Patents by Inventor Kenneth Colonel
Kenneth Colonel 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).
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Publication number: 20060263138Abstract: A direct thermal barcode printer including a print assembly is provided. The print assembly is movably positioned relative to a print media for adjusting printing characteristics of an attached print head.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2006Publication date: November 23, 2006Inventors: Dwayne Tobin, Williams Bouverie, Kenneth Colonel, Paul Plasschaert, Kim Wilson
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Patent number: 7131778Abstract: A direct thermal barcode printer including a print assembly is provided. The print assembly is movably positioned relative to a print media for adjusting printing characteristics of an attached print head.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2005Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: Datamax CorporationInventors: Dwayne Tobin, William M. Bouverie, Kenneth Colonel, Paul Plasschaert, Kim Wilson
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Publication number: 20060228148Abstract: A direct thermal barcode printer including a print assembly is provided. The print assembly is movably positioned relative to a print media for adjusting printing characteristics of an attached print head.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2005Publication date: October 12, 2006Inventors: Dwayne Tobin, William Bouverie, Kenneth Colonel, Paul Plasschaert, Kim Wilson
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Publication number: 20060203075Abstract: A thermal transfer print head is disclosed. The print head includes a housing configured and dimensioned to be installable within the printer, a plurality of resistive heating elements positioned on an external surface of the housing and in thermal contact with a printable media, the resistive heating elements receive electrical energy from the printer and have adjustable thermal output, and a print head memory positioned within the housing and accessible by the thermal printer, the print head memory including a first and second memory regions, the first memory region configured to store a printing profile pertaining to operating parameters of the resistive heating elements and the second memory configured to store usage data pertaining to operation of the print head.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2005Publication date: September 14, 2006Inventors: George Vazac, Ronald Schwallie, Kenneth Colonel
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Patent number: 7042478Abstract: A modular printer having a media take-up assembly, a support block assembly, a printhead assembly, a stepper motor assembly and a display assembly is provided. A support housing having a plurality of recesses formed on an internal wall of the modular printer is also provided. Each of the recesses is configured to receive and align one of the modular printer assemblies with the other modular printer assemblies. Each of the assemblies is configured as a module which can be easily accessed and quickly secured to or detached from the support housing. The support housing is adapted to receive assembly modules for both thermal ink printers and ribbon ink printers such that the modular printer can be easily converted from one to the other.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2003Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: Datamax CorporationInventors: William M. Bouverie, Kenneth Colonel, Christopher Roy Christensen, Dwayne Tobin, Jay Huberty, Ron Consiglio, Fred Scofield, Mark Hitz, George Vazac, Richard Hatle
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Publication number: 20060007296Abstract: A modular printer having a media take-up assembly, a support block assembly, a printhead assembly, a stepper motor assembly and a display assembly is provided. A support housing having a plurality of recesses formed on an internal wall of the modular printer is also provided. Each of the recesses is configured to receive and align one of the modular printer assemblies with the other modular printer assemblies. Each of the assemblies is configured as a module which can be easily accessed and quickly secured to or detached from the support housing. The support housing is adapted to receive assembly modules for both thermal ink printers and ribbon ink printers such that the modular printer can be easily converted from one to the other.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2005Publication date: January 12, 2006Inventors: William Bouverie, Kenneth Colonel, Christopher Christensen, Dwayne Tobin, Jay Huberty, Ron Consiglio, Fred Scofield, Mark Hitz, George Vazac, Richard Hatle
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Publication number: 20050271441Abstract: A modular printer having a media take-up assembly, a support block assembly, a printhead assembly, a stepper motor assembly and a display assembly is provided. A support housing having a plurality of recesses formed on an internal wall of the modular printer is also provided. Each of the recesses is configured to receive and align one of the modular printer assemblies with the other modular printer assemblies. Each of the assemblies is configured as a module which can be easily accessed and quickly secured to or detached from the support housing. The support housing is adapted to receive assembly modules for both thermal ink printers and ribbon ink printers such that the modular printer can be easily converted from one to the other.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2005Publication date: December 8, 2005Inventors: William Bouverie, Kenneth Colonel, Christopher Christensen, Dwayne Tobin, Jay Huberty, Ron Consiglio, Fred Scofield, Mark Hitz, George Vazac, Richard Hatle
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Publication number: 20040156062Abstract: A print media sensor mounting assembly includes a housing having a sensor mounting element. The sensor mounting element has a sensor position movably mounted therein for movement of the sensor position amongst a plurality of positions corresponding to a width of a print media web.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2003Publication date: August 12, 2004Inventors: William M. Bouverie, Kenneth Colonel, Christopher Roy Christensen, Dwayne Tobin, Jay Huberty
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Patent number: 6425548Abstract: A core/hub assembly for a printing device that provides for easy alignment and insertion, and maintains a secure interface to prevent slippage of the core during printer operation, is disclosed. A hub includes keys mounted at a proximal end which serve to transmit torque when engaged with a core. The hub further includes splines configured to be received within a core and provide longitudinal support thereto. A core includes a plurality of longitudinally extending ribs that cooperate to form channels configured to receive the splines of the hub. A portion of the ribs include compliant radially oriented leaf springs which center the core on the hub and provide a physical fit of the core on the hub by engaging the keys at the proximal end of the core when properly inserted therein.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2001Date of Patent: July 30, 2002Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.Inventors: Christopher R. Christensen, Jimmy L. Clemans, Kenneth Colonel, Mark A. Hitz
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Publication number: 20010042810Abstract: A core/hub assembly for a printing device that provides for easy alignment and insertion, and maintains a secure interface to prevent slippage of the core during printer operation, is disclosed. A hub includes keys mounted at a proximal end which serve to transmit torque when engaged with a core. The hub further includes splines configured to be received within a core and provide longitudinal support thereto. A core includes a plurality of longitudinally extending ribs that cooperate to form channels configured to receive the splines of the hub. A portion of the ribs include compliant radially oriented leaf springs which center the core on the hub and provide a physical fit of the core on the hub by engaging the keys at the proximal end of the core when properly inserted therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2001Publication date: November 22, 2001Inventors: Christopher R. Christensen, Jimmy L. Clemans, Kenneth Colonel, Mark A. Hitz
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Patent number: 6260834Abstract: A pulley tensioner for applying torque or tension to a pulley includes a spring system configured to encircle the periphery of the pulley. The spring system is anchored to the pulley housing or some other fixed location. The spring system is made up of one or more coil springs which are wrapped around the periphery of the pulley. Where multiple springs are used, preferably each spring has a different spring constant and length. This allows the operator to select the desired tension depending upon the operating parameters of the printer. The applied tension may be further modified/tuned by using an additional spring member to anchor the spring system to the pulley housing or some other fixed location.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1999Date of Patent: July 17, 2001Assignee: Datamax CorporationInventors: Kenneth Colonel, Dwayne Tobin
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Patent number: 6202954Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a media tracking guide mechanism for guiding the transport of printing media in a printing apparatus. The media tracking guide mechanism is designed to provide positive tracking to print media of various types passing through the guide as the print media is supplied to a printing apparatus. The print media tracking guide preferably includes a guide housing configured and dimensioned for mounting along a hub portion of a printing apparatus and an armature rotatably coupled to the guide housing. The guide housing includes a core member having a print media transport path along an outer peripheral portion thereof and an overhang support positioned in a spaced relationship from the core member. The overhang support includes a slotted area for receiving a lever component. The core member and overhang support are rigidly coupled to a flange portion along a common side thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 1999Date of Patent: March 20, 2001Assignee: Datamax CorporationInventors: Dwayne Tobin, Kenneth Colonel, Christopher Christensen
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Patent number: 6130699Abstract: A media supply for a thermal ink printer, includes a central shaft defining a longitudinal axis, a media hub for supporting a supply of media in a coiled configuration coaxially mounted about the central shaft and adapted for rotational movement thereabout, a hub clamp mounted to the media hub and adapted for axial movement therealong to accommodate media supplies of various lengths and a torsion spring mounted about the central shaft and operatively engageable with the media hub to rotatably bias the media hub to an initial position corresponding to an unstressed condition of the torsion spring in response to movement of the media hub through a predetermined angular sector of rotation in one rotational direction, to thereby maintain a predetermined level of tension on the media. A locking member may be associated with the hub clamp to selectively secure the hub clamp at a predetermined axial position.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 1997Date of Patent: October 10, 2000Assignee: Datamax CorporationInventors: Christopher Roy Christensen, William M. Bouverie, Kenneth Colonel, Mark Allen Hitz
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Patent number: 6129463Abstract: A ribbon tensioning assembly includes a knob having a top wall, an internal raised portion attached to the top wall having a first helical camming surface and a second helical camming surface out of phase and disposed about a center point. A compression helix has a first end portion forming a first helical camming surface and a second helical camming surface for engaging first and second helical camming surfaces of the knob, compression helix having a second end portion for receiving a spring. A clutch engages a surface and connects to a spring. A spindle, attaching to a ribbon supply roll, secures the knob, the compression helix, the spring and the clutch in relative position such that turning the spindle causes frictional resistance between the clutch and the surface for creating increased tension in a ribbon dispensed from the supply roll.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1999Date of Patent: October 10, 2000Assignee: Datamax CorporationInventors: Ed Lau, Mark Anthony Lombardo, Kenneth Colonel
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Patent number: 5938350Abstract: An ink supply spool for a thermal ink printer includes a central shaft defining a longitudinal axis, a ribbon hub coaxially mounted about the central shaft for rotational movement thereabout and adapted to support a supply of ink transfer ribbon in a coiled configuration, a torsion spring mounted about the central shaft and operatively engageable with the ribbon hub to rotatably bias the ribbon hub to an initial position corresponding to an unstressed condition of the torsion spring in response to movement of the ribbon hub through a predetermined angular sector of rotation in one rotational direction, to thereby maintain a predetermined level of tension on the ink transfer ribbon, a clutch mechanism associated with the ribbon hub to permit the torsion spring to return to the unstressed condition in response to movement of the ribbon hub beyond the predetermined angular sector of rotation, and a support collar mounted about the central shaft adjacent the torsion spring for supporting the torsion spring duringType: GrantFiled: June 19, 1997Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Assignee: Datamax CorporationInventor: Kenneth Colonel
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Patent number: 5927875Abstract: A ribbon tensioning assembly includes a knob having a top wall, an internal raised portion attached to the top wall having a first helical camming surface and a second helical camming surface out of phase and disposed about a center point. A compression helix has a first end portion forming a first helical camming surface and a second helical camming surface for engaging first and second helical camming surfaces of the knob, compression helix having a second end portion for receiving a spring. A clutch engages a surface and connects to a spring. A spindle, attaching to a ribbon supply roll, secures the knob, the compression helix, the spring and the clutch in relative position such that turning the spindle causes frictional resistance between the clutch and the surface for creating increased tension in a ribbon dispensed from the supply roll.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1998Date of Patent: July 27, 1999Assignee: Datamax CorporationInventors: Ed Lau, Mark Anthony Lombardo, Kenneth Colonel
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Patent number: 5836704Abstract: A ribbon tensioning assembly includes a knob having a top wall, an internal raised portion attached to the top wall having a first helical camming surface and a second helical camming surface out of phase and disposed about a center point. A compression helix has a first end portion forming a first helical camming surface and a second helical camming surface for engaging first and second helical camming surfaces of the knob, compression helix having a second end portion for receiving a spring. A clutch engages a surface and connects to a spring. A spindle, attaching to a ribbon supply roll, secures the knob, the compression helix, the spring and the clutch in relative position such that turning the spindle causes frictional resistance between the clutch and the surface for creating increased tension in a ribbon dispensed from the supply roll.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 1997Date of Patent: November 17, 1998Assignee: Datamax CorporationInventors: Ed Lau, Mark Anthony Lombardo, Kenneth Colonel
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Patent number: 5447380Abstract: A thermal printer is provided which can operate at high speeds either as a direct thermal printer or a thermal transfer printer. The thermal printer includes a frame, a front door assembly pivotally connected to the frame and having a thermal head secured thereto. The front door assembly positions the thermal head to facilitate recording of information on a recording medium when the door is closed as well as dissipating heat generated by the thermal print head. A platen roller is positioned within the frame which conveys the recording medium between the thermal head and the platen roller. The thermal printer also provides interference shielding which maintains security of printed data. The thermal printer is also configured to allow operation in a rigorous environment.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 1994Date of Patent: September 5, 1995Assignee: NAI Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Colonel, Edward H. Lau, Dalton C. Marris
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Patent number: 4496254Abstract: Apparatus for releasably attaching a daisy print wheel to a splined shaft of an angular drive such that the print wheel can be driven in angular rotation with substantially no backlash. The apparatus comprises a splined hub fixed to the print wheel and slidably engageable with the splined shaft and a holder mounted on the hub for movement between a locking position in which the hub is locked on the splined shaft with interference fit and a released position in which the hub with the holder thereon is slidably removable from the splined shaft together with the print wheel. The hub includes a plurality of angular segments of cantilever formation which are pressed into the spaces between the splines on the drive shaft with interference fit by the engagement of the holder in its locking position. The holder is axially movable on the hub in traveling between the locking and release positions and is not normally removable from the hub.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 1983Date of Patent: January 29, 1985Assignee: Primages, Inc.Inventors: Edward H. Lau, Kenneth Colonel
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Patent number: D473262Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2001Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.Inventors: Christopher R. Christensen, Jimmy L. Clemans, Kenneth Colonel, Mark A. Hitz