Patents by Inventor Russell F. Croft
Russell F. Croft 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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Publication number: 20240044256Abstract: A gas turbine engine component includes a substrate having first surface and a second surface disposed opposite the first surface, a plurality of holes extending through the substrate from the first surface to the second surface, the holes defined by a plurality of respective walls each extending from the first surface to the second surface, a metallic bond coat disposed on the first surface, and an aluminide coating disposed on the first surface, the second surface, and the walls. The metallic bond coat is disposed between the first surface and the aluminide coating and the walls are free of the metallic bond coat.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Rafael A. Perez Reisler, Andy Turko, Xuan Liu, Danielle E. Jencks, Glenn A. Cotnoir, Russell F. Croft
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Patent number: 11821337Abstract: A gas turbine engine component includes a substrate having first surface and a second surface disposed opposite the first surface, a plurality of holes extending through the substrate from the first surface to the second surface, the holes defined by a plurality of respective walls each extending from the first surface to the second surface, a metallic bond coat disposed on the first surface, and an aluminide coating disposed on the first surface, the second surface, and the walls. The metallic bond coat is disposed between the first surface and the aluminide coating and the walls are free of the metallic bond coat.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2022Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: RTX CorporationInventors: Rafael A. Perez Reisler, Andy Turko, Xuan Liu, Danielle E. Jencks, Glenn A. Cotnoir, Russell F. Croft
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Patent number: 7896485Abstract: This invention is an advance in coating chemistry, curing technology, related apparatus and the products made thereby. The invention encompasses a substrate bonded to a coating cured, at least in part, cationically by a light having a wavelength in a range of 100 nm to 1200 nm and intensity in a range of 0.0003 W/cm2/nm to 0.05 W/cm2/nm. Methods and systems for coating substrates and curing the coated products are encompassed. The invention encompasses apparatus and ink jet printers utilizing this curing technology. The invention also includes providing a “moving shadow” from ultraviolet light that is uniformly distributed over a print zone defined by a path of carriage motion illuminated by the light.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2006Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Gerber Scientific International, Inc.Inventors: John E. Lafleche, Russell F. Croft, Charles H. Doodley
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Patent number: 7878644Abstract: This invention is an advance in coating chemistry, curing technology, related apparatus and the products made thereby. The invention encompasses a substrate bonded to a coating cured, at least in part, cationically by a light having a wavelength in a range of 100 nm to 1200 nm and an intensity in a range of 0.0003 W/cm2/nm to 0.05 W/cm2/nm. Methods and systems for coating substrates and curing the coated products are encompassed. The invention encompasses apparatus and ink jet printers utilizing this curing technology.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2005Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Gerber Scientific International, Inc.Inventors: John E. LaFleche, Lawrence D. Meyers, Russell F. Croft, Charles H. Dooley
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Publication number: 20080152809Abstract: An apparatus for digitally generating an image includes a printer for generating a desired image either on a final substrate or a carrier sheet with the image then being transferred from the carrier sheet onto the final substrate. The generated image is “built up” on the carrier sheet or substrate to form a sign, thereby eliminating the need for the weeding process. According to one aspect of the present invention, the apparatus includes a printer that allows the digital application of adhesive onto an image, substantially placing an adhesive in register with the image, for subsequent application of the image with adhesive placed thereon. According to a further aspect of the present invention, a layer of adhesive is applied over a substrate. An image is built atop of the adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventors: Peter R. Baker, Mark E. Guckin, David J. Logan, Russell F. Croft
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Patent number: 7325916Abstract: An apparatus for digitally generating an image includes a printer for generating a desired image either on a final substrate or a carrier sheet with the image then being transferred from the carrier sheet onto the final substrate. The generated image is “built up” on the carrier sheet or substrate to form a sign, thereby eliminating the need for the weeding process. According to one aspect of the present invention, the apparatus includes a printer that allows the digital application of adhesive onto an image, substantially placing an adhesive in register with the image, for subsequent application of the image with adhesive placed thereon. According to a further aspect of the present invention, a layer of adhesive is applied over a substrate. An image is built atop of the adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2003Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: Gerber Scientific International, Inc.Inventors: Peter R. Baker, Jr., Mark E. Guckin, David J. Logan, Russell F. Croft
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Patent number: 6957030Abstract: An apparatus for digitally generating an image comprises a photoconductor assembly, a corona assembly, and a light source assembly to generate a latent image on the photoconductor. The apparatus also includes a developer assembly that includes a developer, such as powder paint, to generate an image. The apparatus may include a fuser for generating a film image. The apparatus of the present invention may include a cartridge for storing and digitally applying adhesive to the image. Furthermore, the apparatus of the present invention includes a controller for selectively controlling voltages to control thickness of the image. Additionally, apparatus may include a consumable sheet to remove excess adhesive from the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2003Date of Patent: October 18, 2005Assignee: Gerber Scientific Products, Inc.Inventors: Peter R. Baker, Jr., Mark E. Guckin, David J. Logan, Russell F. Croft
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Publication number: 20040032477Abstract: An apparatus for digitally generating an image includes a printer for generating a desired image either on a final substrate or a carrier sheet with the image then being transferred from the carrier sheet onto the final substrate. The generated image is “built up” on the carrier sheet or substrate to form a sign, thereby eliminating the need for the weeding process. According to one aspect of the present invention, the apparatus includes a printer that allows the digital application of adhesive onto an image, substantially placing an adhesive in register with the image, for subsequent application of the image with adhesive placed thereon. According to a further aspect of the present invention, a layer of adhesive is applied over a substrate. An image is built atop of the adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2003Publication date: February 19, 2004Applicant: Gerber Scientific Products, Inc.Inventors: Peter R. Baker, Mark E. Guckin, David J. Logan, Russell F. Croft
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Publication number: 20030175047Abstract: An apparatus for digitally generating an image comprises a photoconductor assembly, a corona assembly, and a light source assembly to generate a latent image on the photoconductor. The apparatus also includes a developer assembly that includes a developer, such as powder paint, to generate an image. The apparatus may include a fuser for generating a film image. The apparatus of the present invention may include a cartridge for storing and digitally applying adhesive to the image. Furthermore, the apparatus of the present invention includes a controller for selectively controlling voltages to control thickness of the image. Additionally, apparatus may include a consumable sheet to remove excess adhesive from the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2003Publication date: September 18, 2003Applicant: Gerber Scientific Products, Inc.Inventors: Peter R. Baker, Mark E. Guckin, David J. Logan, Russell F. Croft
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Patent number: 6190297Abstract: An apparatus for making prototype packaging or boxes for various products includes a support surface for supporting a sheet material and a cutting tool for cutting contour lines of the box from the strip material. The support surface includes a recess to accommodate a bristle insert for providing a bristle surface for the cutting tool to engage during cutting operations. As the cutting tool penetrates the sheet material during the cutting operation and comes into contact with the bristle surface, the cutting tool does not become dulled and does not damage the bristle surface. The bristle surface also supports a creasing operation when crease lines are formed with a creasing tool within the sheet material. Alternatively, the apparatus of the present invention accommodates a grooved insert interchangeable with the bristle insert for creasing operations.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 1998Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Gerber Scientific Products, Inc.Inventor: Russell F. Croft
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Patent number: 5495803Abstract: A method and apparatus for preparing a printing plate without the need for a photomask formed from a sheet of photographic film bearing the positive or negative of the image to be printed. According to the invention, an ink jet print head deposits ink onto a light-sensitive emulsion in a pattern which corresponds to either the positive or negative of the image to be printed. The printed pattern provides a photomask for subsequent exposure of the emulsion.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 1994Date of Patent: March 5, 1996Assignee: Gerber Scientific Products, Inc.Inventors: H. Joseph Gerber, Russell F. Croft, Daniel J. Sullivan
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Patent number: 5247315Abstract: A method for printing a graphic having uniform ink density on selected pixel locations of a printing screen coated with a light sensitive emulsion is provided. According to one embodiment of the invention, only some of the pixel locations are printed as required to form a desired image during the first pass of a printhead across a strip of the emulsion coated screen. The remaining pixel locations are printed as required during a second pass of the printhead across the strip. According to a second embodiment of the invention, a portion of the pixel locations in each strip are re-printed on the next succeeding pass of the printhead across the screen.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 1992Date of Patent: September 21, 1993Assignee: Gerber Scientific Products, Inc.Inventors: Brian D. Phelan, Mark E. Guckin, David A. Daraskevich, Jules P. Prockter, Russell F. Croft
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Patent number: 5156089Abstract: A method for making a printing screen wherein a screen having an unexposed emulsion layer applied thereto is placed in a printing device, such as an ink jet printer, and a graphic is printed directly on the emulsion layer. The graphic is precisely and automatically positioned relative to the screen by orienting the screen with respect to the X, Y and Z printing axes of the printing device, alinging a selected location on the screen with a selected coordinate position on the X and Y printing axes and providing the printing device with data defining the graphic to be printed on the emulsion layer, data defining the dimensions of the screen, and data defining selected coordinates within the dimensions of the screen with which corresponding reference coordinates of the graphic are to register when the graphic is printed on the emulsion layer.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1990Date of Patent: October 20, 1992Assignee: Gerber Scientific Products, Inc.Inventors: Geoff McCue, Leonard G. Rich, Mark E. Guckin, Russell F. Croft, Jay T. Niland