Patents by Inventor Kenneth F. Ullenius

Kenneth F. Ullenius 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).

  • Ribbon drive and tensioning system for a print and apply engine or a printer
    Publication number: 20020154206
    Abstract: An apparatus for driving and tensioning a ribbon includes a supply spindle for supplying a ribbon, a supply dancer assembly for applying tension to the ribbon, a printhead, a take-up dancer assembly for applying tension to the ribbon, and a take-up spindle for collecting spent ribbon. The supply dancer assembly is positioned downstream of the supply spindle. The printhead is positioned downstream of the supply dancer assembly. The take-up dancer assembly is downstream of the printhead. The take-up spindle is downstream of the take-up dancer assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Inventors: Kenneth F. Ullenius, Robert A. Ehrhardt, Dale W. Skamra