Thomas G Lindblom

US Patent:

6843476, Jan 18, 2005

Filed:

Mar 24, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/396277

Inventors:

Peter D. Schuller - Coon Rapids MN, US
Thomas G. Lindblom - Claremont MN, US

Assignee:

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

International Classification:

B65H 3100

US Classification:

271207, 271 304

Abstract:

A print media stack clamp and method for processing print media in an output receptacle. In one embodiment, a print media output device includes an output receptacle and a surface extending over and facing the receptacle. One or both of the receptacle and the surface are movable relative to one another such that print media output to the receptacle can be alternately clamped between the surface and the receptacle and released. In another embodiment, a method for processing print media in an output receptacle includes outputting a first document to the receptacle, moving the first document toward one side of the receptacle, clamping the first document in the receptacle, outputting a second document to the receptacle on top of the first document while the first document is clamped, releasing the first document, and moving the second document toward the one side of the receptacle.

US Patent:

6850720, Feb 1, 2005

Filed:

Mar 24, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/396276

Inventors:

Peter D. Schuller - Coon Rapids MN, US
Thomas G. Lindblom - Claremont MN, US

Assignee:

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

International Classification:

G03G 1500

US Classification:

399107, 399405, 399407

Abstract:

A rail support for a print media output receptacle, such as a paper tray, and a drive system for moving a print media output receptacle. In one embodiment, a frame for supporting a print media output receptacle includes a top, a bottom opposite the top and parallel side rails extending between the top and the bottom. The rails are configured to guide movement of the media output receptacle. In another embodiment, a print media output device includes a frame, a pair of vertically oriented rails disposed parallel to and opposite one another, each rail defining one side of the frame, a reversing motor supported by the frame, and a horizontally oriented output receptacle operatively coupled to the motor. The receptacle extends between and is mounted to the rails for movement thereon up and down at the urging of the motor.

US Patent:

6898394, May 24, 2005

Filed:

Mar 24, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/396278

Inventors:

Peter D. Schuller - Coon Rapids MN, US
Thomas G. Lindblom - Claremont MN, US

Assignee:

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

International Classification:

G03G015/00

US Classification:

399107, 399405

Abstract:

In one embodiment of the invention, a print media output device includes a frame, a rail integral to each side of the frame, an output receptacle extending between and mounted to the rails for movement thereon, and a quick release fastener connected to the frame. In another embodiment of the invention, a print media output device includes a rectangular frame, a horizontally oriented output receptacle extending between sides of the frame, and quick release fasteners connected to the top and bottom of the frame. In one embodiment, the quick release fasteners include key hole plugs and a quarter turn fastener.

US Patent:

7114717, Oct 3, 2006

Filed:

Mar 24, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/396184

Inventors:

Peter D. Schuller - Coon Rapids MN, US
Thomas G. Lindblom - Claremont MN, US

Assignee:

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

International Classification:

B65H 29/34

US Classification:

271189

Abstract:

The invention is directed to a print media registration device. More particularly, and by way of example and not limitation, the invention is directed to a printed media registration arm that sweeps an arc while carrying a document output to a tray or other receptacle to move the document into the corner of the receptacle.

US Patent:

7581557, Sep 1, 2009

Filed:

Jan 24, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/657351

Inventors:

Thomas G. Lindblom - Claremont MN, US
Keith A. Kruckeberg - Owatonna MN, US
Ryan J. Roudebush - Byron MN, US
Kevin M. Shaber - Rochester MN, US

Assignee:

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. - Dodge Center MN

International Classification:

B28C 5/42
B28C 7/14
B01F 15/00

US Classification:

137259, 137588, 366138

Abstract:

An on-board auxiliary split tank system for supplying makeup water and chemical additives to a transit concrete mixing vehicle is disclosed which includes a generally cylindrical water tank designed for generally horizontal deployment having a shaped recess therein and an additive tank configured to nest in said recess of said water tank and which, when nested in said recess, generally completes said cylindrical shape. The water tank and additive tank are formed from a non-metallic material comprising a polymeric component.

US Patent:

7730903, Jun 8, 2010

Filed:

Jul 27, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/509609

Inventors:

Thomas G. Lindblom - Claremont MN, US
Keith A. Kruckeberg - Owatonna MN, US
Ryan J. Roudebush - Byron MN, US
Kevin M. Shaber - Rochester MN, US

Assignee:

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. - Dodge Center MN

International Classification:

B28C 5/42
B28C 7/14
B01F 15/00

US Classification:

137259, 137558, 366138

Abstract:

An on-board auxiliary split tank system for supplying makeup water and chemical additives to a transit concrete mixing vehicle is disclosed which includes a generally cylindrical water tank designed for generally horizontal deployment having a shaped recess therein and an additive tank configured to nest in said recess of said water tank and which, when nested in said recess, generally completes said cylindrical shape. The water tank and additive tank are formed from a non-metallic material comprising a polymeric component.

US Patent:

7824096, Nov 2, 2010

Filed:

Feb 15, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/355049

Inventors:

Thomas G. Lindblom - Claremont MN, US
Ted M. Daly - Kasson MN, US
Thomas P. Quigley - Rochester MN, US

Assignee:

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. - Dodge Center MN

International Classification:

B28C 5/42

US Classification:

366 54, 3661753, 13756512

Abstract:

A self-purging auxiliary fluid supply system for supplying washout or makeup water or other fluids under pressure to a truck-mounted concrete mixing/dispensing drum is disclosed. The system includes a truck-mounted fluid reservoir for containing a quantity of fluid connected to supply fluid to an air-operated diaphragm pump connected to supply auxiliary fluid from the fluid reservoir under pressure to a discharge assembly. The pump further provides an integral purge system for displacing fluid in the fluid supply system after use.

US Patent:

7931397, Apr 26, 2011

Filed:

Feb 27, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/679373

Inventors:

Thomas G. Lindblom - Claremont MN, US
Bryan S. Datema - Rochester MN, US

Assignee:

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. - Dodge City MN

International Classification:

B28C 5/42
B28C 5/20
B62D 21/16

US Classification:

366 61, 220563, 366 44, 366136, 366341

Abstract:

Auxiliary fluid tanks associated with transit concrete mixing and dispensing systems are disclosed which include a hydraulic reservoir tank which is adapted to be stowed inside a mixing drum support pedestal. The hydraulic fluid reservoir tank further includes a shaped outer wall defining an enclosed inner space and includes one or more fluid discharge and return connections in the outer wall. The tank is also provided with an internal baffle shape in line with the fluid return connections such that it is addressed by returning hydraulic fluid and deflects and defuses the returning hydraulic fluid so that it thoroughly mixes with cooler reservoir fluid. An auxiliary water tank can also be nested beneath the hydraulic fluid reservoir tank under the hollow support pedestal.