Patents by Inventor Kathleen Thomas

Kathleen Thomas 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).

  • Publication number: 20070008594
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for improving print quality. In one embodiment, a method of optimizing printer output quality is provided which includes identifying media in at least one media tray, querying a media database for a record corresponding to the identified media, extracting data from a record of identified media, adjusting printer operation based upon the extracted data, and printing on the identified media, wherein the printer operation is adjusted on a page-by-page basis within a single print job. Typical parameters which are adjusted during the print job are the transfer voltages and the volume of toner deposition. In another embodiment, media is assigned to groups based upon its color and print parameters are adjusted as different colors of media are used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2005
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Inventors: France MacDonald, Michael Kirby, Susan Aurand, Barbara Ferguson, Kathleen Thomas
  • Publication number: 20050098466
    Abstract: A feminine protection product disposal pouch comprising a flexible leakproof pouch. The pouch is sized and shaped to compactly contain a used feminine protection product. The pouch is formed by two opaque decorative walls which camouflage the purpose of the pouch. An adhesive covered flap, covered by an adhesive cover, extends from one of the walls and can be folded over the opening of the pouch to seal it after the cover is removed. The pouch contains odor absorbing material and scented material to disguise and neutralize any odor of the pouch contents. The pouch can be sized and shaped to allow the discrete disposal of other personal protection products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2003
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventor: Kathleen Thomas