Patents by Inventor Robert D. Taff

Robert D. Taff 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: 8171876
    Abstract: The present invention provides applicators reducing generating bubble. Dispersion liquid is supplied while the pressure of a circulation tank on the delivery side is lower than the atmospheric pressure but higher than the pressure of the space in buffer tanks. The dispersion liquid in the discharge chambers is recovered while the pressure in a circulation tank serving as recovery destination is lower than the atmospheric pressure. Gas dissolution can be reduced because the dispersion liquid does not come into contact with gases at pressures higher than the atmospheric pressure and engulffing gas or deformation of solid microparticles can be avoided because no pump is used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Ulvac, Inc.
    Inventors: Takumi Namekawa, Kei Baba, Yuya Inoue, Masao Murata, Koji Hane, Robert D. Taff, Robert R. McKay, Ralph D. Fox
  • Publication number: 20110148985
    Abstract: A microdeposition system includes a printhead carriage that moves along a first axis; a stage that holds a substrate; a rail located above the printhead carriage and extending along a third axis parallel to the first axis; and an accessory carriage that travels along the rail to remain above the printhead carriage. The printhead carriage includes a plurality of nozzles that deposit droplets of fluid material onto the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: ULVAC, INC.
    Inventors: David ALBERTALLI, Nile LIGHT, Robert D. TAFF, Jason MAXEY
  • Publication number: 20080210160
    Abstract: The present invention provides applicators reducing generating bubble. Dispersion liquid is supplied while the pressure of a circulation tank on the delivery side is lower than the atmospheric pressure but higher than the pressure of the space in buffer tanks. The dispersion liquid in the discharge chambers is recovered while the pressure in a circulation tank serving as recovery destination is lower than the atmospheric pressure. Gas dissolution can be reduced because the dispersion liquid does not come into contact with gases at pressures higher than the atmospheric pressure and engulffing gas or deformation of solid microparticles can be avoided because no pump is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: ULVAC, INC.
    Inventors: Takumi Namekawa, Kei Baba, Yuya Inoue, Masao Murata, Koji Hane, Robert D. Taff, Robert R. McKay, Ralph D. Fox
  • Publication number: 20080192089
    Abstract: The present teachings relate to a printhead maintenance station for an industrial printing apparatus which is used to prevent clogging of the printhead, particularly during periods in which the printheads are idle. The maintenance station includes a capping station which has sockets for keeping the printheads moist and a blotting station for cleaning any residual printing fluids prior to carrying out a print function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: LITREX CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Albertalli, Robert D. Taff, Oleg N. Gratchev
  • Publication number: 20080186353
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a printer apparatus may include a chuck configured to support a substrate thereon, a rail spaced apart from the chuck, a printhead carriage frame coupled to the rail, and a printhead carriage pivotally coupled to the printhead carriage frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: LITREX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul A. Parks, Robert D. Taff, Roy M. Patterson, David Albertalli, Cheuk Lee, Ben J. Sy
  • Patent number: D382951
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1997
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert R. Deines, Robert D. Taff, Clyde R. Schulte, Stuart L. Meether, Douglas A. Lynn
  • Patent number: D390984
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1998
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Norris R. Long, Randall L. May, Franklin T. Schmidt, Bert D. Heinzelman, Lance V. Swearingen, Robert D. Taff, Robert J. Gross, Robert O. Van Driest, Debra S. Yates