Patents by Inventor Stephen A. CUMMINGS
Stephen A. CUMMINGS 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: 11807022Abstract: A method of forming an image on a substrate that includes applying a radiation curable analog ink composition by an analog printing method onto a surface of the substrate to form a coated substrate, applying a radiation curable inkjet ink composition by a digital printing method onto the coated substrate while the radiation curable analog ink composition is still wet to form a hybrid coated substrate, and exposing to electron beam radiation. A method of forming an image on a substrate that includes applying a radiation curable inkjet ink composition by a digital printing method onto a surface of the substrate to form a coated substrate, applying a radiation curable analog ink composition by an analog printing method onto the coated substrate while the radiation curable inkjet ink composition is still wet to form a hybrid coated substrate, and exposing to electron beam radiation.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2019Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Muslim Contractor, Stephen Buchanan, Stephen Cummings
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Patent number: 11479684Abstract: A radiation curable inkjet ink composition that includes (A) a mono-ethylenically unsaturated oligomer, (B) a mono-ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and (C) a solvent, wherein the radiation curable inkjet ink composition is substantially free of a photoinitiator and wherein a total weight of the mono-ethylenically unsaturated oligomer (A) is less than or equal to the total weight of the mono-ethylenically unsaturated monomer (B). A printed article including the radiation curable inkjet ink composition in cured form, and a method of forming an image with a thermal inkjet printhead are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2019Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Muslim Contractor, Stan Nowacki, Stephen Buchanan, Stephen Cummings
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Patent number: 11312170Abstract: A method of forming an image on a substrate that involves applying a radiation curable white inkjet ink composition comprising a radiation curable anti-wrinkle agent onto a surface of the substrate, exposing the radiation curable white inkjet ink composition to UV light having a wavelength of less than 200 nm to pin the radiation curable white inkjet ink composition and form a coated substrate having an arithmetical mean surface roughness value Ra of less than or equal to 2.0 micrometers and an arithmetical mean surface roughness depth Rz of less than or equal to 10.0 micrometers, applying a radiation curable CMYK inkjet ink composition onto the coated substrate, and curing with electron beam radiation.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2019Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Muslim Contractor, Stephen Buchanan, Stephen Cummings
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Publication number: 20220111673Abstract: A method of forming an image on a substrate that includes applying a radiation curable analog ink composition by an analog printing method onto a surface of the substrate to form a coated substrate, applying a radiation curable inkjet ink composition by a digital printing method onto the coated substrate while the radiation curable analog ink composition is still wet to form a hybrid coated substrate, and exposing to electron beam radiation. A method of forming an image on a substrate that includes applying a radiation curable inkjet ink composition by a digital printing method onto a surface of the substrate to form a coated substrate, applying a radiation curable analog ink composition by an analog printing method onto the coated substrate while the radiation curable inkjet ink composition is still wet to form a hybrid coated substrate, and exposing to electron beam radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2019Publication date: April 14, 2022Applicant: Kao CorporationInventors: Muslim CONTRACTOR, Stephen BUCHANAN, Stephen CUMMINGS
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Patent number: 11193027Abstract: A radiation curable ink composition that includes (A) a mono-ethylenically unsaturated oligomer, (B) a mono-ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and (C) an acrylate ester of a carboxylic acid ester and which is substantially free of a photoinitiator. A printed article including the radiation curable ink composition in cured form, and a method of forming an image with the radiation curable ink composition are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2018Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Muslim Contractor, Stephen Cummings, Stephen Buchanan
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Publication number: 20210040338Abstract: A radiation curable inkjet ink composition that includes (A) a mono-ethylenically unsaturated oligomer, (B) a mono-ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and (C) a solvent, wherein the radiation curable inkjet ink composition is substantially free of a photoinitiator and wherein a total weight of the mono-ethylenically unsaturated oligomer (A) is less than or equal to the total weight of the mono-ethylenically unsaturated monomer (B). A printed article including the radiation curable inkjet ink composition in cured form, and a method of forming an image with a thermal inkjet printhead are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2019Publication date: February 11, 2021Applicant: Kao CorporationInventors: Muslim CONTRACTOR, Stan NOWACKI, Stephen BUCHANAN, Stephen CUMMINGS
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Publication number: 20200407574Abstract: A method of forming an image on a substrate that involves applying a radiation curable white inkjet ink composition comprising a radiation curable anti-wrinkle agent onto a surface of the substrate, exposing the radiation curable white inkjet ink composition to UV light having a wavelength of less than 200 nm to pin the radiation curable white inkjet ink composition and form a coated substrate having an arithmetical mean surface roughness value Ra of less than or equal to 2.0 micrometers and an arithmetical mean surface roughness depth Rz of less than or equal to 10.0 micrometers, applying a radiation curable CMYK inkjet ink composition onto the coated substrate, and curing with electron beam radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Applicant: Kao CorporationInventors: Muslim CONTRACTOR, Stephen BUCHANAN, Stephen CUMMINGS
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Publication number: 20190382602Abstract: A radiation curable ink composition that includes (A) a mono-ethylenically unsaturated oligomer, (B) a mono-ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and (C) an acrylate ester of a carboxylic acid ester and which is substantially free of a photoinitiator. A printed article including the radiation curable ink composition in cured form, and a method of forming an image with the radiation curable ink composition are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2018Publication date: December 19, 2019Applicant: Kao CorporationInventors: Muslim CONTRACTOR, Stephen CUMMINGS, Stephen BUCHANAN
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Patent number: 10248158Abstract: An enclosure assembly of a monitor device includes an enclosure cover having a cover wall extending substantially in a first plane between a plurality of sides, wherein the cover wall includes an interior surface and an opposing exterior surface. The enclosure assembly includes a first stiffener wing and a second stiffener wing each having one or more mounting portions spaced apart from one or more stiffener portions to define one or more wing body ribs, each mounting portion including a mounting surface opposing a corresponding portion of the interior surface of the cover wall. The first stiffener wing includes a first wing body that extends toward a first side of the enclosure cover, and the second stiffener wing includes a second wing body that extends to a second side of the enclosure cover. Additionally, a display and/or a base assembly may be mounted to the enclosure assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2016Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Timothy M. Sullivan, James D. Wahl, Stephen A. Cummings, David P. Platt
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Publication number: 20180116058Abstract: An enclosure assembly of a monitor device includes an enclosure cover having a cover wall extending substantially in a first plane between a plurality of sides, wherein the cover wall includes an interior surface and an opposing exterior surface. The enclosure assembly includes a first stiffener wing and a second stiffener wing each having one or more mounting portions spaced apart from one or more stiffener portions to define one or more wing body ribs, each mounting portion including a mounting surface opposing a corresponding portion of the interior surface of the cover wall. The first stiffener wing includes a first wing body that extends toward a first side of the enclosure cover, and the second stiffener wing includes a second wing body that extends to a second side of the enclosure cover. Additionally, a display and/or a base assembly may be mounted to the enclosure assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2016Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: Timothy M. SULLIVAN, James D. WAHL, Stephen A. CUMMINGS, David P. PLATT
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Publication number: 20170046990Abstract: A door handle display member including a first bracket, a second bracket, and a graphics panel. The first bracket is configured to releasably engage a door handle, such that the first bracket at least partially surrounds the door handle. The second bracket is configured to engage the first bracket. The graphics panel is configured to releasably engage the second bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Stephen Cummings, Marty Illers
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Patent number: 9526356Abstract: A product display shelf including a product-supporting surface and at least one arm is disclosed. The at least one arm is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the product-supporting surface, and is movable from a first position where a securing surface of the at least one arm is facing proximally to a second position where the securing surface of the at least one arm is facing distally.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2014Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Display Technologies, LLCInventors: Matthew Pichel, Stephen Cummings, Anthony Camello
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Publication number: 20160106234Abstract: A product display shelf including a product-supporting surface and at least one arm is disclosed. The at least one arm is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the product-supporting surface, and is movable from a first position where a securing surface of the at least one arm is facing proximally to a second position where the securing surface of the at least one arm is facing distally.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2014Publication date: April 21, 2016Applicant: DISPLAY TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Matthew Pichel, Stephen Cummings, Anthony Camello
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Publication number: 20140223721Abstract: A product display system is disclosed. The system comprises a first product display rack. The product display rack includes a first support, a second support, and a first bridge. The first bridge is disposed in mechanical cooperation with a portion of the first support and is disposed in mechanical cooperation with a portion of the second support. The product display system also includes a third support disposed a spaced distance from the second support, and a second bridge disposed in mechanical cooperation with a portion of the second support and disposed in mechanical cooperation with a portion of the third support. The first support and the second support are configured and dimensioned to straddle a first pallet, and the second support and the third support are configured and dimensioned to straddle a second pallet.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Inventors: Stephen Cummings, Jeffrey G. Berger
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Publication number: 20060101565Abstract: A removable cartridge assembly for a waterless urinal. The cartridge assembly comprises a cup and a cap. The cup is adapted to receive a scent block therein. The cap is adapted to releasably engage the cup. When the cap is engaged with the cup, the scent block is retained in the cup and, when the cap is disengaged from the cup, the scent block is removable from within the cup, and thus from the cartridge assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2005Publication date: May 18, 2006Inventor: Stephen Cummings
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Publication number: 20050000007Abstract: A waste removal system that includes a toilet pan (28) for a ultra-low flushing volume toilet (20). The pan (28) includes a rearward end (28a) adapted for positioning substantially adjacent a cistern (22) and a frontward end (28b) adapted for positioning substantially remote the cistern (22). The pan (28) also includes a flushing water outlet having a primary outlet nozzle arrangement (42) disposed substantially adjacent the pan frontward end (28b) and adapted to direct flushing water (62) downwards and towards the pan rearward end (28a). The system also includes a related flushing method and drainline (90).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2002Publication date: January 6, 2005Inventor: Stephen Cummings
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Patent number: D468394Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2001Date of Patent: January 7, 2003Assignee: Dorf Clark Industries LimitedInventor: Stephen Cummings
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Patent number: D477943Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2002Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Assignee: Dorf Clark Industries LimitedInventor: Stephen Cummings
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Patent number: D477944Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2002Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Assignee: Dorf Clark Industries LimitedInventor: Stephen Cummings
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Patent number: D481569Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2002Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: Dorf Clark Industries LimitedInventor: Stephen Cummings