Patents by Inventor Patrick E. Hermes

Patrick E. Hermes 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).

  • Patent number: 7104639
    Abstract: The Invention is an apparatus for refilling ink cartridges, such as ink cartridges for ink jet printers. The cartridge is attached to a table. The table is rotatable with respect to a base through a series of stations. The stations include guides to locate an aperture in the ink cartridge and to locate a reservoir for filling the ink cartridge. A cartridge sealing assembly seals the aperture, but allows a hollow pin to be inserted for filling the cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Inventors: Edgard J. Hermes, Patrick E. Hermes, Joseph E. Hermes
  • Publication number: 20030160843
    Abstract: The invention comprises an apparatus, method and kit for refilling cartridges of ink jet printers and other printers using liquid ink. A syringe withdraws ink from an ink reservoir through a syringe coupling. A cartridge coupling is installed on a cartridge to be refilled. The cartridge coupling and the syringe coupling are attached to form an ink tight and airtight connection using a bayonet connection with an audible indicator. Ink is injected into the cartridge from the syringe through the couplings. Air is removed from the cartridge using the syringe and the cartridge is ready for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventors: Edgard J. Hermes, Patrick E. Hermes, Joseph E. Hermes