Boguslaw S Biel

US Patent:

6439370, Aug 27, 2002

Filed:

Oct 5, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/413001

Inventors:

Dariusz Tkacz - Naperville IL
Roman Guzek - Addison IL
Boguslaw Biel - Carol Stream IL
Joel Zupanic - Joliet IL
Boguslaw Magda - Wheaton IL

Assignee:

MR Printing Equipment, Inc. - Glen Ellyn IL

International Classification:

B65G 4734

US Classification:

1984682, 1985021

Abstract:

A new apparatus and methods for automatically loading an article onto a printing surface of a printing machine, and preferably provide a completely reproducible placement of the textile on the printing machine. In accordance with the present invention, the apparatus includes a first support structure having a surface including a first area and a second area, and adapted to support at least one textile thereon. A second support structure is also provided proximate the second area of the first support structure, having a textile lifting mechanism and a textile transfer mechanism. The first support structure in one embodiment is a conveyor table having a primary textile indexing mechanism, such as a laser created line, a vertical stop, or a compact table with angled side edges. The indexing mechanism may be contoured to approximate a periphery of a portion of the textile. Supplemental or secondary indexing mechanisms may also be used, including lasers or the like.

US Patent:

6484629, Nov 26, 2002

Filed:

Aug 22, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/643547

Inventors:

Alex Iaccino - Mount Prospect IL
Dariusz Tkacz - Naperville IL
Boguslaw Biel - Carol Stream IL
Boguslaw Magda - Wheaton IL

Assignee:

MR Printing Equipment, Inc. - Glen Ellyn IL

International Classification:

B41F 1512

US Classification:

101 44, 101129

Abstract:

A new apparatus and methods for automatically unloading or removing an article from a printing machine, and preferably transferring the same to a suitable drying surface is disclosed. The disclosed apparatus includes a support frame, an extendable gripping means attached to the support frame for engaging the article, and a conventional controller for controlling operation of the extendable gripping means. Additionally, at least one platen attached to the printing machine in a manner allowing the extendable gripping means to vertically extend from the support frame to an area of the platen(s) is also disclosed. To permit gripping of the articles, the platen are notched at the area corresponding to the extendable gripping means.

US Patent:

20100000429, Jan 7, 2010

Filed:

Jun 1, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/475722

Inventors:

Boguslaw Biel - Carol Stream IL, US

Assignee:

M&R PRINTING EQUIPMENT, INC. - Glen Ellyn IL

International Classification:

B05C 17/04

US Classification:

101123

Abstract:

A screen printing apparatus has a base portion, and annular rail, an arm, and a first loading position. The base portion has a pair of opposing end sections separated by an intermediate section. The annular rail circumscribes a portion of the base portion. The arm radiates outwardly from the annular rail. The first loading position is located radially inwardly of the annular rail.

US Patent:

20110290127, Dec 1, 2011

Filed:

Feb 20, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/918616

Inventors:

Boguslaw Biel - Carol Stream IL, US
Joel Zupancic - West Chicago IL, US
Luis Miguel Hoefken, R. - Lima, PE

Assignee:

M & R PRINTING EQUIPMENT, INC. - Glen Ellyn IL

International Classification:

B05C 17/04
B41M 1/12

US Classification:

101123, 101129

Abstract:

A screen printing apparatus is described. The apparatus has a plurality of radial arms each having a printing head associated therewith. A target area is in alignment with at least one of the printing heads wherein a design is applied to a target article at the target area by the printing head. A means for providing relative movement between the target area and the printing head provides multiple passes between a squeegee associated with the printing head and the target area. A means for providing a pressure between the squeegee and the target area is regulated such that a first pressure between the squeegee and the target area on a first stroke is not equal to a second pressure between the squeegee and the target area on a subsequent second stroke.

US Patent:

62762745, Aug 21, 2001

Filed:

Sep 14, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/395120

Inventors:

Richard C. Hoffman - Lake Forest IL
Alex Iaccino - Mount Prospect IL
Dariusz Tkacz - Naperville IL
Boguslaw Biel - Carol Stream IL
Boguslaw Magda - Wheaton IL

Assignee:

M&R Printing Equipment, Inc. - Glen Ellyn IL

International Classification:

B41F 1526

US Classification:

101474

Abstract:

A new platen for use with a printing machine, and preferably for allowing automatic unloading of a printed article from a support surface of the platen is disclosed. The disclosed platen includes a structure for attachment to the printing machine, a support surface, and a gripping area disposed about the support surface to allow an automatic unloader to grip and remove an article from the support surface. The support surface is preferably rectangular having gripping areas proximate to each corner of the surface. The gripping areas are preferably notches within the support surface itself, but may also be in the form of a ledge with notches disposed along a portion of an edge and attached to the support surface.

US Patent:

55951139, Jan 21, 1997

Filed:

Oct 25, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/328666

Inventors:

Robert P. Daniel - Carol Stream IL
Boguslaw S. Biel - Carol Stream IL

Assignee:

M & R Printing Equipment, Inc. - Glen Ellyn IL

International Classification:

B41F 1504

US Classification:

101115

Abstract:

A sequencing system for a printing press, the printing press having a plurality of print stations, each of the print stations for printing a respective portion of a design on an item with ink, the printing press also having a curing station for curing the printed ink, the sequencing system comprising a controller having random access memory for selecting one of the print stations, for indexing the item to the selected print station, for determining whether the item is present at the selected print station, for actuating the selected print station to print the respective portion of the design on the item, for determining completion of the actuation, for selecting one of the curing stations, for indexing the item to the selected curing station, for determining whether the item is present at the selected curing station, for actuating the selected curing station, and for determining completion of the curing operation.

US Patent:

61054941, Aug 22, 2000

Filed:

May 28, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/322568

Inventors:

Richard C. Hoffman - Lake Forest IL
Alex Iaccino - Mount Prospect IL
Dariusz Tkacz - Naperville IL
Boguslaw Biel - Carol Stream IL
Boguslaw Magda - Wheaton IL

Assignee:

M&R Printing Equipment, Inc. - Glen Ellyn IL

International Classification:

B41F 1508

US Classification:

101114

Abstract:

A new apparatus and methods for automatically unloading or removing an article from a printing machine, and preferably transferring the same to a suitable drying surface is disclosed. The disclosed apparatus includes a support frame, an extendable gripping means attached to the support frame for engaging the article, and a conventional controller for controlling operation of the extendable gripping means. Additionally, at least one platen attached to the printing machine in a manner allowing the extendable gripping means to vertically extend from the support frame to an area of the platen(s) is also disclosed. To permit gripping of the articles, the platen are notched at the area corresponding to the extendable gripping means.

US Patent:

D436368, Jan 16, 2001

Filed:

Sep 15, 1999

Appl. No.:

D/110952

Inventors:

Richard C. Hoffman - Lake Forest IL
Alex Iaccino - Mount Prospect IL
Dariusz Tkacz - Naperville IL
Boguslaw Biel - Carol Stream IL
Boguslaw Magda - Wheaton IL

Assignee:

M&R Printing Equipment, Inc. - Glen Ellyn IL

International Classification:

1802

US Classification:

D18 14