Patents by Inventor Dariusz Tkacz
Dariusz 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).
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Publication number: 20240003622Abstract: The present invention provides a conveyor belt tracking system for a dryer having a web of a mesh material having a protrusion extending along the length proximal one lateral edge and above a flat surface and a first generally cylindrical roller having a three-tiered slot for receiving the protrusion and two flanking shallow tracks for receiving base flanges.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Richard C. Hoffman, JR., Mariusz Switalski, Jerzy Podstawka, Dariusz Tkacz
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Patent number: 11740017Abstract: The present invention provides a conveyor belt tracking system for a dryer having a web of a mesh material having a protrusion extending along the length proximal one lateral edge and above a flat surface and a first generally cylindrical roller having a three-tiered slot for receiving the protrusion and two flanking shallow tracks for receiving base flanges.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: M&R Printing Equipment, Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Hoffman, Jr., Mariusz Switalski, Jerzy Podstawka, Dariusz Tkacz
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Publication number: 20220243983Abstract: The present invention provides a conveyor belt tracking system for a dryer having a web of a mesh material having a protrusion extending along the length proximal one lateral edge and above a flat surface and a first generally cylindrical roller having a three-tiered slot for receiving the protrusion and two flanking shallow tracks for receiving base flanges.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2021Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: Richard C. Hoffman, JR., Mariusz Switalski, Jerzy Podstawka, Dariusz Tkacz
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Patent number: 11226156Abstract: The present invention provides a conveyor belt tracking system for a dryer having a web of a mesh material having a protrusion extending along the length proximal one lateral edge and above a flat surface and a first generally cylindrical roller having a three-tiered slot for receiving the protrusion and two flanking shallow tracks for receiving base flanges.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2020Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: M&R Printing Equipment, Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Hoffman, Jr., Mariusz Switalski, Jerzy Podstawka, Dariusz Tkacz
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Publication number: 20210003344Abstract: The present invention provides a conveyor belt tracking system for a dryer having a web of a mesh material having a protrusion extending along the length proximal one lateral edge and above a flat surface and a first generally cylindrical roller having a three-tiered slot for receiving the protrusion and two flanking shallow tracks for receiving base flanges.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventors: Richard C. Hoffman, JR., Mariusz Switalski, Jerzy Podstawka, Dariusz Tkacz
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Patent number: 10794631Abstract: The present invention provides a conveyor belt tracking system for a dryer having a web of a mesh material having a protrusion extending along the length proximal one lateral edge and above a flat surface and a first generally cylindrical roller having a three-tiered slot for receiving the protrusion and two flanking shallow tracks for receiving base flanges.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2018Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: M&R Printing Equipment, Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Hoffman, Jr., Mariusz Switalski, Jerzy Podstawka, Dariusz Tkacz
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Publication number: 20190137176Abstract: The present invention provides a conveyor belt tracking system for a dryer having a web of a mesh material having a protrusion extending along the length proximal one lateral edge and above a flat surface and a first generally cylindrical roller having a three-tiered slot for receiving the protrusion and two flanking shallow tracks for receiving base flanges.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Richard C. Hoffman, JR., Mariusz Switalski, Jerzy Podstawka, Dariusz Tkacz
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Patent number: 10113795Abstract: The present invention provides a conveyor belt tracking system for a dryer having a web of a mesh material having a protrusion extending along the length proximal one lateral edge and above a flat surface and a first generally cylindrical roller having a three-tiered slot for receiving the protrusion and two flanking shallow tracks for receiving base flanges.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2016Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: M&R Printing Equipment, Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Hoffman, Jr., Mariusz Switalski, Jerzy Podstawka, Dariusz Tkacz
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Patent number: 9939198Abstract: The present invention provides a conveyor belt tracking system for a dryer having a web of a mesh material having a protrusion extending along the length proximal one lateral edge and above a flat surface and a first generally cylindrical roller having a three-tiered slot for receiving the protrusion and two flanking shallow tracks for receiving base flanges.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2016Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: M&R Printing Equipment, Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Hoffman, Jr., Mariusz Switalski, Jerzy Podstawka, Dariusz Tkacz
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Publication number: 20170067687Abstract: The present invention provides a conveyor belt tracking system for a dryer having a web of a mesh material having a protrusion extending along the length proximal one lateral edge and above a flat surface and a first generally cylindrical roller having a three-tiered slot for receiving the protrusion and two flanking shallow tracks for receiving base flanges.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Richard C. Hoffman, JR., Mariusz Switalski, Jerzy Podstawka, Dariusz Tkacz
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Publication number: 20170030645Abstract: The present invention provides a conveyor belt tracking system for a dryer having a web of a mesh material having a protrusion extending along the length proximal one lateral edge and above a flat surface and a first generally cylindrical roller having a three-tiered slot for receiving the protrusion and two flanking shallow tracks for receiving base flanges.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Inventors: Richard C. Hoffman, Jr., Mariusz Switalski, Jerzy Podstawka, Dariusz Tkacz
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Patent number: 6484629Abstract: A new apparatus and methods for automatically unloading or removing an article from a printing machine, and preferably transferring the same to a suitable drying surface is disclosed. The disclosed apparatus includes a support frame, an extendable gripping means attached to the support frame for engaging the article, and a conventional controller for controlling operation of the extendable gripping means. Additionally, at least one platen attached to the printing machine in a manner allowing the extendable gripping means to vertically extend from the support frame to an area of the platen(s) is also disclosed. To permit gripping of the articles, the platen are notched at the area corresponding to the extendable gripping means.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2000Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Assignee: M&R Printing Equipment, Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Hoffman, Jr., Alex Iaccino, Dariusz Tkacz, Boguslaw Biel, Boguslaw Magda
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Patent number: 6439370Abstract: A new apparatus and methods for automatically loading an article onto a printing surface of a printing machine, and preferably provide a completely reproducible placement of the textile on the printing machine. In accordance with the present invention, the apparatus includes a first support structure having a surface including a first area and a second area, and adapted to support at least one textile thereon. A second support structure is also provided proximate the second area of the first support structure, having a textile lifting mechanism and a textile transfer mechanism. The first support structure in one embodiment is a conveyor table having a primary textile indexing mechanism, such as a laser created line, a vertical stop, or a compact table with angled side edges. The indexing mechanism may be contoured to approximate a periphery of a portion of the textile. Supplemental or secondary indexing mechanisms may also be used, including lasers or the like.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 1999Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignee: M&R Printing Equipment, Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Hoffman, Jr., Dariusz Tkacz, Roman Guzek, Boguslaw Biel, Joel Zupanic, Boguslaw Magda
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Patent number: 6422548Abstract: A vacuum bed (110,210,310,410,510) for holding an article on and to the top sheet (25) of the bed is disclosed. The top sheet (25) includes a plurality of holes (34) therein. The bed further has a bottom sheet (21) spaced apart from and below the top sheet (25). A vacuum chamber (30) is formed between the bottom and top sheets (21,25). A vacuum source (8) in communications with the vacuum chamber (30) draws air through the holes (34) in the top sheet (25) forming a vacuum zone (120,220,320,420,520). Means are disclosed within the vacuum chamber (30) to control and adjust the size of the vacuum zone created on the top sheet (25) to hold articles of different widths and heights.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2000Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Assignee: M&R Printing Equipment, Inc.Inventors: Zbigniew Baber, Thomas M. Dewbray, Jan Dolega, Zbigniew Kubas, Remigiusz Kryszczuk, Marek Kwjecien, Boguslaw Magda, Dariusz Tkacz
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Patent number: 6276274Abstract: A new platen for use with a printing machine, and preferably for allowing automatic unloading of a printed article from a support surface of the platen is disclosed. The disclosed platen includes a structure for attachment to the printing machine, a support surface, and a gripping area disposed about the support surface to allow an automatic unloader to grip and remove an article from the support surface. The support surface is preferably rectangular having gripping areas proximate to each corner of the surface. The gripping areas are preferably notches within the support surface itself, but may also be in the form of a ledge with notches disposed along a portion of an edge and attached to the support surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 1999Date of Patent: August 21, 2001Assignee: M&R Printing Equipment, Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Hoffman, Jr., Alex Iaccino, Dariusz Tkacz, Boguslaw Biel, Boguslaw Magda
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Patent number: 6158343Abstract: A contaminant remover for a screen printing operation using a multiple station printing machine having at least a first printing station is disclosed. The contaminant remover has a support arm attached to the first printing station of the printing machine, and a contaminant removal surface attached to the support arm. As a printing surface is automatically brought into printing alignment with the first printing station, the contaminant removal surface engages the printing surface and moves across the printing surface to remove contaminants which may undesirably block portions of the screen. The contaminant removal surface is preferably a plurality of removable roller brushes having an adhesive applied to their respective surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 1999Date of Patent: December 12, 2000Assignee: M&R Printing Equipment, Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Hoffman, Jr., Alex Iaccino, Dariusz Tkacz, Roman Guzek
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Patent number: 6105494Abstract: A new apparatus and methods for automatically unloading or removing an article from a printing machine, and preferably transferring the same to a suitable drying surface is disclosed. The disclosed apparatus includes a support frame, an extendable gripping means attached to the support frame for engaging the article, and a conventional controller for controlling operation of the extendable gripping means. Additionally, at least one platen attached to the printing machine in a manner allowing the extendable gripping means to vertically extend from the support frame to an area of the platen(s) is also disclosed. To permit gripping of the articles, the platen are notched at the area corresponding to the extendable gripping means.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 1999Date of Patent: August 22, 2000Assignee: M&R Printing Equipment, Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Hoffman, Jr., Alex Iaccino, Dariusz Tkacz, Boguslaw Biel, Boguslaw Magda
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Patent number: 6012387Abstract: A mobile printing shop (300,301,302) is disclosed including a turret style printing machine (10) having a plurality of folding radial arms (30,70,170) and a vehicle (300, 301, 302) for transporting the machine (10).Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1998Date of Patent: January 11, 2000Assignee: M&R Printing Equipment, Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Hoffman, Jr., Dariusz Tkacz, Thadius Hutton
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Patent number: 5881641Abstract: A turret style printing machine (10) having a plurality of radial arms (30,70,170) incorporates a plurality of hinge assemblies (35,75,175) for permitting the arms to be moved between a first, extended position for operation of the machine and a second, folded position for storing or transporting the machine (10).Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 1997Date of Patent: March 16, 1999Assignee: M&R Printing Equipment Inc.Inventor: Dariusz Tkacz
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Patent number: D436368Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 1999Date of Patent: January 16, 2001Assignee: M&R Printing Equipment, Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Hoffman, Jr., Alex Iaccino, Dariusz Tkacz, Boguslaw Biel, Boguslaw Magda