Patents by Inventor Nicholas J Meisner

Nicholas J Meisner 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).

  • Transferring and mixing inks for printing
    Patent number: 11685160
    Abstract: According to examples, systems and methods for transferring and mixing ink utilizing a tank with a mixing area formed by a funnel portion are described. The mixing area is for mixing new ink and resident ink. In some examples, a new ink supply inlet tube deposits the new ink into the tank from a connected ink supply container. In some examples, a resident ink supply inlet tube deposits the resident ink into the tank from a connected printing device. In some examples, an outlet port situated at tank bottom sends the mixed ink to the printing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: David L. Smith, Nicholas J. Meisner, Robert K. Saathoff
  • Dehumidifier condensing unit for an inkjet printer
    Patent number: 11565529
    Abstract: In one example, a dehumidifier for an inkjet printer includes a condensing unit and a chiller to circulate coolant through the condensing unit. The condensing unit is made of a thermally conductive material forming elongated exterior condensing surfaces and an interior coolant flow passage extending lengthwise between the condensing surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Nicholas J Meisner, Joe Santich, Robert K Saathoff
  • TRANSFERRING AND MIXING INKS FOR PRINTING
    Publication number: 20220388310
    Abstract: According to examples, systems and methods for transferring and mixing ink utilizing a tank with a mixing area formed by a funnel portion are described. The mixing area is for mixing new ink and resident ink. In some examples, a new ink supply inlet tube deposits the new ink into the tank from a connected ink supply container. In some examples, a resident ink supply inlet tube deposits the resident ink into the tank from a connected printing device. In some examples, an outlet port situated at tank bottom sends the mixed ink to the printing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: David L. Smith, Nicholas J. Meisner, Robert K. Saathoff
  • Transferring and mixing inks for printing
    Patent number: 11453218
    Abstract: According to examples, systems and methods for transferring and mixing ink utilizing a tank with a mixing area formed by a funnel portion are described. The mixing area is for mixing new ink and resident ink. In some examples, a new ink supply inlet tube deposits the new ink into the tank from a connected ink supply container. In some examples, a resident ink supply inlet tube deposits the resident ink into the tank from a connected printing device. In some examples, an outlet port situated at tank bottom sends the mixed ink to the printing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: David L. Smith, Nicholas J. Meisner, Robert K. Saathoff
  • TRANSFERRING AND MIXING INKS FOR PRINTING
    Publication number: 20210347176
    Abstract: In an example of the disclosure, an ink transfer and mixing apparatus includes a tank with a mixing area formed by a funnel portion. The mixing area is for mixing new ink and resident ink. The apparatus includes a new ink supply inlet tube for depositing into the tank the new ink from a connected ink supply container. The apparatus includes a resident ink supply inlet tube for depositing into the tank the resident ink from a connected printing device. The apparatus includes an outlet port situated at tank bottom for sending the mixed ink to the printing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: David L. Smith, Nicholas J. Meisner, Robert K. Saathoff
  • DEHUMIDIFIER CONDENSING UNIT FOR AN INKJET PRINTER
    Publication number: 20200180317
    Abstract: In one example, a dehumidifier for an inkjet printer includes a condensing unit and a chiller to circulate coolant through the condensing unit. The condensing unit is made of a thermally conductive material forming elongated exterior condensing surfaces and an interior coolant flow passage extending lengthwise between the condensing surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Nicholas J Meisner, Joe Santich, Robert K Saathoff