Brian J Joseph

US Patent:

20110128337, Jun 2, 2011

Filed:

Nov 30, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/627018

Inventors:

Christopher M. Muir - Rochester NY, US
Randy E. Armbruster - Rochester NY, US
Bradley C. DeCook - Rochester NY, US
Brian J. Joseph - Spencerport NY, US

International Classification:

B41J 2/01

US Classification:

347104

Abstract:

A digital printing system for printing on a continuous web of print media includes a support structure that guides the continuous web of print media under tension through the printing system. The printing system includes a first mechanism that is affixed to the support structure that positions the print media in a cross track direction. A second mechanism is affixed to the support structure that sets tension of the print media. A third mechanism is affixed to the support structure that sets an angular trajectory of the print media. A roller is affixed to the support structure and is configured to align to the print media being guided through the printing system without necessarily being aligned to another roller located upstream or downstream relative to the roller. A drive roller is affixed to the support structure that moves the print media through the printing system. A printhead is located downstream relative to the first mechanism. The printhead is configured to selectively moisten at least a portion of the print media being guided through the printing system without contacting the print media.

US Patent:

20110128338, Jun 2, 2011

Filed:

Nov 30, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/627032

Inventors:

Bradley C. DeCook - Rochester NY, US
Randy E. Armbruster - Rochester NY, US
Brian J. Joseph - Spencerport NY, US
Christopher M. Muir - Rochester NY, US
David J. Stephens - Springboro OH, US

International Classification:

B41J 2/01

US Classification:

347104

Abstract:

A digital printing system for printing on a continuous web of print media includes a first module and a second module that guide a continuous web of print media under tension through the printing system. At least one of the first module and the second module include a digital printhead for placing marks on the print media as it travels through the module. The first module includes a first support structure. A first mechanism is affixed to the first support structure and includes structure that positions the print media in a cross track direction. A second mechanism is affixed to the first support structure and includes structure that sets a tension of the print media. The second module includes a second support structure and is positioned downstream from the first module. A mechanism that kinematically connects the continuous web of print media traveling through the first module to the continuous web of print media traveling through the second module is affixed to the support structure of the at least one of the first module and the second module. A third mechanism includes structure that sets an angular trajectory of the print media and is affixed to the support structure of the at least one of the first module and the second module.

US Patent:

20110129275, Jun 2, 2011

Filed:

Nov 30, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/627061

Inventors:

Brian J. Joseph - Spencerport NY, US
Randy E. Armbruster - Rochester NY, US
Christopher M. Muir - Rochester NY, US

International Classification:

B41J 15/00

US Classification:

400611

Abstract:

A digital printing system for printing on a continuous web of print media includes a support structure that guides a continuous web of print media under tension through the printing system. The continuous web of print media includes an edge. The support structure includes a first mechanism, a filter mechanism, and a section in which cross track motion of the continuous web of print media is not desired. The first mechanism is affixed to the support structure and includes structure that positions the print media in a cross track direction. The filter mechanism sets an angular trajectory of the print media, is located downstream relative to the first mechanism, and passively filters fluctuations in position of the edge of the continuous web of print media. The section in which cross track motion of the continuous web of print media is not desired is located downstream relative to the filter mechanism.

US Patent:

20130113857, May 9, 2013

Filed:

Nov 9, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/292117

Inventors:

Randy E. Armbruster - Rochester NY, US
Christopher M. Muir - Rochester NY, US
Thomas Niertit - Webster NY, US
Bradley C. DeCook - Rochester NY, US
Brian J. Joseph - Spencerport NY, US

International Classification:

B41J 2/01
B41J 29/38

US Classification:

347 16, 347104, 347102

Abstract:

A digital printing system, for printing on a continuous web of print media, includes a media operation zone in which an operation is performed on the print media. A support structure guides a continuous web of print media under tension through the media operation zone. The support structure includes a first mechanism and a second mechanism. The first mechanism, located upstream relative to the media operation zone, includes structure that positions the print media in a cross track direction so as to establish center justification of the print media as the print media enters the media operation zone. The second mechanism, located downstream relative to the media operation zone, includes structure that positions the print media in a cross track direction so as to maintain center justification of the print media as the print media travels through the media operation zone.

US Patent:

44075766, Oct 4, 1983

Filed:

Jan 8, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/337928

Inventors:

Brian J. Joseph - Rochester NY

Assignee:

Eastman Kodak Company - Rochester NY

International Classification:

G03B 1503

US Classification:

354135

Abstract:

In a camera, a piezoelectric generator is struck by a hammer to produce an electrical pulse for flash firing. A firing spring carrying the hammer engages a shutter blade to drive the blade as the spring is moved to impact the hammer against the crystal. When the firing spring is stopped by the hammer striking the crystal, the shutter blade is catapulted from the firing spring to uncover an exposure aperture in synchronization with the resulting flash illumination.

US Patent:

49566750, Sep 11, 1990

Filed:

Dec 23, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/289147

Inventors:

Brian J. Joseph - Rochester NY

Assignee:

Eastman Kodak Company - Rochester NY

International Classification:

G03G 1509

US Classification:

355251

Abstract:

Magnetic brush development apparatus wherein flow of developer material, distributed in balance across the length of the apparatus, is assured. The apparatus includes a sump containing a supply of developer material. A magnetic brush is spaced from the sump. A feed mechanism, located within the housing between the sump portion and the magnetic brush transports developer material from the sump to the magnetic brush. A ribbon blender, located in the sump, agitates and transports developer material to the feed mechanism. The pitch of the blender blades self adjust as a function of developer imbalance. As material builds up, the blades's pitch angles decrease, reducing the rate of material transport toward areas of maximum build up. Thus, for a blender where the desired flow pattern is end-to-end, the end of the other ribbon near the end of the station toward which material is transported by the outer ribbin is self adjusting. Similarly, the portion of the inner ribbon near the end of the station toward which material is transported by the inner ribbon is self adjusting.

US Patent:

47393610, Apr 19, 1988

Filed:

Dec 9, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/939828

Inventors:

Carl W. Roy - Spencerport NY
Brian J. Joseph - Rochester NY
Robert M. Peffer - Penfield NY

Assignee:

Eastman Kodak Company - Rochester NY

International Classification:

G03G 1500

US Classification:

355 3TR

Abstract:

A transfer roller apparatus for use for example in an electrographic copier including a dielectric member adapted to carry electrostatically developed marking particle images, and the mechanism for applying an electrical bias thereto. The transfer roller apparatus, employing a mechanism for accurately locating a receiver member on the periphery of the roller, dielectric member of the copier. Such apparatus includes a conductive core, mounted for rotation about its longitudinal axis and located such that its peripheral surface is in operative relation with the dielectric member. An electrical bias is applied to the roller to establish a transfer field between the roller and the dielectric member to effect transfer of marking particle images from the dielectric member to a receiver member accurately located on the peripheral surface of the roller. The bias is applied by connecting an electrical potential source to the roller through the conductive core. A discontinuity in the transfer field is created in the area of the roller surface over which located and tacking of a receiver member are effected.

US Patent:

44653565, Aug 14, 1984

Filed:

Mar 8, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/355834

Inventors:

Brian J. Joseph - Rochester NY
James O. Williams - Hilton NY

Assignee:

Eastman Kodak Company - Rochester NY

International Classification:

G03G 1509

US Classification:

355 3DD

Abstract:

Magnetic brush developer apparatus for selectively developing an electrostatic charge pattern on a member by contacting the member with particulate magnetic developer material. The apparatus includes an applicator for transporting developer material in juxtaposition with such member. An electromagnet is operatively associated with the applicator for establishing developer nap bristles on the applicator when energized. The electromagnet is selectively energized to establish nap bristles to develop a selected electrostatic charge pattern with developer material and deenergized to avoid development of any non-selected electrostatic charge pattern.