Patents by Inventor Michael L. Lamontagne
Michael L. Lamontagne 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: 10427433Abstract: Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. The printer, for example, can be coupled with one or more docks and/or other accessory devices, examples of which are also discussed herein.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2015Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Zebra Technologies CorporationInventors: Michael L. Lamontagne, Patrick J Hegarty
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Patent number: 9925796Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product are described herein for controlling a printing device. In an example embodiment, a print line is divided into frames and frame dot states are determined based on neighboring frame dot states. Maximum motor speeds of the printing device may be adjusted so that actual motor speeds change gradually during printing. The print engine may detect a printhead type by sending a signal to the printhead and receiving a response.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2015Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: ZIH Corp.Inventors: Patrick J. Hegarty, Michael L. Lamontagne
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Patent number: 9895917Abstract: Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. An example disclosed printer includes circuitry that includes: a processor; connector circuitry; and input/output circuitry; a first circuit board onto which the processor is disposed; a second circuit board onto which the connector circuitry is disposed; and a third circuit board onto which the input/output circuitry is disposed.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2016Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: ZIH Corp.Inventors: Matthew D. Corvese, Roy P. Lyman, Gregory J. Klein, Patrick J. Hegarty, Michael L. Lamontagne, Raymond J. LeBlanc, David F. Beck
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Publication number: 20170057263Abstract: An example disclosed media processing device includes a housing defining a media receiving area configured to receive the media; a first media support arm extending from the housing proximate the media receiving area for engaging a first end of the media, wherein the first media support arm is biased to slidably translate along the housing to provide a holding force to the first side of the media, wherein the first media support arm includes a first locking element; a media cover configured to move between a closed position and an open position, the media cover including a second locking element, wherein the first locking element of the first media support arm is configured to engage the second locking element of the media cover when the media cover is in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Huy Vo, Hussam Eassa, Michael L. Lamontagne, Brian C. Stormont, Gregory Klein, Michael E. Leclerc, Richard J. Preliasco, Roy P. Lyman, David F. Beck, Craig A. Horrocks
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Publication number: 20170008320Abstract: Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. An example disclosed printer includes circuitry that includes: a processor; connector circuitry; and input/output circuitry; a first circuit board onto which the processor is disposed; a second circuit board onto which the connector circuitry is disposed; and a third circuit board onto which the input/output circuitry is disposed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: Matthew D. Corvese, Roy P. Lyman, Gregory J. Klein, Patrick J. Hegarty, Michael L. Lamontagne, Raymond J. LeBlanc, David F. Beck
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Patent number: 9475319Abstract: Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. An example disclosed printer includes a housing including a base portion and a defining portion, wherein the base portion includes a battery receptacle; a removable battery cover; and a belt clip receptacle configured to receive a removable belt clip, wherein the removable battery cover is to secure a belt clip in the belt clip receptacle when the removable battery cover is mated with the battery receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2015Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: ZIH Corp.Inventors: Matthew D. Corvese, Roy P. Lyman, Gregory J. Klein, Patrick J. Hegarty, Michael L. Lamontagne, Raymond J. LeBlanc, David F. Beck
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Publication number: 20160075156Abstract: Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. An example disclosed printer includes a housing including a base portion and a defining portion, wherein the base portion includes a battery receptacle; a removable battery cover; and a belt clip receptacle configured to receive a removable belt clip, wherein the removable battery cover is to secure a belt clip in the belt clip receptacle when the removable battery cover is mated with the battery receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: Matthew D. Corvese, Roy P. Lyman, Gregory J. Klein, Patrick J. Hegarty, Michael L. Lamontagne, Raymond J. LeBlanc, David F. Beck
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Publication number: 20160075147Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product are described herein for controlling a printing device. In an example embodiment, a print line is divided into frames and frame dot states are determined based on neighboring frame dot states. Maximum motor speeds of the printing device may be adjusted so that actual motor speeds change gradually during printing. The print engine may detect a printhead type by sending a signal to the printhead and receiving a response.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: Patrick J. Hegarty, Michael L. Lamontagne
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Patent number: 9287724Abstract: Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. The circuit boards of a device can each be dedicated to different types of functionality and be installed into the device without the use of fasteners. In some embodiments, the printer's housing can include a base portion and a defining portion, where the defining portion largely defines the printer's shape, size and aesthetics and the base portion defines the printer's minimum size. Also provided herein is a removable belt clip that may be affixed to a portable printer and/or other device.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2011Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: ZIH CORP.Inventors: Matthew D. Corvese, Roy P. Lyman, Gregory J. Klein, Patrick J. Hegarty, Michael L. Lamontagne, Ray J. LeBlanc, David F. Beck
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Patent number: 9246341Abstract: Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. The printer, for example, can be coupled with one or more docks and/or other accessory devices, examples of which are also discussed herein.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: ZIH Corp.Inventors: Michael L. Lamontagne, Hussam Eassa, David F. Beck, Scott E. Lane, Patrick J. Hegarty, Michael Cranston, Craig A. Horrocks, John Stevens, James Phillips, Kevin M. Lemoi, Gregory J. Klein, Roy P. Lyman, Matthew D. Corvese
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Patent number: 9168759Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product are described herein for controlling a printing device. In an example embodiment, a print line is divided into frames and frame dot states are determined based on neighboring frame dot states. Maximum motor speeds of the printing device may be adjusted so that actual motor speeds change gradually during printing. The print engine may detect a printhead type by sending a signal to the printhead and receiving a response.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2012Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: ZIH Corp.Inventors: Patrick J. Hegarty, Michael L. Lamontagne
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Publication number: 20150171645Abstract: Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. The printer, for example, can be coupled with one or more docks and/or other accessory devices, examples of which are also discussed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2015Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: Michael L. Lamontagne, Hussam Eassa, David F. Beck, Scott E. Lane, Patrick J. Hegarty, Michael Cranston, Craig A. Horracks, John Stevens, James Phillips, Kevin M. Lemoi, Gregory J. Klein, Roy P. Lyman, Matthew D. Corvese
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Publication number: 20150077498Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for a portable printer are provided. Personnel utilize features of the printer to manage products, store information on labels, and aid in shipping. A low battery shut-off feature shuts down the printer at a set battery power percentage; a battery charge control feature controls battery charging to stay within a set range of state of charge values to ensure longer battery life; a ribbon cartridge insertion feature allows for easy replacement of the ribbon cartridge; ribbon cartridge locating features lock the ribbon cartridge into place for printing; a ribbon guiding feature adjusts the ribbon during printing to reduce wrinkles; an RFID coupler mounting feature mounts and shields an RFID coupler inside the printer; a media guide locking feature fixes the media position to prevent misalignment; and a media alignment feature allows the user to properly align the media with the printhead during installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Huy Vo, Hussam E. Eassa, Michael L. Lamontagne, Brian Stormont, Gregory J. Klein, Michael E. Leclerc, Richard J. Preliasco, Roy P. Lyman, David F. Beck, Craig A. Horrocks
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Publication number: 20140327927Abstract: Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. The printer, for example, can be coupled with one or more docks and/or other accessory devices, examples of which are also discussed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: ZIH Corp.Inventors: Michael L. Lamontagne, Hussam Eassa, David F. Beck, Scott E. Lane, Patrick J. Hegarty, Michael Cranston, Craig A. Horracks, John Stevens, James Philllips, Kevin M. Lemoi, Gregory J. Klein, Roy P. Lyman, Matthew D. Corvese
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Publication number: 20140285609Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product are described herein for controlling a printing device. In an example embodiment, a print line is divided into frames and frame dot states are determined based on neighboring frame dot states. Maximum motor speeds of the printing device may be adjusted so that actual motor speeds change gradually during printing. The print engine may detect a printhead type by sending a signal to the printhead and receiving a response.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventors: Patrick J. Hegarty, Michael L. Lamontagne
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Patent number: 8752922Abstract: Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. The printer, for example, can be coupled with one or more docks and/or other accessory devices, examples of which are also discussed herein.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2011Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: ZIH Corp.Inventors: Michael L. Lamontagne, Hussam Eassa, David F. Beck, Scott E. Lane, Patrick J. Hegarty, Michael Cranston, Craig A. Horrocks, John Stevens, James Phillips, Kevin M. Lemoi, Gregory J. Klein, Roy P. Lyman, Matthew D. Corvese
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Publication number: 20140009768Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product are described herein for controlling a printing device. In an example embodiment, a print line is divided into frames and frame dot states are determined based on neighboring frame dot states. Maximum motor speeds of the printing device may be adjusted so that actual motor speeds change gradually during printing. The print engine may detect a printhead type by sending a signal to the printhead and receiving a response.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2012Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: ZIH CORP.Inventors: Patrick J. Hegarty, Michael L. Lamontagne
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Patent number: 8342763Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for a portable printer are provided. Personnel utilize features of the printer to manage products, store information on labels, and aid in shipping. A low battery shut-off feature shuts down the printer at a set battery power percentage; a battery charge control feature controls battery charging to stay within a set range of state of charge values to ensure longer battery life; a ribbon cartridge insertion feature allows for easy replacement of the ribbon cartridge; ribbon cartridge locating features lock the ribbon cartridge into place for printing; a ribbon guiding feature adjusts the ribbon during printing to reduce wrinkles; an RFID coupler mounting feature mounts and shields an RFID coupler inside the printer; a media guide locking feature fixes the media position to prevent misalignment; and a media alignment feature allows the user to properly align the media with the printhead during installation.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2009Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: ZIH Corp.Inventors: Huy Vo, Hussam E. Eassa, Michael L. Lamontagne, Brian Stormont, Gregory J. Klein, Michael E. Leclerc, Richard J. Preliasco, Roy P. Lyman, David F. Beck, Craig A. Horrocks
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Publication number: 20110285765Abstract: Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. The printer, for example, can be coupled with one or more docks and/or other accessory devices, examples of which are also discussed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: ZIH Corp.Inventors: Michael L. Lamontagne, Hussam Essa, David F. Beck, Scott E. Lane, Patrick Hegarty, Michael Cranston, Craig A. Horracks, John Stevens, James Phillilps, Kevin M. Lemoi, Gregory J. Klein, Roy P. Lyman, Matthew D. Corvese
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Publication number: 20110273860Abstract: Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. The circuit boards of a device can each be dedicated to different types of functionality and be installed into the device without the use of fasteners. In some embodiments, the printer's housing can include a base portion and a defining portion, where the defining portion largely defines the printer's shape, size and aesthetics and the base portion defines the printer's minimum size. Also provided herein is a removable belt clip that may be affixed to a portable printer and/or other device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: ZIH Corp.Inventors: Matthew D. Corvese, Roy P. Lyman, Gregory J. Klein, Patrick J. Hegarty, Michael L. Lamontagne, Ray J. LeBlanc, David F. Beck