Patents by Inventor Don Spann

Don Spann 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).

  • Printer having a plastic platen
    Patent number: 6036380
    Abstract: An inkjet printer includes a plastic platen and a structural member extending upward from the base of the printer. The printing surface is supported by the upper surface of the structural member. This surface is held flat to within very tight tolerances. The bottom of the platen printing surface is retained against this surface so that it conforms to the shape of this surface structural member to create a substantially flat printing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: ENCAD, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis J. Astroth, Gary Graham, Scott D. Slade, Barry Schwartz, Truong Nguyen, Linda Schott, Don Spann