Patents by Inventor Philip Stern
Philip Stern 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: 12177787Abstract: Methods and apparatus for changing cell range coverage are disclosed. A wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) may include circuitry configured to transmit subframes of radio frames using a physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH), where the subframes are divided into first and second sets. The circuitry may include a first power control loop utilized for the first set of subframes and a second power control loop utilized for the second set of subframes. The first power control loop may set transmission power levels for transmission over the PUSCH for the first set of subframes, and the second power control loop may set transmission power levels for transmission over the PUSCH for the second set of subframes. The circuitry may be configured with a first physical uplink control channel (PUCCH) for a first eNodeB and a second PUCCH for a second eNodeB to simultaneously communicate with the first and the second eNodeBs.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2023Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Assignee: InterDigital Patent Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Philip J. Pietraski, Carl Wang, Stephen E. Terry, Samian Kaur, Yingxue K. Li, Janet A. Stern-Berkowitz, Kenneth Kearney, Douglas R. Castor
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Patent number: 12133790Abstract: The present invention relates to a negative pressure wound closure system and methods for using such a system. Preferred embodiments of the invention facilitate closure of the wound by preferentially contracting to provide for movement of the tissue. Preferred embodiments can utilize tissue securing portions that aid in securing the invention within a wound.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2020Date of Patent: November 5, 2024Assignees: Smith & Nephew, Inc., University of MassachusettsInventors: Philip David Canner, Raymond M. Dunn, John Alan Greenwood, Victoria Jody Hammond, Edward Yerbury Hartwell, John Kenneth Hicks, Elizabeth Mary Huddleston, Andrew Kelly, Andrew Linton, Marcus Damian Phillips, Mark Richardson, Carl Saxby, Tim Stern
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Patent number: 7885584Abstract: An apparatus and related method for a self-cleaning toner roller device adjacent a toner roller. The cleaning device having one or more shields to capture the toner debris from the toner roller, a toner debris receptacle to collect the toner debris, and a controller to move the applicator from an operational mode to a self-cleaning mode.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2007Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Philip A. Stern, Edward M. Eck, Paul E. Thompson, Timothy Reynolds, Gerard M. Darby
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Publication number: 20090003887Abstract: An apparatus and related method for a self-cleaning toner roller device adjacent a toner roller. The cleaning device having one or more shields to capture the toner debris from the toner roller, a toner debris receptacle to collect the toner debris, and a controller to move the applicator from an operational mode to a self-cleaning mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2007Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventors: Philip A. Stern, Edward M. Eck, Paul E. Thompson, Timothy Reynolds, Gerard M. Darby
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Publication number: 20050119976Abstract: A virtual broadcast system and method for managing the performance of digital media in computer networks is described which supports the exercise of the performance rights of creators and the accurate accounting and distribution of performance rights royalties.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2004Publication date: June 2, 2005Inventors: Thomas Taylor, Robert Arn, Philip Stern
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Publication number: 20040252344Abstract: A method of rendering the appearance of a printed input digital image comprised of an array of pixels and wherein each pixel is assigned a digital value representing marking information, the method comprising defining each pixel as either a background pixel, interior pixel, or an edge pixel; and, reassigning the digital value of the edge pixels or interior pixels independently of one another. The rendering of the present invention occurs post RIP.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2004Publication date: December 16, 2004Inventors: Thomas J. Foster, Philip A. Stern, George R. Walgrove, Gregory Rombola, Thomas J. Wetzel, Jeffrey C. Blood
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Patent number: 6775490Abstract: An electrostatographic reproduction apparatus having a transfer assembly, including an electrically biased transfer roller in nip relation with a dielectric support member, for effecting transfer of a pigmented marking particle image from an image area of a dielectric support member to a receiver member in transfer relation with the dielectric support member in the transfer nip, a mechanism for cleaning the transfer roller including a control for the electrical bias on the transfer roller. The electrical bias control has a power supply generating an electrical output, of a settable polarity, connected to the transfer roller for applying an electrical bias of a set polarity thereto. A mechanism disables the power supply for a period of time during a start-up phase of reproduction so as to prevent transfer of residual marking particles from the dielectric support member to the transfer roller.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2002Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: NexPress Digital LLCInventors: Edward M. Eck, Kenneth P. Friedrich, Philip A. Stern, James A. Zimmer, Jr.
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Publication number: 20030044191Abstract: An electrostatographic reproduction apparatus having a transfer assembly, including an electrically biased transfer roller in nip relation with a dielectric support member, for effecting transfer of a pigmented marking particle image from an image area of a dielectric support member to a receiver member in transfer relation with the dielectric support member in the transfer nip, a mechanism for cleaning the transfer roller including a control for the electrical bias on the transfer roller. The electrical bias control has a power supply generating an electrical output, of a settable polarity, connected to the transfer roller for applying an electrical bias of a set polarity thereto. A mechanism disables the power supply for a period of time during a start-up phase of reproduction so as to prevent transfer of residual marking particles from the dielectric support member to the transfer roller.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2002Publication date: March 6, 2003Inventors: Edward M. Eck, Kenneth P. Friedrich, Philip A. Stern, James A. Zimmer
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Patent number: 6453148Abstract: The invention relates to cleaning systems for electrographic processes and, in particular, to detecting leaks in such processes. A process and apparatus for sensing leaks is provided in an electrographic process cleaning system of the type configured to have a particle collection container. According to an aspect of the invention, a pressure is sensed that is indicative of pressure inside the particle collection container.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2000Date of Patent: September 17, 2002Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AGInventors: Kenneth P. Friedrich, Kurt E. Jones, Philip A. Stern
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Patent number: 6427053Abstract: An electrophotographic marking machine is described including a first set of data with a plurality of parameters corresponding to a plurality of prior electrophotographic markings or frames. The electrophotographic marking machine further includes a second set of data selected from the first set of data based upon a predetermined set of criteria. In addition, the electrophotographic marking machine has a volatile storage device for storing the first set of data, and a non-volatile storage device for storing the second set of data. A method for assessing operability of an electrophotographic marking machine is also described.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2001Date of Patent: July 30, 2002Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AGInventors: Edward M. Eck, Matthias H. Regelsberger, Philip Stern, David Hockey
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Publication number: 20020071686Abstract: The invention relates to cleaning systems for electrographic processes and, in particular, to detecting leaks in such processes. A process and apparatus for sensing leaks is provided in an electrographic process cleaning system of the type configured to have a particle collection container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2000Publication date: June 13, 2002Inventors: Kenneth P. Friedrich, Kurt E. Jones, Philip A. Stern
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Patent number: 6381427Abstract: A high speed copier 10 has a transfer roller 42 and a cleaning brush 52. The cleaning performance is improved when the engagement of the two rollers exceeds a first threshold T1. Their engagement is maintained below a stall threshold T2.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2001Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Assignee: Heidelberg Digital L.L.C.Inventors: Gary B. Bertram, Philip Stern, George R. Walgrove, III
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Publication number: 20020044783Abstract: An electrophotographic marking machine is described including a first set of data with a plurality of parameters corresponding to a plurality of prior electrophotographic markings or frames. The electrophotographic marking machine further includes a second set of data selected from the first set of data based upon a predetermined set of criteria. In addition, the electrophotographic marking machine has a volatile storage device for storing the first set of data, and a non-volatile storage device for storing the second set of data. A method for assessing operability of an electrophotographic marking machine is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2001Publication date: April 18, 2002Inventors: Edward M. Eck, Matthias H. Regelsberger, Philip Stern, David Hockey
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Patent number: 6295424Abstract: Electrostatographic recording method and apparatus that includes a primary image-forming member (PIFM) which moves along a closed path at high-speed. The PIFM may be in the form of an endless belt, which has a row of image frame synchronizing indicia. The indicia are spaced from each other in the direction of movement of the PIFM. The indicia are not all uniformly spaced from one another so that an interframe area larger than other smaller interframe areas on the PIFM can exist. During a production run toner images are formed on the image frames by sensing the image frame synchronizing indicia. The larger interframe area is provided preferably at a splice or seam area to provide sufficient time for a change in a process element for which sufficient time is not available at a smaller interframe area.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2000Date of Patent: September 25, 2001Assignee: Heidelberg Digital L.L.C.Inventors: Matthias H. Regelsberger, Anne F. Lairmore, James D. Anthony, Philip A. Stern
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Patent number: 6181886Abstract: An apparatus and method for replenishing toner and collecting used toner in an electrostatographic machine. The apparatus includes a replenishment hopper having a supply of fresh toner. A development device feeds toner onto a recording member having an electrostatic image to be developed. A feeding device feeds fresh toner to the development device from a replenishment bottle. A replenishment motor drives the feeding device to feed fresh toner to the development device. A collection container or bottle collects used toner removed from a recording member. A controller tracks a first accumulated motor operating on-time and is programmed to compare the operating on-time with a first pre-programmed value for determining when the collection container is to be emptied or to be replaced or that the machine is to be cycled down. The controller also tracks a second accumulated motor operating on-time for determining when the replenishment bottle is to be replaced.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1999Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Inventors: David E. Hockey, Matthias H. Regelsberger, Christopher S. Garcia, Philip A. Stern, James A. Zimmer
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Patent number: 6053570Abstract: The present invention is for a flexible device attachable to the underside of theater seats, allowing for the storage of personal items. The invention comprises an expandable storage structure, having a bottom section, a top section, a front section, a back section, and side sections, the side sections positioned between the top section and the bottom section and the front section and the back section, said expandable structure having an elasticized opening at the top section, and at least one strap attached to each of the two sides of the expandable structure with each distal end of said at least one strap having a closure mechanism, which is complementary with the other said closure mechanism, thereby allowing the distal ends of said straps to be removably connected.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 1998Date of Patent: April 25, 2000Inventors: Cindy Jane Stern, Jesse Philip Stern
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Patent number: 5956544Abstract: An electrometer probe is used in an electrophotographic apparatus as part of a process control system to measure charge on a photoconductive film belt. This measurement is used to control voltage level or other process parameter of the electrophotographic process. The probe is supported in an electrometer probe holder so that a sensor aperture of the probe is at a fixed distance from the film belt. In order to ensure proper operation of the electrometer probe, a method and an apparatus for independently calibrating the electrometer probe is provided. A curved plate is provided on the electrometer probe holder. The plate is mounted at the same spacing from the probe aperture as the film belt. This plate has a receptacle for the service person's test lead to attach. The other end of the test lead is attached to a test point for the toning station bias supply. The probe may be reoriented on the probe holder to position the probe aperture at the fixed distance to the plate.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1997Date of Patent: September 21, 1999Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Philip A. Stern, Anne F. Lairmore, Allen J. Rushing
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Patent number: 5903800Abstract: An electrostatographic recording apparatus includes an endless recording member upon which toner images are recorded. A densitometer is provided for measuring density of a toned area on the recording member. The densitometer includes a light emitting and/or light sensitive component that is located in an internal space confined by the endless recording member. The densitometer further includes a slidable support upon which the component is mounted in facing relationship with and proximate to an internal facing portion of the recording member. A stationary mounting structure is attached to a film core upon which the film-like recording member is supported. The slidable support is received within the stationary mounting structure. An electrical circuit is electrically connected to the component and is mounted on a side of the slidable support that is opposite in facing direction to that of the component.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1998Date of Patent: May 11, 1999Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Philip A. Stern, James D. Anthony, Paul E. Thompson
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Patent number: 5899600Abstract: A cleaning system for an electrostatographic reproduction apparatus for air flow control for maintaining optimum cleaning efficiency. The cleaning system includes a fan for producing an air flow to entrain residual marking particles and other debris. The fan has a filter and a variable speed blower associated therewith. A pressure transducer is associated with the filter for measuring the pressure drop across the filter, and generates a signal corresponding to the pressure drop measured by the pressure transducer. Responsive to the signal from the pressure transducer, the speed of the blower is regulated to maintain a desired optimum efficiency air flow through the filter. Of course, the speed of the blower can be quantified such that at a certain threshold speed an appropriate warning may be provided that the filter is no longer operating efficiently and needs to be cleaned or replaced.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1997Date of Patent: May 4, 1999Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: David E. Hockey, Philip A. Stern
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Patent number: 5819137Abstract: An integrated environmental management system for reproduction apparatus including a reprographic marking engine for reproducing information supplied thereto and accessories for facilitating the handling of reproduction output from the marking engine. The integrated environmental management system includes a housing associated with the reprographic marking engine. The housing defines a chamber having, in communication, a rear wall substantially parallel to the rear of the reprographic marking engine, first and second side walls, and top and bottom walls. An inlet plenum in the housing chamber communicates, for example, with an opening in the first side wall of the housing. The inlet plenum includes an inlet filter for preventing contaminants in ambient air from entering the inlet plenum, a first inlet duct directed into the general interior of the reprographic marking engine, and a plurality of inlet ducts directed respectively to specific systems within the reprographic marking engine.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1997Date of Patent: October 6, 1998Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Gary P. Hoffman, John F. Quester, Clifton T. Hartford, David R. Heberle, Kurt E. Jones, David E. Hockey, Philip A. Stern