Patents by Inventor Samuel F. Swayze

Samuel F. Swayze 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: 7684090
    Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, a printer is provided for use with a display device having images stored in a memory therein, a display device controller, and an image display for displaying the stored images. The printer has an external structure housing a print engine and receiver medium transport adapted to cooperate to cause donor materials to be transferred to a receiver medium in an imagewise fashion; a display device interface being adapted to receive the display device and to position the display device so that a display device electrical connector can form an electrical connection with the electrical interface; and a printer processor adapted to transmit signals to the display device controller influencing what is presented on the image display; wherein the display device interface is adjustably mounted to the external structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: David R. Gotham, Samuel F. Swayze
  • Patent number: 7277199
    Abstract: A media supply is provided for use in an imaging device having an entry port. The media supply has a housing defining a media storage area to hold media, an opening to receive media, and a device engagement surface shaped for insertion into the entry port A media enclosure is mounted to the housing and is movable between an open position wherein the media storage area can be accessed through the opening and a closed position blocking the opening. Wherein the media storage area, media enclosure, and engagement surface are arranged so that the media enclosure can be moved between the closed position and the open position when the engagement surface is inserted into the entry port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Samuel F. Swayze, David R. Gotham, Sr., Christopher J. Lundgren
  • Publication number: 20040169327
    Abstract: A media supply is provided for use in an imaging device having an entry port. The media supply has a housing defining a media storage area to hold media, an opening to receive media, and a device engagement surface shaped for insertion into the entry port A media enclosure is mounted to the housing and is movable between an open position wherein the media storage area can be accessed through the opening and a closed position blocking the opening. Wherein the media storage area, media enclosure, and engagement surface are arranged so that the media enclosure can be moved between the closed position and the open position when the engagement surface is inserted into the entry port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Samuel F. Swayze, David R. Gotham, Christopher J. Lundgren
  • Patent number: 6519003
    Abstract: An electronic camera for capturing, viewing and manipulating electronic image data includes a processor for operating the camera in a plurality of modes, a display device for generating image components including one or more captured images derived from the electronic image data and a set of graphical elements, and a single controller that intuitively allows the user to cycle through the available displayed choices and options with a minimum of hassle. The controller includes a control element separated into four directional components arranged around a central axis and operative with the display device for navigating among the image components and a mode dial coaxial with the control element for selecting one of the modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventor: Samuel F. Swayze
  • Patent number: 6505940
    Abstract: A digital projector for providing digital images for display to a user, the digital projector comprises a housing having its vertical dimension substantially greater than its horizontal dimension; a light source enclosed within the housing for providing light; a digital imager through which the light of the light source is projected for providing digital images for display to the user; a single mirror for reflecting the digital image from the digital imager; and a lens for receiving the digital image from the digital imager for display external to the digital projector; and a plurality of wheels attached to the base for providing efficient movement of the digital projector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: David R. Gotham, Paul W. Porter, Samuel F. Swayze
  • Patent number: 5319404
    Abstract: A compact camera has a flash unit comprising a flash arm pivotally connected to the camera body for movement between a folded position substantially flat against a top face of the camera body and an unfolded position standing up from the top face and a flash head pivotally connected to the flash arm for movement between a folded position covering a lens opening in a front face of the camera body when the flash arm is in its folded position and an unfolded position standing out from the front face. The flash head is releasably held in its folded position to similarly hold the flash arm in its folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1994
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventor: Samuel F. Swayze
  • Patent number: D504696
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Samuel F. Swayze, David R. Gotham, Sr., Christopher J. Lundgren
  • Patent number: D449634
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: David R. Gotham, Paul W. Porter, Samuel F. Swayze
  • Patent number: D449635
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: David R. Gotham, Paul W. Porter, Samuel F. Swayze
  • Patent number: D449636
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: David R. Gotham, Paul W. Porter, Samuel F. Swayze
  • Patent number: D449847
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: David R. Gotham, Paul W. Porter, Samuel F. Swayze
  • Patent number: D452520
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: David R. Gotham, Paul W. Porter, Samuel F. Swayze
  • Patent number: D490085
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Paul W. Porter, Samuel F. Swayze, David R. Gotham, Sr., James D. Gresko
  • Patent number: D345173
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1994
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventor: Samuel F. Swayze
  • Patent number: D351399
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1994
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Samuel F. Swayze, Gary K. Smithborne
  • Patent number: D388804
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Samuel F. Swayze, David G. Cooper, Kevin R. Young
  • Patent number: D389166
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Samuel F. Swayze, David G. Cooper, Kevin R. Young
  • Patent number: D404411
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1999
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Samuel F. Swayze, G. Kenneth Smithborne
  • Patent number: D406599
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Samuel F. Swayze, G. Kenneth Smithborne
  • Patent number: D406854
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Samuel F. Swayze, G. K. Smithborne, Paul Klock