Patents by Inventor Robin E. Smith

Robin E. Smith 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).

  • Transfer blade in an electronic reprographic printing system
    Patent number: 5227852
    Abstract: A transfer blade apparatus for ironing a sheet against the photoreceptor belt during transfer, and smoothing out deformities which cause deletions is disclosed. The transfer blades include a flexible tip to absorb the impact of the blade as it contacts paper, and a spring load to limit and control the force applied to the sheet. Sensors are also utilized to monitor and adjust the timing of the blades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1993
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Robin E. Smith, James D. Apolito, James R. Cassano, George F. Rittberg, David K. Ahl, Dan F. Lockwood, Kenneth G. Christy, Robert J. Tannascoli