Patents by Inventor Dennis Holmes

Dennis Holmes 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).

  • Patent number: 10942866
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for using a priority cache to store frequently used data items by an application. The priority cache may include multiple cache regions. Each of the cache regions may be associated with a different priority level. When a data item is to be stored in the priority cache, the application may review the context of the data item to determine if the data item may be used again in the near future. Based on that determination, the application may be configured to assign a priority level to the data item. The data item may then be stored in the appropriate cache region according to its assigned priority level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: EMC IP Holding Company LLC
    Inventor: Dennis Holmes
  • Patent number: 10725996
    Abstract: Backup file path determination is described. A request is input from a source device to access a backup file on a storage device. One or more paths to the backup file are output to the source device. A determination whether the backup file is accessible to the source device via a path of the one or more paths is enabled. Access to the backup file is enabled via the path if the backup file is accessible to the source device via the path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: EMC IP HOLDING COMPANY LLC
    Inventor: Dennis Holmes
  • Patent number: 9361310
    Abstract: Network user access impersonation for multi-threaded backup applications is described. A backup application receives a first user identity and a second user identity of a set of user identities. The backup application calls a network file system service. The network file system service applies the first user identity to a first thread of a set of threads of a backup application. The network file system service applies the second user identity to a second thread of the set of threads of the backup application. The network file system service enables the first thread to access a first backup file on a first network storage device based on the first user identity. The network file system service enables the second thread to access a second backup file on a second storage device based on the second user identity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: EMC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Dennis Holmes
  • Patent number: 9304485
    Abstract: There is provided in one embodiment a doctor blade alignment device for aligning a doctor blade in a toner hopper of a printer cartridge. The device has an alignment assembly portion with a doctor blade contact portion having at least two magnet elements and at least two blade adjustment elements. The device further has an adjustable setting blade attached to the alignment assembly portion and substantially coextensive in length with the alignment assembly portion. The device further has a base portion attached to the adjustable setting blade and substantially coextensive in length with the adjustable setting blade. The alignment assembly portion and the adjustable setting blade calibrate the doctor blade alignment device to obtain a doctor blade alignment setting for aligning a doctor blade in a toner hopper of a printer cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Kagaku Imaging Corporation
    Inventors: Denny Holmes, Tigran Ohanyan
  • Publication number: 20150378280
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to devices and methods for remanufacturing printer cartridges by forming toner fill openings in the printer cartridges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Denny Holmes, Tigran Ohanyan
  • Patent number: 8855529
    Abstract: There is provided a device and method for aligning a doctor blade in a toner hopper of toner printer cartridge. In one embodiment there is provided a device for aligning a doctor blade in a toner hopper of a toner printer cartridge where the device has a base portion, at least one cartridge portion holding element on the base portion, and an alignment assembly portion setting a doctor blade alignment setting and aligning a doctor blade in a toner hopper retained by the cartridge portion holding element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Kagaku Imaging Corporation
    Inventors: Denny Holmes, Tigran Ohanyan
  • Publication number: 20140165761
    Abstract: Drive transmission part and system including a coupling member configured to have one or more restricted degrees of freedom, and a gear hub to rotationally engage the coupling member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: MITSUBISHI KAGAKU IMAGING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kozo Ishio, William F. Niederstadt, Mark J. Winfield, James H. Rivoir, Jason V. Roberts, Seth R. Brunner, Denny Holmes, Tigran Ohanyan
  • Patent number: 8543032
    Abstract: There is provided a device and method for remanufacturing a printer cartridge. The printer cartridge has an organic photoconductor (OPC) drum having a drum axle and a hub assembly attached to the drum axle, and the hub assembly is in a locked position in the printer cartridge. The device has a first portion having an end configured to engage the hub assembly and unlock and lock the hub assembly. The device further has a second portion connected to the first portion, the second portion having an end configured to extract the hub assembly from the printer cartridge when the hub assembly is in an unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Kagaku Imaging Corp.
    Inventors: Gary Silva, Tigran Ohanyan, Denny Holmes
  • Patent number: 8528210
    Abstract: There is provided a universal magnet roller press apparatus, assembly, and method for removing and installing a magnet and a hub of a magnet roller of a toner printer cartridge. The apparatus has a mounting base, a screw drive assembly, an alignment cradle, a front support assembly, a back support assembly, and a first rod stop and a second rod stop. The assembly has the universal magnet roller press apparatus and a plurality of magnet roller adaptors for attached to the magnet roller during removal and installation of the magnet and the hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Kagaku Imaging Corporation
    Inventors: Denny Holmes, Tigran Ohanyan
  • Patent number: 8483592
    Abstract: Methods and devices for remanufacturing printer cartridges are provided where the printer cartridges comprise a photoconductive drum, the photoconductive drum comprises a drum gear end, and the drum gear end of the photoconductive drum is configured to be attached to a laser printer via a rotational force transmitting assembly. In an embodiment, the method comprises removing the rotational force transmitting assembly from the photoconductive drum, providing a replacement photoconductive drum, and attaching the rotational force transmitting assembly to the replacement photoconductive drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Kagaku Imaging Corporation
    Inventors: Denny Holmes, Tigran Ohanyan
  • Patent number: 8478160
    Abstract: Methods and devices for remanufacturing printer cartridges are provided where the printer cartridges comprise a photoconductive drum, the photoconductive drum comprises a drum gear end, and the drum gear end of the photoconductive drum is configured to be attached to a laser printer via a rotational force transmitting assembly. In an embodiment, the method comprises removing the rotational force transmitting assembly from the photoconductive drum, providing a replacement photoconductive drum, and attaching the rotational force transmitting assembly to the replacement photoconductive drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Kagaku Imaging Corporation
    Inventors: Denny Holmes, Tigran Ohanyan
  • Patent number: 8463155
    Abstract: Methods and devices for remanufacturing printer cartridges are provided where the printer cartridges comprise a photoconductive drum, the photoconductive drum comprises a drum gear end, and the drum gear end of the photoconductive drum is configured to be attached to a laser printer via a rotational force transmitting assembly. In an embodiment, the method comprises removing the rotational force transmitting assembly from the photoconductive drum, providing a replacement photoconductive drum, and attaching the rotational force transmitting assembly to the replacement photoconductive drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Kagaku Imaging Corporation
    Inventors: Denny Holmes, Tigran Ohanyan
  • Patent number: 8422911
    Abstract: In one embodiment there is provided a toner cartridge retaining clip. The retaining clip has a first end configured to engage a portion of a contact end cap of a toner cartridge, a second end configured to engage a portion of a toner hopper of the toner cartridge, and a body portion connecting the first end to the second end. The body portion has an abutting surface configured to abut a toner sensor contact on the toner cartridge. When the first end is securely engaged to the portion of the contact end cap, and the second end is securely engaged to the portion of the toner hopper, the first end and the second end exert opposing pressures on the toner cartridge to secure the contact end cap to the toner hopper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Kagaku Imaging Corporation
    Inventors: Denny Holmes, Craig S. Rummler
  • Publication number: 20130039675
    Abstract: There is provided a device and method for aligning a doctor blade in a toner hopper of toner printer cartridge. In one embodiment there is provided a device for aligning a doctor blade in a toner hopper of a toner printer cartridge where the device has a base portion, at least one cartridge portion holding element on the base portion, and an alignment assembly portion setting a doctor blade alignment setting and aligning a doctor blade in a toner hopper retained by the cartridge portion holding element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: Mitsubishi Kagaku Imaging Corporation
    Inventors: Denny Holmes, Tigran Ohanyan
  • Patent number: 8374524
    Abstract: There is provided a retaining clip apparatus and method for securing a toner feeder gear housing to a toner hopper of a toner printer cartridge. The apparatus comprises a first end configured to engage a protruding edge of the toner hopper. The apparatus further comprises a second end having a first surface configured to engage a portion of the toner feeder gear housing and having a second surface configured to engage a portion of the top cover housing, such that the second end is positioned within a space between the top cover housing and the toner feeder gear housing. The apparatus further comprises an elongated body portion connecting the first end to the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Kagaku Imaging Corporation
    Inventors: Denny Holmes, Craig S. Rummler
  • Patent number: 8369741
    Abstract: There is provided a method of promoting adhesion of a printer cartridge seal to a printer cartridge. The method comprises providing a printer cartridge seal applicator having an applicator portion configured to apply pressure on a printer cartridge seal, an applicator body connected to the applicator portion, and a handle connected to the applicator body. The method further comprises positioning the printer cartridge seal applicator in between a toner supply roller and a printer cartridge surface defining a toner opening port. The method further comprises using the applicator portion to press the printer cartridge seal against the printer cartridge surface defining the toner opening port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Kagaku Imaging Corporation
    Inventors: Denny Holmes, Tigran Ohanyan
  • Publication number: 20120275816
    Abstract: Methods and devices for remanufacturing printer cartridges are provided where the printer cartridges comprise a photoconductive drum, the photoconductive drum comprises a drum gear end, and the drum gear end of the photoconductive drum is configured to be attached to a laser printer via a rotational force transmitting assembly. In an embodiment, the method comprises removing the rotational force transmitting assembly from the photoconductive drum, providing a replacement photoconductive drum, and attaching the rotational force transmitting assembly to the replacement photoconductive drum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: Mitsubishi Kagaku Imaging Corporation
    Inventors: Denny Holmes, Tigran Ohanyan
  • Publication number: 20120275817
    Abstract: Methods and devices for remanufacturing printer cartridges are provided where the printer cartridges comprise a photoconductive drum, the photoconductive drum comprises a drum gear end, and the drum gear end of the photoconductive drum is configured to be attached to a laser printer via a rotational force transmitting assembly. In an embodiment, the method comprises removing the rotational force transmitting assembly from the photoconductive drum, providing a replacement photoconductive drum, and attaching the rotational force transmitting assembly to the replacement photoconductive drum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: Mitsubishi Kagaku Imaging Corporation
    Inventors: Denny Holmes, Tigran Ohanyan
  • Publication number: 20120275818
    Abstract: Methods and devices for remanufacturing printer cartridges are provided where the printer cartridges comprise a photoconductive drum, the photoconductive drum comprises a drum gear end, and the drum gear end of the photoconductive drum is configured to be attached to a laser printer via a rotational force transmitting assembly. In an embodiment, the method comprises removing the rotational force transmitting assembly from the photoconductive drum, providing a replacement photoconductive drum, and attaching the rotational force transmitting assembly to the replacement photoconductive drum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: Mitsubishi Kagaku Imaging Corporation
    Inventors: Denny Holmes, Tigran Ohanyan
  • Patent number: 8249483
    Abstract: Methods and devices for remanufacturing printer cartridges are provided where the printer cartridges comprise a photoconductive drum, the photoconductive drum comprises a drum gear end, and the drum gear end of the photoconductive drum is configured to be attached to a laser printer via a rotational force transmitting assembly. In an embodiment, the method comprises removing the rotational force transmitting assembly from the photoconductive drum, providing a replacement photoconductive drum, and attaching the rotational force transmitting assembly to the replacement photoconductive drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Kagaku Imaging Corporation
    Inventors: Denny Holmes, Tigran Ohanyan