Patents by Inventor Tobin King

Tobin King 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).

  • Method for printing wallpaper using pattern collections
    Publication number: 20060239738
    Abstract: A method for printing wallpaper onto a web of media is provided. In the method one or more collections of patterns are provided, a selection of a pattern from the one or more collections by an operator is captured, the selection being communicated by input of a symbol of the selected pattern, and the wallpaper is produced, on demand, according to the captured pattern selection by utilizing an printer configured to print onto the web of media to produce the wallpaper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Kia Silverbrook, Tobin King, Janette Lee
  • Printer assembly having tote for printed wallpaper
    Publication number: 20060239749
    Abstract: A printer assembly is provided having a printhead for printing on a media web conveyed along a path defined between a loading area and a winding area, a processor for configuring the printhead to print onto the media to produce wallpaper, and a consumer tote retained in the winding area. The has a disposable core located within a disposable container configured so that wallpaper produced by the printhead is wound onto the core and packaged in the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Kia Silverbrook, Tobin King, Janette Lee
  • Modular printhead assembly with carrier for maintaining data and power connections
    Publication number: 20060238572
    Abstract: A printhead assembly for an inkjet printer includes an elongate carrier. A number of printhead modules are mounted on the carrier. Each printhead module includes an ink delivery assembly and a printhead chip mounted on the ink delivery assembly. Flexible printed circuit board assemblies are attached to the carrier and to respective printhead modules for carrying data and power to said modules. A pair of busbars is electrically connected to the flexible printed circuit board assemblies for carrying power to the flexible printed circuit board assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Kia Silverbrook, Tobin King
  • Modular printhead assembly with a carrier of a metal alloy
    Publication number: 20060227185
    Abstract: A modular printhead includes an elongate carrier. An elongate fluid transporter can be received in the carrier and defines a plurality of channels that can each transport a respective type of fluid. A plurality of printing modules is configured is mounted to the elongate ink transporter so that each printing module engages in fluid communication with each channel. A flexible printed circuit board (PCB) is located between the cradle and the fluid transporter. The PCB includes data connections to be interfaced to the printing modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2006
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: Kia Silverbrook, Tobin King
  • Inkjet printhead with grouped nozzles and a nozzle guard
    Publication number: 20060227171
    Abstract: A printhead for inkjet printing includes a substrate. A plurality of nozzles is arranged on the substrate in groups. The substrate defines groups of ink supply passages to supply an ink of a particular color to respective nozzles of each group. A nozzle guard is arranged with respect to the nozzles to define a space between the nozzle guard and the nozzles. The nozzle guard defines a plurality of passages with each passage being in register with a respective nozzle so that each nozzle can eject the ink across the space and through a respective passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2006
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: Kia Silverbrook, Tobin King, Garry Jackson
  • Compact personal digital assistant having in-built printer
    Publication number: 20060216094
    Abstract: A hand held personal digital assistant is provided having body and display sections interconnected via a hinge section, a pagewidth inkjet printhead disposed in the body section, and a supply of print media disposed in the hinge section. By disposing the print media supply in the hinge, a fully functional in-built printer is provided whilst making the personal digital assistance compact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2006
    Publication date: September 28, 2006
    Inventors: Kia Silverbrook, Tobin King
  • Printhead system having closely arranged printhead modules
    Publication number: 20060152547
    Abstract: A printhead system is provided comprising a plurality of printhead assemblies aligned in end-to-end relationship. Each printhead assembly includes a plurality of printhead modules arranged in end-to-end relationship and angled with respect to a longitudinal axis of the assembly such that printhead chips of adjacent modules overlap in a direction transverse to a direction of movement of print media past the assemblies. Each printhead module has a projecting portion at one end and a recessed portion at the other end such that the recessed portion of each printhead module receives the projecting portion of an adjacent printhead module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2005
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Inventors: Kia Silverbrook, Tobin King, Garry Jackson
  • Printhead assembly with components supported on a common casing
    Publication number: 20060114293
    Abstract: An inkjet printhead assembly includes an elongate casing that defines a longitudinally extending printhead module channel. A printhead module is positioned in the channel and has a fluid channel member that defines a number of longitudinally extending channels. A plurality of printhead tiles is mounted on the fluid channel member. Each printhead tile is in fluid communication with the channels via outlet ports in fluid communication with said respective channels. A printhead integrated circuit is mounted on each printhead tile. The tiles are configured to nest with each other and the printhead integrated circuits are oriented to have adjacent overlapping end portions. Power and control circuitry is mounted on the casing. Flexible printed circuit boards interconnect the printhead integrated circuits and the power and control circuitry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2005
    Publication date: June 1, 2006
    Inventors: Kia Silverbrook, Tobin King, Janette Lee
  • Printer with digital photograph storage and display
    Publication number: 20060109288
    Abstract: A portable device for viewing and printing digital photo images is provided which has a digital storage device for storing digital photo images, a display screen for displaying the digitally stored images, and a printer having a pagewidth ink jet print head for printing the digitally stored images onto print media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2006
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventors: Kia Silverbrook, Tobin King
  • Print media and ink supply cartridge with built-in sheet transport mechanism
    Publication number: 20060087544
    Abstract: A print media and ink supply cartridge includes a casing that is divided into a print media storage portion and an ink supply portion and that defines a print media exit opening from which sheets of print media in the print media storage portion can be fed. A print media transport mechanism is mounted in the print media storage portion to feed sheets of print media from the exit opening. The print media transport mechanism is engageable from outside the casing by a printing mechanism for operation. Ink outlet nozzles are arranged on the casing in fluid communication with the ink supply portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Inventors: Kia Silverbrook, Tobin King
  • Modular printhead assembly with respective flexible printed circuit boards
    Publication number: 20060077236
    Abstract: A printhead assembly for an ink jet printer includes an elongate carrier. An elongate ink supply structure defines at least one longitudinally extending ink passage and at least one set of holes in fluid communication with the at least one ink passage. The ink supply structure is mounted in the carrier and extends a length of the carrier. A plurality of printhead modules is mounted in the carrier on the ink supply structure. Each printhead module includes an ink distribution structure in fluid communication with the holes of the ink supply structure and an elongate printhead integrated circuit mounted on the ink supply structure to receive ink from the ink supply structure. A plurality of flexible printed circuit boards connects to respective printhead integrated circuits to supply the printhead integrated circuits with power and data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Kia Silverbrook, Tobin King
  • Printhead assembly that incorporates a printhead module retention channel
    Publication number: 20060071987
    Abstract: A pagewidth printhead assembly includes an elongate channel member having a floor and a pair of opposed sidewalls and being of a resiliently flexible material. An elongate ink distribution member is positioned on the floor and defines a number of longitudinally extending ink conduits for conveying respective inks and defining sets of apertures. The apertures of each set are in fluid communication with respective conduits. A series of inkjet printhead modules is mounted on the ink distribution member. Each inkjet printhead module has an ink distribution assembly in fluid communication with respective sets of the apertures. A printhead integrated circuit is mounted on the ink distribution assembly to receive ink. Each printhead module is dimensioned to be retained in position in the channel due to an inward bias of the sidewalls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2005
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Inventors: Kia Silverbrook, Tobin King
  • Modular printhead with consecutive printhead modules
    Publication number: 20060071986
    Abstract: A modular printhead includes a carrier. An elongate ink delivery member is mounted in the carrier and defines a plurality of longitudinal conduits for each carrying a respective type of ink. The elongate ink delivery member further defines a plurality of sets of apertures, each set including a plurality of apertures which are each in register with a corresponding conduit. A plurality of printhead modules is positioned end-to-end on the carrier. Each printhead module includes a plurality of inkjet nozzles. Each inkjet nozzle engages with a respective set of apertures so that each inkjet nozzle of each module is engaged in fluid communication with a respective conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2005
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Inventors: Kia Silverbrook, Tobin King
  • Printhead assembly with relative thermal expansion inhibition
    Publication number: 20060033774
    Abstract: A printhead assembly includes an elongate support member. An elongate ink delivery member is mounted in the support member and defines a number of ink delivery conduits extending along the support member and a series of patterned holes in fluid communication with the ink delivery conduits. A series of printhead modules is engaged with the support member and positioned end-to-end along the support member. Each printhead module includes an ink distribution structure in fluid communication with the holes of the ink delivery member and a printhead integrated circuit mounted on the ink distribution structure to receive ink from the ink distribution structure. A substrate of the printhead integrated circuit and the support member have substantially the same coefficient of thermal expansion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Kia Silverbrook, Tobin King
  • Printhead assembly with an elongate ink delivery member
    Publication number: 20060028506
    Abstract: A printhead assembly for an ink jet printer includes an elongate channel member having a floor and a pair of opposed side walls. An elongate elastomeric ink delivery member has longitudinally extending delivery conduits and is positioned on the floor. One end of the ink delivery member is engageable with an ink supply to the delivery conduits and an opposite end with a closure to close the ink delivery conduits. The ink delivery member defines a series of patterned holes in fluid communication with the ink delivery conduits. A series of printhead modules are releasably engaged with the elongate channel member to extend end-to-end along the channel member. Each printhead module includes an ink distribution structure in fluid communication with the series of patterned holes. A printhead integrated circuit is mounted on the ink distribution structure to receive ink from the ink distribution structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Inventors: Kia Silverbrook, Tobin King
  • Pre-loaded force sensor
    Publication number: 20060028459
    Abstract: A force sensor comprising: a load bearing structure for contact with an input member subject to a force to be sensed; a sensor circuit for converting a force applied to the load bearing structure into a signal indicative of the force; and, a pre-load bias assembly for engaging the input member to bias it against the load bearing structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2005
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Inventors: Matthew Underwood, Tobin King, Paul Lapstun, Kia Silverbrook
  • Stylus with customizable appearance
    Publication number: 20060028458
    Abstract: A stylus comprising: an elongate chassis molding; a nib at one end of the chassis molding; and, an elongate cover molding for close-fitting engagement with the chassis molding; such that, the cover molding is user replaceable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2005
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Inventors: Tobin King, Kia Silverbrook
  • Video gaming apparatus with connected player and printer modules
    Publication number: 20060030411
    Abstract: A video gaming apparatus includes a player module for reading media storage elements. A printer module is connected to the player module such that the printer module defines a closure for the player module. The printer and player modules are displaceable relative to each other between an open condition to facilitate replacement of media storage elements and a closed position for operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Inventors: Kia Silverbrook, Tobin King
  • Personal digital assistant with print cartridge dock
    Publication number: 20060028496
    Abstract: A personal digital assistant includes a body. A display is pivotally fastened to the body. The body includes a bay for receiving a print media cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Inventors: Kia Silverbrook, Tobin King
  • Vertical desktop printer
    Publication number: 20060028529
    Abstract: A desktop printer having a relatively small “footprint” on a desktop is provided comprising a base and a print engine connected together by a substantially vertically extending body of the printer. A media supply and collector are provided on surfaces of the body so as to be substantially vertically disposed, where the media is supplied to the print engine for printing from the supply and is delivered to the collector after printing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2004
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Inventors: Tobin King, Kia Silverbrook