Patents by Inventor Daniel Craig Hutchens

Daniel Craig Hutchens 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).

  • Imaging units and methods of insertion into an image forming device
    Patent number: 7831168
    Abstract: The present application is directed to an imaging unit for an image forming device. In one embodiment, the imaging unit includes a frame that includes brace members that are connected together to form a central opening. The imaging unit may also include separate mounting locations positioned on the frame in a side-by-side orientation. Each of the mounting locations may be adapted to receive a imaging unit and position a PC member of the imaging unit. The frame may also include locating features to align the frame within the image forming device. Electrical contacts may be operatively connected to the frame. The electrical contacts may operatively connect with the image forming device to provide electrical communication to each of the plurality of imaging units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene David Allen, Jarrett Clark Gayne, Darin Michael Gettelfinger, Paul Douglas Horrall, Daniel Craig Hutchens
  • Imaging Units and Methods of Insertion Into An Image Forming Device
    Publication number: 20080226331
    Abstract: The present application is directed to an imaging unit for an image forming device. In one embodiment, the imaging unit includes a frame that includes brace members that are connected together to form a central opening. The imaging unit may also include separate mounting locations positioned on the frame in a side-by-side orientation. Each of the mounting locations may be adapted to receive a imaging unit and position a PC member of the imaging unit. The frame may also include locating features to align the frame within the image forming device. Electrical contacts may be operatively connected to the frame. The electrical contacts may operatively connect with the image forming device to provide electrical communication to each of the plurality of imaging units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Eugene David Allen, Jarrett Clark Gayne, Darin Michael Gettelfinger, Paul Douglas Horrall, Daniel Craig Hutchens