Patents by Inventor Vance Stephens

Vance Stephens 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).

  • Media ejection
    Publication number: 20070095227
    Abstract: Various embodiments and methods for media ejection are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Jason Belbey, Vance Stephens, Robert Yraceburu, Beverly Loh, Jon Johnson
  • Vacuum platen assembly for fluid-ejection device with anti-clog vacuum hole sidewall profiles
    Patent number: 6783206
    Abstract: A vacuum platen assembly for a fluid-ejection device of one embodiment of the invention is disclosed includes a platen that has a number of vacuum holes. Each of at least one of the vacuum holes has sidewalls with anti-clog profiles at least substantially prevent collection of media debris and aerosol on the sidewalls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Victor Bruhn, Vance Stephens, Jim Beehler, Robert M. Yraceburu
  • Vacuum platen assembly for fluid-ejection device with anti-clog vacuum hole sidewall profiles
    Publication number: 20040095418
    Abstract: A vacuum platen assembly for a fluid-ejection device of one embodiment of the invention is disclosed includes a platen that has a number of vacuum holes. Each of at least one of the vacuum holes has sidewalls with anti-clog profiles at least substantially prevent collection of media debris and aerosol on the sidewalls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Victor Bruhn, Vance Stephens, Jim Beehler, Robert M. Yraceburu