Patents by Inventor Robert A. Lin

Robert A. Lin 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).

  • Ink jet ink formulation for reduced start-up problems
    Patent number: 4537631
    Abstract: An ink jet ink formulated to substantially reduce or eliminate start-up problems when an ink jet apparatus is initially discharged. The ink comprises at least two fluid components. The components have been matched to provide an ink that substantially maintains its initial formulation despite evaporation of the components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1985
    Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering Co.
    Inventors: Theodore M. Cooke, Robert A. Lin, Richard G. Whitfield, Allan G. Hock
  • Ink jet ink formulation for reduced start-up problems
    Patent number: 4400215
    Abstract: An ink jet ink formulated to substantially reduce or eliminate start-up problems when an ink jet apparatus is initially discharged. The ink comprises at least two fluid components. The components have been matched to provide an ink that substantially maintains its initial formulation despite evaporation of the components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1981
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1983
    Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering Co.
    Inventors: Theodore M. Cooke, Robert A. Lin, Richard G. Whitfield, Allan G. Hock