Patents by Inventor Steven M. Sippel

Steven M. Sippel 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).

  • Tapered encoder shaft coupling for improved serviceability and motor control
    Patent number: 11167572
    Abstract: An implementation of an assembly of the present teachings includes a transport roll having a shaft with a tapered surface and an encoder having a coupler that defines a recess and has a tapered surface. During use of the assembly, the tapered surface of the shaft physically contacts the tapered surface of the coupler, and the encoder can be urged toward the transport roll using a spring such as a leaf spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Carlos M. Terrero, Brian J. Dunham, Steven M. Sippel
  • TAPERED ENCODER SHAFT COUPLING FOR IMPROVED SERVICEABILITY AND MOTOR CONTROL
    Publication number: 20210237485
    Abstract: An implementation of an assembly of the present teachings includes a transport roll having a shaft with a tapered surface and an encoder having a coupler that defines a recess and has a tapered surface. During use of the assembly, the tapered surface of the shaft physically contacts the tapered surface of the coupler, and the encoder can be urged toward the transport roll using a spring such as a leaf spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Carlos M. Terrero, Brian J. Dunham, Steven M. Sippel
  • Non-contact support for cylindrical machining
    Patent number: 6450865
    Abstract: A support for supporting a work piece to be machined is provided. The support is for use in a machine adapted to receive fluid from a fluid source. The machine includes a tool for removing material from the work piece. The support includes a body defining a chamber therein and an inlet operably associated with said body. The inlet is in communication with the chamber. The inlet is adapted for communication with the fluid source. The support also includes an outlet operably associated with the body and in communication with the chamber. The outlet is adapted to provide a stream of fluid for supporting the work piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Grethel K. Mulroy, Thomas L. DiGravio, Steven M. Sippel
  • Non-contact support for cylindrical machining
    Publication number: 20010018323
    Abstract: A support for supporting a work piece to be machined is provided. The support is for use in a machine adapted to receive fluid from a fluid source. The machine includes a tool for removing material from the work piece. The support includes a body defining a chamber therein and an inlet operably associated with said body. The inlet is in communication with the chamber. The inlet is adapted for communication with the fluid source. The support also includes an outlet operably associated with the body and in communication with the chamber. The outlet is adapted to provide a stream of fluid for supporting the work piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2001
    Publication date: August 30, 2001
    Applicant: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Grethel K. Mulroy, Thomas L. DiGravio, Steven M. Sippel
  • Non-contact support for cyclindrical machining
    Patent number: 6273785
    Abstract: A support for supporting a work piece to be machined is provided. The support is for use in a machine adapted to receive fluid from a fluid source. The machine includes a tool for removing material from the work piece. The support includes a body defining a chamber therein and an inlet operably associated with said body. The inlet is in communication with the chamber. The inlet is adapted for communication with the fluid source. The support also includes an outlet operably associated with the body and in communication with the chamber. The outlet is adapted to provide a stream of fluid for supporting the work piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Grethel K. Mulroy, Thomas L. DiGravio, Steven M. Sippel