Patents by Inventor Wade A. Kragtorp

Wade A. Kragtorp 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).

  • Patent number: 11613140
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for printing vibrant grey color(s) on plastic cards. The following features, which can be used individually or in any combination thereof, can be implemented to achieve the vibrant grey color(s): 1) use of CMYK pigment inks to achieve CMYK printing; 2) a pixel extraction process and/or a print trapping process; 3) two separate print commands including a CMY (or CMYK)+blending print command and a K+blending print command; and 4) proper card set-up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Entrust Corporation
    Inventors: Miguel Ayala, Heather Maershbecker, Rajesh K. Juriasingani, John Knaack, Wade Kragtorp
  • Publication number: 20230018699
    Abstract: Printing multi-color images on non-vinyl plastic identification documents in identification document printing systems. A non-linear pixel density adjustment curve is used to adjust the pixel density data of a multi-color image to be printed which adjusts the power applied to the thermal print head. The use of a non-linear pixel density adjustment curve to adjust the pixel density data improves the quality of the resulting multi-color printed image, reduces mass transfer of the dye donor layer, and reduces breaking of the carrier film of the print ribbon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventor: Wade Kragtorp
  • Publication number: 20200238746
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for printing vibrant grey color(s) on plastic cards. The following features, which can be used individually or in any combination thereof, can be implemented to achieve the vibrant grey color(s): 1) use of CMYK pigment inks to achieve CMYK printing; 2) a pixel extraction process and/or a print trapping process; 3) two separate print commands including a CMY (or CMYK)+blending print command and a K+blending print command; and 4) proper card set-up.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Miguel AYALA, Heather MAERSHBECKER, Rajesh K. JURIASINGANI, John KNAACK, Wade KRAGTORP
  • Patent number: 10661593
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for printing vibrant grey color(s) on plastic cards. The following features, which can be used individually or in any combination thereof, can be implemented to achieve the vibrant grey color(s): 1) use of CMYK pigment inks to achieve CMYK printing; 2) a pixel extraction process and/or a print trapping process; 3) two separate print commands including a CMY (or CMYK)+blending print command and a K+blending print command; and 4) proper card set-up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Entrust Datacard Corporation
    Inventors: Miguel Ayala, Heather Maershbecker, Rajesh K. Juriasingani, John Knaack, Wade Kragtorp
  • Publication number: 20190366754
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for printing vibrant grey color(s) on plastic cards. The following features, which can be used individually or in any combination thereof, can be implemented to achieve the vibrant grey color(s): 1) use of CMYK pigment inks to achieve CMYK printing; 2) a pixel extraction process and/or a print trapping process; 3) two separate print commands including a CMY (or CMYK)+blending print command and a K+blending print command; and 4) proper card set-up.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Miguel AYALA, Heather MAERSHBECKER, Rajesh K. JURIASINGANI, John KNAACK, Wade KRAGTORP
  • Patent number: 10369807
    Abstract: A label printer mechanism that is configured to produce and affix custom printed customer engagement labels to personalized plastic cards and other substrates. The custom printed customer engagement labels can be used for a number of purposes including, but not limited to, instructions to the intended recipients of personalized plastic cards for activation of the personalized plastic cards, marketing of products and/or services to the recipients, and combinations of activation and marketing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: Entrust Datacard Corporation
    Inventors: Cory Wooldridge, Kyle Johnson, Jon Wawra, Tim Flitsch, Stu Bodmer, Wade Kragtorp, Marco Freudenberger, Bob Steinbrueck
  • Publication number: 20170320335
    Abstract: A label printer mechanism that is configured to produce and affix custom printed customer engagement labels to personalized plastic cards and other substrates. The custom printed customer engagement labels can be used for a number of purposes including, but not limited to, instructions to the intended recipients of personalized plastic cards for activation of the personalized plastic cards, marketing of products and/or services to the recipients, and combinations of activation and marketing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Cory Wooldridge, Kyle Johnson, Jon Wawra, Tim Flitsch, Stu Bodmer, Wade Kragtorp, Marco Freudenberger, Bob Steinbrueck
  • Patent number: 6789876
    Abstract: An improved, large-format digital inkjet print engine that includes a group of co-operating print engine subassemblies that embody various novel elements that both discreetly and cumulatively advance the current art. The group of subassemblies and sensors cooperate to produce high quality graphic images using a plurality of different colors of ink and different types of print media at speeds several times faster than similar conventional inkjet printers. In addition, the use of cooperating elements permit the manufacture of complex, large-format digital color inkjet print engines that are less expensive to fabricated, operated, and serviced. The present invention finds use in large-format digital color printing and imaging, where successful repeatable printing requires precise placement of droplets of ink, toner or other marking material on a print medium such as paper, vinyl, film, or similar substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Inventors: Aaron G. Barclay, Dale G. Nordenstrom, Daniel L. Jankovich, Dennis B. Shell, Ivor F. Matz, John L. Knaack, Kerry R. Anderson, Kevin R. Campion, Larry W. Gonier, Mark E. Olsen, Peter E. Malecha, Peter N. Ladas, Richard J. Bigaoutte, Robert A. Schmidt, Steven L. Lidke, Wade A. Kragtorp
  • Publication number: 20030007023
    Abstract: An improved, large-format digital inkjet print engine that includes a group of co-operating print engine subassemblies that embody various novel elements that both discreetly and cumulatively advance the current art. The group of subassemblies and sensors cooperate to produce high quality graphic images using a plurality of different colors of ink and different types of print media at speeds several times faster than similar conventional inkjet printers. In addition, the use of cooperating elements permit the manufacture of complex, large-format digital color inkjet print engines that are less expensive to fabricated, operated, and serviced. The present invention finds use in large-format digital color printing and imaging, where successful repeatable printing requires precise placement of droplets of ink, toner or other marking material on a print medium such as paper, vinyl, film, or similar substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2002
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventors: Aaron G. Barclay, Dale G. Nordenstrom, Daniel L. Jankovich, Dennis B. Shell, Ivor F. Matz, John L. Knaack, Kerry R. Anderson, Kevin R. Campion, Larry W. Gonier, Mark E. Olsen, Peter E. Malecha, Peter N. Ladas, Richard J. Bigaoutte, Robert A. Schmidt, Steven L. Lidke, Wade A. Kragtorp