Patents by Inventor Stephen A. Locke

Stephen A. Locke 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).

  • Publication number: 20240104123
    Abstract: System and method for control area visualization according to certain embodiments. For example, a method includes: receiving object data from a plurality of data sources; identifying a plurality of first objects associated with a first group based at least in part on the object data, each first object of the plurality of first objects being associated with a geospatial location and a buffer area; determining a first control area associated with the first group based at least in part on the geospatial location and the buffer area of each first object of the plurality of first objects; and causing a presentation of the first control area on a display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Andrew Elder, Andrew Locke, Rebecca Moore, Eric Raboin, Stephen Fennell, Jasmine Peterson, Westin Miller
  • Patent number: 11858252
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a photosensitive element, particularly a photopolymerizable printing form precursor; a method of preparing the photosensitive element to form a printing form for use in relief printing; and, a process of making the photosensitive element. The printing form precursor includes a layer of a photosensitive composition, a digital layer that is adjacent to a side of the photosensitive layer, and a cell pattern layer that is disposed between the photosensitive layer and the digital layer. The cell pattern layer includes a plurality of features in which each feature an area between 5 to 750 square microns and is composed of an ink that is opaque to actinic radiation and transparent to infrared radiation. Since the cell pattern layer is integral with the printing form precursor, digital imaging can occur rapidly with relatively low resolution optics to form a mask without needing to also form a microcell pattern of the digital layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: DUPONT ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert M Blomquist, Bradley K Taylor, John Stephen Locke, Mark A Hackler
  • Publication number: 20230001684
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a photosensitive element, particularly a photopolymerizable printing form precursor; a method of preparing the photosensitive element to form a printing form for use in relief printing; and, a process of making the photosensitive element. The printing form precursor includes a layer of a photosensitive composition, a digital layer that is adjacent to a side of the photosensitive layer, and a cell pattern layer that is disposed between the photosensitive layer and the digital layer. The cell pattern layer includes a plurality of features in which each feature an area between 5 to 750 square microns and is composed of an ink that is opaque to actinic radiation and transparent to infrared radiation. Since the cell pattern layer is integral with the printing form precursor, digital imaging can occur rapidly with relatively low resolution optics to form a mask without needing to also form a microcell pattern of the digital layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Robert M Blomquist, BRADLEY K TAYLOR, JOHN STEPHEN LOCKE, MARK A HACKLER
  • Patent number: 11465402
    Abstract: A photosensitive element, particularly a photopolymerizable printing form precursor; a method of preparing the photosensitive element to form a printing form for use in relief printing; and a process of making the photosensitive element are disclosed. The printing form precursor includes a layer of a photosensitive composition, a digital layer that is adjacent to a side of the photosensitive layer, and a cell pattern layer that is disposed between the photosensitive layer and the digital layer. The cell pattern layer includes a plurality of features, and is composed of an ink that is opaque to actinic radiation and transparent to infrared radiation. Since the cell pattern layer is integral with the printing form precursor, digital imaging can occur rapidly with relatively low resolution optics to form a mask without needing to also form a microcell pattern of the digital layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: DUPONT ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert M Blomquist, Bradley K Taylor, John Stephen Locke, Mark A Hackler
  • Publication number: 20200254749
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a photosensitive element, particularly a photopolymerizable printing form precursor; a method of preparing the photosensitive element to form a printing form for use in relief printing; and, a process of making the photosensitive element. The printing form precursor includes a layer of a photosensitive composition, a digital layer that is adjacent to a side of the photosensitive layer, and a cell pattern layer that is disposed between the photosensitive layer and the digital layer. The cell pattern layer includes a plurality of features in which each feature an area between 5 to 750 square microns and is composed of an ink that is opaque to actinic radiation and transparent to infrared radiation. Since the cell pattern layer is integral with the printing form precursor, digital imaging can occur rapidly with relatively low resolution optics to form a mask without needing to also form a microcell pattern of the digital layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Robert M. Blomquist, Bradley K. Taylor, John Stephen Locke, Mark A. Hackler
  • Patent number: 10668711
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a photosensitive element, particularly a photopolymerizable printing form precursor; a method of preparing the photosensitive element to form a printing form for use in relief printing; and, a process of making the photosensitive element. The printing form precursor includes a layer of a photosensitive composition, a digital layer that is adjacent to a side of the photosensitive layer, and a cell pattern layer that is disposed between the photosensitive layer and the digital layer. The cell pattern layer includes a plurality of features, and is composed of an ink that is opaque to actinic radiation and transparent to infrared radiation. Since the cell pattern layer is integral with the printing form precursor, digital imaging can occur rapidly with relatively low resolution optics to form a mask without needing to also form a microcell pattern of the digital layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert M Blomquist, Bradley K Taylor, John Stephen Locke, Mark A Hackler
  • Patent number: 9713919
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a printing form precursor, a method of preparing a printing form from the precursor, and a process of preparing the precursor. The printing form precursor includes a photopolymerizable layer, an elastomeric layer having at least an elastomeric binder and particulate, and an actinic radiation opaque material on, adjacent, or disposed above the elastomeric layer opposite the photopolymerizable layer. The particulate is selected from specific material particles having an average diameter from 1 to 10 micron and a refractive index that is within 0.04 units of an index of refraction of the composition forming the elastomeric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert M Blomquist, John Stephen Locke, Chi W Chiu
  • Publication number: 20160355004
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a photosensitive element, particularly a photopolymerizable printing form precursor; a method of preparing the photosensitive element to form a printing form for use in relief printing; and, a process of making the photosensitive element. The printing form precursor includes a layer of a photosensitive composition, a digital layer that is adjacent to a side of the photosensitive layer, and a cell pattern layer that is disposed between the photosensitive layer and the digital layer. The cell pattern layer includes a plurality of features in which each feature an area between 5 to 750 square microns and is composed of an ink that is opaque to actinic radiation and transparent to infrared radiation. Since the cell pattern layer is integral with the printing form precursor, digital imaging can occur rapidly with relatively low resolution optics to form a mask without needing to also form a microcell pattern of the digital layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: ROBERT M BLOMQUIST, BRADLEY K TAYLOR, JOHN STEPHEN LOCKE, MARK A HACKLER
  • Publication number: 20150328878
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a printing form precursor, a method of preparing a printing form from the precursor, and a process of preparing the precursor. The printing form precursor includes a photopolymerizable layer, an elastomeric layer having at least an elastomeric binder and particulate, and an actinic radiation opaque material on, adjacent, or disposed above the elastomeric layer opposite the photopolymerizable layer. The particulate is selected from specific material particles having an average diameter from 1 to 10 micron and a refractive index that is within 0.04 units of an index of refraction of the composition forming the elastomeric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: ROBERT M. BLOMQUIST, JOHN STEPHEN LOCKE, CHI W. CHIU
  • Patent number: 9134612
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a printing form precursor, a method of preparing a printing form from the precursor, and a process of preparing the precursor. The printing form precursor includes a photopolymerizable layer, an elastomeric layer having at least an elastomeric binder and particulate, and an actinic radiation opaque material on, adjacent, or disposed above the elastomeric layer opposite the photopolymerizable layer. The particulate is selected from specific material particles having an average diameter from 1 to 10 micron and a refractive index that is within 0.04 units of an index of refraction of the composition forming the elastomeric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert M Blomquist, John Stephen Locke, Chi W Chiu
  • Publication number: 20130255513
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a printing form precursor, a method of preparing a printing form from the precursor, and a process of preparing the precursor. The printing form precursor includes a photopolymerizable layer, an elastomeric layer having at least an elastomeric binder and particulate, and an actinic radiation opaque material on, adjacent, or disposed above the elastomeric layer opposite the photopolymerizable layer. The particulate is selected from specific material particles having an average diameter from 1 to 10 micron and a refractive index that is within 0.04 units of an index of refraction of the composition forming the elastomeric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: ROBERT M. BLOMQUIST, John Stephen Locke, Chi W. Chiu
  • Patent number: 7449055
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a dye-based inkjet ink set with a lightfast cyan ink and, more particularly, to a dye-based inkjet ink set suitable for printing on fabrics, especially polyamide fabric. The present invention also pertains to a method for printing a polyamide fabric with the dye-based inkjet ink set, and a polyamide fabric so printed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: John C. Hornby, Kuo Hsiung Kung, John Stephen Locke, James Walter Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20080032098
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a dye-based inkjet ink set with a lightfast cyan ink and, more particularly, to a dye-based inkjet ink set suitable for printing on fabrics, especially polyamide fabric. The present invention also pertains to a method for printing a polyamide fabric with the dye-based inkjet ink set, and a polyamide fabric so printed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventors: John C. Hornby, Kuo Hsiung Kung, John Stephen Locke, James Walter Wheeler
  • Patent number: 7282089
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a dye-based inkjet ink set and, more particularly, to a dye-based inkjet ink set suitable for printing on polyamide fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: James Walter Wheeler, John Stephen Locke, Samit N. Chevli, Sandra Laurine Issler, Alicia Marie Walsh
  • Patent number: 7233413
    Abstract: This invention pertains to a computer-implemented method and program for the comparison of color gamuts. Using first and second collections of sample color points respective hulls are created in a color space. The set of all of the points disposed on the surface of the a hull or within the volume enclosed thereby represents the respective color gamut. The hulls are combined, preferably by a Boolean operation, to create a third hull in the color space representing at least one region of overlap or at least one region of exclusion between the first color gamut and the second color gamut. The volume of at least one of the hulls may be calculated and compared to the volume of the region of overlap and/or the region of exclusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: David Edward Jones, John Stephen Locke
  • Patent number: 7211129
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a dye-based inkjet ink set and, more particularly, to a dye-based inkjet ink set suitable for printing on polyamide fabric. The present invention also pertains to a method for printing a polyamide fabric with the dye-based inkjet ink set, and a polyamide fabric so printed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: James Walter Wheeler, John Stephen Locke, Samit N. Chevli, Sandra Laurine Issler, Alicia Marie Walsh
  • Publication number: 20040196347
    Abstract: This invention pertains to ink jet printing and more particularly to ink jet printing of wide format substrates such as textiles, and to inks and inks sets suitable for use in such printing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Martin E. Redding, John Stephen Locke, Robert Clifton Strum, Tony Z. Liang, Michael Lee Rudolph, Waifong Liew Anton, Hisanori Omura
  • Publication number: 20040196346
    Abstract: This invention pertains to ink jet printing and more particularly to ink jet printing of wide format substrates such as textiles, and to inks and inks sets suitable for use in such printing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Martin E. Redding, John Stephen Locke, Robert Clifton Strum, Tony Z. Liang, Michael Lee Rudolph, Walfong Liew Anton, Hisanori Omura
  • Patent number: D515877
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Protonium, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Czepowicz, Stephen Locke
  • Patent number: D515878
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Protonium, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Czepowicz, Stephen Locke