Patents by Inventor Fred Edward Durham, III

Fred Edward Durham, III 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: 9550374
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for printing directly onto textiles including pre-treating a textile with a liquid solution to improve the quality of the printed image. The systems and methods prevent over saturation of the fibers of the textile by the ink thereby reducing undesirable mixing of the ink and blurring of the printed image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: CafePress Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Marino, Fred Edward Durham, III, Christopher Allen Freeman, Daniel L. Dilamarter
  • Publication number: 20130278692
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatuses are described for a continuous line process of printing a digital continuously variable image on a textile. The systems and methods provide for accomplishing all tasks associated with printing a textile simultaneously for multiple textiles at varying stages of the printing process without interruption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Robert Marino, Fred Edward Durham, III
  • Patent number: 8465143
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatuses are described for a continuous line process of printing a digital continuously variable image on a textile. The systems and methods provide for accomplishing all tasks associated with printing a textile simultaneously for multiple textiles at varying stages of the printing process without interruption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: CafePress Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Marino, Fred Edward Durham, III
  • Patent number: 8465144
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for printing directly onto textiles including digitally printing an image in a single pass. The systems and methods provide for printing in one pass, thereby reducing distortion from movement of the textile or misalignment of the print head(s). The systems and methods provide for a second print head that may operate as a redundant print head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: CafePress Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Marino, Fred Edward Durham, III, Christopher Allen Freeman
  • Patent number: 8417585
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for creating designs that can be imprinted on articles of merchandise. A wide range of designs may be selected by purchasers of customized merchandise, for one-off production or for production small or large quantity, without significantly compromising cost and speed of production. An online platform for selecting and combining designs in order to create customized merchandise that can be automatically manufactured. Searches of large design databases comprising uniquely identified design elements are enabled. The design elements can include one or more of fonts, colors, themes, shapes and images. Results of the searches can be selectively incorporated in customizable designs and can be embodied in merchandise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Cafepress.com
    Inventors: Fred Edward Durham, III, Marty Lee McKolskey
  • Publication number: 20120249641
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for printing directly onto textiles including digitally printing an image in a single pass. The systems and methods provide for printing in one pass, thereby reducing distortion from movement of the textile or misalignment of the print head(s). The systems and methods provide for a second print head that may operate as a redundant print head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: CafePress, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Marino, Fred Edward Durham, III, Christopher Allen Freeman
  • Patent number: 8205981
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for printing directly onto textiles including digitally printing an image in a single pass. The systems and methods provide for printing in one pass, thereby reducing distortion from movement of the textile or misalignment of the print head(s). The systems and methods provide for a second print head that may operate as a redundant print head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: CafePress Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Marino, Fred Edward Durham, III, Christopher Allen Freeman
  • Publication number: 20110060437
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for creating designs that can be imprinted on articles of merchandise. A wide range of designs may be selected by purchasers of customized merchandise, for one-off production or for production small or large quantity, without significantly compromising cost and speed of production. An online platform for selecting and combining designs in order to create customized merchandise that can be automatically manufactured. Searches of large design databases comprising uniquely identified design elements are enabled. The design elements can include one or more of fonts, colors, themes, shapes and images. Results of the searches can be selectively incorporated in customizable designs and can be embodied in merchandise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: CafePress.com
    Inventors: Fred Edward Durham, III, Marty Lee McKolskey