Patents by Inventor Kirby Bates

Kirby Bates 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).

  • Dual heating system for high speed printing
    Publication number: 20070017396
    Abstract: A dual heating system and apparatus for high-speed printing is disclosed. A first heater that is a metal roller used in a printing machine. The outer surface of the metal roller may be covered by a silicone rubber coating material to enhance print transfer. This first heater is disposed adjacent to the second side of a print medium. A second heater, located adjacent to the outside of the silicone rubber coating of the first heater, allows supplementary heat to be added to the first heater such that improved printing speeds of heat transfer mechanisms may be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Applicant: National Pen Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas Liguori, Kirby Bates
  • Dual heating system for high speed printing
    Publication number: 20070017399
    Abstract: A dual heating system and apparatus for high-speed printing is disclosed. A first heater that is a metal roller used in a printing machine. The outer surface of the metal roller may be covered by a silicone rubber coating material to enhance print transfer. This first heater is disposed adjacent to the second side of a print medium. A second heater, located adjacent to the outside of the silicone rubber coating of the first heater, allows supplementary heat to be added to the first heater such that improved printing speeds of heat transfer mechanisms may be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2005
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Applicant: National Pen Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas Liguori, Kirby Bates