Gerard J Carlson

US Patent:

6654573, Nov 25, 2003

Filed:

Feb 21, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/079982

Inventors:

Gerard J. Carlson - Boise ID
Travis J. Parry - Boise ID
Robert Sesek - Meridian ID

Assignee:

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, LP. - Houston TX

International Classification:

G03G 1500

US Classification:

399 92, 399 97, 399390

Abstract:

A moisture-reducing paper tray including a desiccant that absorbs moisture from the environment of the paper tray and consequently the paper supply itself. As a result, the desiccant may become saturated as moisture is adsorbed. In one embodiment of the invention, the desiccant may be changed for a fresh desiccant. In an alternate embodiment of the invention, the moisture-reducing paper tray may also include a drying mechanism which includes a heating element, a blower and a humidity sensor. The humidity sensor is positioned to sense a humidity level in the paper tray. When a pre-selected humidity level in the paper tray is equaled or exceeded, the heating element and blower are energized and warm air passes into the paper tray drying the desiccant.

US Patent:

6666167, Dec 23, 2003

Filed:

Dec 24, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/328879

Inventors:

Gerard Joseph Carlson - Boise ID 83709

International Classification:

A01K 500

US Classification:

119 54, 119706

Abstract:

A dry particulate food dispenser provides food to pets in response to a scratching action upon a scratching surface. The scratching action operates an adjustable valve located inside a food hopper and limits the amount of food dropped into a supporting bowl. The adjustable valve allows the user to control the amount of food provided in each actuation of the valve and accommodates different shapes and sizes of dry food.

US Patent:

6681147, Jan 20, 2004

Filed:

Jan 24, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/057686

Inventors:

Gerard J. Carlson - Boise ID

Assignee:

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - Houston TX

International Classification:

G06F 700

US Classification:

700218, 700228

Abstract:

This invention relates to self-propelled, mobile input/output bins (MIOB). Such structures of this type, generally, allow the MIOB to provide an automated input/output job distribution. For example, the MIOB can be used to transfer a print job to a scanner so that the print job can be scanned and forwarded.

US Patent:

6744362, Jun 1, 2004

Filed:

Jan 24, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/057638

Inventors:

Gerard J. Carlson - Boise ID

Assignee:

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - Houston TX

International Classification:

G08B 2300

US Classification:

340500, 340679, 340612, 340613, 340988, 235384

Abstract:

This invention relates to self-propelled, mobile input/output bins (MIOB). Such structures of the type, generally, allow the MIOB to replenish the consumable handling device. For example, the MIOB can be used to replenish the paper in a printer and/or printing device.

US Patent:

6747229, Jun 8, 2004

Filed:

Jan 24, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/056969

Inventors:

Gerard J. Carlson - Boise ID

Assignee:

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, LP. - Houston TX

International Classification:

G06K 900

US Classification:

209583, 19837001, 700224

Abstract:

This invention relates to self-propelled, mobile input/output bins (MIOB). Such structures of this type, generally, allow the MIOB to scan/read machine readable data on an input/output job banner page. This information allows the MIOB to determine the owner of the input/output job, the owners location, and the location where the input/output job is to be delivered so that the input/output job can be delivered by the MIOB.

US Patent:

6823151, Nov 23, 2004

Filed:

Sep 9, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/658860

Inventors:

Gerard J. Carlson - Boise ID
Travis J. Parry - Boise ID
Robert Sesek - Meridian ID

Assignee:

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - Houston TX

International Classification:

G03G 1500

US Classification:

399 92, 399 97, 399390

Abstract:

A moisture-reducing paper tray including a desiccant that absorbs moisture from the environment of the paper tray and consequently the paper supply itself. As a result, the desiccant may become saturated as moisture is adsorbed. In one embodiment of the invention, the desiccant may be changed for a fresh desiccant. In an alternate embodiment of the invention, the moisture-reducing paper tray may also include a drying mechanism which includes a heating element, a blower and a humidity sensor. The humidity sensor is positioned to sense a humidity level in the paper tray. When a pre-selected humidity level in the paper tray is equaled or exceeded, the heating element and blower are energized and warm air passes into the paper tray drying the desiccant.

US Patent:

6844820, Jan 18, 2005

Filed:

Dec 12, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/735385

Inventors:

Gerard J. Carlson - Boise ID, US

Assignee:

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, LP. - Houston TX

International Classification:

G08B 2100

US Classification:

340679, 340612, 340500, 340988, 235384, 700218

Abstract:

This invention relates to self-propelled, mobile input/output bins (MIOBs). Such structures of this type, generally, allow several MIOBs to communicate with one another and a data center. For example, the MIOBs can communicate with a data center if one of the MIOBs experiences a breakdown so that MIOB can be sent to assist with the breakdown.

US Patent:

6917852, Jul 12, 2005

Filed:

Dec 12, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/735384

Inventors:

Gerard J. Carlson - Boise ID, US

Assignee:

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - Houston TX

International Classification:

G06F007/00
G08B023/00

US Classification:

700224, 700223, 340500, 340612

Abstract:

This invention relates to self-propelled, mobile input/output bins (MIOB). Such structures of this type, generally, allow the MIOB to provide an automated input/output job distribution. For example, the MIOB can provide a method for automated input/output job distribution, comprising the steps of: detecting an input/output job at a consumable handling device; interacting between said consumable handling device and a first self-propelled, mobile input/output bin; and contacting a second self-propelled, mobile input/output bin by said first input/output bin when said first input/output bin becomes full.