Patents by Inventor Gary Pfeffer
Gary Pfeffer 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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Patent number: 10124922Abstract: A labelling machine comprises a supply spool support for supporting a spool of label carrying web, a take up spool support adapted to take up a portion of web, and a first motive apparatus for transporting web along a web path between the supply spool support to the take up spool support, and a controller.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2014Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Gary Pfeffer, Philip Hart, Jeremy Ellis
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Patent number: 10065760Abstract: A labelling machine comprises a supply spool support for supporting a supply spool comprising label stock comprising a web and a plurality of labels attached to the web and which are separable from the web; a take-up spool support adapted to take up a portion of web; a first motive means configured to propel the web along a web path from the supply spool support towards the take up spool support, the first motive means comprising a first motor including a first stator and a first rotor; a labelling peel beak located along the web path and configured to peel the labels from label web as the label stock passes the labelling peel beak; and a printer for printing on the labels.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2013Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Martin McNestry, Gary Pfeffer, Philip Hart, James Butcher, Steven Buckby
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Patent number: 9850018Abstract: A labelling machine comprises a supply spool support for supporting a supply spool comprising label stock; a take-up spool support adapted to take up a portion of the label stock; a movable element which defines a portion of a web path between the supply spool and the take-up spool support; a sensor configured to produce a sensor signal indicative of the position of the movable element; a controller configured to receive the sensor signal and output a brake assembly control signal based upon the sensor signal; and a brake assembly configured to apply a braking force to one of said spool supports based upon the brake assembly control signal, the braking force resisting rotation of said one of said spool supports. The controller is configured to control the brake assembly based upon the sensor signal so as to cause the moveable element to move towards a desired position.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2013Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Videojet Technologies Inc.Inventors: Martin McNestry, Gary Pfeffer
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Publication number: 20170320609Abstract: A labelling machine comprises a supply spool support for supporting a supply spool comprising label stock; a take-up spool support adapted to take up a portion of the label stock; a motive device configured to propel the label stock along a web path from the supply spool support towards the take up spool support; a first arrangement configured to produce a first signal indicative of a speed at which label stock is removed from the supply spool by the motive device; a controller configured to receive the first signal and output a brake assembly control signal based upon the first signal; and a brake assembly configured to apply a braking force to the supply spool support based upon the brake assembly control signal, the braking force resisting rotation of the supply spool support. The controller is configured to output the brake assembly control signal based upon a target supply spool speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2015Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Gary PFEFFER
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Patent number: 9663356Abstract: A method of making a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device includes etching away a sacrificial material layer to release a mechanical element of the MEMS device. The MEMS device is formed at least partially on the sacrificial material layer, and the etching leaves a residue in proximity to the mechanical element. The residue is exposed to an anhydrous solution to remove the residue. The residue may be an ammonium fluorosilicate-based residue, and the anhydrous solution may include acetic acid, isopropyl alcohol, acetone, or any anhydrous solution that can effectively dissolve the ammonium fluorosilicate-based residue.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2014Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: NXP USA, Inc.Inventors: Srivatsa G. Kundalgurki, Ruben B. Montez, Gary Pfeffer
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Publication number: 20160368648Abstract: A labelling machine comprises a supply spool support for supporting a spool of label carrying web, a take up spool support adapted to take up a portion of web, and a first motive apparatus for transporting web along a web path between the supply spool support to the take up spool support, and a controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2014Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Gary Pfeffer, Philip Hart, Jeremy Ellis
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Publication number: 20160185146Abstract: A thermal transfer printer comprising: first and second spool supports each being configured to support a spool of ribbon; a ribbon drive configured to cause movement of ribbon from the first spool support to the second spool support; a printhead configured to selectively transfer ink from the ribbon to a substrate, the printhead pressing the print ribbon and substrate together against a print roller; a substrate drive configured to cause movement of a substrate past the printhead; a sensor configured to monitor rotation of the print roller and generate a signal indicative thereof; and a controller configured to determine a measure of movement of the substrate and/or ribbon past the print roller based on the signal output by the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2014Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: Martin McNestry, Philip Hart, Gary Pfeffer
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Publication number: 20150368099Abstract: A method of making a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device includes etching away a sacrificial material layer to release a mechanical element of the MEMS device. The MEMS device is formed at least partially on the sacrificial material layer, and the etching leaves a residue in proximity to the mechanical element. The residue is exposed to an anhydrous solution to remove the residue. The residue may be an ammonium fluorosilicate-based residue, and the anhydrous solution may include acetic acid, isopropyl alcohol, acetone, or any anhydrous solution that can effectively dissolve the ammonium fluorosilicate-based residue.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2014Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: Srivatsa G. Kundalgurki, Ruben B. Montez, Gary Pfeffer
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Publication number: 20150360490Abstract: A ribbon includes a substrate film, wherein the film comprises a tensionable material; and an ink disposed on the ribbon. A length of the ribbon includes portions that have been tensioned to provide a code readable from the ribbon by measuring the tension over the length of the ribbon.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2015Publication date: December 17, 2015Inventors: Martin MCNESTRY, Gary PFEFFER
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Patent number: 9211747Abstract: A ribbon includes a substrate film, wherein the film comprises a tensionable material; and an ink disposed on the ribbon. A length of the ribbon includes portions that have been tensioned to provide a code readable from the ribbon by measuring the tension over the length of the ribbon.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2015Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: Videojet Technologies Inc.Inventors: Martin McNestry, Gary Pfeffer
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Publication number: 20150291302Abstract: A labelling machine comprises a supply spool support for supporting a supply spool comprising label stock comprising a web and a plurality of labels attached to the web and which are separable from the web; a take-up spool support adapted to take up a portion of web; a first motive means configured to propel the web along a web path from the supply spool support towards the take up spool support, the first motive means comprising a first motor including a first stator and a first rotor; a labelling peel beak located along the web path and configured to peel the labels from label web as the label stock passes the labelling peel beak; and a printer for printing on the labels.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2013Publication date: October 15, 2015Inventors: Martin McNestry, Gary Pfeffer, Philip Hart, James Butcher, Steven Buckby
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Publication number: 20150274346Abstract: A labelling machine comprises a supply spool support for supporting a supply spool comprising label stock comprising a web and a plurality of labels attached to the web and which are separable from the web; a take-up spool support adapted to take up a portion of web; a sensor configured to produce a sensor signal indicative of a periodic property of at least a portion of the label stock; and a controller configured to calculate a displacement of the web a web path defined between the supply spool and the take-up spool based upon the sensor signal and a length of a component of the label stock.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2013Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Steven Buckby, Martin McNestry, Gary Pfeffer, Philip Hart
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Publication number: 20150274347Abstract: A labelling machine comprises a supply spool support for supporting a supply spool comprising label stock; a take-up spool support adapted to take up a portion of the label stock; a movable element which defines a portion of a web path between the supply spool and the take-up spool support; a sensor configured to produce a sensor signal indicative of the position of the movable element; a controller configured to receive the sensor signal and output a brake assembly control signal based upon the sensor signal; and a brake assembly configured to apply a braking force to one of said spool supports based upon the brake assembly control signal, the braking force resisting rotation of said one of said spool supports. The controller is configured to control the brake assembly based upon the sensor signal so as to cause the moveable element to move towards a desired position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2013Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Martin McNestry, Gary Pfeffer
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Patent number: 9145021Abstract: A ribbon includes a substrate film, wherein the film comprises a tensionable material; and an ink disposed on the ribbon. A length of the ribbon includes portions that have been tensioned to provide a code readable from the ribbon by measuring the tension over the length of the ribbon.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2012Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: Videojet Technologies Inc.Inventors: Martin McNestry, Gary Pfeffer
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Publication number: 20130286138Abstract: A ribbon includes a substrate film, wherein the film comprises a tensionable material; and an ink disposed on the ribbon. A length of the ribbon includes portions that have been tensioned to provide a code readable from the ribbon by measuring the tension over the length of the ribbon.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Martin McNestry, Gary Pfeffer
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Publication number: 20100139383Abstract: A fleet management system for monitoring the tread depth of a plurality of tyres in use in a fleet of vehicles, includes an electronic database of information relevant to the depth of tread for each of a plurality of tyres in use in a fleet of vehicles, an apparatus (100) for testing vehicle tyres, the apparatus (100) including eddy current sensors (120) arranged for detecting the relative position of a metallic reference point within a tyre, and an electronic controller for automatically updating said electronic database in response to test data received from said apparatus (100).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2007Publication date: June 10, 2010Applicant: TREADCHECK LIMITEDInventors: Geoff Haswell, Paul Clarke, Manuj Gupta, Paul Holdsworth, Gary Pfeffer
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Method for forming a cavity capable of accessing deep fuse structures and device containing the same
Patent number: 6384467Abstract: A method for forming a cavity (30) to a structure such as a poly fuse (114) with a deep etch process whereby a mask is formed over the structure a first dielectric layer (23) and an etch partially through the first dielectric layer is performed. Next, a second dielectric layer (34) is deposited and a second mask is formed for completing the etch to the structure. Finally, an etch through the second dielectric (34) to an area at or near the structure is performed. A resultant device has non-etched second dielectric material on the sidewalls of the etch cavity 30.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2000Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Joel Mitchell, Fred Cumpian, Gary Pfeffer -
Method for forming a cavity capable of accessing deep fuse structures and device containing the same
Patent number: 6054340Abstract: A method for forming a cavity (30) to a structure such as a poly fuse (114) with a deep etch process whereby a mask is formed over the structure a first dielectric layer (23) and an etch partially through the first dielectric layer is performed. Next, a second dielectric layer (34) is deposited and a second mask is formed for completing the etch to the structure. Finally, an etch through the second dielectric (34) to an area at or near the structure is performed. A resultant device has non-etched second dielectric material on the sidewalls of the etch cavity 30.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1997Date of Patent: April 25, 2000Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Joel Mitchell, Fred Cumplan, Gary Pfeffer