Patents by Inventor Theodore F. Cyman
Theodore F. Cyman 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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Publication number: 20230294394Abstract: A drying system and method of operating the drying system to dry a printed shrinkable web are disclosed. A web transport is adapted to convey the printed web between a heating apparatus and a cooling apparatus. The heating apparatus directs heat toward the web and the cooling apparatus concurrently chills the web. A temperature sensing device is adapted to develop an indication of a temperature of the web and the controller is adapted to adjust a temperature of at least one of the heating apparatus and the cooling apparatus in accordance with such indication.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2021Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Alan Ronald Murzynowski, Theodore F. Cyman, Daniel Edward Kanfoush, Kevin John Hook, Lawrence Albe Pilon
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Publication number: 20230158812Abstract: A printing system comprises a transport apparatus adapted to transport a flexible web (24) along a process direction and first and second individually controllable inkjet imager units (44, 60, 70, 82) offset from one another along the process direction. Each of the first imager unit and the second imager unit includes a first portion (226) operable to print on a first portion of the web and a second portion (228) operable to print on the second portion of the web wherein each of the first portion and second portion of the first and second imager units is stationary along the process direction and the lateral direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2021Publication date: May 25, 2023Inventors: Stanley Litman, Tom Huang, Morgan Ashley Edwards, Lawrence Albe Pilon, Kevin John Hook, Daniel Edward Kanfoush, Anthony Vincent Moscato, Brett Christopher Rimes, Alan Ronald Murzynowski, Theodore F. Cyman, Paul Coniglio, Frank J. Rocco, Myron Chester Heeb
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Publication number: 20230150786Abstract: According to one aspect, a web handling system comprises a plurality of cross-grooved idler rollers, an imaging drum, a nip roller adjacent the imaging drum and forming a nip therewith, and a spreader roller disposed between the plurality of idler rollers and the nip roller. Each idler roller is disposed no more than a first distance from an adjacent idler roller, spreader roller, and nip roller and the spreader roller is disposed no more than a second distance from the nip. The first distance is in a range of 38 to 28 inches, 36 to 30 inches, or 35 to 33 inches and the second distance is in a range of 6 to 11 inches, 6.5 to 9 inches, or 7.0 to 8.5 inches.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2021Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: Alan Ronald Murzynowski, Theodore F. Cyman, Daniel Edward Kanfoush, Anthony Vincent Moscato, Myron Chester Heeb, Brett Christopher Rimes
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Publication number: 20230127632Abstract: A dryer management system includes a global dryer control system and a closed loop dynamic dryer control system to manage drying of a material deposited on web. The global dryer control system analyzes information regarding a production run to determine a web conveyance speed and a maximum web temperature. The closed loop dynamic dryer control system monitors an indication of a temperature of the web to maintain the indication of the temperature below the maximum web temperature. The closed loop dynamic dryer control system also analyzes images of the web to determine if the material is being insufficiently dried.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2021Publication date: April 27, 2023Inventors: Alan Ronald Murzynowski, Theodore F. Cyman, Daniel Edward Kanfoush, Anthony Vincent Moscato, Brett Christopher Rimes
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Publication number: 20230117460Abstract: A printing system comprises a transport apparatus adapted to transport a flexible web along a process direction and first and second individually controllable ink jet imager units offset from one another along the process direction. Each of the first imager unit and the second imager unit includes a first portion operable to print on a first portion of the web and a second portion operable to print on the second portion of the web wherein each of the first portion and second portion of the first and second imager units is stationary along the process direction and the lateral direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2021Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Theodore F. Cyman, Anthony Vincent Moscato, Frank J. Rocco
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Publication number: 20230026904Abstract: A system (20) and method for printing on clear polymeric film web (24) are disclosed. A first stationary inkjet print unit (44, 60, 70, 82) has first ejection nozzles that span a width of the clear polymeric film web and a second stationary inkjet print unit (44, 60, 70, 82) has second ejection nozzles that span the width of the clear polymeric film web. A web transport conveys the clear polymeric film web past the stationary inkjet print units. First and second print controllers operate the first and second and stationary inkjet print units to deposit drops of a first and a second material on the clear polymeric film web at a first and a second resolution, respectively. In addition, dimensions and position of a page element to be printed on the clear polymeric film web are adjusted to compensate for distortion that may occur to the printed page element due to shrinking of the clear polymeric film web.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2021Publication date: January 26, 2023Inventors: Theodore F. Cyman, Kevin John Hook, Alan Ronald Murzynowski, Paul Coniglio, Frank J. Rocco
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Electronic device, method and apparatus for producing an electronic device, and composition therefor
Patent number: 11240916Abstract: An electronic device, a method and apparatus for producing an electronic device, and a composition therefor are disclosed. An adhesive material is applied in a first pattern on a surface of a receiver substrate. A carrier having a metal foil disposed thereon is brought into contact with the first substrate such that a portion of the metal foil contacts the adhesive material. The adhesive material includes a first polymer, a second polymer, and a conductive carbon black dispersion, and is activated using at least one of mechanical pressure and heat while the portion of the metal foil is in contact with the adhesive material. The first substrate and the second substrate are separated, whereby the portion of the metal foil is transferred to the first substrate. The adhesive is electrically conductive to maximize the possibility of maintaining electrical connectivity even when there is a break in the metal foil.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2018Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: CRYOVAC, LLCInventors: James W. Blease, Theodore F. Cyman, Jr. -
Patent number: 10832113Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing an electronic device are disclosed. An adhesive material is jetted in a first pattern on a surface of a receiver substrate. A carrier having a metal foil disposed thereon is brought into contact with the first substrate such that a portion of the metal foil contacts the adhesive material. The adhesive material is activated using at least one of mechanical pressure and heat while the portion of the metal foil is in contact with the adhesive material. The first substrate and the second substrate are separated, whereby the portion of the metal foil is transferred to the first substrate.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2018Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: CRYOVAC, LLCInventors: Theodore F. Cyman, Jr., Alan R. Murzynowski, Daniel E. Kanfoush
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Electronic Device, Method and Apparatus for Producing an Electronic Device, and Composition Therefor
Publication number: 20200107450Abstract: An electronic device, a method and apparatus for producing an electronic device, and a composition therefor are disclosed. An adhesive material is applied in a first pattern on a surface of a receiver substrate. A carrier having a metal foil disposed thereon is brought into contact with the first substrate such that a portion of the metal foil contacts the adhesive material. The adhesive material includes a first polymer, a second polymer, and a conductive carbon black dispersion, and is activated using at least one of mechanical pressure and heat while the portion of the metal foil is in contact with the adhesive material. The first substrate and the second substrate are separated, whereby the portion of the metal foil is transferred to the first substrate. The adhesive is electrically conductive to maximize the possibility of maintaining electrical connectivity even when there is a break in the metal foil.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2018Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: James W. Blease, Theodore F. Cyman, JR. -
Patent number: 10445692Abstract: A monitoring device and a method of operating the monitoring device are disclosed. The monitoring device includes a first substrate adapted to be secured to a structure, a second substrate, and a third substrate disposed between the first and the second substrates. The monitoring device further includes an electronic circuit affixed to the third substrate, wherein the electronic circuit comprises at least one light emitting device and a processor, and the at least one light emitting device is positioned such that light emitted thereby is directed outwardly through the second substrate. The processor selects a plurality binary values to transmit, and in response, to operates the at least one light emitting device in one of an on state and off state in accordance with each binary value.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Cryovac, LLCInventors: Theodore F. Cyman, Jr., Eric V. Palmer, Ali K. Cameron, Dave Renzo, III, Alan R. Murzynowski, Daniel E. Kanfoush
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Patent number: 10379072Abstract: According to one aspect, a monitoring device for detecting when an object may be subjected to a condition includes a processor, a first sensor, a second sensor, and a configuration circuit. A first sensor is polymer monolayer adapted to detect if the object is subjected to a magnitude of a first condition. A second sensor is a polymer bilayer adapted to detect if the object is subjected to a magnitude of a second condition. The resistance across the first sensor and second sensor are compared to determine whether an ambient/environmental condition has been detected. Indication of detection of an ambient/environmental condition, magnitude of the condition, and the time may be stored.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2017Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Cryovac, LLCInventors: James W. Blease, Theodore F. Cyman, Jr., Alan R. Murzynowski, Kevin J. Hook
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Patent number: 10370214Abstract: A position control system includes a roller rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and a pivotable member having a first member end rotatable about a first pivot axis and a second member end coupled to the roller. The second member end is rotatable about a second pivot axis spaced from the first pivot axis and the first and second pivot axes are movable relative to one another. A motor is adapted to move the roller along the longitudinal axis wherein movement of the roller along the longitudinal axis causes the pivotable member to pivot the roller relative to the longitudinal axis. A control system is responsive to a sensed parameter for controlling the motor. A position control method is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2017Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Cryovac, LLCInventors: Anthony V. Moscato, Theodore F. Cyman, Jr., Paul Slagle
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Patent number: 10342136Abstract: A monitoring device includes a substrate having a circuit trace disposed thereon and a circuit carrier having a recessed portion. The substrate includes a flexible flange portion having a component disposed thereon. The substrate is disposed on the circuit carrier such that the flange portion and the component are disposed in the recessed portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: R.R. Donnelley & Sons CompanyInventors: Theodore F. Cyman, Jr., Alan R. Murzynowski, Daniel E. Kanfoush
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Patent number: 10332063Abstract: According to one aspect, a monitoring device includes a processor, a sensor, and a configuration circuit. The sensor is adapted to detect if the sensor is subjected to at least a first magnitude of the particular condition. The configuration circuit may be used to specify a second magnitude of the particular condition, wherein the second magnitude is greater than the first magnitude. The processor remains in an inactive state if the object is subjected to a magnitude of the particular condition less than the second magnitude, and the sensor generates a signal in response to detection of sensor being subjected to at least the second magnitude of the particular condition. In response to the signal, the processor enters an active state to develop an indication of at least the second magnitude of the particular condition.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2018Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: R.R. DONNELLEY & SONS COMPANYInventors: Theodore F. Cyman, Jr., Alan R. Murzynowski, Daniel E. Kanfoush, James L. Warmus, Eric V. Palmer
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Publication number: 20180346274Abstract: A position control system includes a roller rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and a pivotable member having a first member end rotatable about a first pivot axis and a second member end coupled to the roller. The second member end is rotatable about a second pivot axis spaced from the first pivot axis and the first and second pivot axes are movable relative to one another. A motor is adapted to move the roller along the longitudinal axis wherein movement of the roller along the longitudinal axis causes the pivotable member to pivot the roller relative to the longitudinal axis. A control system is responsive to a sensed parameter for controlling the motor. A position control method is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2017Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Anthony V. Moscato, Theodore F. Cyman, JR., Paul Slagle
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Patent number: 10106710Abstract: An electrical insulator material includes a polymer and a solvent, and has a viscosity in the range of from about 1.0 to about 20.0 cP such that the electrical insulator material can be applied to a surface using an ink jet print head.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2014Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: R.R. Donnelley & Sons CompanyInventors: Theodore F. Cyman, Jr., Kevin J. Hook, Pamela Geddes, Alan R. Murzynowski, James W. Blease, Daniel E. Kanfoush
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Publication number: 20180293541Abstract: According to one aspect, a monitoring device includes a processor, a sensor, and a configuration circuit. The sensor is adapted to detect if the sensor is subjected to at least a first magnitude of the particular condition. The configuration circuit may be used to specify a second magnitude of the particular condition, wherein the second magnitude is greater than the first magnitude. The processor remains in an inactive state if the object is subjected to a magnitude of the particular condition less than the second magnitude, and the sensor generates a signal in response to detection of sensor being subjected to at least the second magnitude of the particular condition. In response to the signal, the processor enters an active state to develop an indication of at least the second magnitude of the particular condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Theodore F. Cyman, JR., Alan R. Murzynowski, Daniel E. Kanfoush, James L. Warmus, Eric V. Palmer
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Publication number: 20180285707Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing an electronic device are disclosed. An adhesive material is jetted in a first pattern on a surface of a receiver substrate. A carrier having a metal foil disposed thereon is brought into contact with the first substrate such that a portion of the metal foil contacts the adhesive material. The adhesive material is activated using at least one of mechanical pressure and heat while the portion of the metal foil is in contact with the adhesive material. The first substrate and the second substrate are separated, whereby the portion of the metal foil is transferred to the first substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Theodore F. Cyman, JR., Alan R. Murzynowski, Daniel E. Kanfoush
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Publication number: 20180252554Abstract: A monitoring device and a method of operating the monitoring device are disclosed. The monitoring device includes a first substrate adapted to be secured to a structure, a second substrate, and a third substrate disposed between the first and the second substrates. The monitoring device further includes an electronic circuit affixed to the third substrate, wherein the electronic circuit comprises at least one light emitting device and a processor, and the at least one light emitting device is positioned such that light emitted thereby is directed outwardly through the second substrate. The processor selects a plurality binary values to transmit, and in response, to operates the at least one light emitting device in one of an on state and off state in accordance with each binary value.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2017Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventors: Theodore F. Cyman, JR., Eric V. Palmer, Ali K. Cameron, Dave Renzo, III, Alan R. Murzynowski, Daniel E. Kanfoush
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Patent number: 10022965Abstract: A method for operating a printing device and an image generation kit are disclosed. The image generation kit is adapted to controllably eject individual drops of a gating agent, and is operating the image generation kit in synchronism with a principal substance application apparatus to deposit the drops of the gating agent on a substrate and to transfer a principal substance to the substrate. The drops of the gating agent on the substrate define image and non-image areas of the substrate, the image and non-image areas of the substrate are undefined until the drops of the gating agent are deposited thereon, and the substrate with the principal substance transferred to the image areas is an end product of the printing device.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2015Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: R.R. Donnelley & Sons CompanyInventors: Anthony B. DeJoseph, Theodore F. Cyman, Jr., Kevin J. Hook, Anthony V. Moscato, Henderikus A. Haan, James L. Warmus