Patents by Inventor Darek Tkacz

Darek Tkacz 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).

  • Publication number: 20190168520
    Abstract: A textile holder having adjustable side extensions is provided. The side extensions can be generally U-shaped metal rods or wires having a plurality of spaced notches for adjusting the spacing of the wires from a central pallet portion. Alternatively, other structures, such as plates can be used for the side extensions. The plates can include one or more slots. Screws or posts on the central pallet portion can be used to align the plates at appropriate extension distances and hold the plates in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Richard C. Hoffman, JR., Darek Tkacz, Jan Dolega
  • Publication number: 20190106838
    Abstract: The present invention provides a foil applicator assembly for a screen printing press having a support arm extending along a first line. The assembly has a carriage having a leading edge and a trailing edge and is mounted for reciprocating translational motion along the first line. A press roller is mounted to the carriage and has a first axis of rotation generally orthogonal to the first line. A film supply roller is mounted proximate the press by a member that is stationary with respect to the carriage and provides a second axis of rotation parallel to the first axis of rotation and has a first outer surface. A film guide member is mounted on the carriage and is spaced from the press roller along the first line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2017
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Richard C. Hoffman, JR., Humberto Quintero, Jerzy Podstawka, Darek Tkacz
  • Patent number: 10214033
    Abstract: A textile holder having adjustable side extensions is provided. The side extensions can be generally U-shaped metal rods or wires having a plurality of spaced notches for adjusting the spacing of the wires from a central pallet portion. Alternatively, other structures, such as plates can be used for the side extensions. The plates can include one or more slots. Screws or posts on the central pallet portion can be used to align the plates at appropriate extension distances and hold the plates in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: M&R Printing Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard C. Hoffman, Jr., Darek Tkacz, Jan Dolega
  • Publication number: 20180370258
    Abstract: A textile holder having adjustable side extensions is provided. The side extensions can be generally U-shaped metal rods or wires having a plurality of spaced notches for adjusting the spacing of the wires from a central pallet portion. Alternatively, other structures, such as plates can be used for the side extensions. The plates can include one or more slots. Screws or posts on the central pallet portion can be used to align the plates at appropriate extension distances and hold the plates in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Richard C. Hoffman, JR., Darek Tkacz, Jan Dolega
  • Publication number: 20180072046
    Abstract: An indicator system is provided for ensuring proper registration of a frame. A plurality of stops for a registration system are electrically coupled to each other. When contact is made with a metal frame, a circuit is created and an indicator coupled to the circuit, such as a light, can be activated to show such contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Richard C. Hoffman, JR., Andrew L. Oleson, Keith R. Falk, Darek Tkacz
  • Publication number: 20180073805
    Abstract: The present invention provides a textile dryer having a housing defining a chamber having an infeed and an outfeed. A separation wall extends through the chamber to create a first zone having a first ambient condition and a second zone having a second ambient condition. A first conveyor extends through the first zone and a second conveyor extends through the second zone. A controller is provided to allow an operator to independently select the speed and direction of the first conveyor and the second conveyor, and to independently select the physical conditions of the first ambient condition and the second ambient condition, and to maintain these settings during the operation of the dryer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Richard C. Hoffman, JR., Mariusz Switalski, Darek Tkacz
  • Publication number: 20180072043
    Abstract: The present invention provides a fabric compressor for applying heat and or pressure to a textile before or after applying ink to a textile during a screen printing operation to prevent fibrillation, to provide a smooth base coat, and/or to cure ink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Richard C. Hoffman, JR., Andrew L. Oleson, Darek Tkacz