Patents by Inventor John R. Cronkrite

John R. Cronkrite 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).

  • Photographic-quality prints and methods for making the same
    Publication number: 20040109953
    Abstract: A method for creating photographic-quality prints and prints produced by these methods are disclosed. The prints generally comprise three layers: a transparent carrier; an image, and a particle-based undercoat. The transparent carrier comprises a substrate for receiving an image. The image can be produced by inkjet, electrostatic, or other imaging methods, including reverse printing methods. The particle-based undercoat layer is applied to the image containing side of the transparent carrier. Also disclosed is an apparatus for producing said prints by methods of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventors: David M. Kwasny, George C. Ross, Lawrence R. Plotkin, John R. Cronkrite
  • Photographic-quality prints and methods for making the same
    Patent number: 6733844
    Abstract: A method for creating photographic-quality prints and prints produced by these methods are disclosed. The prints generally comprise three layers: a transparent carrier; an image, and a particle-based undercoat. The transparent carrier comprises a substrate for receiving an image. The image can be produced by inkjet, electrostatic, or other imaging methods, including reverse printing methods. The particle-based undercoat layer is applied to the image containing side of the transparent carrier. Also disclosed is an apparatus for producing said prints by methods of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: David M. Kwasny, George C. Ross, Lawrence R. Plotkin, John R. Cronkrite
  • Photographic-quality prints and methods for making the same
    Publication number: 20030013033
    Abstract: A method for creating photographic-quality prints and prints produced by these methods are disclosed. The prints generally comprise three layers: a transparent carrier; an image, and a particle-based undercoat. The transparent carrier comprises a substrate for receiving an image. The image can be produced by inkjet, electrostatic, or other imaging methods, including reverse printing methods. The particle-based undercoat layer is applied to the image containing side of the transparent carrier. Also disclosed is an apparatus for producing said prints by methods of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventors: David M. Kwasny, George C. Ross, Lawrence R. Plotkin, John R. Cronkrite