Patents by Inventor Randy Dae Vandagriff

Randy Dae Vandagriff 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).

  • Publication number: 20160089906
    Abstract: A printing system for printing on a print medium is disclosed. The printing system comprises two lineheads disposed opposite a first side of the print medium, wherein the two lineheads have a common orientation relative to a horizontal direction. At least one roller is disposed under each linehead and in contact with a second side of the print medium. At least one vacuum assembly is disposed under each linehead, each vacuum assembly having a vacuum manifold disposed opposite the second side of the print medium, where the vacuum manifold outputs a vacuum force proximate to the second side of the print medium such that at least a portion of the second side of the print medium is deflected away from the two lineheads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Randy Dae Vandagriff, Michael J. Piatt
  • Patent number: 9290018
    Abstract: A printing system for printing on a print medium is disclosed. The printing system comprises two lineheads disposed opposite a first side of the print medium, wherein the two lineheads have a common orientation relative to a horizontal direction. At least one roller is disposed under each linehead and in contact with a second side of the print medium. At least one vacuum assembly is disposed under each linehead, each vacuum assembly having a vacuum manifold disposed opposite the second side of the print medium, where the vacuum manifold outputs a vacuum force proximate to the second side of the print medium such that at least a portion of the second side of the print medium is deflected away from the two lineheads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Randy Dae Vandagriff, Michael J. Piatt
  • Patent number: 8939545
    Abstract: Inkjet printing methods are provided that deflect and guide a condensation reducing airflow between a printing module and a receiver without disrupting inkjet drop placements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: David F. Tunmore, Timothy John Hawryschuk, Michael Joseph Piatt, Harsha S. Bulathsinghalage, Randy Dae Vandagriff
  • Patent number: 8845072
    Abstract: Condensation control systems are provided for use with inkjet printing systems that use a combination of higher resistance flow areas and lower resistance flow areas to allow a vaporized carrier fluid reducing airflow to flow between a printing module and a receiver during printing without creating observable artifacts in a print. Removal of the vaporized carrier fluid reduces condensation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Timothy John Hawryschuk, Michael Joseph Piatt, Harsha S. Bulathsinghalage, Randy Dae Vandagriff
  • Patent number: 8845074
    Abstract: Inkjet printing systems are provided that use a combination of higher resistance flow areas and lower resistance flow areas to allow a vaporized carrier reducing airflow to flow between a printing module and a receiver without disrupting inkjet drop placements. Removal of the vaporized carrier fluid reduces condensation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Timothy Hawryschuk, Michael Platt, Harsha S. Bulathsinghalage, Randy Dae Vandagriff
  • Patent number: 8845073
    Abstract: Inkjet printing methods are described that create a combination of higher resistance flow areas and lower resistance flow areas to allow a vaporized carrier fluid reducing airflow to flow between a printing module and a receiver without disrupting inkjet drop placements. Removal of the vaporized carrier fluid reduces condensation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Timothy John Hawryschuk, Michael Joseph Piatt, Harsha S. Bulathsinghalage, Randy Dae Vandagriff
  • Patent number: 8833900
    Abstract: Inkjet printing systems are described that have deflection surfaces to guide a condensation reducing airflow between a printing module and a receiver without disrupting inkjet drop placements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: David F. Tunmore, Timothy John Hawryschuk, Michael Joseph Piatt, Harsha S. Bulathsinghalage, Randy Dae Vandagriff
  • Publication number: 20140176634
    Abstract: Condensation control systems are provided for use with inkjet printing systems that use a combination of higher resistance flow areas and lower resistance flow areas to allow a vaporized carrier fluid reducing airflow to flow between a printing module and a receiver during printing without creating observable artifacts in a print. Removal of the vaporized carrier fluid reduces condensation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: Donald Saul Rimai, Timothy John Hawryschuk, Michael Joseph Piatt, David F. Tunmore, Harsha S. Bulathsinghalage, Randy Dae Vandagriff
  • Publication number: 20140176638
    Abstract: Inkjet printing systems are described that have deflection surfaces to guide a condensation reducing airflow between a printing module and a receiver without disrupting inkjet drop placements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: David F. Tunmore, Timothy John Hawryschuk, Michael Joseph Piatt, Harsha S. Bulathsinghalage, Randy Dae Vandagriff
  • Publication number: 20140176654
    Abstract: Inkjet printing systems are provided that use a combination of higher resistance flow areas and lower resistance flow areas to allow a vaporized carrier reducing airflow to flow between a printing module and a receiver without disrupting inkjet drop placements. Removal of the vaporized carrier fluid reduces condensation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: Timothy John Hawryschuk, Michael Joseph Piatt, Harsha S. Bulathsinghalage, Randy Dae Vandagriff
  • Publication number: 20140176641
    Abstract: Condensation control systems are provided for use with inkjet printing systems that use a combination of higher resistance flow areas and lower resistance flow areas to allow a vaporized carrier fluid reducing airflow to flow between a printing module and a receiver during printing without creating observable artifacts in a print. Removal of the vaporized carrier fluid reduces condensation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: Timothy John Hawryschuk, Michael Joseph Piatt, Harsha S. Bulathsinghalage, Randy Dae Vandagriff
  • Publication number: 20140176640
    Abstract: Inkjet printing methods are described that create a combination of higher resistance flow areas and lower resistance flow areas to allow a vaporized carrier fluid reducing airflow to flow between a printing module and a receiver without disrupting inkjet drop placements. Removal of the vaporized carrier fluid reduces condensation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: Timothy J. Hawryschuk, Michael Joseph Piatt, Harsha S. Bulathsinghalage, Randy Dae Vandagriff
  • Publication number: 20140176639
    Abstract: Inkjet printing methods are provided that deflect and guide a condensation reducing airflow between a printing module and a receiver without disrupting inkjet drop placements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: David F. Tunmore, Timothy John Hawryschuk, Michael Joseph Piatt, Harsha S. Bulathsinghalage, Randy Dae Vandagriff
  • Patent number: 8690292
    Abstract: Inkjet printing methods are provided that deflect and guide a condensation reducing airflow between a printing module and a receiver without disrupting inkjet drop placements and that use surface energy differences to manage any condensation that arises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Donald Saul Rimai, Timothy John Hawryschuk, Michael Joseph Piatt, David F. Tunmore, Harsha S. Bulathsinghalage, Randy Dae Vandagriff