LaserCycle Awarded Patents for Cartridge Cleaning Systems
Lenexa, Kan. — LaserCycle, Inc., a remanufacturer of laser printer cartridges, has received two patents
for processes invented by John Hensel, director of research and development.
One patent is for a mechanism for cleaning the corona wire in a toner cartridge. The second patent is for
an apparatus and method used for cleaning an ink jet cartridge assembly for the company's IncCycle division.
Hensel joined Laser Cycle in 1995 after working for Gould Semiconductor in Idaho. In his tenure with Gould,
he received patents for robotics assemblies used in manufacturing semiconductors. He has also served as an instructor
and engineer for Hewlett-Packard and as a senior engineer for Capitol Records.
Hensel served in the U.S. Army for 10 years, attended the New York State Ranger School of Forestry and holds
a degree in forestry from the University of Michigan.
For further information, contact Laser Cycle at 913-894-8387, fax 913-894-8513 or visit the company's website
at www. lasercycle.com.
This article originally appeared in the December 1999 issue of Recharger.