RICHARD G CROOKS
Engineers in Apollo, PA

License number
Pennsylvania PE036555E
Category
Engineers
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Apollo, PA 15613

Professional information

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Radiation-Curable Thermal Printing Ink And Ink Ribbons And Methods Of Making, Using And Printing Using The Same

US Patent:
6476840, Nov 5, 2002
Filed:
Aug 2, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/632030
Inventors:
Jeffrey F. Taylor - Greensburg PA
John T. Whalen - North Huntingdon PA
Lara A. Reed - Uniontown PA
Richard G. Crooks - Apollo PA
Marlee A. Vrbanic - Greensburg PA
Assignee:
Sony Chemical Corporation of America - Mount Pleasant PA
International Classification:
B41J 2315
US Classification:
347212
Abstract:
A radiation-curable ink, a method of making the ink, a thermal transfer printer ribbon having a radiation-curable ink layer, and a thermal transfer printer with an actinic energy source are provided. A method of thermal transfer printing using an ink ribbon having radiation-curable components is also provided. The radiation curable components of the ink can be thermally dried and are cured after printing of an image on a receiving article.


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Hub And Detectable Spool

US Patent:
6874725, Apr 5, 2005
Filed:
Jul 25, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/205532
Inventors:
Ernest L Woosley - Greensburg PA, US
Doug Jackson - Alison PA, US
John A. Pomfret - East Lyme CT, US
Richard Crooks - Apollo PA, US
Assignee:
Sony Chemicals Corporation of America - Mount Pleasant PA
International Classification:
B65H075/00
US Classification:
242600, 24912, 400242, 400247
Abstract:
An improved detectable spool for use with a ribbon includes an improved hub which includes a core and an indication member. The indication member is a generally planar metallic member that is substantially embedded in or is otherwise mounted to the core, with the indication member including a support and a plurality of tabs. In at least one embodiment the indication member is a monolithically formed single-piece member, while in another embodiment the indication member is a multi-component member.


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Hub And Detectable Spool

US Patent:
7018118, Mar 28, 2006
Filed:
Nov 7, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/703929
Inventors:
Ernest L. Woosley - Greensburg PA, US
Doug Jackson - Alison PA, US
John A. Pomfret - East Lyme CT, US
Richard Crooks - Apollo PA, US
Assignee:
Sony Chemicals Corporation of America - Mount Pleasant PA
International Classification:
B65H 75/00
US Classification:
400242, 400249, 242357, 242600, 242613, 242912, 164159
Abstract:
An improved detectable spool for use with a ribbon includes an improved hub which includes a core and an indication member. The indication member is a generally planar metallic member that is substantially embedded in or is otherwise mounted to the core, with the indication member including a support and a plurality of tabs. In at least one embodiment the indication member is a monolithically formed single-piece member, while in another embodiment the indication member is a multi-component member.


Richard Crooks Photo 4

Radiation-Curable Thermal Printing Ink And Ink Ribbons And Methods Of Making, Using And Printing Using The Same

US Patent:
6853394, Feb 8, 2005
Filed:
Jul 25, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/202805
Inventors:
Jeffrey F. Taylor - Greensburg PA, US
John T. Whalen - North Huntingdon PA, US
Lara A. Reed - Uniontown PA, US
Richard G. Crooks - Apollo PA, US
Marlee A. Vrbanic - Greensburg PA, US
Assignee:
Sony Chemicals Corporation of America - Mt. Pleasant PA
International Classification:
B41J002/335
US Classification:
347212, 347217
Abstract:
A radiation-curable ink, a method of making the ink, a thermal transfer printer ribbon having a radiation-curable ink layer, and a thermal transfer printer with an actinic energy source are provided. A method of thermal transfer printing using an ink ribbon having radiation-curable components is also provided. The radiation curable components of the ink can be thermally dried and are cured after printing of an image on a receiving article.


Richard Crooks Photo 5

Spool

US Patent:
D670156, Nov 6, 2012
Filed:
Aug 30, 2011
Appl. No.:
29/400541
Inventors:
Richard C. Crooks - Apollo PA, US
Garrett S. Lyons - Greensburg PA, US
Michael McGrath - Connellsville PA, US
Assignee:
DNP IMS America Corporation - Mount Pleasant PA
International Classification:
0805
US Classification:
D 8358