Patents by Inventor Shawn Mercy

Shawn Mercy 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).

  • Media drying system
    Publication number: 20050150130
    Abstract: A media drying system and method are provided. The drying system includes a media support having a first surface and a second surface. The first surface defines a media travel path. A heater is positioned spaced apart from the second surface of the media support with the second surface of the media support being located between the heater and the first surface of the media support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventors: Peter Fellingham, Shawn Mercy
  • Media drying system having a heated surface and a directed gas flow
    Publication number: 20050151816
    Abstract: A drying system and method are provided. The drying system includes a plenum and a gas source in fluid communication with the plenum. A gas flow guide is attached to the plenum and is operable to direct gas flow provided by the gas source. A support includes a surface, at least a portion of which is heated. The gas flow guide is positioned to direct gas flow at least partially toward the heated surface of the support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventors: Peter Fellingham, Shawn Mercy, David Neese