William S Eaton

This inventor holds 12 USPTO granted patents, plus 1 CIPO patent and 3 EPO patents. Top assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.p.. Active years: 2005-2010.

USPTO Granted Patents = 12

% Patents Active = 58.3

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 3 (Patent Applications = 1)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.6

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 45(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

12 out of 27,658

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.p.

patents

Years Active: 2005-2010

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12 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 7719712 - Variable drive for printhead (2010-05-18),

2. 7543906 - Fluid ejection device with identification cells (2009-06-09),

3. 7467862 - Interconnect circuit (2008-12-23),

4. 7448744 - Analog encoder (2008-11-11),

5. 7278703 - Fluid ejection device with identification cells (2007-10-09),

6. 7137690 - Interconnect circuit (2006-11-21),

7. 7102801 - Pulse-width modulated drivers for light-emitting units of scanning mechanism (2006-09-05),

8. 7101029 - Interconnect circuit (2006-09-05),

9. 7066591 - Analog encoder (2006-06-27),

10. 6921155 - Electrically grounded conductive ESD shunt mechanism for fluid-ejection mechanism (2005-07-26),

11. 6877832 - Instruction architecture using two instruction stacks (2005-04-12),

12. 6856106 - H-bridge apparatus and method (2005-02-15),

Title: William S Eaton: Innovator in Fluid Ejection Technology

Introduction

William S Eaton is a prominent inventor based in Vancouver, WA (US), known for his significant contributions to fluid ejection technology. With a total of 12 patents to his name, Eaton has made a notable impact in the field, particularly through his work at Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

Latest Patents

Eaton's latest patents include a "Variable drive for printhead," which describes a driver designed to operate a variable number of firing resistors for a printhead. This innovative driver circuit supplies a drive signal for firing these resistors while adjusting the voltage or current magnitude based on the number of resistors being activated simultaneously. Another significant patent is the "Fluid ejection device with identification cells," which outlines various embodiments of a fluid ejection device, showcasing Eaton's expertise in this area.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Eaton has been instrumental in advancing technologies related to fluid ejection systems. His work at Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. has positioned him as a key player in the development of innovative printing solutions.

Collaborations

Eaton has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Naoto A Kawamura and Erik D Ness, further enhancing the innovative environment in which he works.

Conclusion

William S Eaton's contributions to fluid ejection technology and his impressive portfolio of patents underscore his role as a leading inventor in the industry. His work continues to influence advancements in printing technology and fluid ejection systems.