Michael D Mills

US Patent:

7073901, Jul 11, 2006

Filed:

Jun 13, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/172761

Inventors:

Stephen J. Mills - Plymouth NH, US
Michael D. Mills - Moultonboro NH, US
Adam C. Lahut - Moultonboro NH, US
Arthur L. Cleary - Center Harbor NH, US
Joseph A. Lahut - Center Harbor NH, US

Assignee:

Electronics For Imaging, Inc. - Foster City CA

International Classification:

B41J 2/01

US Classification:

347102, 34273

Abstract:

A printing system that includes a source which emits UV radiation to polymerize a fluid that is deposited onto a substrate by one or more print heads. The source emits low energy UV radiation sufficient to set the fluid to a quasi-fluid, non-hardened state.

US Patent:

7431436, Oct 7, 2008

Filed:

Nov 12, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/706870

Inventors:

Michael D. Mills - Moultonborough NH, US
Craig E. Carroll - Moultonborough NH, US

Assignee:

VUTEk, Incorporated - Meredith NH

International Classification:

B41J 2/175

US Classification:

347 85, 347 86

Abstract:

A radio frequency (RF) identification system includes a tag for identifying characteristics of an ink, and a reader that receives transmitted RF signals from the tag. The tag includes a memory which stores data, and an RF source which generates RF signals. Selective data are transmitted as the RF signals, identifying characteristics of the ink, such as the color of the ink and the age of the ink. A disabler circuit can be used to shut down printing operations if the identified characteristics of the ink do not meet pre-determined criteria.

US Patent:

7562957, Jul 21, 2009

Filed:

Jan 19, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/334884

Inventors:

Michael D. Mills - Moultonboro NH, US
Michael A. Syverson - Allenstown NH, US

Assignee:

Electronics for Imaging, Inc. - Foster City CA

International Classification:

B41J 2/205

US Classification:

347 15, 347 43, 347 21

Abstract:

Methods and apparatus for backlit and dual-sided imaging are described. A print head array is provided comprising first and second print heads arranged along a single print head axis. The first print head is adapted to print first and second images on a substrate, and the second print head is adapted to print a coating layer between the first and second images. The coating layer may comprise a specialized printing fluid such as a layer of substantially white ink. The substrate may comprise a substantially translucent or substantially clear material.

US Patent:

7600867, Oct 13, 2009

Filed:

May 11, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/382904

Inventors:

Stephen J. Mills - Plymouth NH, US
Michael D. Mills - Moultonboro NH, US
Adam C. Lahut - Moultonboro NH, US
Arthur L. Cleary - Center Harbor NH, US
Joseph A. Lahut - Center Harbor NH, US

Assignee:

Electronics for Imaging, Inc. - Foster City CA

International Classification:

B41J 2/01
B41L 41/00

US Classification:

347102, 1014241

Abstract:

A printing system that includes a source which emits UV radiation to polymerize a fluid that is deposited onto a substrate by one or more print heads. The source emits low energy UV radiation sufficient to set the fluid to a quasi-fluid, non-hardened state.

US Patent:

7673965, Mar 9, 2010

Filed:

Jun 22, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/425867

Inventors:

Michael D. Mills - Moultonboro NH, US
Paul A. Duncanson - Franklin NH, US

Assignee:

Electronics For Imaging, Inc. - Foster City CA

International Classification:

B41J 2/155

US Classification:

347 42, 347 13

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods are provided for wide format inkjet printing using conventional piezoelectric inkjet print heads that each print at a native resolution. A plurality of inkjet print heads are disposed in a print head array to print an image on the substrate at the native resolution across an entire width of the substrate without scanning across the width of the substrate. The print head array may be shifted in a direction parallel to the width of the substrate, and the print head array may be used to print images on the substrate in multiple passes to form a composite image having a resolution equal to a multiple of the native resolution. Alternatively, a plurality of print head arrays may be provided, with adjacent print head arrays spaced apart to provide a composite print resolution equal to a multiple of the native resolution.

US Patent:

8356873, Jan 22, 2013

Filed:

May 24, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/480159

Inventors:

Michael D. Mills - Moultonboro NH, US

Assignee:

Redwood Technologies, LLC - Moultonboro NH

International Classification:

B41J 29/38
B41J 2/17

US Classification:

347 14, 347 96

Abstract:

A multi-color ink jet printing system uses a two-part (Binary) imaging solution, where the precise mixture of the multiple fluid parts (Colorant(s) and Reactant) is controlled with the use of multiple drop size (Grey Scale) ink jet print heads. The precise mixture of colorant(s) and reactant initiates a chemical reaction, which cures the imaging solution into a solid or nearly solid compound that ensures proper drop location.

US Patent:

8356874, Jan 22, 2013

Filed:

Feb 16, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/706057

Inventors:

Michael D. Mills - Moultonboro NH, US

Assignee:

Redwood Technologies, LLC - Moultonboro NH

International Classification:

B41J 2/205

US Classification:

347 15

Abstract:

A multi-color ink jet printing system uses a two-part (Binary) imaging solution, where the precise mixture of the multiple fluid parts (Colorant(s) and Reactant) is controlled with the use of multiple drop size (Grey Scale) ink jet print heads. The precise mixture of colorant(s) and reactant initiates a chemical reaction, which cures the imaging solution into a solid or nearly solid compound that ensures proper drop location.

US Patent:

20050202215, Sep 15, 2005

Filed:

Mar 14, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/079603

Inventors:

Donald Temple - Canterbury NH, US
Michael Mills - Laconia NH, US

International Classification:

B32B003/00

US Classification:

428182000, 428166000, 428188000

Abstract:

A corrugated apparatus having treated edges. The corrugated apparatus includes a corrugated base having at least one edge and a substance at least partially deposited on at one of the at least one edge of the corrugated base. A corrugated apparatus including at least two corrugated bases, each of the bases having at least one edge and a substance at least partially on the at least one edge of the at least two corrugated bases is also disclosed. A corrugated apparatus including at least two corrugated bases, each of the bases having at least one edge, and a substance at least partially on the at least one edge of the at least two corrugated bases wherein the substance substantially attaches the two corrugated bases is also disclosed.