Patents by Inventor Leslie R. Kilian

Leslie R. Kilian 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: 6499924
    Abstract: A process cartridge for use in a printing machine is provided. The process cartridge further includes a plurality of rivets. Each of the plurality of rivets includes a retaining portion thereof. At least one of the first housing portion and the second housing portion define an aperture for passage of the retaining portion of at least one of the rivets therethrough. The other of at least one of the first housing portion and the second housing portion define a cavity for receiving the retaining portion of the at least one rivet. The portion of the housing defining the cavity being interferencely fitted to the retaining portion of the at least one rivet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Leslie R. Kilian, Michael G. Petranto, Beverly S. Bortnick, James A. Pascucci
  • Patent number: 6481081
    Abstract: A process cartridge for use in a printing machine is provided. The process cartridge includes a first housing portion including a first housing attachment surface and a second housing portion including a second housing attachment surface. At least a portion of the second housing attachment surface is associated with at least a portion of the first housing attachment surface. The process cartridge further includes a plurality of rivets. Each of the plurality of rivets includes a retaining portion thereof. At least one of the first housing portion and the second housing portion define an aperture for passage of the retaining portion of at least one of the rivets therethrough. The other of at least one of the first housing portion and the second housing portion define a cavity for receiving the retaining portion of the at least one rivet. The portion of the housing defining the cavity being interferencely fitted to the retaining portion of the at least one rivet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Leslie R. Kilian, Michael G. Petranto, Beverly S. Bortnick, James A. Pascucci
  • Patent number: 6393235
    Abstract: A corona generator including a body and a first support secured to the body is provided. The corona generator also includes a second support secured to the body and spaced from the first support. The corona generator also includes an electrode mounted to the first support and to the second support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Mitchell, Michael G. Petranto, Leslie R. Kilian, F. Bruce Meyer
  • Publication number: 20020031370
    Abstract: A process cartridge for use in a printing machine is provided. The process cartridge includes a first housing portion including a first housing attachment surface and a second housing portion including a second housing attachment surface. At least a portion of the second housing attachment surface is associated with at least a portion of the first housing attachment surface. The process cartridge further includes a plurality of rivets. Each of the plurality of rivets includes a retaining portion thereof. At least one of the first housing portion and the second housing portion define an aperture for passage of the retaining portion of at least one of the rivets therethrough. The other of at least one of the first housing portion and the second housing portion define a cavity for receiving the retaining portion of the at least one rivet. The portion of the housing defining the cavity being interferencely fitted to the retaining portion of the at least one rivet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Applicant: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Leslie R. Kilian, Michael G. Petranto, Beverly S. Bortnick, James A. Pascucci
  • Patent number: 6334036
    Abstract: A corona generator including a body and a first support secured to the body is provided. The corona generator also includes a second support secured to the body and spaced from the first support. The corona generator also includes an electrode mounted to the first support and to the second support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Mitchell, Michael G. Petranto, Leslie R. Kilian, F. Bruce Meyer
  • Publication number: 20010048825
    Abstract: A corona generator including a body and a first support secured to the body is provided. The corona generator also includes a second support secured to the body and spaced from the first support. The corona generator also includes an electrode mounted to the first support and to the second support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2001
    Publication date: December 6, 2001
    Applicant: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Mitchell, Michael G. Petranto, Leslie R. Kilian, F. Bruce Meyer
  • Patent number: 6144826
    Abstract: A corona generator including a body and a first support secured to the body is disclosed. The first support and the body include a plastic. The corona generator further includes an electrode and a second support secured to the body and spaced from the first support. The electrode is mounted to the first support and to the second support. The first support and the electrode are both operatively connected to the body by one or more welds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Mitchell, Michael G. Petranto, Leslie R. Kilian, F. Bruce Meyer
  • Patent number: 6115570
    Abstract: A process cartridge for use in a printing machine is provided. The process cartridge includes a first housing portion including a first housing attachment surface and a second housing portion including a second housing attachment surface. At least a portion of the second housing attachment surface is associated with at least a portion of the first housing attachment surface. The process cartridge further includes a plurality of rivets. Each of the plurality of rivets includes a retaining portion thereof. At least one of the first housing portion and the second housing portion define an aperture for passage of the retaining portion of at least one of the rivets therethrough. The other of at least one of the first housing portion and the second housing portion define a cavity for receiving the retaining portion of the at least one rivet. The portion of the housing defining the cavity being interferencely fitted to the retaining portion of the at least one rivet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Leslie R. Kilian, Michael G. Petranto, Beverly S. Bortnick, James A. Pascucci
  • Patent number: 5219158
    Abstract: A two corner container for receiving copy sheets for stacking is positioned within a machine and allows viewing of stacking progress within the machine, as well as, the status of the container outside the machine. A two corner cover is provided that facilitates four corner protection and stacking capability for storing, stacking and transporting such containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1993
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Leslie R. Kilian, Richard F. Scarlata, Kenneth F. Blanchard
  • Patent number: 4758101
    Abstract: A mounting which supports a bearing in a machine frame. The mounting is molded with the bearing being molded integrally therewith in an aperture therein. The outer race of the bearing is in molded non-rotative engagement with the mounting. The mounting has a plurality of mounting supports. At least one of the mounting supports is adapted to be received by the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1988
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Norman L. Roof, Sr., Stephen J. Csaszar, Jr., Delbert N. Dewald, Patrick T. Ferrari, John D. Gramlich, David C. Irving, Leslie R. Kilian, Kenneth P. Moore, Richard F. Scarlata, Joseph S. Vetromile