Patents by Inventor James C. Barry

James C. Barry 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 mechanism for a transfer drum of a reproduction apparatus
    Patent number: 5568243
    Abstract: A reproduction apparatus including a transfer drum for electrostatic transfer of a toner image from an image bearing member, and a transfer drum cleaning mechanism. The transfer drum cleaning mechanism comprises a member for wiping the surface of the transfer drum to remove residual toner and debris therefrom. The wiper is selectively movable into operative relation with the transfer drum surface. A blade member is provided for removing toner and debris from the wiper. The blade member is resiliently urged into association with the wiper under substantially uniform load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Katherine E. Durfee, James C. Barry, Charles J. Bennett, Gary B. Bertram, Mark Kristansen, Bruce D. MacLellan, Anthony Sacino