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).
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Patent number: 6499924Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 21, 2001Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Leslie R. Kilian, Michael G. Petranto, Beverly S. Bortnick, James A. Pascucci
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Patent number: 6481081Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 4, 2000Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Leslie R. Kilian, Michael G. Petranto, Beverly S. Bortnick, James A. Pascucci
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Patent number: 6393235Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 3, 2001Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: John A. Mitchell, Michael G. Petranto, Leslie R. Kilian, F. Bruce Meyer
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Publication number: 20020031370Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2001Publication date: March 14, 2002Applicant: Xerox CorporationInventors: Leslie R. Kilian, Michael G. Petranto, Beverly S. Bortnick, James A. Pascucci
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Patent number: 6334036Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 16, 2000Date of Patent: December 25, 2001Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: John A. Mitchell, Michael G. Petranto, Leslie R. Kilian, F. Bruce Meyer
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Publication number: 20010048825Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2001Publication date: December 6, 2001Applicant: Xerox CorporationInventors: John A. Mitchell, Michael G. Petranto, Leslie R. Kilian, F. Bruce Meyer
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Patent number: 6144826Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 25, 1996Date of Patent: November 7, 2000Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: John A. Mitchell, Michael G. Petranto, Leslie R. Kilian, F. Bruce Meyer
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Patent number: 6115570Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 21, 1998Date of Patent: September 5, 2000Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Leslie R. Kilian, Michael G. Petranto, Beverly S. Bortnick, James A. Pascucci
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Patent number: 5219158Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 28, 1992Date of Patent: June 15, 1993Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Leslie R. Kilian, Richard F. Scarlata, Kenneth F. Blanchard
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Patent number: 4758101Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 13, 1987Date of Patent: July 19, 1988Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: 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