Michael R Leclerc

US Patent:

20130336699, Dec 19, 2013

Filed:

Dec 6, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/706690

Inventors:

Hussam E. Eassa - Windham NH, US
Michael L. Lamontagne - Johnston RI, US
Brian Stormont - Woonsocket RI, US
Gregory J. Klein - Wakefield RI, US
Michael E. Leclerc - Providence RI, US
Richard J. Preliasco - Noth Kingstown RI, US
Roy P. Lyman - Coventry RI, US
David F. Beck - Exeter RI, US
Craig A. Horrocks - Narragansett RI, US

Assignee:

ZIH CORP. - Lincolnshire IL

International Classification:

B41J 32/00

US Classification:

400242

Abstract:

Devices, systems and methods for a portable printer are provided. Personnel utilize features of the printer to manage products, store information on labels, and aid in shipping. A low battery shut-off feature shuts down the printer at a set battery power percentage; a battery charge control feature controls battery charging to stay within a set range of state of charge values to ensure longer battery life; a ribbon cartridge insertion feature allows for easy replacement of the ribbon cartridge; ribbon cartridge locating features lock the ribbon cartridge into place for printing; a ribbon guiding feature adjusts the ribbon during printing to reduce wrinkles; an RFID coupler mounting feature mounts and shields an RFID coupler inside the printer; a media guide locking feature fixes the media position to prevent misalignment; and a media alignment feature allows the user to properly align the media with the printhead during installation.

US Patent:

20170057263, Mar 2, 2017

Filed:

Nov 9, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/347564

Inventors:

- Lincolnshire IL, US
Hussam Eassa - Windham NH, US
Michael L. Lamontagne - Johnston RI, US
Brian C. Stormont - Uxbridge MA, US
Gregory Klein - East Greenwich RI, US
Michael E. Leclerc - Providence RI, US
Richard J. Preliasco - North Kingstown RI, US
Roy P. Lyman - Coventry RI, US
David F. Beck - Exeter RI, US
Craig A. Horrocks - North Kingstown RI, US

International Classification:

B41J 29/02
B41J 15/04

Abstract:

An example disclosed media processing device includes a housing defining a media receiving area configured to receive the media; a first media support arm extending from the housing proximate the media receiving area for engaging a first end of the media, wherein the first media support arm is biased to slidably translate along the housing to provide a holding force to the first side of the media, wherein the first media support arm includes a first locking element; a media cover configured to move between a closed position and an open position, the media cover including a second locking element, wherein the first locking element of the first media support arm is configured to engage the second locking element of the media cover when the media cover is in the closed position.