Joseph James Hermes

US Patent:

20030160843, Aug 28, 2003

Filed:

Feb 25, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/081065

Inventors:

Edgard Hermes - Broomall PA, US
Patrick Hermes - Broomall PA, US
Joseph Hermes - Broomall PA, US

International Classification:

B41J002/17

US Classification:

347/084000

Abstract:

The invention comprises an apparatus, method and kit for refilling cartridges of ink jet printers and other printers using liquid ink. A syringe withdraws ink from an ink reservoir through a syringe coupling. A cartridge coupling is installed on a cartridge to be refilled. The cartridge coupling and the syringe coupling are attached to form an ink tight and airtight connection using a bayonet connection with an audible indicator. Ink is injected into the cartridge from the syringe through the couplings. Air is removed from the cartridge using the syringe and the cartridge is ready for use.

US Patent:

20060028515, Feb 9, 2006

Filed:

Aug 9, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/914577

Inventors:

Edgard Hermes - Broomall PA, US
Patrick Hermes - Broomall PA, US
Joseph Hermes - Broomall PA, US

International Classification:

B41J 2/175

US Classification:

347085000

Abstract:

The Invention is an apparatus for refilling ink cartridges, such as ink cartridges for ink jet printers. The cartridge is attached to a table. The table is rotatable with respect to a base through a series of stations. The stations include guides to locate an aperture in the ink cartridge and to locate a reservoir for filling the ink cartridge. A cartridge sealing assembly seals the aperture, but allows a hollow pin to be inserted for filling the cartridge.