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Bishop's Stortford, United Kingdom

Mark P Kirk

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Photothermographic Imaging. Top assignees: 3M Innovative Properties Company, Eastman-Kodak Company, Imation Corporation. Active years: 1992-2006.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Mark P Kirk. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/mark-p-kirk

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 17

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.1

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 117(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Stortford, GB (1995)
  • Bishop's Stortford, GB (1992 - 1997)
  • Savona, GB (1997)
  • Savona, IT (1994 - 1999)
  • Carcare, IT (1995 - 2006)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal13 out of 22,419 
 
3M Innovative Properties Company
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 21,605 
 
Eastman-Kodak Company
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 621 
 
Imation Corporation
 patents
4. 1 out of 1 
 
Tulalip Consultoria Commerial Sociedade Unipessoal S.a.
 patent
5. 1 out of 834,601 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 1992-2006

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Areas of Expertise:
Photothermographic Materials
Silver Halide
Dye Dispersions
Thermal Dye Bleach
Antifoggants
Image Processing
Photographic Elements
Near Infrared Dyes
Thermal-Dye-Bleach Agents
Polymethine Dye
Quaternary-Ammonium Compounds
Mercaptotetrazole
17 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7015493 - Regional image processing default parameters (2006-03-21),
2. 6045986 - Formation and photographic use of solid particle dye dispersions (2000-04-04),
3. 5939248 - Photothermographic imaging materials and antifoggants therefor (1999-08-17),
4. 5667953 - Silver halide photographic material comprising mercaptotetrazole (1997-09-16),
5. 5607827 - Silver halide photographic material comprising pyridinium carbamoyl (1997-03-04),
6. 5594143 - Photothermographic materials (1997-01-14),
7. 5468599 - Silver halide photographic material with reduced fog and improved (1995-11-21),
8. 5460938 - Photothermographic materials (1995-10-24),
9. 5432287 - Photothermographic materials (1995-07-11),
10. 5384237 - Quaternary-ammonium phenylsulfonylacetate thermal-dye-bleach agents (1995-01-24),
11. 5374514 - Photothermographic materials (1994-12-20),
12. 5340712 - Antifoggants for photothermographic articles (1994-08-23),
13. 5324627 - Tetra-alkylammonium phenylsulfonylacetate thermal-dye-bleach agents (1994-06-28),
14. 5314795 - Thermal-dye-bleach construction comprising a polymethine dye and a (1994-05-24),
15. 5266452 - Photographic element containing a thermal dye bleach system (1993-11-30),

Title: Mark P Kirk: Innovator in Image Processing and Dye Dispersions

Introduction

Mark P Kirk is a notable inventor based in Bishop's Stortford, GB. He holds a total of 17 patents that showcase his contributions to the fields of image processing and photographic technology. His innovative methods have significantly impacted the way image processing is approached in various applications.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Kirk has developed a method titled "Regional image processing default parameters." This method involves configuring a storage phosphor reader by providing a database of user-selectable image processing parameters grouped by geographical region. The operator can select a group of geographical regions, and the corresponding image processing parameters are applied to configure the reader effectively. Another significant patent is "Formation and photographic use of solid particle dye dispersions." This invention outlines a method for forming a dispersion of solid dye particles in a gelatin medium, which includes milling the solid dye in the presence of a glycerophospholipid dispersant and diluting the resulting dispersion with an aqueous solution containing gelatin.

Career Highlights

Kirk has had a distinguished career, working with renowned companies such as Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, commonly known as 3M. His work has contributed to advancements in imaging technologies and photographic materials, making him a respected figure in his field.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Kirk has collaborated with notable individuals, including Dian E Stevenson and Randall H Helland. These collaborations have likely enriched his work and contributed to the innovative solutions he has developed.

Conclusion

Mark P Kirk's contributions to image processing and dye dispersions reflect his innovative spirit and dedication to advancing technology. His patents continue to influence the industry and inspire future developments.

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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