Patents by Inventor Guy Heaton

Guy Heaton 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: 10913298
    Abstract: A media holder assembly (11) includes a base (13) secured to a platform (15). The platform (15) has a central cylindrical depression (16). A first hub (20) protrudes from the center of the depression (16). A first spring (24), concentric to the first hub (20) biases a second, ring-shaped hub (30) which is fitted over the first spring (24). The second hub (30) is slidably engaged to the first hub (20). A second spring (26), concentric to the first hub (20) and sized to fit around the second hub (30), biases a third, ring-shaped hub (40) which is fitted over the second spring (26). The third hub (40) is slidably engaged to the second hub (30) and to the inner wall (17) of the cylindrical depression (16). The first hub (20), the second hub (30), and the third hub (40) are sized to accommodate media rolls of different sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: DATAMAX-O'NEIL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Liuzhi Yang, Guy Heaton, Ching Hong Chua
  • Publication number: 20200223239
    Abstract: A media holder assembly(11) includes a base(13) secured to a platform(15). The platform(15) has a central cylindrical depression(16). A first hub(20) protrudes from the center of the depression(16). A first spring(24), concentric to the first hub(20) biases a second, ring-shaped hub(30) which is fitted over the first spring(24). The second hub(30) is slidably engaged to the first hub(20). A second spring(26), concentric to the first hub(20) and sized to fit around the second hub(30), biases a third, ring-shaped hub(40) which is fitted over the second spring(26). The third hub(40) is slidably engaged to the second hub(30) and to the inner wall(17) of the cylindrical depression(16). The first hub(20), the second hub(30), and the third hub(40) are sized to accommodate media rolls of different sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Liuzhi YANG, Guy HEATON, Ching Hong CHUA
  • Patent number: 10549561
    Abstract: Sealing assemblies for preventing water intrusion into the interior of a casing are provided. In one exemplary implementation, a water-resistant casing comprises a sealing element over-molded on a wall, wherein the sealing element includes a first feature and a second feature. The water-resistant casing includes a top section constrained in a lower position by the first feature of the sealing element. The water-resistant casing further includes a bottom section constrained in an upper position by the second feature of the sealing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: DATAMAX-O'NEIL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ching Hong Chua, Guy Heaton, Eng Hing Lim
  • Publication number: 20180319184
    Abstract: Sealing assemblies for preventing water intrusion into the interior of a casing are provided. In one exemplary implementation, a water-resistant casing comprises a sealing element over-molded on a wall, wherein the sealing element includes a first feature and a second feature. The water-resistant casing includes a top section constrained in a lower position by the first feature of the sealing element. The water-resistant casing further includes a bottom section constrained in an upper position by the second feature of the sealing element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Ching Hong Chua, Guy Heaton, Eng Hing Lim
  • Patent number: 7909522
    Abstract: A portable printer includes a housing having a cavity defined therein which supports a roll of stock material for printing indicia thereon. The housing has a drive motor assembly configured to move the stock material through a paper path defined in the housing. A battery is loadable within a battery compartment disposed in the cavity and a cover assembly is pivotably supported on the housing and moveable from an open configuration for loading the roll of stock material to a closed configuration to enable printing. A selectively adjustable media support assembly supports the roll of stock material and includes a paper tray having a cam-shaped stanchion which is slideable within a media support tray from a first position for supporting a roll of stock material of a first size to a second position for supporting a roll of stock material of a second size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Datamax-O'Neil Corporation
    Inventors: Guy Heaton, Chad Gundlach
  • Patent number: 7896564
    Abstract: A portable printer includes a housing having a cavity defined therein which supports a stock material for printing indicia thereon. The housing includes a power terminal which connects to a drive motor assembly configured to move the stock material through a paper path defined in the housing. A battery is loadable within the cavity and is movable from a first position spaced from the terminal to a second position in positive engagement with the terminal. A cover assembly is included which is pivotably supported on the housing and which is moveable from an open configuration for loading the stock material to a closed configuration to enable printing. The cover assembly includes a flexible print head mounted therein and a battery compartment having a ledge configured to operably engage the battery when the cover assembly is moved to the closed configuration to force the battery to the second position in positive engagement with the terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Datamax-O'Neil Corporation
    Inventors: Guy Heaton, Chad Gundlach
  • Publication number: 20080152417
    Abstract: A portable printer includes a housing having a cavity defined therein which supports a stock material for printing indicia thereon. The housing includes a power terminal which connects to a drive motor assembly configured to move the stock material through a paper path defined in the housing. A battery is loadable within the cavity and is movable from a first position spaced from the terminal to a second position in positive engagement with the terminal. A cover assembly is included which is pivotably supported on the housing and which is moveable from an open configuration for loading the stock material to a closed configuration to enable printing. The cover assembly includes a flexible print head mounted therein and a battery compartment having a ledge configured to operably engage the battery when the cover assembly is moved to the closed configuration to force the battery to the second position in positive engagement with the terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Guy Heaton, Chad Gundlach
  • Publication number: 20080152416
    Abstract: A portable printer includes a housing having a cavity defined therein which supports a roll of stock material for printing indicia thereon. The housing has a drive motor assembly configured to move the stock material through a paper path defined in the housing. A battery is loadable within a battery compartment disposed in the cavity and a cover assembly is pivotably supported on the housing and moveable from an open configuration for loading the roll of stock material to a closed configuration to enable printing. A selectively adjustable media support assembly supports the roll of stock material and includes a paper tray having a cam-shaped stanchion which is slideable within a media support tray from a first position for supporting a roll of stock material of a first size to a second position for supporting a roll of stock material of a second size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Guy Heaton, Chad Gundlach