Patents by Inventor Michael Larkin Shelby
Michael Larkin Shelby 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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Publication number: 20180144220Abstract: Electronic systems, such as printing systems, often use components that have integral memory. The integral memory can be used to store information about the component. In some printing systems this memory includes a portion that stores a value indicative of an amount of a consumable that has been used. Some printing systems do this by using a counter to count the amount of the consumable used and then sending a count command to the memory. The increment count command is processed to increment the value stored within the memory. Disclosed is a method and system for allowing the memory to be updated by a count command without having to increment the value stored. This method allows print cartridges to be used in printing systems that utilize counters without having to increment the counter each time an increment command is received.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2018Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: John Willoughby Gravely, JR., Richard J. Stievenart, Michael Larkin Shelby
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Patent number: 9875436Abstract: Electronic systems, such as printing systems, often use components that have integral memory. The integral memory can be used to store information about the component. In some printing systems this memory includes a portion that stores a value indicative of an amount of a consumable that has been used. Some printing systems do this by using a counter to count the amount of the consumable used and then sending a count command to the memory. The increment count command is processed to increment the value stored within the memory. Disclosed is a method and system for allowing the memory to be updated by a count command without having to increment the value stored. This method allows print cartridges to be used in printing systems that utilize counters without having to increment the counter each time an increment command is received.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2013Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.Inventors: John Willoughby Gravely, Jr., Richard J. Stievenart, Michael Larkin Shelby
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Patent number: 9662897Abstract: Many devices, such as printers, work with one or more removable unit. Often, the removable units have an electronic circuit that used to communicate with the device. It may be desirable to provide a replacement unit in these devices. The replacement unit must include an electronic circuit that is able to communicate with the original device. Disclosed is a method and apparatus where a replacement unit is provided with a new electronic circuit and a used electronic circuit. The new electronic circuit is electrically connected to the used electronic circuit and uses the used electronic circuit to facilitate communication with the host device.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2016Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.Inventor: Michael Larkin Shelby
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Patent number: 9652698Abstract: Electronic systems, such as printing systems, often use components that have a memory. The integral memory can be used to store information about the component. In some printing systems this memory includes storing a portion that stores a value indicative of an amount of a consumable that has been used. Discloses is a method and system for updating a memory that is integral to a component within a printing system. The value stored in the memory can be read to determine an amount of a consumable used. Alternatively, when a specific value is stored in the memory the printing system can deactivate the component.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2014Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.Inventors: John Willoughby Gravely, Jr., Richard J. Stievenart, Michael Larkin Shelby
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Publication number: 20170134610Abstract: A method of operating a cartridge chip installed in an imaging device including transmitting a first value to the imaging device in response to a first request from the imaging device; if the first value is accepted by the imaging device, (a) receiving an authentication command from the imaging device and (b) operating in a first mode of operation; if the value is not accepted by the imaging device, waiting for the imaging device to transmit a second request; transmitting a second value to the imaging device in response to a second request from the imaging device, the second value not equaling the first value; if the second value is accepted by the imaging device, (a) receiving an authentication command from the imaging device and (b) operating in a second mode of operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Richard J. Stievenart, Michael Larkin Shelby
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Publication number: 20160263907Abstract: Many devices, such as printers, work with one or more removable unit. Often, the removable units have an electronic circuit that used to communicate with the device. It may be desirable to provide a replacement unit in these devices. The replacement unit must include an electronic circuit that is able to communicate with the original device. Disclosed is a method and apparatus where a replacement unit is provided with a new electronic circuit and a used electronic circuit. The new electronic circuit is electrically connected to the used electronic circuit and uses the used electronic circuit to facilitate communication with the host device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: Michael Larkin Shelby
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Patent number: 9346275Abstract: Many devices, such as printers, work with one or more removable unit. Often, the removable units have an electronic circuit that used to communicate with the device. It may be desirable to provide a replacement unit in these devices. The replacement unit must include an electronic circuit that is able to communicate with the original device. Disclosed is a method and apparatus where a replacement unit is provided with a new electronic circuit and a used electronic circuit. The new electronic circuit is electrically connected to the used electronic circuit and uses the used electronic circuit to facilitate communication with the host device.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2014Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.Inventor: Michael Larkin Shelby
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Publication number: 20150002899Abstract: Electronic systems, such as printing systems, often use components that have a memory. The integral memory can be used to store information about the component. In some printing systems this memory includes storing a portion that stores a value indicative of an amount of a consumable that has been used. Discloses is a method and system for updating a memory that is integral to a component within a printing system. The value stored in the memory can be read to determine an amount of a consumable used. Alternatively, when a specific value is stored in the memory the printing system can deactivate the component.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: John Willoughby Gravely, JR., Richard J. Stievenart, Michael Larkin Shelby
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Patent number: 8836988Abstract: Electronic systems, such as printing systems, often use components that have a memory. The integral memory can be used to store information about the component. In some printing systems this memory includes storing a portion that stores a value indicative of an amount of a consumable that has been used. Discloses is a method and system for updating a memory that is integral to a component within a printing system. The value stored in the memory can be read to determine an amount of a consumable used. Alternatively, when a specific value is stored in the memory the printing system can deactivate the component.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.Inventors: John Willoughby Gravely, Jr., Richard J. Stievenart, Michael Larkin Shelby
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Publication number: 20140253615Abstract: Many devices, such as printers, work with one or more removable unit. Often, the removable units have an electronic circuit that used to communicate with the device. It may be desirable to provide a replacement unit in these devices. The replacement unit must include an electronic circuit that is able to communicate with the original device. Disclosed is a method and apparatus where a replacement unit is provided with a new electronic circuit and a used electronic circuit. The new electronic circuit is electrically connected to the used electronic circuit and uses the used electronic circuit to facilitate communication with the host device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: Static Control Components, Inc.Inventor: Michael Larkin Shelby
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Patent number: 8737849Abstract: Many devices, such as printers, work with one or more removable unit. Often, the removable units have an electronic circuit that used to communicate with the device. It may be desirable to provide a replacement unit in these devices. The replacement unit must include an electronic circuit that is able to communicate with the original device. Disclosed is a method and apparatus where a replacement unit is provided with a new electronic circuit and a used electronic circuit. The new electronic circuit is electrically connected to the used electronic circuit and uses the used electronic circuit to facilitate communication with the host device.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.Inventor: Michael Larkin Shelby
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Publication number: 20140071491Abstract: Electronic systems, such as printing systems, often use components that have integral memory. The integral memory can be used to store information about the component. In some printing systems this memory includes a portion that stores a value indicative of an amount of a consumable that has been used. Some printing systems do this by using a counter to count the amount of the consumable used and then sending a count command to the memory. The increment count command is processed to increment the value stored within the memory. Disclosed is a method and system for allowing the memory to be updated by a count command without having to increment the value stored. This method allows print cartridges to be used in printing systems that utilize counters without having to increment the counter each time an increment command is received.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: Static Control components, Inc.Inventors: John Willoughby Gravely, JR., Richard J. Stievenart, Michael Larkin Shelby
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Patent number: 8587816Abstract: Electronic systems, such as printing systems, often use components that have integral memory. The integral memory can be used to store information about the component. In some printing systems this memory includes a portion that stores a value indicative of an amount of a consumable that has been used. Some printing systems do this by using a counter to count the amount of the consumable used and then sending a count command to the memory. The increment count command is processed to increment the value stored within the memory. Disclosed is a method and system for allowing the memory to be updated by a count command without having to increment the value stored. This method allows print cartridges to be used in printing systems that utilize counters without having to increment the counter each time an increment command is received.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.Inventors: John Willoughby Gravely, Jr., Richard J. Stievenart, Michael Larkin Shelby
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Publication number: 20120281993Abstract: Many devices, such as printers, work with one or more removable unit. Often, the removable units have an electronic circuit that used to communicate with the device. It may be desirable to provide a replacement unit in these devices. The replacement unit must include an electronic circuit that is able to communicate with the original device. Disclosed is a method and apparatus where a replacement unit is provided with a new electronic circuit and a used electronic circuit. The new electronic circuit is electrically connected to the used electronic circuit and uses the used electronic circuit to facilitate communication with the host device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2011Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: STATIC CONTROL COMPONENTS, INC.Inventor: Michael Larkin Shelby
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Publication number: 20120194868Abstract: Electronic systems, such as printing systems, often use components that have a memory. The integral memory can be used to store information about the component. In some printing systems this memory includes storing a portion that stores a value indicative of an amount of a consumable that has been used. Discloses is a method and system for updating a memory that is integral to a component within a printing system. The value stored in the memory can be read to determine an amount of a consumable used. Alternatively, when a specific value is stored in the memory the printing system can deactivate the component.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2011Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: STATIC CONTROL COMPONENTS, INC.Inventors: John Willoughby Gravely, JR., Richard J. Stievenart, Michael Larkin Shelby
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Publication number: 20120188593Abstract: Electronic systems, such as printing systems, often use components that have integral memory. The integral memory can be used to store information about the component. In some printing systems this memory includes a portion that stores a value indicative of an amount of a consumable that has been used. Some printing systems do this by using a counter to count the amount of the consumable used and then sending a count command to the memory. The increment count command is processed to increment the value stored within the memory. Disclosed is a method and system for allowing the memory to be updated by a count command without having to increment the value stored. This method allows print cartridges to be used in printing systems that utilize counters without having to increment the counter each time an increment command is received.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: STATIC CONTROL COMPONENTS, INC.Inventors: John Willoughby Gravely, JR., Richard J. Stievenart, Michael Larkin Shelby