Michael J Lloyd

US Patent:

6865355, Mar 8, 2005

Filed:

Mar 28, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/402112

Inventors:

Theresa A. Burkes - Meridian ID, US
Darryl Richter - Eagle ID, US
Scott S. Lee - Meridian ID, US
Darren E. Binder - Boise ID, US
Michael B. Lloyd - Meridian ID, US
Lisa Johnson - Boise ID, US
Kari E. Castleberry - Hidden Springs ID, US
Mark Irwin - Middleton ID, US

Assignee:

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

International Classification:

G03G015/00

US Classification:

399 85, 399 82

Abstract:

A printing method for printing of a print job by a printing apparatus having a monochrome mode and a full-color mode. The method may include examining a portion of the print job to determine whether the portion includes a color page, and if the portion includes a color page, scheduling printing of a first page of the portion and one or more subsequent pages of the print job in a full-color mode, irrespective of the color content of the one or more subsequent pages.

US Patent:

6978102, Dec 20, 2005

Filed:

Jul 3, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/613205

Inventors:

Mike H. Okamura - Boise ID, US
Michael B. Lloyd - Meridian ID, US

Assignee:

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, LP. - Houston TX

International Classification:

G03G015/08

US Classification:

399110, 3123301, 399 81, 399 87, 399111, 399112, 399119, 399126, 399262, 399405

Abstract:

Various embodiments of an ejection apparatus and methods are provided. In one representative embodiment an ejection apparatus includes a bar movable along a first axis and a carriage movable along a second axis which is distinct from the first axis. The bar which has an edge oriented along an angular position between the first axis and the second axis, is in physical communication with the carriage such that movement of the bar along the first axis causes movement of the carriage along the second axis.

US Patent:

7093992, Aug 22, 2006

Filed:

Sep 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/659866

Inventors:

Sarah E Zeller - Boise ID, US
Michael Lloyd - Meridian ID, US

Assignee:

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

International Classification:

B41J 13/10

US Classification:

4006471, 400646, 400647, 270 5819, 271223, 399405

Abstract:

An efficient collator. The collator includes a first mechanism for selectively separating physical output from a device. A second mechanism is coupled to the first mechanism and facilitates angling and/or rotating the first mechanism based on the physical output. In a specific embodiment, the second mechanism includes a controller that generates control signals to control the second mechanism to facilitate automatic positioning of the first mechanism about a curved track.

US Patent:

7133640, Nov 7, 2006

Filed:

Jul 29, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/629398

Inventors:

Sarah Zeller - Boise ID, US
Michael Lloyd - Meridian ID, US

Assignee:

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

International Classification:

G03G 15/00

US Classification:

399410, 399401

Abstract:

A front-oriented, front-access printer (FOFAP) is disclosed, the FOFAP configured with a front-mounted fuser, the FOFAP comprising a print mechanism, a main paper path passing through both the print mechanism and the fuser, a media flipper for directing the paper into a duplex path, a stapler/stacker mounted in proximity to the front-mounted fuser, and a redirector within the front-mounted fuser for redirecting the paper from the duplex path to the stapler/stacker in response to selection of a staple/stacking feature.

US Patent:

7450869, Nov 11, 2008

Filed:

Dec 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/318965

Inventors:

Carl D. Geleynse - Eagle ID, US
Michael Lloyd - Meridian ID, US

Assignee:

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

International Classification:

G03G 15/14

US Classification:

399 31, 399297

Abstract:

Transfer component monitoring methods, image forming devices, data signals, and articles of manufacture are described. According to one aspect, a transfer component monitoring method includes counting a plurality of imaging operations performed by an image forming device to form a plurality of hard images and adjusting a result of the counting to determine wear of a transfer component of the image forming device, wherein the transfer component is configured to assist with a transfer of a developing material to form the hard images.

US Patent:

7929160, Apr 19, 2011

Filed:

Mar 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/385393

Inventors:

Theresa A. Burkes - Meridian ID, US
Richard M. Dow - Laramie WY, US
Chris R. Gunning - Boise ID, US
Dana A. Jacobsen - Boise ID, US
Lisa Johnson - Boise ID, US
Raymond S. Kennedy - Nampa ID, US
Robert J. Lavey - Siloam Springs AR, US
Perry Lea - Meridian ID, US
Scott S. Lee - Meridian ID, US
John Mauzey - Boise ID, US
Douglas J. Mellor - Meridian ID, US
Steven R. Folkner - Boise ID, US
Randall E. Grohs - Star ID, US
Terry-Lee M. Fritz - Boise ID, US
Michael B. Lloyd - Meridian ID, US

Assignee:

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

International Classification:

G06F 15/00

US Classification:

358 115, 358 15, 358448, 358 117, 358 112, 358 114, 358 116, 358 111, 358 113, 358 118, 358 17

Abstract:

An exemplary device implementation includes: a manager that is capable of monitoring a process for preparing a page for printing; and a print engine that is capable of printing the page after the process for preparing the page for printing is complete; wherein the device is adapted to temporally overlap the process for preparing the page for printing with preparation of the print engine for printing. An exemplary method implementation includes actions of: beginning processing of a page of a printing job; providing at least one command to a print engine responsive to at least one time remaining estimate for the processing of the page of the printing job prior to completion of the processing of the page of the printing job; and changing a state of the print engine responsive to the providing of the at least one command to the print engine.

US Patent:

20020140206, Oct 3, 2002

Filed:

Apr 1, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/114852

Inventors:

Michael Lloyd - Sandy UT, US

International Classification:

B60D001/00

US Classification:

280/491500

Abstract:

An adapter operable to connect a hook or chain double clevis to a tubular trailer hitch receiver. Certain embodiments are double-ended to permit either attachment of a larger D-ring to one end, or a hook or clevis to the opposite end.

US Patent:

20040179226, Sep 16, 2004

Filed:

Mar 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/385382

Inventors:

Theresa Burkes - Meridian ID, US
Chris Gunning - Boise ID, US
Sandra Capri - Middleton ID, US
Michael Lloyd - Meridian ID, US
Bret Funke - Boise ID, US
Tommy Mouser - Star ID, US
Brian Watts - Boise ID, US

International Classification:

G06F015/00
H04N001/46

US Classification:

358/001150, 358/504000, 358/474000

Abstract:

An exemplary device includes: a scanner capable of beginning a scan of a scanning target and providing timing-related information for the scan; and a printer capable of printing an image of the scanning target and receiving the timing-related information, the printer including a print engine; wherein the printer is adapted to activate the print engine prior to receiving all scan lines of the scanning target responsive to the timing-related information. An exemplary method for accelerating printing includes actions of: beginning a scan of a scanning target; determining timing-related information from the scan; and sending an instruction to a print engine responsive to the timing-related information and prior to completing the scan.