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Christopher Alan Adkins
Also filed as: ADKINS CHRISTOPHER A · ADKINS CHRISTOPHER ALAN
53 granted patents·21 pending applications·1,096 citations·filing 1999–2025
99Inventor score
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74 records- 0195US10880454B2Chip and supply item for imaging device, including communicationLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2019·Granted Dec 29, 2020·3 cites·20 claims
- 0295US9876794B2Systems and methods for authentication of printer supply itemsLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2015·Granted Jan 23, 2018·36 cites·16 claims
- 0395US8386657B2Dynamic address change for slave devices on a shared busLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2012·Granted Feb 26, 2013·57 cites·15 claims
- 0493US10375273B1Chip and supply item for imaging device, including communicationLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2018·Granted Aug 6, 2019·2 cites·19 claims
- 0592US8225021B2Dynamic address change for slave devices on a shared busADKINS CHRISTOPHER ALAN·Filed 2009·Granted Jul 17, 2012·36 cites·21 claims
- 0692US2025023999A1Chip and supply item for imaging device, including communicationLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 0792US2025030809A1Chip and supply item for imaging device, including communicationLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 0891US2024323305A1Chip and supply item for imaging device, including communicationLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 0990US7788490B2Methods for authenticating an identity of an article in electrical communication with a verifier systemLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2005·Granted Aug 31, 2010·22 cites·11 claims
- 1090US7280772B2Method for detecting whether a cartridge installed in an imaging apparatus is potentially counterfeitLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2004·Granted Oct 9, 2007·38 cites·40 claims
- 1190US6871926B2Method of estimating an amount of available ink contained in an ink reservoirLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2003·Granted Mar 29, 2005·42 cites·16 claims
- 1289US7689513B2Method of licensing functionality after initial transactionLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2006·Granted Mar 30, 2010·16 cites·20 claims
- 1389US7585043B2Method of authenticating a consumableLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2005·Granted Sep 8, 2009·17 cites·10 claims
- 1489US6523924B1Printer method for reducing effect of paper feed errorsLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2001·Granted Feb 25, 2003·34 cites·21 claims
- 1589US6471319B1Method for synchronizing print start positions for an inkjet printer carriageLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2001·Granted Oct 29, 2002·35 cites·20 claims
- 1688US10419641B1Chip and supply item for imaging device, including communicationLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2018·Granted Sep 17, 2019·6 cites·13 claims
- 1787US9231926B2System and method for secured host-slave communicationADKINS CHRISTOPHER ALAN·Filed 2011·Granted Jan 5, 2016·9 cites·27 claims
- 1887US6357942B1Method for reducing cyclic print errorsLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2000·Granted Mar 19, 2002·32 cites·14 claims
- 1986US7798594B2Method of authenticating a consumableLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2006·Granted Sep 21, 2010·13 cites·31 claims
- 2086US6525837B1Printer assembly and method for determining the position of a printer componentLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2001·Granted Feb 25, 2003·30 cites·21 claims
- 2185US7050726B2Method for imaging with an imaging apparatus that facilitates the use of a starter cartridgeLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2004·Granted May 23, 2006·29 cites·25 claims
- 2285US6843547B2Missing nozzle detection method and sensor for an ink jet printerLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2001·Granted Jan 18, 2005·26 cites·14 claims
- 2385US6631971B2Inkjet printer and method for use thereofLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2001·Granted Oct 14, 2003·27 cites·43 claims
- 2485US6609781B2Printer system with encoder filtering arrangement and method for high frequency error reductionLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2000·Granted Aug 26, 2003·28 cites·11 claims
- 2585US6452512B1Method for initializing an analog encoderLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2001·Granted Sep 17, 2002·32 cites·16 claims
- 2684US12003686B2Method of setting up electrical communications between an imaging device and a supply itemLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2022·Granted Jun 4, 2024·0 cites·6 claims
- 2784US7376627B2Method of licensing functionality after initial transactionLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2003·Granted May 20, 2008·21 cites·24 claims
- 2884US6963820B2Analog encoder method for determining distance movedLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2003·Granted Nov 8, 2005·20 cites·12 claims
- 2984US6830399B2Methods and systems for compensation of media indexing errors in a printing deviceLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2003·Granted Dec 14, 2004·27 cites·23 claims
- 3084US6626513B2Ink detection circuit and sensor for an ink jet printerLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2001·Granted Sep 30, 2003·24 cites·17 claims
- 3183US7589850B2Licensing method for use with an imaging deviceLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2002·Granted Sep 15, 2009·22 cites·67 claims
- 3283US7469107B2Method for providing imaging substance for use in an imaging device via a virtual replenishmentLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2003·Granted Dec 23, 2008·23 cites·90 claims
- 3383US6660996B1System and method for examining relationship between intersecting encoder output signalsLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2001·Granted Dec 9, 2003·24 cites·27 claims
- 3483US6624407B1Encoder with mask spacer contacting the encoder filmLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2001·Granted Sep 23, 2003·28 cites·35 claims
- 3583US6616261B2Automatic bi-directional alignment method and sensor for an ink jet printerLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2001·Granted Sep 9, 2003·28 cites·33 claims
- 3683US6600150B1Encoder systems for printers and related methodsLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2001·Granted Jul 29, 2003·25 cites·42 claims
- 3783US6600151B2Optical encoder assembly with non-engageable encoder housing and receiver plate comprising a through hole and windowLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2001·Granted Jul 29, 2003·25 cites·22 claims
- 3883US6567015B2Method for initializing an analog encoderLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2002·Granted May 20, 2003·27 cites·15 claims
- 3983US2025373749A1Chip and supply item for imaging device, including communicationLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 4082US9959493B2Systems and methods for authentication of printer supply itemsLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2016·Granted May 1, 2018·5 cites·12 claims
- 4182US9535852B2System and method for secured host-slave communicationLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2015·Granted Jan 3, 2017·3 cites·21 claims
- 4280US6655777B2Automatic horizontal and vertical head-to-head alignment method and sensor for an ink jet printerLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2001·Granted Dec 2, 2003·21 cites·17 claims
- 4379US7369782B2Method and system for providing technical support relating to an imaging cartridgeLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2004·Granted May 6, 2008·17 cites·20 claims
- 4479US7240995B2Method of authenticating a consumableLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2003·Granted Jul 10, 2007·23 cites·36 claims
- 4579US6768427B1Encoder initialization methods and related systemsLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2003·Granted Jul 27, 2004·20 cites·54 claims
- 4677US7739198B2System and method for remotely authenticating a device in a reward programLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2006·Granted Jun 15, 2010·17 cites·17 claims
- 4777US6637961B1Encoder control system for printers and related methodsLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 2001·Granted Oct 28, 2003·19 cites·27 claims
- 4871US6823133B1Apparatus and method for electronic control of DC motor using an all-digital phase-locked loopLEXMARK INT INC·Filed 1999·Granted Nov 23, 2004·41 cites·30 claims
- 4969US8210629B2Method for measuring ink flow rate in an inkjet printheadADKINS CHRISTOPHER ALAN·Filed 2009·Granted Jul 3, 2012·3 cites·13 claims
- 5067US8099791B1Method of authenticating a consumable in an imaging deviceADKINS CHRISTOPHER ALAN·Filed 2004·Granted Jan 17, 2012·15 cites·17 claims
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