Patents by Inventor Will G Fetherolf

Will G Fetherolf 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: 8328350
    Abstract: A media processing device adapted for support from a vertical structure. The media processing device may employ a laser printer, an inkjet printer, or other printing media processing technology. A media processing engine outputs media in a downward direction. A support bracket is coupled to the media processing engine and is adapted to support the media processing engine from a vertical structure, which may be a parapet wall. A media receiver is coupled to the bottom of the media processing engine and receives discharged media therefrom. In an illustrative embodiment, the media processing device is also adapted to rest on a horizontal structure. The support bracket and media receivers rotate to accomplish the transition from vertical to horizontal mounting. A simplified straight-through media path is utilized in the media processing device, which advantageously utilizes the force of gravity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Will G. Fetherolf
  • Publication number: 20030160853
    Abstract: A media processing device adapted for support from a vertical structure. The media processing device may employ a laser printer, an inkjet printer, or other printing media processing technology. A media processing engine outputs media in a downward direction. A support bracket is coupled to the media processing engine and is adapted to support the media processing engine from a vertical structure, which may be a parapet wall. A media receiver is coupled to the bottom of the media processing engine and receives discharged media therefrom. In an illustrative embodiment, the media processing device is also adapted to rest on a horizontal structure. The support bracket and media receivers rotate to accomplish the transition from vertical to horizontal mounting. A simplified straight-through media path is utilized in the media processing device, which advantageously utilizes the force of gravity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventor: Will G. Fetherolf
  • Patent number: 6050565
    Abstract: An input tray mechanism for feeding sheet media to a page printer includes a structural configuration for preventing overfilling of sheet media therein. A support structure includes a receiving area, an enlarged opening thereto, and a shelf formed at a base of the enlarged opening for inhibiting passage of excess media beyond the shelf and further into the support structure. The shelf prevents overfill of the input tray mechanism by abruptly stopping excess media from passing further into the input tray mechanism. In a preferred embodiment, the support structure is formed as part of a side adjuster for the input tray, and the support structure is vertically oriented for receiving sheet media in an upright, on-end position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company
    Inventor: Will G. Fetherolf
  • Patent number: D448771
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Co.
    Inventors: Will G Fetherolf, Eric Eskey
  • Patent number: D450756
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Co.
    Inventors: Will G Fetherolf, Eric Eskey
  • Patent number: D378299
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1997
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company
    Inventor: Will G. Fetherolf
  • Patent number: D403015
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1998
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company
    Inventor: Will G. Fetherolf