Patents by Inventor Santiago Forcada
Santiago Forcada 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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Patent number: 11845284Abstract: Disclosed herein is a print head maintenance cartridge, a printing device and a method of controlling a wiping subsystem of a print head maintenance cartridge. The print head maintenance cartridge comprises a wiping subsystem with a wiping material to wipe a print head; a clean material roll, wherein a clean part of the wiping material is rolled up on the clean material roll at least in part; a brake to generate a first brake force applied to the wiping material; and a friction element to generate a second brake force applied to the wiping material, wherein the friction element compensates at least in part a change in the first brake force to control a total brake force, wherein the total brake force is the sum of the first and second brake forces.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2018Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Santiago Forcada Pardo, Javier Deocon Mir, Alejandro Mielgo Barba
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Publication number: 20220348019Abstract: Disclosed herein is a print head maintenance assembly, a printing device and a method of cleaning a print head. The print head maintenance assembly comprises a maintenance cartridge comprising a wiping subsystem with a wiper for wiping a print head; a scraper assembly with a scraper for cleaning the wiper; and a positioner to adjust a relative position between the scraper and the wiper in a first direction depending on a relative position between the maintenance cartridge and the scraper assembly in a second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2018Publication date: November 3, 2022Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Santiago Forcada Pardo, Jeffrey Thielman, Jorge Millàn Lafuente
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Patent number: 11472206Abstract: Method and tools for sensing pen-to-reference space (PRS) are disclosed. Example removable pen-to-reference space (PRS) sensing tools for a printer comprise proximity sensors and a body. The body has a printer mounting portion, corresponding to a printhead mounting socket of the printer, and a sensor portion, hosting the proximity sensor.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2018Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Rafael Ulacia Portoles, Santiago Forcada Pardo, David Fuertes Roncero
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Patent number: 11446942Abstract: Disclosed herein is a print head maintenance assembly, a printing device and a method of controlling a print head maintenance assembly in a printing device. The print head maintenance assembly comprises a maintenance cartridge comprising a positioning flag, wherein the maintenance cartridge is movable along a maintenance path in a direction of movement; and a sensor to detect the positioning flag to determine the position of the maintenance cartridge along the maintenance path.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2018Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Santiago Forcada Pardo, Sheila Cabello Cabrera, Jorge Millan Lafuente, Jeffrey Thielman, Andreu Cortes Vicens
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Patent number: 11376856Abstract: A cartridge for a printing system comprises a receptacle to receive waste printing material from the printing system, a floater to change its position based on a varying filling level of the waste printing material in the receptacle, and a flag mechanically coupled to the floater, wherein a position of the flag depends on the position of the floater and indicates, outside of the receptacle, the filling level.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2018Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Santiago Forcada Pardo, Alejandro Mielgo Barba, Jeffrey Thielman
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Publication number: 20220040984Abstract: Disclosed herein is a print head maintenance cartridge, a printing device and a method of controlling a wiping subsystem of a print head maintenance cartridge. The print head maintenance cartridge comprises a wiping subsystem with a wiping material to wipe a print head; a clean material roll, wherein a clean part of the wiping material is rolled up on the clean material roll at least in part; a brake to generate a first brake force applied to the wiping material; and a friction element to generate a second brake force applied to the wiping material, wherein the friction element compensates at least in part a change in the first brake force to control a total brake force, wherein the total brake force is the sum of the first and second brake forces.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: February 10, 2022Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Santiago Forcada Pardo, Javier Deocon Mir, Alejandro Mielgo Barba
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Publication number: 20210347177Abstract: A cartridge for a printing system comprises a receptacle to receive waste printing material from the printing system, a floater to change its position based on a varying filling level of the waste printing material in the receptacle, and a flag mechanically coupled to the floater, wherein a position of the flag depends on the position of the floater and indicates, outside of the receptacle, the filling level.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2018Publication date: November 11, 2021Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Santiago Forcada Pardo, Alejandro Mielgo Barba, Jeffrey Thielman
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Publication number: 20210291528Abstract: A printhead service station comprises a printhead cleaner, a motor to move the printhead cleaner along a first direction during a printhead cleaning operation, and a spitroller to catch waste printing liquid during printhead cleaning. Therein, an axis of rotation of the spitroller is oriented substantially parallel to the first direction, and a rotation of the spitroller is driven by the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2018Publication date: September 23, 2021Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Jeffrey Thielman, Santiago Forcada Pardo, Xavier Bruch Pla
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Publication number: 20210268817Abstract: Disclosed herein is a print head maintenance assembly, a printing device and a method of controlling a print head maintenance assembly in a printing device. The print head maintenance assembly comprises a maintenance cartridge comprising a positioning flag, wherein the maintenance cartridge is movable along a maintenance path in a direction of movement; and a sensor to detect the positioning flag to determine the position of the maintenance cartridge along the maintenance path.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2017Publication date: September 2, 2021Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Santiago Forcada Pardo, Sheila Cabello Cabrera, Jorge Millan Lafuente, Jeffrey Thielman, Andreu Cortes Vicens
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Publication number: 20210187951Abstract: Disclosed herein is a spittoon cartridge for a printing device, a printing device and a method of controlling a spittoon cartridge. The spittoon cartridge comprises a waste tank to store material ejected from a print head; a transfer unit to transfer material ejected from the print head into the waste tank; and a floater movably arranged in the spittoon cartridge, wherein a position of the floater depends on a filling level of the waste tank and wherein the floater impedes transfer of material by the transfer unit if the floater reaches a predefined warning position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2018Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Santiago Forcada Pardo, Alejandro Mielgo Barba, Jeffrey Thielman
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Patent number: 11020974Abstract: A connection arrangement is between first and second members pivoted together between open and lockable positions. The first member has a first connector and the second member has a second connector, said connectors being adapted to connect by linear movement between them. The first member has a user-actuatable handle adapted, when the first and second members are in said lockable position: during a first movement of the handle, to engage a latch member of the first member with a catch on the second member; and, during a second movement, to move the first and second connectors with respect to one another in a first linear direction between a disengaged and an engaged position of the connectors. A block element on the first member is arranged to prevent said first and second movements of the handle when said first and second members are not in said lockable position.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2014Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Daniel Gonzalez Perello, Kurt Vandenbergh, Joan Sanjuan, Francesc Roure Pastor, Santiago Forcada
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Publication number: 20210008902Abstract: Method and tools for sensing pen-to-reference space (PRS) are disclosed. Example removable pen-to-reference space (PRS) sensing tools for a printer comprise proximity sensors and a body. The body has a printer mounting portion, corresponding to a printhead mounting socket of the printer, and a sensor portion, hosting the proximity sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2018Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Rafael ULACIA PORTOLES, Santiago FORCADA PARDO, David FUERTES RONCERO
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Patent number: 10434805Abstract: An apparatus includes a processor to provide a control Signal for a printhead of a printer and a housing including a cavity. The processor is arranged in the cavity. The apparatus has a first opening and a second opening in the housing and in communication with the cavity. The first opening receives a first part of a fluid flow passing the housing, and the second opening discharges heated fluid from the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2015Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Francesc Roure Pastor, Santiago Forcada, David Soriano Fosas
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Patent number: 10379034Abstract: Spectrophotometer for the characterization of receivers of solar collectors in order to determine optical properties (transmittance and reflectance). The equipment allows the evaluation of a receiver tube in real time and in any kind of light conditions, both inside and outside. The equipment also allows the detection of the eccentricity between the outer tube and the inner tube, which directly influences the reliability of the measurement. The equipment has a mechanical system for allowing a rotation of the equipment around the tube in order to find the optimum measurement position and attach itself to the tube.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2014Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: ABENGOA SOLAR NEW TECHNOLOGIES, S.A.Inventors: Noelia Martinez Sanz, Guillermo Espinosa Rueda, David Izquierdo Núñez, Marta Osta Lombardo, Marta Mainar López, Carlos Heras Vila, Iñigo Salina Ariz, Santiago Forcada Pardo, Rafael Alonso Esteban
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Patent number: 10320120Abstract: There is provided a fastener device and methods of using a fastener device, the device comprising a body having a first end comprising a supporting portion adapted to support at least a rear surface of a connector plug and a second opposite end comprising a latching portion adapted to engage at least a rear surface of a socket when the connector plug is inserted into the socket.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2015Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Francesc Roure Pastor, Santiago Forcada, David Soriano, David Sala Porta, Xavier Gomez Travesset
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Patent number: 10112395Abstract: An inkjet printer has a print bar system comprising a print bar and a plurality of selectively replaceable print heads attached to the print bar. The system comprises a receptor on the bar, for installation of a print head, each print head having a rear face for insertion in said receptor in a first direction. A latch is provided, pivoted on the bar. The latch has a user-actuatable handle adapted, during a first movement thereof, to engage a latch member of the latch with a catch on the bar to lock the latch in a lockable position on the bar. A platform is mounted on the latch with freedom to move with respect to the latch in said first direction when the latch is in said lockable position. The platform has a latch electrical connector, adapted to engage a head electrical connector on the print head, by mutual movement of the connectors in said first direction. A bias means urges the platform in said first direction.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2018Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Daniel Gonzalez Perello, Kurt Vandenbergh, Joan Sanjuan, Santiago Forcada, Francesc Roure Pastor
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Publication number: 20180162127Abstract: An inkjet printer has a print bar system comprising a print bar and a plurality of selectively replaceable print heads attached to the print bar. The system comprises a receptor on the bar, for installation of a print head, each print head having a rear face for insertion in said receptor in a first direction. A latch is provided, pivoted on the bar. The latch has a user-actuatable handle adapted, during a first movement thereof, to engage a latch member of the latch with a catch on the bar to lock the latch in a lockable position on the bar. A platform is mounted on the latch with freedom to move with respect to the latch in said first direction when the latch is in said lockable position. The platform has a latch electrical connector, adapted to engage a head electrical connector on the print head, by mutual movement of the connectors in said first direction. A bias means urges the platform in said first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2018Publication date: June 14, 2018Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Daniel Gonzalez Perello, Kurt Vandenbergh, Joan Sanjuan, Santiago Forcada, Francesc Roure Pastor
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Publication number: 20180147852Abstract: A connection arrangement is between first and second members pivoted together between open and lockable positions. The first member has a first connector and the second member has a second connector, said connectors being adapted to connect by linear movement between them. The first member has a user-actuatable handle adapted, when the first and second members are in said lockable position: during a first movement of the handle, to engage a latch member of the first member with a catch on the second member; and, during a second movement, to move the first and second connectors with respect to one another in a first linear direction between a disengaged and an engaged position of the connectors. A block element on the first member is arranged to prevent said first and second movements of the handle when said first and second members are not in said lockable position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2014Publication date: May 31, 2018Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Daniel Gonzalez Perello, Kurt Vandenbergh, Joan Sanjuan, Francesc Roure Pastor, Santiago Forcada
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Patent number: 9908333Abstract: An inkjet printer has a print bar system comprising a print bar and a plurality of selectively replaceable print heads attached to the print bar. The system comprises a receptor on the bar, for installation of a print head, each print head having a rear face for insertion in said receptor in a first direction. A latch is provided, pivoted on the bar. The latch has a user-actuatable handle adapted, during a first movement thereof, to engage a latch member of the latch with a catch on the bar to lock the latch in a lockable position on the bar. A platform is mounted on the latch with freedom to move with respect to the latch in said first direction when the latch is in said lockable position. The platform has a latch electrical connector, adapted to engage a head electrical convector on the print head, by mutual movement of the connectors in said first direction. A bias means urges the platform in said first direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2014Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Daniel Gonzalez Perello, Kurt Vandenbergh, Santiago Forcada, Francesc Roure Pastor, Joan Sanjuan
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Publication number: 20180022127Abstract: An apparatus includes a processor to provide a control Signal for a printhead of a printer and a housing including a cavity. The processor is arranged in the cavity. The apparatus has a first opening and a second opening in the housing and in communication with the cavity. The first opening receives a first part of a fluid flow passing the housing, and the second opening discharges heated fluid from the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2015Publication date: January 25, 2018Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Francesc Roure Pastor, Santiago Forcada, David Soriano Fosas