Patents by Inventor Julia L. Fain

Julia L. Fain 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).

  • Two part cartridges with force biasing by printer
    Patent number: 7305204
    Abstract: A two part cartridge having a photoconductor part (1) and a toner part (5) having no force biasing element on either part. The two parts fit together so that a developer roller (7) in the toner part contacts a photoconductor drum (3) in the other part. When the two parts are installed in a printer the cover (50), when closed, brings a spring (62) into contact with one side of the toner part while the frame (F) of the printer blocks movement away from the cover. An advantage of the two part cartridge is that the toner part can be replaced without replacing the photoconductor part. Members on the cartridge for force biasing are avoided and the need for training or skill to latch the parts together is avoided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Scot Carter, Julia L. Fain, Mark Duane Foster
  • Two part cartridges with force biasing by printer
    Patent number: 7139510
    Abstract: A two part cartridge having a photoconductor part (1) and a toner part (5) having no force biasing element on either part. The two parts fit together so that a developer roller (7) in the toner part contacts a photoconductor drum (3) in the other part. When the two parts are installed in a printer the cover (50), when closed, brings a spring (62) into contact with one side of the toner part while the frame (F) of the printer blocks movement away from the cover. An advantage of the two part cartridge is that the toner part can be replaced without replacing the photoconductor part. Members on the cartridge for force biasing are avoided and the need for training or skill to latch the parts together is avoided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Scot Carter, Julia L. Fain, Mark Duane Foster
  • Two part cartridges with force biasing by printer
    Patent number: 6879792
    Abstract: A two part cartridge having a photoconductor part (1) and a toner part (5) having no force biasing element on either part. The two parts fit together so that a developer roller (7) in the toner part contacts a photoconductor drum (3) in the other part. When the two parts are installed in a printer the cover (50), when closed, brings a spring (62) into contact with one side of the toner part while the frame (F) of the printer blocks movement away from the cover. An advantage of the two part cartridge is that the toner part can be replaced without replacing the photoconductor part. Members on the cartridge for force biasing are avoided and the need for training or skill to latch the parts together is avoided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Scot Carter, Julia L. Fain, Mark Duane Foster
  • Two part cartridges with force biasing by printer
    Publication number: 20040126133
    Abstract: A two part cartridge having a photoconductor part (1) and a toner part (5) having no force biasing element on either part. The two parts fit together so that a developer roller (7) in the toner part contacts a photoconductor drum (3) in the other part. When the two parts are installed in a printer the cover (50), when closed, brings a spring (62) into contact with one side of the toner part while the frame (F) of the printer blocks movement away from the cover. An advantage of the two part cartridge is that the toner part can be replaced without replacing the photoconductor part. Members on the cartridge for force biasing are avoided and the need for training or skill to latch the parts together is avoided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventors: Philip Scot Carter, Julia L. Fain, Mark Duane Foster
  • TWO PART CARTRIDGES WITH FORCE BIASING BY PRINTER
    Publication number: 20040009007
    Abstract: A two part cartridge having a photoconductor part (1) and a toner part (5) having no force biasing element on either part. The two parts fit together so that a developer roller (7) in the toner part contacts a photoconductor drum (3) in the other part. When the two parts are installed in a printer the cover (50), when closed, brings a spring (62) into contact with one side of the toner part while the frame (F) of the printer blocks movement away from the cover. An advantage of the two part cartridge is that the toner part can be replaced without replacing the photoconductor part. Members on the cartridge for force biasing are avoided and the need for training or skill to latch the parts together is avoided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Inventors: Philip Scot Carter, Julia L. Fain, Mark Duane Foster
  • Two part cartridges with force biasing by printer
    Patent number: 6678489
    Abstract: A two part cartridge having a photoconductor part (1) and a toner part (5) having no force biasing element on either part. The two parts fit together so that a developer roller (7) in the toner part contacts a photoconductor drum (3) in the other part. When the two parts are installed in a printer the cover (50), when closed, brings a spring (62) into contact with one side of the toner part while the frame (F) of the printer blocks movement away from the cover. An advantage of the two part cartridge is that the toner part can be replaced without replacing the photoconductor part. Members on the cartridge for force biasing are avoided and the need for training or skill to latch the parts together is avoided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Scot Carter, Julia L. Fain, Mark Duane Foster