Christopher R Christensen

US Patent:

6396070, May 28, 2002

Filed:

Nov 24, 1997

Appl. No.:

08/977262

Inventors:

Christopher Roy Christensen - Clermont FL
William M. Bouverie - Windemere FL

Assignee:

Datamax Corporation - Orlando FL

International Classification:

G01N 2186

US Classification:

25055929, 250239

Abstract:

A print media sensor mounting assembly includes a housing having a sensor mounting element. The sensor mounting element has a sensor position movably mounted therein for movement of the sensor position to a plurality of predetermined positions corresponding to a width of a print media web.

US Patent:

6425548, Jul 30, 2002

Filed:

May 15, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/855906

Inventors:

Christopher R. Christensen - Orlando FL
Jimmy L. Clemans - Leesburgh FL
Kenneth Colonel - Oviedo FL
Mark A. Hitz - Lake Mary FL

Assignee:

Pitney Bowes Inc. - Stamford CT

International Classification:

B65H 7524

US Classification:

2425714, 2425972, 400242

Abstract:

A core/hub assembly for a printing device that provides for easy alignment and insertion, and maintains a secure interface to prevent slippage of the core during printer operation, is disclosed. A hub includes keys mounted at a proximal end which serve to transmit torque when engaged with a core. The hub further includes splines configured to be received within a core and provide longitudinal support thereto. A core includes a plurality of longitudinally extending ribs that cooperate to form channels configured to receive the splines of the hub. A portion of the ribs include compliant radially oriented leaf springs which center the core on the hub and provide a physical fit of the core on the hub by engaging the keys at the proximal end of the core when properly inserted therein.

US Patent:

D473262, Apr 15, 2003

Filed:

May 15, 2001

Appl. No.:

29/141935

Inventors:

Christopher R. Christensen - Orlando FL
Jimmy L. Clemans - Leesburgh FL
Kenneth Colonel - Oviedo FL
Mark A. Hitz - Lake Mary FL

Assignee:

Pitney Bowes Inc. - Stamford CT

International Classification:

1802

US Classification:

D18 56

US Patent:

7042478, May 9, 2006

Filed:

Sep 22, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/668943

Inventors:

William M. Bouverie - Windermere FL, US
Kenneth Colonel - Oviedo FL, US
Christopher Roy Christensen - Gotha FL, US
Dwayne Tobin - Longwood FL, US
Jay Huberty - Gotha FL, US
Ron Consiglio - Clermont FL, US
Fred Scofield - Orlando FL, US
Mark Hitz - Lake Mary FL, US
George Vazac - Apopka FL, US
Richard Hatle - Oviedo FL, US

Assignee:

Datamax Corporation - Orlando FL

International Classification:

B41J 11/00

US Classification:

347177

Abstract:

A modular printer having a media take-up assembly, a support block assembly, a printhead assembly, a stepper motor assembly and a display assembly is provided. A support housing having a plurality of recesses formed on an internal wall of the modular printer is also provided. Each of the recesses is configured to receive and align one of the modular printer assemblies with the other modular printer assemblies. Each of the assemblies is configured as a module which can be easily accessed and quickly secured to or detached from the support housing. The support housing is adapted to receive assembly modules for both thermal ink printers and ribbon ink printers such that the modular printer can be easily converted from one to the other.

US Patent:

7375832, May 20, 2008

Filed:

Sep 22, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/668127

Inventors:

William M. Bouverie - Windermere FL, US
Kenneth Colonel - Oviedo FL, US
Christopher Roy Christensen - Gotha FL, US
Dwayne Tobin - Longwood FL, US
Jay Huberty - Gotha FL, US

Assignee:

Datamax Corporation - Orlando FL

International Classification:

G06K 1/00
H04N 1/04

US Classification:

358 112, 358482, 358483, 358497

Abstract:

A print media sensor mounting assembly includes a housing having a sensor mounting element. The sensor mounting element has a sensor position movably mounted therein for movement of the sensor position amongst a plurality of positions corresponding to a width of a print media web.

US Patent:

7537404, May 26, 2009

Filed:

Aug 12, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/202854

Inventors:

William M. Bouverie - Windermere FL, US
Kenneth Colonel - Ovieda FL, US
Christopher Roy Christensen - Gotha FL, US
Dwayne Tobin - Longwood FL, US
Jay Huberty - Gotha FL, US
Ron Consiglio - Clermont FL, US
Fred Scofield - Orlando FL, US
Mark Hitz - Lake Mary FL, US
George Vazac - Apopka FL, US
Richard Hatle - Oviedo FL, US

Assignee:

Datamax Corporation - Orlando FL

International Classification:

B41J 29/02

US Classification:

400693, 400691, 400679, 347222

Abstract:

A modular printer having a media take-up assembly, a support block assembly, a printhead assembly, a stepper motor assembly and a display assembly is provided. A support housing having a plurality of recesses formed on an internal wall of the modular printer is also provided. Each of the recesses is configured to receive and align one of the modular printer assemblies with the other modular printer assemblies. Each of the assemblies is configured as a module which can be easily accessed and quickly secured to or detached from the support housing. The support housing is adapted to receive assembly modules for both thermal ink printers and ribbon ink printers such that the modular printer can be easily converted from one to the other.

US Patent:

7699550, Apr 20, 2010

Filed:

Aug 24, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/210535

Inventors:

William M. Bouverie - Windermere FL, US
Kenneth Colonel - Oviedo FL, US
Christopher Roy Christensen - Gotha FL, US
Dwayne Tobin - Longwood FL, US
Jay Huberty - Gotha FL, US
Ron Consiglio - Clermont FL, US
Fred Scofield - Orlando FL, US
Mark Hitz - Lake Mary FL, US
George Vazac - Apopka FL, US
Richard Hatle - Oviedo FL, US

Assignee:

Datamax Corporation - Orlando FL

International Classification:

B41J 33/00
B41J 33/52
B65H 23/06

US Classification:

400234, 400191, 347213

Abstract:

A modular printer having a media take-up assembly, a support block assembly, a printhead assembly, a stepper motor assembly and a display assembly is provided. A support housing having a plurality of recesses formed on an internal wall of the modular printer is also provided. Each of the recesses is configured to receive and align one of the modular printer assemblies with the other modular printer assemblies. Each of the assemblies is configured as a module which can be easily accessed and quickly secured to or detached from the support housing. The support housing is adapted to receive assembly modules for both thermal ink printers and ribbon ink printers such that the modular printer can be easily converted from one to the other.

US Patent:

8425132, Apr 23, 2013

Filed:

Mar 2, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/715693

Inventors:

William M Bouverie - Windermere FL, US
Kenneth Colonel - Oviedo FL, US
Christopher Roy Christensen - Gotha FL, US
Dwayne Tobin - Longwood FL, US
Jay Huberty - Gotha FL, US
Ron Consiglio - Clermont FL, US
Fred Scofield - Orlando FL, US
Mary Hitz - Lake Mary FL, US
George Vazac - Apopka FL, US
Richard Hatle - Oviedo FL, US

Assignee:

Datamax-O'Neil Corporation - Orlando FL

International Classification:

B41J 15/04

US Classification:

400613, 347198, 347222

Abstract:

A modular printer having a media take-up assembly, a support block assembly, a printhead assembly, a stepper motor assembly and a display assembly is provided. A support housing having a plurality of recesses formed on an internal wall of the modular printer is also provided. Each of the recesses is configured to receive and align one of the modular printer assemblies with the other modular printer assemblies. Each of the assemblies is configured as a module which can be easily accessed and quickly secured to or detached from the support housing. The support housing is adapted to receive assembly modules for both thermal ink printers and ribbon ink printers such that the modular printer can be easily converted from one to the other.