Patents by Inventor F. Michael J. McCollam

F. Michael J. McCollam 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).

  • Cleaning assembly for critical image surfaces in printer devices and method of using same
    Patent number: 6041211
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved cleaning material for critical imaging surfaces for use in a variety of printers, including laser printer, plain paper copiers and facsimile machines, etc. Moreover, the present invention utilizes the unique properties of expanded PTFE and sintered PTFE as the cleaning medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Alex R. Hobson, F. Michael J. McCollam, Beth P. Powell