Patents by Inventor Larry T. Schlitzer

Larry T. Schlitzer 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).

  • Web tracking adjustment device and method through use of a biased gimbal
    Patent number: 7267255
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for web tracking adjustment for a web handling system comprises biasing a steering roller in a gimbal direction, and adjusting the bias to achieve the desired tracking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Timothy J. Young, Larry T. Schlitzer, Kevin E. Yousey, Kevin S. Reitter
  • Articulated vacuum transport apparatus
    Patent number: 5526105
    Abstract: Apparatus for transporting sheets seriatim along a travel path from a first station to a downstream second station. The sheet transport apparatus comprises a housing in juxtaposition with the sheet travel path. A first transport assembly and a second transport assembly are respectively mounted within the housing. The second transport assembly is mounted in the housing, downstream in the direction of sheet transport, of the first transport assembly, for articulation relative to the first transport assembly, and so as to extend into operative relation with said sheet travel path for transporting a sheet respectively along a first portion of the sheet travel path and a second portion of the sheet travel path at an angle to the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1996
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Michael Kenin, Steven L. Moore, Larry T. Schlitzer, David P. Dworzanski
  • Mechanism for substantially preventing trail edge smear of an image on a receiver member
    Patent number: 5515147
    Abstract: In an electrostatographic reproduction apparatus, a mechanism which substantially prevents trail edge smear of an image on a receiver member. The reproduction apparatus has a flexible dielectric web entrained over at least a pair of support members defining a web travel path. Successive areas of the dielectric web are adapted to respectively carry a marking particle developed image. A marking particle developed image is transferable from the dielectric web to a receiver member brought into contact with the dielectric web. After transfer of the developed image to the receiver member, the receiver member is transported away from the dielectric web. A mechanism is provided for facilitating separation of a receiver member from the dielectric web. The separation mechanism includes an elongated member having a surface adapted to enable the dielectric web to pass thereover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1996
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Michael Kenin, Steven L. Moore, David P. Dworzanski, Larry T. Schlitzer
  • Mounting mechanism for a roller transfer assembly
    Patent number: 5491544
    Abstract: In an electrostatographic reproduction apparatus having a transfer assembly, of compact configuration, including a transfer roller for effecting transfer of a pigmented marking particle image from a dielectric support to a receiver member including a mechanism for mounting the roller transfer assembly. The mechanism includes a support for the transfer assembly located within the reproduction apparatus. The support for the transfer assembly is connected to the transfer assembly such that the transfer roller of the transfer assembly is castered and gimbaled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1996
    Inventors: Michael Kenin, Steven L. Moore, Larry T. Schlitzer, Michael J. Wendell