Patents by Inventor Jim Casella

Jim Casella 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).

  • System and method for encapsulating edges of paper in printers
    Patent number: 8029124
    Abstract: System and method for encapsulating edges of a paper in digital printing systems. A spray applicator can include a set of stationary sprayers with spray nozzles, a set of transfer rollers and an inkjet print head. The stationary sprayers can be positioned at both marginal ends of the paper. The stationary sprayers apply the fluid through the spray nozzles at edges of the moving paper to encapsulate the edges of the paper such that loose paper fibers and debris are bound to the paper. The fluid can be applied when the transfer rollers can pass the moving paper through a printer or printing press. Thus, the system can protect various subsystems of the printer or printing press against contamination due to the loose paper fibers and debris.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Cellura, Elliott A. Eklund, Jim Casella, Michael J. Levy, Scott Phillips, Roger Leighton, Michael Leo
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENCAPSULATING EDGES OF PAPER IN PRINTERS
    Publication number: 20090303305
    Abstract: System and method for encapsulating edges of a paper in digital printing systems. A spray applicator can include a set of stationary sprayers with spray nozzles, a set of transfer rollers and an inkjet print head. The stationary sprayers can be positioned at both marginal ends of the paper. The stationary sprayers apply the fluid through the spray nozzles at edges of the moving paper to encapsulate the edges of the paper such that loose paper fibers and debris are bound to the paper. The fluid can be applied when the transfer rollers can pass the moving paper through a printer or printing press. Thus, the system can protect various subsystems of the printer or printing press against contamination due to the loose paper fibers and debris.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Mark A. Cellura, Elliott A. Eklund, Jim Casella, Michael J. Levy, Scott Phillips, Roger Leighton, Michael Leo