Patents by Inventor Michael Rocchio
Michael Rocchio 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: 10308054Abstract: A fluid ejection module mounting apparatus, including a module mount having a horizontal portion and a vertical portion, a fluid ejection module mounted to the module mount, and a clamp assembly including a recessed portion, a clamp along a wall of the recessed portion, and a lever coupled to the clamp and configured to move the clamp from an open position to a closed position. The horizontal portion has an opening configured to receive a fluid ejection module and the vertical portion has a protruding portion. The protruding portion of the module mount is configured to mate with the recessed portion of the clamp assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2017Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: FUJIFILM Dimatix, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Von Essen, Paul A. Hoisington, Michael Rocchio
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Publication number: 20170217231Abstract: A fluid ejection module mounting apparatus, including a module mount having a horizontal portion and a vertical portion, a fluid ejection module mounted to the module mount, and a clamp assembly including a recessed portion, a clamp along a wall of the recessed portion, and a lever coupled to the clamp and configured to move the clamp from an open position to a closed position. The horizontal portion has an opening configured to receive a fluid ejection module and the vertical portion has a protruding portion. The protruding portion of the module mount is configured to mate with the recessed portion of the clamp assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Kevin Von Essen, Paul A. Hoisington, Michael Rocchio
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Patent number: 9566810Abstract: A fluid ejection module mounting apparatus, including a module mount having a horizontal portion and a vertical portion, a fluid ejection module mounted to the module mount, and a clamp assembly including a recessed portion, a clamp along a wall of the recessed portion, and a lever coupled to the clamp and configured to move the clamp from an open position to a closed position. The horizontal portion has an opening configured to receive a fluid ejection module and the vertical portion has a protruding portion. The protruding portion of the module mount is configured to mate with the recessed portion of the clamp assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2016Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: FUJIFILM Dimatix, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Von Essen, Paul A. Hoisington, Michael Rocchio
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Publication number: 20160347098Abstract: A fluid ejection module mounting apparatus, including a module mount having a horizontal portion and a vertical portion, a fluid ejection module mounted to the module mount, and a clamp assembly including a recessed portion, a clamp along a wall of the recessed portion, and a lever coupled to the clamp and configured to move the clamp from an open position to a closed position. The horizontal portion has an opening configured to receive a fluid ejection module and the vertical portion has a protruding portion. The protruding portion of the module mount is configured to mate with the recessed portion of the clamp assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Kevin Von Essen, Paul A. Hoisington, Michael Rocchio
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Patent number: 9358818Abstract: A fluid ejection module mounting apparatus, including a module mount having a horizontal portion and a vertical portion, a fluid ejection module mounted to the module mount, and a clamp assembly including a recessed portion, a clamp along a wall of the recessed portion, and a lever coupled to the clamp and configured to move the clamp from an open position to a closed position. The horizontal portion has an opening configured to receive a fluid ejection module and the vertical portion has a protruding portion. The protruding portion of the module mount is configured to mate with the recessed portion of the clamp assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: FUJIFILM Dimatix, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Von Essen, Paul A Hoisington, Michael Rocchio
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Patent number: 9248677Abstract: A bracket includes a support strut configured to carry the fluid ejection module and an alignment strut coupled to the support strut. The alignment strut is configured to affix to the frame so as to orient the support strut with respect to the frame in each of three orthogonal linear directions and three orthogonal angular directions. The alignment strut includes three alignment mechanisms. Each of the first and second alignment features is held mechanically fixed on the alignment strut in a respective aligned position, and the third alignment mechanism is movable on the alignment strut.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: FUJIFILM CorporationInventors: Norihisa Takada, Steve Deming, Kevin von Essen, Michael Rocchio, John A. Higginson
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Publication number: 20140259595Abstract: A fluid ejection module mounting apparatus, including a module mount having a horizontal portion and a vertical portion, a fluid ejection module mounted to the module mount, and a clamp assembly including a recessed portion, a clamp along a wall of the recessed portion, and a lever coupled to the clamp and configured to move the clamp from an open position to a closed position. The horizontal portion has an opening configured to receive a fluid ejection module and the vertical portion has a protruding portion. The protruding portion of the module mount is configured to mate with the recessed portion of the clamp assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: FUJIFILM DIMATIX, INC.Inventors: Kevin Von Essen, Paul A. Hoisington, Michael Rocchio
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Publication number: 20130292529Abstract: A bracket includes a support strut configured to carry the fluid ejection module and an alignment strut coupled to the support strut. The alignment strut is configured to affix to the frame so as to orient the support strut with respect to the frame in each of three orthogonal linear directions and three orthogonal angular directions. The alignment strut includes three alignment mechanisms. Each of the first and second alignment features is held mechanically fixed on the alignment strut in a respective aligned position, and the third alignment mechanism is movable on the alignment strut.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: FUJIFILM CORPORATIONInventors: Norihisa Takada, Steve Deming, Kevin von Essen, Michael Rocchio, John A. Higginson
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Patent number: 7837310Abstract: A fluid deposition device including a platen and a cartridge mount assembly is described. The platen is configured to support a substrate upon which a fluid will be deposited. The cartridge mount assembly includes a receptacle configured to receive a print cartridge and multiple electrical contacts configured to mate with corresponding electrical contacts on the print cartridge. In one implementation, the cartridge mount assembly further includes a vacuum connector configured to mate with a vacuum inlet included on the print cartridge. When the print cartridge is received in the receptacle, the print cartridge can form connections with the electrical contacts and with the vacuum connector of the receptacle at substantially the same time.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2006Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Dimatix, Inc.Inventors: John A. Higginson, Michael Rocchio, Jeffrey Birkmeyer, Stephen R. Deming, Kevin Von Essen, Andreas Bibl, Deane A. Gardner, Daniel Alan West
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Publication number: 20100091060Abstract: A mounting assembly for a printhead assembly is described that can allow dynamic nozzle and drop placement adjustment in one or more directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: FUJIFILM DIMATIX, INC.Inventors: Kevin von Essen, John A. Higginson, Andreas Bibl, Michael Rocchio, Stephen R. Deming
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Publication number: 20090201341Abstract: A mounting assembly for a printhead assembly is described that can allow dynamic nozzle and drop placement adjustment in one or more directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2009Publication date: August 13, 2009Inventors: Kevin Von Essen, John A. Higginson, Andreas Bibl, Deane A. Gardner, Michael Rocchio, Stephen R. Deming, Daniel Alan West
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Publication number: 20080151000Abstract: A mounting assembly for a printhead assembly is described that can allow dynamic nozzle and drop placement adjustment in one or more directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: FUJIFILM DIMATIX, INC.Inventors: Kevin Von Essen, John A. Higginson, Andreas Bibl, Deane A. Gardner, Michael Rocchio, Stephen R. Deming
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Publication number: 20070026151Abstract: A cluster tool is described including a main chamber, a load chamber, a fluid deposition chamber and an environmental controller. The load chamber is coupled to the main chamber and configured to receive one or more substrates. The fluid deposition chamber is coupled to the main chamber and includes a fluid deposition device configured to deposit fluid onto the one or more substrates. A robot is included in the main chamber, the robot configured to transfer the one or more substrates between the load chamber and the fluid deposition chamber. The environmental controller is configured to maintain a substantially autonomous environment within the cluster tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2006Publication date: February 1, 2007Inventors: John Higginson, Michael Rocchio, Jeffrey Birkmeyer, Stephen Deming, Kevin Von Essen, Andreas Bibl, Deane Gardner
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Publication number: 20070013736Abstract: A fluid deposition device including a platen and a cartridge mount assembly is described. The platen is configured to support a substrate upon which a fluid will be deposited. The cartridge mount assembly includes a receptacle configured to receive a print cartridge and multiple electrical contacts configured to mate with corresponding electrical contacts on the print cartridge. In one implementation, the cartridge mount assembly further includes a vacuum connector configured to mate with a vacuum inlet included on the print cartridge. When the print cartridge is received in the receptacle, the print cartridge can form connections with the electrical contacts and with the vacuum connector of the receptacle at substantially the same timee.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2006Publication date: January 18, 2007Applicant: DIMATIX, INC.Inventors: John Higginson, Michael Rocchio, Jeffrey Birkmeyer, Stephen Deming, Kevin Von Essen, Andreas Bibl, Deane Gardner, Daniel West
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Publication number: 20050263206Abstract: The invention provides methods, systems and apparatus for the metered transport of fine powders into receptacles. According to one exemplary method, the fine powder is first fluidized. At least a portion of the fluidized fine powder is then captured. The captured fine powder is then transferred to a receptacle, with the transferred powder being sufficiently uncompacted so that it may be dispersed upon removal from the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2005Publication date: December 1, 2005Inventors: Derrick Parks, Michael Rocchio, Kyle Naydo, Dennis Wightman, Adrian Smith