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Penfield, NY, United States of America

James Lawton Giacobbi

This inventor holds 19 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 1 EPO patent, primarily in 3D Printing Technology. Top assignee: Xerox Corporation. Active years: 1998-2022.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: James Lawton Giacobbi. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/james-lawton-giacobbi

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 19 

% Patents Active = 63.2

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.7

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 115(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal19 out of 24,261 
 
Xerox Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 1998-2022

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Areas of Expertise:
3D Printing
Additive Manufacturing
Printhead Array
Inkjet Detection
Oxygen Inhibition
Media Handling
Alignment Correction
Optical Sensor
Thermal Substrates
Vacuum Transport
Xerographic Unit
Rotational Air Valves
19 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11491732 - Three-dimensional (3D) object printing system that compensates for misregistration (2022-11-08),
2. 11325302 - Method and system for composite-based additive manufacturing (2022-05-10),
3. 10786943 - Printer having a separated printhead array (2020-09-29),
4. 10518994 - Adjustment of feeder trays to correct alignment error of print media in a registration subsystem (2019-12-31),
5. 10207452 - Printer having separated printhead array and method for operating a printer having a separated printhead array (2019-02-19),
6. 10093108 - System and method for attenuating oxygen inhibition of ultraviolet ink curing on an image on a three-dimensional (3D) object during printing of the object (2018-10-09),
7. 10076878 - System for detecting inoperative inkjets in three-dimensional object printing using an optical sensor and reversible thermal substrates (2018-09-18),
8. 10005303 - System for detecting inoperative inkjets in three-dimensional object printing using a profilometer and predetermined test pattern printing (2018-06-26),
9. 9566784 - System for detecting inoperative inkjets in three-dimensional object printing using an optical sensor and reversible thermal substrates (2017-02-14),
10. 9302518 - System for detecting inoperative inkjets in three-dimensional object printing using an optical sensor and reversible thermal substrates (2016-04-05),
11. 9079441 - System for detecting inoperative inkjets in three-dimensional object printing using an optical sensor having an adjustable focus (2015-07-14),
12. 9044977 - System and method for threading a web through a printing device (2015-06-02),
13. 8708135 - Vacuum transport belts (2014-04-29),
14. 8419144 - Media handling device for a printer (2013-04-16),
15. 7980558 - Multiple sequenced rotational air valves for vacuum transport (2011-07-19),

Title: Innovations by James Lawton Giacobbi in Additive Manufacturing

Introduction

James Lawton Giacobbi, based in Penfield, NY, has made significant contributions to the field of additive manufacturing, holding a total of 19 patents. His inventive work primarily focuses on enhancing the precision and reliability of three-dimensional (3D) object printing systems, making strides in the technology utilized in various industries.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Giacobbi has developed an innovative Three-dimensional (3D) object printing system that compensates for misregistration. This advanced printer includes a platen, a gantry positioned above the platen, an ejector head, a sensor, and a controller. The controller plays a crucial role in regulating the ejector to deposit materials accurately onto the platen, accounting for process and cross-process differentials to achieve correct stacking even when misregistration occurs.

Another noteworthy invention is his method and system for composite-based additive manufacturing. This patent introduces a high-precision approach that incorporates staging fibrous materials, such as carbon fiber sheets, onto an elevator. It utilizes a moveable print head and a powder deposition device, enabling the addition of a liquid to the fiber, which acts as an adhesive for the subsequent application of plastic powder, ultimately leading to a highly efficient sintering process.

Career Highlights

James Lawton Giacobbi is currently associated with Xerox Corporation, where he leverages his extensive knowledge in the realm of additive manufacturing. His work not only lends itself to organizational growth but also contributes to advancing the technological landscape of 3D printing systems.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Giacobbi has collaborated with talented professionals such as Matthew Ryan McLaughlin and Victoria Lynn Warner. These partnerships have undoubtedly enriched his innovations, fostering an environment of creativity and technical advancement.

Conclusion

James Lawton Giacobbi exemplifies the spirit of innovation within the field of additive manufacturing, with his 19 patents encapsulating a commitment to precision and efficiency in 3D printing technologies. His contributions through his work at Xerox Corporation and collaborations with fellow inventors underline an impactful and ongoing journey in the realm of technological advancements.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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