Patents by Inventor Thomas M. Stephany
Thomas M. Stephany 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: 7824017Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling temperature profiles in ejection mechanisms is provided. A heater includes a first resistor segment having an electrical resistivity, a second resistor segment; and a coupling segment positioned between the first resistor segment and the second resistor segment. The coupling segment has an electrical resistivity, wherein the ratio of the resistivity of the coupling segment to the resistivity of the first resistor segment is substantially zero. Alternatively, the first resistor segment has an electrical conductivity and the coupling segment has an electrical conductivity, wherein the electrical conductivity of the coupling segment is greater than the electrical conductivity of the first resistor segment.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2008Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Thomas M. Stephany, Christopher N. Delametter, David P. Trauernicht, Ali Lopez
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Publication number: 20100112758Abstract: A method of providing connectivity to a microsized device, the method includes the steps of providing an ablative base material having at least a top surface; providing a die having a first and second surface and having bonding pads at least upon the first surface; placing the die with the at least first surface of the die contacting the at least first surface of the ablative base material; and ablating a channel in the ablative material proximate to the die.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: EASTMAN KODAK COMPANYInventors: M. Zaki Ali, A. Peter Stolt, Gilbert A. Hawkins, Thomas M. Stephany
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Publication number: 20100109168Abstract: A method of providing connectivity to a microsized device, the method includes the steps of providing an ablative base material having at least a top surface; providing a die having a first and second surface and having bonding pads at least upon the first surface; placing the die with the at least first surface of the die contacting the at least first surface of the ablative base material; and ablating a channel in the ablative material proximate to the die.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: EASTMAN KODAK COMPANYInventors: M. Zaki Ali, A. Peter Stolt, Gilbert A. Hawkins, Thomas M. Stephany
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Patent number: 7696013Abstract: A method of providing connectivity to a microsized device, the method includes the steps of providing an ablative base material having at least a top surface; providing a die having a first and second surface and having bonding pads at least upon the first surface; placing the die with the at least first surface of the die contacting the at least first surface of the ablative base material; and ablating a channel in the ablative material proximate to the die.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2007Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: M. Zaki Ali, A. Peter Stolt, Gilbert A. Hawkins, Thomas M. Stephany
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Publication number: 20090073212Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling temperature profiles in ejection mechanisms is provided. A heater includes a first resistor segment having an electrical resistivity, a second resistor segment; and a coupling segment positioned between the first resistor segment and the second resistor segment. The coupling segment has an electrical resistivity, wherein the ratio of the resistivity of the coupling segment to the resistivity of the first resistor segment is substantially zero. Alternatively, the first resistor segment has an electrical conductivity and the coupling segment has an electrical conductivity, wherein the electrical conductivity of the coupling segment is greater than the electrical conductivity of the first resistor segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Inventors: Thomas M. Stephany, Christopher N. Delametter, David P. Trauernicht, Ali Lopez
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Publication number: 20080258313Abstract: A method of providing connectivity to a microsized device, the method includes the steps of providing an ablative base material having at least a top surface; providing a die having a first and second surface and having bonding pads at least upon the first surface; placing the die with the at least first surface of the die contacting the at least first surface of the ablative base material; and ablating a channel in the ablative material proximate to the die.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2007Publication date: October 23, 2008Inventors: M. Zaki Ali, A. Peter Stolt, Gilbert A. Hawkins, Thomas M. Stephany
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Patent number: 7370944Abstract: A liquid drop ejector is provided. The ejector includes a liquid chamber and a liquid supply. Portions of the liquid chamber define a nozzle bore. A liquid supply passageway is positioned between the liquid chamber and the liquid supply. The liquid supply passageway is in fluid communication with the liquid chamber and the liquid supply. A plurality of pillars is suspended in the liquid supply passageway. A wall of the liquid chamber can extend to the liquid supply passageway. A center pillar can also be included with a portion of the center pillar being positioned in the liquid chamber and another portion of the center pillar being positioned in the liquid supply passageway.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2004Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Antonio Cabal, Thomas M. Stephany, Roger G. Markham, John A. Lebens, William R. Zimmerli
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Patent number: 7251126Abstract: A system for displaying images includes: (a) a base; (b) a movable, arcuate-shaped receptacle that rotates into and from the base; and (c) a display attached to the receptacle so that the display is visible when the receptacle is rotated from the base and the display is partially or entirely not visible when the receptacle is rotated into the base.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2004Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Thomas M. Stephany, Richard W. Wien
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Patent number: 7207655Abstract: A liquid drop emitter, a method of mixing a liquid, and a method of printing are provided. The liquid emitter includes a structure defining a chamber adapted to provide a liquid having an orifice through which a drop of the liquid can be emitted. A drop forming mechanism is operatively associated with the chamber. A mixing mechanism is associated with the chamber and is operable to create a surface tension gradient on the liquid provided by the chamber such that the liquid flows without being emitted from the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2004Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Christopher N. Delametter, Alok Verma, David P. Trauernicht, Thomas M. Stephany
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Patent number: 7191520Abstract: A method for creating an inkjet chamber. The method comprises the steps of firstly providing a substrate having a nozzle opening and secondly etching the substrate through the nozzle opening by alternating between anisotropic and isotropic etching processes for forming a chamber having a shape approximating a cylinder by using multiple hemispheric etches.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2004Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Lingadahalli G. Shantharama, John A. Lebens, Thomas M. Stephany
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Patent number: 7180529Abstract: An immersive image viewing method comprises the steps of: displaying a scene on a first viewing area, the scene comprised of at least one image; displaying a lighting environment on a second viewing area separate from the first viewing area, the first and second viewing areas defining an immersive viewing environment for an observer for viewing the scene; and coordinating the simultaneous displaying of the scene and the lighting environment on the first and second viewing areas, respectively, within the immersive viewing environment to generate an immersive viewing scene.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2002Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Edward Covannon, Michael E. Miller, Thomas M. Stephany
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Patent number: 7082147Abstract: A system for laser light delivery from an organic fiber laser, including a multi-layered vertical cavity film structure, wherein the multi-layered vertical cavity film structure is excited by an energy source; and an optical fiber integrated with the multi-layered vertical cavity film structure, such that the multi-layered vertical cavity film structure is deposited on the optical fiber; and wherein the delivery of laser light occurs at an end of the optical fiber as emitted laserType: GrantFiled: March 24, 2003Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: John P. Spoonhower, Thomas M. Stephany, Anne M. Miller
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Patent number: 7057138Abstract: A heater is provided. The heater includes a first material having a circular form and a first sheet resistively. The first material has a first radius of curvature. The heater also includes a second material having a circular form and a second sheet resistively. The second material is positioned adjacent to the first material and has a second radius of curvature. The first radius of curvature is greater than the second radius of curvature and the first sheet resistively is less than the second sheet resistively.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2004Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Ali Lopez, Christopher N. Delametter, Thomas M. Stephany, Gilbert A. Hawkins
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Patent number: 7039237Abstract: A method for preventing abduction of a person, the method includes the steps of capturing a first image of a first adult and a first person upon entering a premises; inputting the captured first image in a database; capturing a second image of a second adult and a second person upon exiting the premises; and comparing the first and second images for predetermined characteristics for validating that the first adult associated with the first person in the first image is the same as the second adult associated with the second person in the second image.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2002Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Peyton C. Watkins, Thomas M. Stephany, Dana W. Wolcott, Donald E. Olson
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Patent number: 7029099Abstract: A method for creating one or more ink jet chambers, the method includes the steps of providing a substrate having a thermal element covered with substantially one type of uncured photo-imageable material; providing a first mask spanning the thermal element which creates both masked and unmasked uncured photo-imageable regions; exposing the unmasked photo-imageable region; providing a second mask covering at least a portion of the thermal element; exposing a portion of the remaining unexposed photo-imageable region for forming an output nozzle; curing the exposed portions of the photo-imageable material; and removing all the remaining uncured photo-imageable material for creating the ink jet chamber.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2003Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: John A. Lebens, Thomas M. Stephany
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Patent number: 7008288Abstract: A system, method and computer software product for controlling the operation of a device in accordance with a user's personal profile or local environment. The device is designed for interaction with a user based on the personal or an environment profile and includes a wireless communication device for communicating with a computer. The computer providing instructions to the device for controlling the operation of the device based on gathered data and in response to a stored user's personal profile.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2001Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Edward Covannon, David L. Patton, Thomas M. Stephany, Kathryn K. Nass
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Patent number: 6993162Abstract: A method for authenticating animation, the method comprises the steps of capturing an image; converting the captured image into a wire mesh data for permitting animation of the image; providing movement data, which directs movement of the wire mesh data, and texture data indicating the covering for the wire mesh; electronically transmitting the wire mesh data, texture data and movement data; encrypting the movement data; and electronically transmitting the encryption the movement data for verifying that the animation is unaltered during transmission from its source.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2001Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Thomas M. Stephany, Majid Rabbani, John R. Squilla, Donald E. Olson
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Patent number: 6936334Abstract: A medium for displaying information thereon, the medium includes a substrate; and visible information formed from a plurality of colors displayed on the substrate; wherein at least one of the colors includes at least one visible colorant and at least one invisible colorant which invisible colorant is imperceptible to the human eye and which is not present in a reproduction therefrom for detecting counterfeiting or forgery.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2002Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Richard N. Blazey, Kevin W. Williams, Gustavo R. Paz-Pujalt, Thomas M. Stephany
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Publication number: 20040218792Abstract: A method utilizing an imaging probe for registering images associated with a medical image processing application comprises the steps of: (a) providing a local tracking system that generates a field in a local area within which the imaging probe is used; (b) capturing first and second images representing substantially the same object; (c) sensing field emissions from the local tracking system to establish positional coordinates of the imaging probe during image capture; (d) using the positional coordinates to register the first and second images; and (e) utilizing the registered images to determine a characteristic of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Applicant: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: John P. Spoonhower, John R. Squilla, John T. Boland, Thomas M. Stephany
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Publication number: 20040205029Abstract: A method for securely purchasing goods and services over the Internet, the method includes receiving an online form that was completed over the Internet for the purchase of goods or services; wherein the received completed document included a signature that was encrypted by a private key; sending the completed form with the attached signature to a charge clearinghouse which verifies the signature via the public key and authorizes a purchase with a unique authorization code; receiving the unique authorization code embedded and inseparable from the completed document from the charge clearinghouse; and issuing the goods or performing the service.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Applicant: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Thomas M. Stephany, Jacob L. Pietruszewski, Yawcheng Lo, Peyton C. Watkins