Patents by Inventor Spencer R. Hanson

Spencer R. Hanson 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: 9811027
    Abstract: A liquid electrophotographic ink developer comprises a developer roller (112) rotatable about an axis, first and second electrodes (108, 110) proximate the developer roller (112) and an inlet chamber (100) extending along the axis from a first end adjacent an inlet opening (122) to a second end opposite the first end. A neck (104) forms an uninterrupted ink flow path from the inlet chamber (100) to the developer roller (112).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Christopher S. Tanner, David E. Sabo, Spencer R. Hanson
  • Publication number: 20160216644
    Abstract: A liquid electrophotographic ink developer comprises a developer roller (112) rotatable about an axis, first and second electrodes (108, 110) proximate the developer roller (112) and an inlet chamber (100) extending along the axis from a first end adjacent an inlet opening (122) to a second end opposite the first end. A neck (104) forms an uninterrupted ink flow path from the inlet chamber (100) to the developer roller (112).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Christopher S. Tanner, David E. Sabo, Spencer R. Hanson
  • Patent number: 9291948
    Abstract: A liquid electrophotographic ink developer comprises a developer roller (112) rotatable about an axis, first and second electrodes (108, 110) proximate the developer roller (112) and an inlet chamber (100) extending along the axis from a first end adjacent an inlet opening (122) to a second end opposite the first end. A neck (104) forms an uninterrupted ink flow path from the inlet chamber (100) to the developer roller (112).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Christopher S. Tanner, David E. Sabo, Spencer R. Hanson
  • Publication number: 20150078785
    Abstract: A liquid electrophotographic ink developer comprises a developer roller (112) rotatable about an axis, first and second electrodes (108, 110) proximate the developer roller (112) and an inlet chamber (100) extending along the axis from a first end adjacent an inlet opening (122) to a second end opposite the first end. A neck (104) forms an uninterrupted ink flow path from the inlet chamber (100) to the developer roller (112).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2012
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Christopher S. Tanner, David E. Sabo, Spencer R. Hanson
  • Patent number: 8313179
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a system for delivering liquid to a printhead at a first elevation. The system includes a reservoir to hold liquid at a second elevation, which is below the first elevation. A pump delivers liquid from the reservoir to the printhead through a first line. A bypass valve diverts liquid from the first line when a pressure in the first line exceeds a predefined pressure. A vent coupled to the printhead at or above the first elevation vents the printhead to atmospheric pressure when the pump is off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Spencer R. Hanson
  • Publication number: 20110267406
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a system for delivering liquid to a printhead at a first elevation. The system includes a reservoir to hold liquid at a second elevation, which is below the first elevation. A pump delivers liquid from the reservoir to the printhead through a first line. A bypass valve diverts liquid from the first line when a pressure in the first line exceeds a predefined pressure. A vent coupled to the printhead at or above the first elevation vents the printhead to atmospheric pressure when the pump is off.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventor: Spencer R. Hanson
  • Patent number: 4273262
    Abstract: A rotary driven drum-shaped dispenser for fluid materials is disclosed. The drum is comprised of a plurality of nested rings each of which has a plurality of arcuate channels through which the fluid material is passed during rotation of the drum. An adjustable valve is positioned at the inlet end of each flow channel. The end bells of the drum have covered access openings for filling the drum with fluid material to be dispensed. A divider within the drum separates the drum chamber into two chambers so that separate materials may be dispensed simultaneously without pre-mixing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1977
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1981
    Inventor: Spencer R. Hanson