel A. Chiesa
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Publication number: 20020076223Abstract: An information system for informing a user about consumable components such as a CRU using printed documents in an electrostatographic system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2000Publication date: June 20, 2002Applicant: Xerox CorporationInventors: Karl E. Kurz, Daniel A. Chiesa, Tom W. Claessens
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Publication number: 20020075500Abstract: A method and information system for informing a user about consumable components such as a CRU using printed documents in an electrostatographic system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2000Publication date: June 20, 2002Applicant: Xerox CorporationInventors: Karl E. Kurz, Daniel A. Chiesa, Tom W. Claessens
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Publication number: 20020076225Abstract: An information system for informing a user about consumable components such as a CRU using printed documents in an electrostatographic system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2001Publication date: June 20, 2002Applicant: Xerox CorporationInventors: Karl E. Kurz, Daniel A. Chiesa, Tom W. Claessens
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Publication number: 20020071683Abstract: A system for identifying a supply accessory in a device. The system comprises a device identifier in the supply accessory and a controller adapted to measure a value of the device identifier, compare the measured value with a predetermined value and determine if the supply accessory corresponds to the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2000Publication date: June 13, 2002Inventors: Bernard L. Guy, Daniel A. Chiesa
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Patent number: 6363235Abstract: A toner-dispensing container assembly for attachment to a toner compartment cover device on an electrographic printing machine to supply toner composition to the toner receiving compartment while avoiding detachment and spillage. The toner-dispensing container assembly is fastenable over the toner compartment cover device and rotatable to a first position to open the cover to the toner compartment while the toner-dispensing container remains sealed. Further rotation of the toner dispensing container opens it to the toner-receiving compartment to dispense toner thereinto.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2001Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Daniel A. Chiesa, Thomas W. Claessens, Karl E. Kurz, John Howard
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Patent number: 6269234Abstract: A developer unit for developing a latent image recorded on an image receiving member with a supply of particles, the developer unit including a sump for storing a refill supply of particles received from a container for use in the developer unit, the developer unit including a main cartridge body defining a sump portion. A fill aperture is aligned with the sump portion for receiving a toner refill container. A guide member is attached to the main body, the guide member cooperating with a corresponding member in a printing machine to position the main body in the printing machine. A stop member fixed to the guide member so that when the main body is moved in a first direction the stop member positions the main body in a position to be refilled, and when the main body is moved in a second direction, opposed to the first direction the developer unit is in an operative position in the printing machine.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1999Date of Patent: July 31, 2001Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Karl E. Kurz, Daniel A. Chiesa, Tom W. Claessens
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Patent number: 6266506Abstract: A container for delivering a supply of particles for use in a developer unit of an electrophotographic printing machine, the container being fittable to an adapter associated with the developer unit, the container includes a body defining a chamber for storing particles therein, the body defining an aperture in an end thereof and a cover for use in covering the aperture, wherein the cover includes a valve mechanism and a keying feature, wherein the keying feature cooperates with a portion of the developer unit so that upon rotation of the container, the valve mechanism is actuated.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1999Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Karl E. Kurz, Daniel A. Chiesa, Tom W. Claessens
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Patent number: 6249654Abstract: A developer unit for developing a latent image recorded on an image receiving member with a supply of particles, the developer unit including a sump for storing a supply of particles received from a container for use in the developer unit, the sump further defining an aperture therein and a cover for use in covering the aperture, wherein the cover includes a valve mechanism and a keying feature, wherein the keying feature cooperates with a portion of the container so that upon rotation of the container, the valve mechanism is actuated to allow toner to flow into the sump.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1999Date of Patent: June 19, 2001Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Karl E. Kurz, Daniel A. Chiesa, Tom W. Claessens
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Patent number: 6236826Abstract: A developer unit for developing a latent image recorded on an image receiving member with a supply of particles, the developer unit including a valve connected to a sump for storing a supply of particles received from a container for use in the developer unit, the valve including a first planar member defining a first aperture therein, wherein the first aperture includes less than one-half of the surface area of the first planar member, a second planar member defining a second aperture therein, wherein the second aperture includes less than one-half of the surface area of the second planar member, the second planar member being substantially the same size and shape as the first planar member and an attaching device, connecting the first planar member and the second planar member in planar contact so that the first planar member and the second planar member are rotatable relative to each other such that in a first rotated position the first aperture and the second aperture are in alignment with each other to fType: GrantFiled: September 29, 1999Date of Patent: May 22, 2001Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Karl E. Kurz, Daniel A. Chiesa, Tom W. Claessens
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Patent number: 5987276Abstract: A charging apparatus for applying a uniform electrostatic charge to a charge retentive surface is provided. The charging apparatus is operably electrically connectable to a power supply for supplying an electrical bias to the charging apparatus. The apparatus includes a housing and an electrode mounted to the housing and positioned adjacent the surface in a non-contact relationship therewith. The apparatus also includes a shield connected to the housing and at least partially surrounding the electrode. The apparatus also includes an electrical connector, electrically connected to the shield and electrically connectable to the power supply for providing an electrical bias to the shield. The electrical connector extends from the shield and is integral therewith.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1997Date of Patent: November 16, 1999Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Ajay Kumar, Dhirendra C. Damji, Daniel A. Chiesa, Jerry W. Bryant
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Patent number: 5974287Abstract: A cover for protecting from undesired exposure a photoconductive member assembled to the housing of a printing cartridge for use in a printing machine is provided. The housing includes an aperture periphery defining an aperture therein for communication of illumination from an illumination source with the photoconductive member. The cover includes a first portion positionable adjacent the housing, a second portion operably associated with the first portion and at least partially extendible between the illumination source and the photoconductive member for protecting a substantial portion of the photoconductive member from exposure, a third portion operably associated with the second portion, the third portion removably securable to the housing, and a fourth portion operably associated with the third portion. The fourth portion is utilized for removal of the cover. As the third portion is pulled from the housing the third portion is directed along a path spaced from the photoconductive member.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1998Date of Patent: October 26, 1999Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Karl E. Kurz, Daniel A. Chiesa
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Patent number: 5907753Abstract: A charging apparatus for applying a uniform electrostatic charge to a charge retentive surface is provided. The charging apparatus is operably electrically connectable to a power supply for supplying an electrical bias to the charging apparatus. The apparatus includes a housing and an electrode mounted to the housing and positioned adjacent the surface in a non-contact relationship therewith. The apparatus also includes an electrical connector, electrically connected to the electrode and electrically connectable to the power supply. The electrical connector provides an electrical bias to said electrode. The electrical connector extends from the electrode and is integral therewith.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1997Date of Patent: May 25, 1999Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Ajay Kumar, Dhirendra C. Damji, Daniel A. Chiesa, Jerry W. Bryant
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Patent number: 5890035Abstract: A charging module for applying a uniform electrostatic charge to a charge retentive surface is provided. The charging module is operably electrically connectable to a power supply for supplying an electrical bias to the charging apparatus. The charging module is mountable into a process cartridge. The process cartridge includes a cartridge mounting surface for cooperation with the charging apparatus. The apparatus includes a housing including a housing mounting feature and an electrode. The electrode is mounted to the housing and is positioned adjacent the surface in a non-contact relationship therewith. The housing mounting feature is adapted to be cooperable with the cartridge mounting surface to secure the placement of the charging module into the cartridge without the need for any installation tools.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1997Date of Patent: March 30, 1999Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Ajay Kumar, Dhirendra C. Damji, Daniel A. Chiesa, Jerry W. Bryant
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Patent number: RE42125Abstract: A bearing support for use in a process cartridge including a roll rotatably mounted to a housing is provided. The roll is used for transporting marking particles to a latent image to form a developed image. The bearing support supports the roll and provides an electrical path between the roll and a voltage source. The bearing support includes a body having a first feature for cooperation with the roll and a second feature for cooperation with the housing. At least one of the first feature and the second feature provides for rotatable motion between the housing and the roll. The bearing support further includes a third feature for providing an electrical path between the roll and the voltage source.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2007Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Dhirendra C. Damji, Ajay Kumar, Daniel A. Chiesa