Patents by Inventor Jerome E May

Jerome E May 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).

  • Systems and methods for monitoring replaceable units
    Patent number: 7231153
    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring a replaceable component of a device may include a monitor located on the replacement component. The monitor may include a controller, a memory, and a first communicator that communicates with a second communicator in the device. The monitor may further include a sensor on the monitor that is capable of sensing at least one property of the replaceable component and/or the contents of the replaceable component. The monitor may include a parasitic power generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventor: Jerome E May