Patents by Inventor Kevin R. Campion

Kevin R. Campion 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).

  • Patent number: 6942324
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system of the invention comprises one or more intercoupled cartridge assembles. Each cartridge assembly comprises a plurality of interconnected cartridges, each comprising a reservoir for holding jetting fluid and an ink jet print head operatively connected to the reservoir. Each cartridge assembly is interconnected by a first interconnection assembly and a second interconnection assembly. The first interconnection assembly maintains the plurality of interconnected cartridges at a negative pressure. The second interconnection assembly maintains at least an essentially equal level of jetting fluid within each of the reservoirs of the plurality of cartridges. Jetting fluid is replenished in the plurality of interconnected cartridges by replenishing jetting fluid in a selected cartridge and using the second interconnection assembly to distribute the jetting fluid among the reservoirs of the interconnected cartridges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Inventors: Kevin R. Campion, Aaron G. Barclay
  • Patent number: 6789876
    Abstract: An improved, large-format digital inkjet print engine that includes a group of co-operating print engine subassemblies that embody various novel elements that both discreetly and cumulatively advance the current art. The group of subassemblies and sensors cooperate to produce high quality graphic images using a plurality of different colors of ink and different types of print media at speeds several times faster than similar conventional inkjet printers. In addition, the use of cooperating elements permit the manufacture of complex, large-format digital color inkjet print engines that are less expensive to fabricated, operated, and serviced. The present invention finds use in large-format digital color printing and imaging, where successful repeatable printing requires precise placement of droplets of ink, toner or other marking material on a print medium such as paper, vinyl, film, or similar substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Inventors: Aaron G. Barclay, Dale G. Nordenstrom, Daniel L. Jankovich, Dennis B. Shell, Ivor F. Matz, John L. Knaack, Kerry R. Anderson, Kevin R. Campion, Larry W. Gonier, Mark E. Olsen, Peter E. Malecha, Peter N. Ladas, Richard J. Bigaoutte, Robert A. Schmidt, Steven L. Lidke, Wade A. Kragtorp
  • Publication number: 20030007023
    Abstract: An improved, large-format digital inkjet print engine that includes a group of co-operating print engine subassemblies that embody various novel elements that both discreetly and cumulatively advance the current art. The group of subassemblies and sensors cooperate to produce high quality graphic images using a plurality of different colors of ink and different types of print media at speeds several times faster than similar conventional inkjet printers. In addition, the use of cooperating elements permit the manufacture of complex, large-format digital color inkjet print engines that are less expensive to fabricated, operated, and serviced. The present invention finds use in large-format digital color printing and imaging, where successful repeatable printing requires precise placement of droplets of ink, toner or other marking material on a print medium such as paper, vinyl, film, or similar substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2002
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventors: Aaron G. Barclay, Dale G. Nordenstrom, Daniel L. Jankovich, Dennis B. Shell, Ivor F. Matz, John L. Knaack, Kerry R. Anderson, Kevin R. Campion, Larry W. Gonier, Mark E. Olsen, Peter E. Malecha, Peter N. Ladas, Richard J. Bigaoutte, Robert A. Schmidt, Steven L. Lidke, Wade A. Kragtorp
  • Publication number: 20030000637
    Abstract: A laminator for laminating sheets of lamina onto substrates such as cards uses a web of lamina material that preferably has a bondable and printable layer on the reverse side and can then be printed with information and laminated onto a blank card. The web also preferably has a series of spaced transverse lines of reduced strength so the web can be separated into individual sheets of lamina by creating a tension in the web across the transverse line of reduced strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Kevin R. Campion, I. Tony Haugen, Gary M. Klinefelter, Jeffrey D. Upin
  • Patent number: 6409872
    Abstract: A laminator for laminating sheets of lamina onto substrates such as cards uses a web of lamina material that preferably has a bondable and printable layer on the reverse side and can then be printed with information and laminated onto a blank card. The web also preferably has a series of spaced transverse lines of reduced strength so the web can be separated into individual sheets of lamina by creating a tension in the web across the transverse line of reduced strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: Fargo Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin R. Campion, I. Tony Haugen, Gary M. Klinefelter, Jeffrey D. Upin
  • Patent number: 6386772
    Abstract: A printer for printing onto a substrate includes a substrate feed mechanism configured to secure the substrate during printing and a print mechanism configured to print on the substrate. A transceiver is configured to transfer power through a non-physical link to a radio frequency (RF) circuit carried on a printer supply to thereby power the RF circuit. The transceiver also responsively receives printer supply data through a non-physical link from the RF circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Fargo Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary M. Klinefelter, Bradley A. Paulson, Matthew K. Dunham, Kevin R. Campion, Jeffrey D. Upin, Gary A. Lenz, Aurelian Dumitru
  • Patent number: 6353453
    Abstract: A mounting slider bracket for a card printer thermal printhead is supported between a spring and the printhead, and can be adjusted laterally relative to the printhead to shift the center of force that loads the printhead against the ribbon and a card that is being printed. The ability to change the location of the application of force on the printhead permits centering the force when a card of different width is fed from a supply through the printhead. Uniform printing will occur on cards regardless of the width, when properly adjusted by the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Assignee: Fargo Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent D. Lien, Kevin R. Campion, Darren W. Haas