Patents by Inventor Kevin Rourke

Kevin Rourke 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: 11487864
    Abstract: In an example, replaceable print apparatus component authentication apparatus comprises a memory and circuitry. An electrical characteristic of the circuitry may be variable in response to a stimulus, and the memory may store data indicative of an expected variation in the electrical characteristic in response to the stimulus which is associated with a variation in capacitance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Kevin Rourke, John McNeilly, Jefferson P Ward
  • Patent number: 11207892
    Abstract: In an example, a method comprises fabricating a first validation device for association with a first replaceable print apparatus component. The device may be to form part of circuitry arranged on the first replaceable print apparatus component, and may provide an associated electrically detectable characteristic which varies with the position of at least part of the first validation device. The electrically detectable characteristic may be measured and data indicative of the characteristic may be stored in a first memory. The first replaceable print apparatus component comprising the first device and the first memory may be assembled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Kevin Rourke, John McNeilly, Jefferson P Ward
  • Patent number: 11084293
    Abstract: A print agent vessel is disclosed that comprises a circuit, the circuit comprising a first electrically conductive portion to couple to a first terminal of a printing device, a second electrically conductive portion to couple to a second terminal of the printing device, and an electrically conductive component capacitively coupled to the first electrically conductive portion. The circuit has a variable capacitance that is indicative of a parameter of the component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Kevin Rourke, Kelvin Chiew, Tong Nam Samuel Low, Erick Blane Kinas, James Mannion, Joe Ronaldson
  • Publication number: 20210190574
    Abstract: In an example, a fluid level sensor comprises a vibrational paddle wherein an edge of the vibrational paddle comprises a fluid surface contact point having a peaked profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Kevin Rourke, Ivor Cummins, Jody L. Clayburn
  • Publication number: 20210129548
    Abstract: A replaceable print component is disclosed that comprises first and second electrodes, and a circuit electrically connected between the first and second electrodes to vary an electrical property of the circuit with a frequency component within a selected frequency range to indicate a parameter of a part of the circuit in response to a stimulus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Kevin Rourke, John Rossi, Erick Blane Kinas, James Mannion, Wai Kwan Chan
  • Publication number: 20210129545
    Abstract: A print agent vessel is disclosed that comprises a circuit, the circuit comprising a first electrically conductive portion to couple to a first terminal of a printing device, a second electrically conductive portion to couple to a second terminal of the printing device, and an electrically conductive component capacitively coupled to the first electrically conductive portion. The circuit has a variable capacitance that is indicative of a parameter of the component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Kevin Rourke, Kelvin Chiew, Tong Nam Samuel Low, Erick Blane Kinas, James Mannion, Joe Ronaldson
  • Publication number: 20210097165
    Abstract: In an example, replaceable print apparatus component authentication apparatus comprises a memory and circuitry. An electrical characteristic of the circuitry may be variable in response to a stimulus, and the memory may store data indicative of an expected variation in the electrical characteristic in response to the stimulus which is associated with a variation in capacitance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Kevin Rourke, John McNeilly, Jefferson P Ward
  • Publication number: 20210095958
    Abstract: A fluid container orientation sensor is disclosed. The fluid container orientation sensor may comprise a first vibrational member having a first resonant behaviour and a second vibrational member having a second resonant behaviour. The first vibrational member may be disposed at a first depth within the fluid container. The second vibrational member may be disposed at a second depth within the fluid container A method and a print apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Kevin Rourke, Ivor Cummins, John McNeilly
  • Publication number: 20200238720
    Abstract: In an example, a method comprises fabricating a first validation device for association with a first replaceable print apparatus component. The device may be to form part of circuitry arranged on the first replaceable print apparatus component, and may provide an associated electrically detectable characteristic which varies with the position of at least part of the first validation device. The electrically detectable characteristic may be measured and data indicative of the characteristic may be stored in a first memory. The first replaceable print apparatus component comprising the first device and the first memory may be assembled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin Rourke, John McNelly, Jefferson P. Ward
  • Patent number: 10124595
    Abstract: An ink cartridge is disclosed that includes a single cast reservoir portion of a first polymer configuration, the reservoir portion including raised walls that extend up to a top edge, the raised walls including a back wall. A latch handle protrudes from the back wall. A single cast lid is attached to the top edge. The lid is of a second polymer configuration that is stronger than the first polymer configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: John McNeilly, Coilin Hegarty, Bryan Murphy, Fiona Coyle, Kevin Rourke
  • Patent number: 10112405
    Abstract: Liquid supply or reservoir therefore having multiple compartments, each compartment to hold a distinct liquid, comprising multiple liquid outlets, each fluidically connected to one of the compartments, multiple clearance cut outs disposed at a pitch equal to a pitch of the compartments to accommodate protrusions of a dispenser, and at least one latch protruding outwards from a supply wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: John McNeilly, Fiona Coyle, Patrick Lynch, William S. Osborne, David B. Novak, John Breen, Kevin Rourke, Declan Coyne, James Mannion, Bryan Murphy, John Doran, Eugene Cahill
  • Publication number: 20170320330
    Abstract: Liquid supply or reservoir therefore having multiple compartments, each compartment to hold a distinct liquid, comprising multiple liquid outlets, each fluidically connected to one of the compartments, multiple clearance cut outs disposed at a pitch equal to a pitch of the compartments to accommodate protrusions of a dispenser, and at least one latch protruding outwards from a supply wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: John McNeilly, Fiona Coyle, Patrick Lynch, William S. Osborne, David B. Novak, John Breen, Kevin Rourke, Declan Coyne, James Mannion, Bryan Murphy, John Doran, Eugene Cahill
  • Patent number: 9738084
    Abstract: Liquid supply or reservoir therefore having multiple compartments, each compartment to hold a distinct liquid, comprising multiple liquid outlets, each fluidically connected to one of the compartments, multiple clearance cut outs disposed at a pitch equal to a pitch of the compartments to accommodate protrusions of a dispenser, and at least one latch protruding outwards from a supply wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: John McNeilly, Fiona Coyle, Patrick Lynch, William S. Osborne, David B. Novak, John Breen, Kevin Rourke, Declan Coyne, James Mannion, Bryan Murphy, John Doran, Eugene Cahill
  • Publication number: 20160325553
    Abstract: Liquid supply or reservoir therefore having multiple compartments, each compartment to hold a distinct liquid, comprising multiple liquid outlets, each fluidically connected to one of the compartments, multiple clearance cut outs disposed at a pitch equal to a pitch of the compartments to accommodate protrusions of a dispenser, and at least one latch protruding outwards from a supply wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: John McNeilly, Fiona Coyle, Patrick Lynch, William S. Osborne, David B. Novak, John Breen, Kevin Rourke, Declan Coyne, James Mannion, Bryan Murphy, John Doran, Eugene Cahill
  • Publication number: 20160236477
    Abstract: An ink cartridge is disclosed that includes a single cast reservoir portion of a first polymer configuration, the reservoir portion including raised walls that extend up to a top edge, the raised walls including a back wall. A latch handle protrudes from the back wall. A single cast lid is attached to the top edge. The lid is of a second polymer configuration that is stronger than the first polymer configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: John McNeilly, Coilin Hegarty, Bryan Murphy, Fiona Coyle, Kevin Rourke
  • Patent number: 5932515
    Abstract: A developer sheet for use in pressure-sensitive carbonless paper which incorporates a hollow microspherical plastic pigment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1999
    Assignee: The Mead Corporation
    Inventor: John Kevin Rourke