Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080205950 | Silane Functionalized Fluoropolymers - A composition of matter includes a plurality of fluoropolymer chains. Each of the fluoropolymer chains is chemically bonded to at least one organic graft. The at least one organic graft includes a phenoxy group, a linking group, and at least one silane end group. The phenoxy group is chemically bonded to the fluoropolymer chain, and the linking group chemically bonds the phenoxy group with the at least one silane end group. | 08-28-2008 |
20080206662 | Asymmetric arylamine compounds and processes for making the same - Novel asymmetric arylamine compounds useful as hole transport molecules (HTMs) incorporated into imaging members, such as layered photoreceptor devices, and improved chemical processes for making the same. The arylamine compounds increase the charge mobility through the photoreceptor to effectuate an increase in machine speed. The chemical processes utilize a tandem Ullmann-Buchwald reaction sequence. | 08-28-2008 |
20080213491 | Silane Functionalized Fluoropolymers - A method includes admixing a plurality of fluoropolymer chains, a plurality of basic metal oxide polymers, and a plurality of organic grafts. Each of the plurality of organic grafts includes a phenol end group, a linking group, and at least one silane end group. The phenol end groups of the organic grafts are reacted with the plurality of fluoropolymer chains to form a silane functionalized fluoropolymer. | 09-04-2008 |
20080255389 | COST EFFECTIVE METHOD FOR SYNTHESIS OF TRIARYLAMINE COMPOUNDS - A process for forming a triarylamine compound includes reacting a halogenated aryl alcohol with an alcohol protecting agent and a first base to form a halogenated protected aryl alcohol compound, and reacting the halogenated protected aryl alcohol compound with an amine in the presence of a suitable catalyst and a second base. | 10-16-2008 |
20080274420 | ADHESION PROMOTER - An adhesion promoter for a hot melt adhesive or a pressure sensitive adhesive prepared by admixing a silane composition with an aqueous buffer solution, where the silane composition includes at least two silane compounds. The adhesive is able to bind at very low surface free energy substrates, such as Xerographic prints contaminated by silicone fuser oil. The hot melt adhesive maintains a substantially stable viscosity at temperature ranging from about | 11-06-2008 |
20080299472 | Photoconductors - A coating composition that contains a mixture of an alkyl alcohol, a glycol monoether, a charge transport component, a crosslinking component, and at least one hydroxyl containing polymer, and a photoconductor thereof with a supporting substrate, a photogenerating layer, and at least one charge transport layer, and an overcoating layer in contact with and contiguous to the charge transport layer, and which overcoating is comprised of a mixture of an alkyl alcohol, a glycol monoether, an acrylated polyol, a polyalkylene glycol, a crosslinking component, and a charge transport component. | 12-04-2008 |
20080299474 | HIGH QUALITY SUBSTITUTED ARYL DIAMINE AND A PHOTORECEPTOR - A high quality hole transport material of a substituted biphenyl diamine, such as N,N,N′N′-tetra(4-methylphenyl)-(1,1′-biphenyl)-4,4′-diamine, where each X is independently selected from —H, alkyl(-C | 12-04-2008 |
20080318145 | EXTERNAL SURFACE ADDITIVE COMPOSITIONS - A toner having at least one binder, at least one colorant and external additives. The external additives include at least one fluoropolymer. An electrophotographic image forming machine and method includes the toner with at least one fluoropolymer. | 12-25-2008 |
20090117340 | Substrate, system and method for magnetic ink character recognition encoding - A document comprising a substrate with a surface having cellulose hydroxy groups, an adhesion promoter present on at least a first portion of the substrate surface, and a magnetic ink image formed over the first portion of the substrate surface. The adhesion promoter comprises a silane component including at least one amino functional group and at least one of a second type of functional group that is configured to bond with cellulose hydroxyl groups in the substrate. The magnetic ink image has a magnetic signal strength of at least 80%. A corresponding printing system and a method of printing also are disclosed. | 05-07-2009 |
20090117476 | PROTECTIVE OVERCOAT LAYER AND PHOTORECEPTOR INCLUDING SAME - Disclosed is an electrophotographic imaging member that includes a substrate; a charge generating layer; a charge transport layer; and a protective overcoat layer having a polyol binder; a hole transport material; an acid catalyst; a leveling agent; and no melamine formaldehyde curing agent or cross-linking additive. Also disclosed is a process for forming a photoreceptor that includes providing a substrate; applying to it a charge generating layer, charge transport layer; and protective over coating layer having a polyol binder; a hole transport material; an acid catalyst; a leveling agent; and no melamine formaldehyde curing agent or cross-linking additive. Additionally provided is a method of forming an image with the disclosed electrophotographic imaging member. | 05-07-2009 |
20090130575 | PHOTORECEPTOR - Disclosed is a photoreceptor including a substrate, a charge generating layer, and a charge transport layer having a tertiary aryl amine charge transport molecule represented by the following general formula | 05-21-2009 |
20090131721 | METHOD OF DEPROTECTION OF ALKYL ARYLAMINE ETHERS - A method for deprotecting alkyl arylamine ethers to produce hydroxyl arylamine compounds by reacting the alkyl arylamine ether with a thiolate reagent. More specifically, a method for deprotecting alkyl arylamine ethers to produce hydroxyl arylamine compounds by reacting 2-(diethylamine)ethanethiolate with an alkyl arylamine ether to yield a hydroxy arylamine compound. | 05-21-2009 |
20090149675 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF ARYL-DIAMINES - A process for forming a N,N′-diaryl-N,N′-di(hydroxyaryl)-aryl-diamine compound includes reacting a halogenated aryl compound with an etherified diarylamine in the presence of a catalyst, then deprotecting the resulting N,N′-diaryl-N,N′-di(alkyl-oxyaryl)-aryl-diamine to form the N,N′-diaryl-N,N′-di(hydroxyaryl)-aryl-diamine. | 06-11-2009 |
20090186287 | PHOTORECEPTOR AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - Disclosed is an electrophotographic photoreceptor having a protective overcoat layer including a polyol binder; a hole transport material; a curing agent; and a surface-treated tin oxide particle filler. Also disclosed is a process for forming a photoreceptor that includes providing a photoreceptor substrate; applying a charge generating layer; applying a charge transport layer; and applying a protective overcoating layer over the substrate; such that the protective overcoat layer includes a polyol binder; a hole transport material; a curing agent; and a surface-treated tin oxide particle filler. Also included is a method of forming an image, including the disclosed photoreceptor. | 07-23-2009 |
20090197196 | IMAGING MEMBER AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME - The presently disclosed embodiments are directed to charge transport layers useful in electrostatography. More particularly, the embodiments pertain to an improved imaging member having a charge transport layer comprising a top layer and a bottom layer, wherein the layers have varying concentrations of high quality N,N,N′N′-tetra(4-methylphenyl)-(1,1′-biphenyl)-4,4′-diamine to provide tunable discharge rate. | 08-06-2009 |
20090214969 | PROTECTIVE OVERCOAT OF PHOTORECEPTOR HAVING A CHARGE TRANSPORT COMPOUND - A photoconductive member a layer including a substantially crosslinked product of a film-forming composition having at least a curing agent and a charge transport compound, wherein the charge transport compound has at least one group imparting charge transporting functionality, at least one crosslinking group and at least one fluorene moiety. | 08-27-2009 |
20090220876 | SELF LUBRICATING PHOTORECEPTOR - Disclosed is an electrophotographic imaging member that includes a lubricant delivering coating having a polymer matrix, a charge transport component, and a lubricant encapsulated within nano- or microcapsules. Also disclosed is an imaging forming apparatus including a charging device, a toner developer device, a cleaning device, and a photoreceptor having a conductive substrate, a charge generating layer, a charge transport layer, and an optional overcoat layer, such that the outmost layer of the photoreceptor contains a lubricant encapsulated within nano- or microcapsules. Additionally provided is a method of forming an image with the disclosed electrophotographic imaging member. | 09-03-2009 |
20090233197 | CROSSLINKING OUTER LAYER AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING THE SAME - The presently disclosed embodiments are directed to an improved low wear overcoat for an imaging member having a substrate, a charge transport layer, and an overcoat positioned on the charge transport layer, and a process for preparing the same including combining a binder, a hole transport molecule, a melamine formaldehyde crosslinking agent and an acid catalyst dissolved in an alcohol solvent to form an overcoat solution, and subsequently providing the overcoat solution onto the charge transport layer to form an overcoat layer. | 09-17-2009 |
20090263737 | IMAGING MEMBER AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME - The presently disclosed embodiments are directed to an imaging member having an outermost layer formulation that includes wax particles which creates a rough surface morphology for the layer and imparts increased scratch resistance, reduced torque, and improved cleaning performance to the layer. In embodiments, the outermost layer is an overcoat layer used for an improved imaging member having a substrate, a charge transport layer, and an overcoat positioned on the charge transport layer. | 10-22-2009 |
20090297960 | Triarylmethanes and Processes for Making the Same - Triarylmethane compounds used as antioxidants in overcoat layers to alleviate printing defects and an improved chemical process for the synthesis of these triarylmethane compounds using an acetal derivative of an aldehyde which significantly reduces reaction time and results with the formation of substantially no byproducts. | 12-03-2009 |
20100015539 | OVERCOAT LAYER IN PHOTORECEPTIVE DEVICE - The presently disclosed embodiments are directed to an improved low wear overcoat for an imaging member having a substrate, a charge transport layer, and an overcoat layer positioned on the charge transport layer, and a process for preparing the same, where the overcoat layer includes an aromatic polyol binder, a hole transport molecule, and a melamine formaldehyde curing resin. | 01-21-2010 |
20100021748 | METALLIZATION PROCESS FOR MAKING FUSER MEMBERS - The presently disclosed embodiments are directed to an improved metallization process for making fuser members which avoids the extra steps of metal seeding or special substrate treatment. In embodiments, a metallized substrate, formed via a polycatecholamine-assisted metallization process, is used for the complete fabrication of the fuser member. | 01-28-2010 |
20100028797 | FUSER MEMBER COATING HAVING ALIPHATIC-AROMATIC FLUOROPOLYMERS - A fuser member including a substrate, and thereover, an outer layer with a fluorinated polymer having a flexible aliphatic segment and a rigid aromatic segment, wherein the aliphatic segment and the aromatic segment are bonded through a linkage group. | 02-04-2010 |
20100029856 | COATING COMPOSITIONS HAVING CROSSLINKED FLUOROAROMATIC POLYMERS - A crosslinked fluoroaromatic polymer having at least one crosslinked fluoropolymer chain and at least one fluorinated aromatic segment, wherein the crosslinked fluoropolymer chain is crosslinked to the fluorinated aromatic segment via a nucleophilic curing agent, and processes for preparation thereof. | 02-04-2010 |
20100032308 | METALLIZATION PROCESS FOR MAKING FUSER MEMBERS - The presently disclosed embodiments are directed to an improved metallization process for making fuser members which avoids the extra steps of metal nanoparticle seeding or special substrate treatment. In embodiments, a metallized substrate, formed by dip-coating or spraying with a metal nanoparticle dispersion which is subsequently thermally annealed, is used for the complete fabrication of the fuser member. | 02-11-2010 |
20100035070 | FUSER MEMBER COATING HAVING POLYSILSESQUIOXANE OUTER LAYER - A fuser member comprising a substrate, and thereover, an outer layer comprising polysilsesquioxane additives, and an image forming apparatus containing the fuser member therein. | 02-11-2010 |
20100035169 | CROSSLINKED SILOXANE OUTMOST LAYER HAVING AROMATIC SILICON-CONTAINING COMPOUNDS FOR PHOTORECEPTORS - An aromatic silicon-containing compound has the formula: | 02-11-2010 |
20100055450 | CNT/FLUOROPOLYMER COATING COMPOSITION - Exemplary embodiments provide nanotube-containing coating compositions and methods for making and using the coating compositions. In an exemplary embodiment, the coating composition can include a plurality of nanotubes (e.g., carbon nanotubes (CNTs)) dispersed stably and uniformly in a polymer matrix containing fluoropolymers. The coating composition can further include stabilizers to allow a stable and/or uniform dispersion of the plurality of nanotubes in the fluoropolymers. The nanotube coating composition can be coated on an article surface to improve mechanical robustness, and electrical and thermal conductivity of the coated article. The coated article can be used as, for example, a fuser member, a fixing member, a pressure roller, or a release agent donor member in an electrostatographic printing machine or process. | 03-04-2010 |
20100055589 | PROCESS FOR MAKING CNT/PFA COMPOSITE COATINGS FOR FUSER APPLICATIONS - Exemplary embodiments provide nanotube-containing coating compositions and methods for making and using the coating compositions. In an exemplary embodiment, the coating composition can include a plurality of nanotubes (e.g., carbon nanotubes (CNTs)) dispersed stably and uniformly in a polymer matrix containing fluoropolymers. The coating composition can further include stabilizers to allow a stable and/or uniform dispersion of the plurality of nanotubes in the fluoropolymers. The nanotube coating composition can be coated on an article surface to improve mechanical robustness, and electrical and thermal conductivity of the coated article The coated article can be used as a fuser member, a fixing member, a pressure roller, or a release agent donor member in an electrostatographic printing machine or process. | 03-04-2010 |
20100068636 | PHOTORECEPTOR PROTECTIVE OVERCOAT LAYER INCLUDING SILICONE POLYETHER AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - Disclosed is an electrophotographic imaging member including a substrate; a charge generating layer; a charge transport layer with a hole transport material; and a protective overcoat layer having a silicone polyether additive with at least one carbinol function group; a polyol binder; a hole transport material; a curing agent; and an acid catalyst. | 03-18-2010 |
20100086713 | FUSER MEMBER HAVING FLUORINATED POLYIMIDE OUTER LAYER - A fuser member and image forming apparatus including the fuser member for use in oil-less systems, wherein the fuser member includes a substrate, and thereover, an outer layer having a fluorinated polyimide of the following Formula I: | 04-08-2010 |
20100086772 | FUSER MEMBER HAVING FLUORINATED POLYIMIDE OUTER LAYER - A fuser member having a substrate, and thereover, an outer layer including a fluorinated polyimide, and an image forming apparatus including the fuser member, and the fuser member may useful in oil-less fusing systems, and wherein the fluorinated polyimide has the following Formula I | 04-08-2010 |
20100086787 | NANOTUBE REINFORCED FLUORINE-CONTAINING COMPOSITES - Exemplary embodiments provide coating compositions having pseudo-fluorine surface and methods for processing and using the coating compositions. The coating composition can include, for example, a plurality of fluorine-containing resin fillers and a plurality of nanotubes (e.g., carbon nanotubes (CNTs)) dispersed in a polymer matrix that contains, e.g., one or more cross-linked polymers. The fluorine-containing resin fillers can provide a pseudo-fluorine surface for a low surface energy of the coating composition. The nanotubes can be dispersed in the polymer matrix to provide an improved mechanical robustness of the coating composition. The coating composition can be coated on a member surface, wherein the coated member can be, for example, a fuser member, a fixing member, a pressure roller, or a release agent donor member, used in an electrostatographic printing device or process. | 04-08-2010 |
20100112315 | LAMINATING FILM AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A laminating film and methods of use with xerographic prints. The laminating film comprises an adhesion promoter comprising a hydrolytic silane compound that imparts improved adhesion and which can be used in laminating applications conducted at high and as well as low temperature ranges. | 05-06-2010 |
20100116424 | ORGANIC PHASE CHANGE CARRIERS CONTAINING NANOPARTICLES, PHASE CHANGE INKS INCLUDING SAME AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Disclosed is an organic phase change carrier and a method for forming same, and a phase change ink including same. The organic phase change carrier comprises a colloidal dispersion of nanoparticles exhibiting a substantially uniform distribution of said nanoparticles discretely distributed therewithin, at least one curable monomer; a phase change inducing component, and an initiator. The organic phase change carrier exhibits a substantially uniform distribution of the nanoparticles so that they are discretely distributed therewithin, and are substantially resistant to the aggregation of the nanoparticles distributed therewithin. | 05-13-2010 |
20100124661 | FUSER MEMBER COATING HAVING SELF-RELEASING FLUOROCARBON MATRIX OUTER LAYER - A self-releasing fuser member and image apparatus having the fuser member, and wherein the fuser member includes a substrate, and thereover an outer layer polymer matrix having a surface, wherein the outer layer polymer matrix includes a fluoropolymer material and fluorocarbon chains, wherein the fluorocarbon chains are bonded to said fluoropolymer material, and wherein the fuser member decreases or eliminates the need for fusing oils as it is self-releasing. | 05-20-2010 |
20100124662 | FUSER MEMBER COATING HAVING SELF-RELEASING FLUOROPOLYMER-FLUOROCARBON LAYER - A self-releasing fuser member and image apparatus having the fuser member, and wherein the fuser member includes a substrate, and thereover an outer layer having a topcoat, wherein the outer layer includes a fluoropolymer material and wherein said topcoat includes an outermost layer of fluorocarbon chains, wherein the fluorocarbon chains are bonded to said fluoropolymer material, and wherein the fuser member decreases or eliminates the need for fusing oils as it is self-releasing. | 05-20-2010 |
20100137499 | COMPOSITIONS OF CARBON NANOTUBES - A coating composition may include a fluoropolymer; a plurality of carbon nanotubes, in the carbon nanotubes are substantially non-agglomerated and substantially uniformly dispersed in the fluoropolymer; and a coupling agent. The coupling agent may include a first functional group, a second functional group, and a linking group. The first functional group may be bonded to the carbon nanotubes. The second functional group may be bonded to the fluoropolymer. The linking group may bond the first functional group to the second functional group. | 06-03-2010 |
20100143591 | SILVER NANOPARTICLE INK COMPOSITION - An ink composition comprises silver nanoparticles, hydrocarbon solvent, and an alcohol co-solvent. The ink composition is suitable for printing conductive lines that are uniform, smooth, and narrow on various substrate surfaces. | 06-10-2010 |
20100183864 | FUSER TOPCOATS COMPRISING SUPERHYDROPHOBIC NANO-FABRIC COATINGS - In accordance with the invention, there are image forming apparatuses, fusing subsystems, and methods of making a member of the fusing subsystems. The method of making a member of a fusing subsystem can include providing a fuser member, the fuser member including a substrate and providing a dispersion including a plurality of carbon nanotubes, a stabilizer, a hydrophobic polymer, and a solvent, wherein the plurality of carbon nanotubes is selected from the group consisting of single wall carbon nanotubes and multiple wall carbon nanotubes. The method can also include applying the dispersion over the substrate to form a coated substrate and heating the coated substrate to form a hydrophobic composite coating such that a top surface of the fuser member has a water contact angle of at least about 120°. | 07-22-2010 |
20100184346 | SUPERHYDROPHOBIC NANO-FABRICS AND COATINGS - In accordance with the invention, there are articles including hydrophobic composite coating and methods of forming a hydrophobic composite coating. The method of forming a hydrophobic composite coating can include providing a substrate, wherein the substrate can include at least one region. The method can also include providing a dispersion including a plurality of carbon nanotubes, a stabilizer, a hydrophobic polymer, and a solvent, wherein the plurality of carbon nanotubes can be selected from the group consisting of single wall carbon nanotubes and multiple wall carbon nanotubes, and wherein each of the plurality of carbon nanotubes has an aspect ratio of at least about 10. The method can further include applying the dispersion to the one region to form a coated substrate and heating the coated substrate to form a hydrophobic composite coating such that the hydrophobic composite coating has a water contact angle of at least about 120°. | 07-22-2010 |
20100189943 | INTERMEDIATE LAYER COMPRISING CNT POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITE MATERIALS IN FUSERS - Exemplary embodiments provide a fuser member containing an intermediate layer and methods for forming the intermediate layer and the fuser member. In one embodiment, the fuser member can include a substrate, a resilient layer, a surface layer and an intermediate layer disposed between the resilient layer (e.g., a silicone rubber layer) and the surface layer (e.g., a fluoroplastic of PFA or PTEE). The intermediate layer can include a CNT/polymer composite containing a plurality of carbon nanotubes in a polymer matrix. The surface layer and the fuser member can thus be treated at a temperature of about 250° C. or higher. | 07-29-2010 |
20100196819 | METHOD FOR PAPER TREATMENT - Provided herein is a surface treatment method of oil contaminated xerographic prints which increases the adhesion of the print to levels close to the values corresponding to the original uncontaminated paper. Subjecting the contaminated surface to corona treatment alone and in combination with ultraviolet (UV) radiation and ozone can change the chemical structure of the surface of the paper in such a way that a highly polar surface is created as a consequence of this treatment, leading to enhanced adhesion properties of the xerographic print. | 08-05-2010 |
20100233361 | METAL NANOPARTICLE COMPOSITION WITH IMPROVED ADHESION - A composition that may be as an electronic circuit element includes a metal nanoparticle, an adhesion promoter compound and a solvent. The adhesion promoter compound may be a hydrolytic silane with at least one organic functional moiety. A method of forming conductive features on a substrate includes depositing a composition containing metal nanoparticles, an adhesion promoter compound and a solvent onto a substrate, and heating the deposited composition to a temperature from about 100° C. to about 200° C. | 09-16-2010 |
20100233494 | SELF-RELEASING NANOPARTICLE FILLERS IN FUSING MEMBERS - In accordance with the invention, there are fuser subsystems including a fuser member and methods of making a member of the fuser subsystems. The fuser member can include a substrate and a top-coat layer disposed over the substrate, the top-coat layer including a plurality of fluorinated nanoparticles substantially uniformly dispersed throughout a bulk of a fluoropolymer to provide a continual self-releasing surface to the top-coat layer. | 09-16-2010 |
20100286327 | FUSER MEMBER HAVING COMPOSITE OUTER LAYER - Exemplary embodiments provide composite materials used for fixing members that can include silsesquioxane-based particles and/or carbon nanotubes dispersed in a polymer matrix. | 11-11-2010 |
20100301344 | DIELECTRIC LAYER FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A dielectric layer for an electronic device, such as a thin-film transistor, is provided. The dielectric layer comprises a molecular glass. The resulting dielectric layer is very thin, pure, and stable. Processes and compositions for fabricating such a dielectric layer are also disclosed. | 12-02-2010 |
20110014466 | COMPOSITE MATERIALS COMPRISING CORE-SHELL NANO-FIBRILS - Exemplary embodiments provide materials and methods for composite materials that can include core-shell nano-fibril fillers dispersed in a plastic matrix, the core-shell nano-fibril filler including a carbon nanotube surrounded by a soft shell that includes one or more elastomers. | 01-20-2011 |
20110014557 | PHOTORECEPTOR OUTER LAYER - The presently disclosed embodiments relate generally to layers that are useful in imaging apparatus members and components, for use in electrophotographic, including digital, apparatuses. Embodiments pertain to an improved electrophotographic imaging member incorporating an outer layer having a nano- to micron-scale pattern imprinted into its surface to lower friction with the cleaning blade and improve print quality and performance. Embodiments also pertain to methods for making the improved imaging member. | 01-20-2011 |
20110014563 | METHODS OF MAKING AN IMPROVED PHOTORECEPTOR OUTER LAYER - The presently disclosed embodiments relate generally to layers that are useful in imaging apparatus members and components, for use in electrophotographic, including digital, apparatuses. Embodiments pertain to an improved electrophotographic imaging member incorporating an outer layer having a nano- to micron-scale pattern imprinted into its surface to lower friction with the cleaning blade and improve print quality and performance. Embodiments also pertain to methods for making the improved imaging member. | 01-20-2011 |
20110031475 | Semiconductor Composition - A semiconducting liquid composition including a semiconducting material comprising a compound of the formula disclosed herein, a liquid vehicle, a solubility promoter that enhances solubility of the semiconducting polymer; and an optional crystallization inhibitor. | 02-10-2011 |
20110033798 | PHOTORECEPTOR OUTER LAYER AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - The presently disclosed embodiments relate generally to layers that are useful in imaging apparatus members and components, for use in electrophotographic, including digital, apparatuses. Embodiments pertain to an improved electrophotographic imaging member comprising a very thin outer layer on the imaging member surface, where the outer layer comprises healing materials that act as a barrier against moisture and/or surface contaminants. The improved imaging member exhibits improved xerographic performance, such as reduced wear and deletions in high humidity conditions. Embodiments also pertain to methods for making the improved electrophotographic imaging member. | 02-10-2011 |
20110039096 | NEW PROCESS TO FORM HIGHLY CONDUCTIVE FEATURE FROM SILVER NANOPARTICLES WITH REDUCED PROCESSING TEMPERATURE - Exemplary embodiments provide materials and methods for forming highly-conductive features including stabilized silver-containing nanoparticles at low processing temperatures of no more than about 140° C. | 02-17-2011 |
20110050803 | SELF-ASSEMBLY MONOLAYER MODIFIED PRINTHEAD - Described herein are printheads for inkjet printing and, more specifically, printheads modified with a self-assembly monolayer (SAM). Also described are processes for making and using the printheads as well as processes for forming patterns and images on a substrate including jetting inkjet inks or jettable materials using a printhead for inkjet printing that has been modified with a self-assembly monolayer. | 03-03-2011 |
20110052820 | PROCESS FOR MAKING CORE-SHELL FLUORINATED PARTICLES AND AN OVERCOAT LAYER COMPRISING THE SAME - The presently disclosed embodiments are directed generally to methods for making the core-shell fluorinated particles which are incorporated into the overcoat layers of an electrophotographic imaging member to reduce torque and cleaning failures during the photoreceptor cleaning process. The core-shell fluorinated particles are core-shell fluorinated nano- or micro-particles encapsulated in a melamine shell. The present embodiments also pertain to processes for making the overcoat layer comprising the core-shell fluorinated particles. | 03-03-2011 |
20110053064 | OVERCOAT LAYER COMPRISING CORE-SHELL FLUORINATED PARTICLES - The presently disclosed embodiments are directed generally to an improved electrophotographic imaging member in which the overcoat layer incorporates core-shell fluorinated nano- or micro-particles encapsulated in a melamine shell to reduce torque and cleaning failures during the photoreceptor cleaning process. | 03-03-2011 |
20110059233 | Method For Preparing Stabilized Metal Nanoparticles - A process for preparing stabilized metal nanoparticles, the process comprising reacting a metal compound with a reducing agent in the presence of a stabilizer in a reaction mixture comprising the metal compound, the reducing agent, and the stabilizer, wherein the reaction mixture is substantially free of solvent, to form a plurality of metal-containing nanoparticles during the solvent-free reduction process with molecules of the stabilizer on the surface of the metal-containing nanoparticles. | 03-10-2011 |
20110070414 | BONDED ARTICLE WITH NANOSCOPIC DENDRIMERS AND METHOD OF PREPARING SAME - Exemplary embodiments provide materials and methods for bonded articles using dendrimers for facilitating adhesion between an adhesive and a substrate with low surface free energy. | 03-24-2011 |
20110084252 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Electronic devices, such as organic thin film transistors, with improved mobility are disclosed. The semiconducting layer comprises layers or striations of an organic semiconductor and graphene, including alternating layers/striations of such materials. The organic semiconductor and graphene layers interact well together because both materials form lamellar sheets. The presence of graphene enhances mobility by correcting molecular packing defects in the organic semiconductor layers, and the conductivity of graphene can be controlled. Finally, both materials are flexible, allowing for flexible semiconductor layers and transistors. | 04-14-2011 |
20110086994 | METHODS FOR PREPARING BENZODITHIOPHENES - Methods of adding substituents to a benzodithiophene are disclosed. A benzodithiophene is reacted with a reagent to directly add the substituent to the benzene core of the benzodithiophene. This method eliminates steps from prior process and eliminates the need for hydrogenation, allowing for a safer and more scaleable process. The resulting benzodithiophenes are suitable for use in semiconductor polymers and have no loss of performance. | 04-14-2011 |
20110116849 | INDUCTION HEATED MEMBER - Exemplary embodiments provide an induction heating member including a substrate and a heating layer disposed on the substrate. The heating layer includes carbon nanotubes and metal. An outer layer is disposed on the heating layer and includes a fluoropolymer. | 05-19-2011 |
20110135808 | ULTRA LOW MELT METAL NANOPARTICLE COMPOSITION FOR THICK-FILM APPLICATIONS - A method of forming conductive features on a substrate, the method includes reacting a metal compound with a reducing agent in the presence of a stabilizer in a reaction mixture comprising the metal compound, the reducing agent, and the stabilizer, wherein the reaction mixture is substantially free of solvent, to form a plurality of metal nanoparticles with molecules of the stabilizer on the surface of the metal nanoparticles. After isolating the plurality of metal nanoparticles, a liquid composition that includes a polymeric binder, a liquid and the plurality of metal nanoparticles with molecules of the stabilizer on the surface of the metal nanoparticles is deposited on a substrate by a liquid deposition technique to form a deposited composition. The deposited composition is then heated to form conductive features on the substrate. | 06-09-2011 |
20110142508 | FUSER MEMBER - The present teachings provide a fuser member, including a substrate and a release layer disposed on the substrate. The release layer includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes surrounded by a fluoroelastomeric shell layer and dispersed in a fluoroplastic. | 06-16-2011 |
20110143143 | FUSER COATING COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - The present teachings include a coating composition which includes a liquid, fluoropolymer particles, carbon nanotubes, and a dispersant. The dispersant has a thermal degradation temperature below the melting temperature of the fluoropolymer particles. | 06-16-2011 |
20110178255 | BENZODITHIOPHENE BASED MATERIALS COMPOSITIONS - A polymer semiconductor that includes a polythiophene having an M | 07-21-2011 |
20110183114 | POLYER-BASED LONG LIFE FUSERS - Exemplary embodiments provide materials and methods for polymer-based fixing members that have a textured surface with reduced surface energy and increased surface hydrophobicity. | 07-28-2011 |
20110183265 | POLYMER-BASED LONG LIFE FUSERS AND THEIR METHODS OF MAKING - Exemplary embodiments provide materials and methods for polymer-based fixing members that have a textured surface with reduced surface energy and increased surface hydrophobicity. | 07-28-2011 |
20110217529 | FUSER MANUFACTURE AND ARTICLE - According to an embodiment a method of making a fuser member is described. The method includes, obtaining a silicone layer disposed on a substrate and coating a primer composition including an aqueous dispersion of a fluorelastomer and a curing agent on the silicone layer. A topcoat composition is coated on the primer composition which includes a fluoroplastic dispersion. The primer composition and the topcoat composition are heated to form the fuser member. | 09-08-2011 |
20110217545 | FUSER MEMBER HAVING FLUORINATED POLYIMIDE OUTER LAYER - A fuser member including a substrate, and thereover, an outer layer comprising a crosslinked fluorinated polyimide and a curing agent is described. The fluorinated polyimide comprises: | 09-08-2011 |
20110224402 | METHODS FOR PREPARING BENZODITHIOPHENES - Methods of adding substituents to a benzodithiophene are disclosed. A benzodithiophene is reacted with a reagent to directly add the substituent to the benzene core of the benzodithiophene. This method eliminates steps from prior process and eliminates the need for hydrogenation, allowing for a safer and more scaleable process. The resulting benzodithiophenes are suitable for use in semiconductor polymers and have no loss of performance. | 09-15-2011 |
20110244202 | FLUOROPOLYIMIDE INTERMEDIATE TRANSFER MEMBERS - An intermediate transfer media, such as a belt, that includes a first optional polyimide substrate layer, and a second layer of a fluoropolyimide polymer. | 10-06-2011 |
20110244247 | FLUOROPOLYIMIDE SINGLE LAYERED INTERMEDIATE TRANSFER MEMBERS - An intermediate transfer media, such as a belt, that includes a fluoropolyimide polymer. | 10-06-2011 |
20110250439 | INTERMEDIATE TRASNFER MEMBER COMPRISING A TOUGHENED FLUOROPLASTIC COMPOSITE SURFACE LAYER - Exemplary embodiments provide an intermediate transfer member used for electrophotographic devices, wherein an outermost layer of the intermediate transfer layer can include a plurality of fluoroelastomer-coated carbon nanotubes dispersed in a fluoroplastic matrix to provide desirable surface properties useful for the intermediate transfer member. | 10-13-2011 |
20110260114 | SEMICONDUCTING COMPOSITION - The present application discloses, in various embodiments, semiconducting layer compositions comprising a non-amorphous semiconductor material and a molecular glass. Electronic devices, such as thin-film transistors, are also disclosed. The semiconducting layer compositions exhibit good film-forming properties and high mobility. | 10-27-2011 |
20110260283 | DIELECTRIC COMPOSITION FOR THIN-FILM TRANSISTORS - An electronic device, such as a thin-film transistor, includes a substrate and a dielectric layer formed from a dielectric composition. The dielectric composition includes a dielectric material, a crosslinking agent, and an infrared absorbing agent. In particular embodiments, the dielectric material comprises a lower-k dielectric material and a higher-k dielectric polymer. When deposited, the lower-k dielectric material and the higher-k dielectric material form separate phases. The infrared absorbing agent allows the dielectric composition to attain a temperature that is significantly greater than the temperature attained by the substrate during curing. This difference in temperature allows the dielectric layer to be cured at relatively high temperatures and/or shorter time periods, permitting the selection of lower-cost substrate materials that would otherwise be deformed by the curing of the dielectric layer. | 10-27-2011 |
20110279516 | OLEOPHOBIC SURFACE COATINGS - A process for fabricating oleophobic surface coatings to be deposited on a metal surface, such as the front-face or aperture plate of piezoelectric print heads and transfix rolls. The surface coatings are applied to the surface by electrochemical polymerization. | 11-17-2011 |
20110300368 | NANO-FIBRILS IN A FUSER MEMBER - The present teachings provide a fuser member comprising a substrate and a release layer. The release layer is disposed on the substrate and includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotubes have a hydroxyphenylmaleimide group covalently bonded to an outer surface of the plurality of carbon nanotubes and a fluoroelastomer shell layer covalently bonded to the hydroxyphenylmaleimide. The plurality of carbon nanotubes are in dispersed one or more fluoro-materials. There is also described the carbon nanotubes and a method of making the carbon nanotubes. | 12-08-2011 |
20110316926 | Organic Phase Change Carriers Containing Nanoparticles, Phase Change Inks Including Same and Methods for Making Same - Disclosed is an organic phase change carrier and a method for forming same, and a phase change ink including same. The organic phase change carrier comprises a colloidal dispersion of nanoparticles exhibiting a substantially uniform distribution of said nanoparticles discretely distributed therewithin, at least one curable monomer; a phase change inducing component, and an initiator. The organic phase change carrier exhibits a substantially uniform distribution of the nanoparticles so that they are discretely distributed therewithin, and are substantially resistant to the aggregation of the nanoparticles distributed therewithin. | 12-29-2011 |
20120028178 | PHOTORECEPTOR OUTER LAYER AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - The presently disclosed embodiments relate generally to layers that are useful in imaging apparatus members and components, for use in electrophotographic, including digital apparatuses. Embodiments pertain to an improved electrophotographic imaging member used in customer replaceable units (CRU) comprising a very thin outer layer on the imaging member surface, where the outer layer comprises healing materials that act as a barrier against moisture and/or surface contaminants. The improved imaging member exhibits improved xerographic performance, such as reduced wear and deletions in high humidity conditions. | 02-02-2012 |
20120040282 | IMAGING DEVICES COMPRISING STRUCTURED ORGANIC FILMS - An imaging member for a xerographic liquid immersion development machine having an outermost layer including a solvent resistant structured organic film (SOF) having a plurality of segments and a plurality of linkers arranged as a covalent organic framework, wherein the structured organic film may be multi-segment thick. | 02-16-2012 |
20120040283 | IMAGING MEMBERS FOR INK-BASED DIGITAL PRINTING COMPRISING STRUCTURED ORGANIC FILMS - An imaging member for ink-based digital printing having an outermost layer including a structured organic film (SOF) having a plurality of segments and a plurality of linkers arranged as a covalent organic framework, wherein the structured organic film may be multi-segment thick. | 02-16-2012 |
20120043512 | SILVER NANOPARTICLE INK COMPOSITION FOR HIGHLY CONDUCTIVE FEATURES WITH ENHANCED MECHANICAL PROPERTIES - A conductive ink composition comprising organic-stabilized silver nanoparticles and a solvent, and a polyvinyl alcohol derivative resin of Formula (1) | 02-23-2012 |
20120070208 | INDUCTION HEATED MEMBER - Exemplary embodiments provide an induction heating member including a substrate and a heating layer disposed on the substrate. The heating layer includes carbon nanotubes and metal. An outer layer is disposed on the heating layer and includes a fluoropolymer. | 03-22-2012 |
20120070570 | CONDUCTIVE THICK METAL ELECTRODE FORMING METHOD - A method of forming conductive features on a substrate, the method includes, filling a flexible stamp with a metal nanoparticle composition, depositing the metal nanoparticle composition onto the substrate, and heating the deposited metal nanoparticle composition during or after the depositing to form the conductive features. | 03-22-2012 |
20120070769 | INTERMEDIATE TRANSFER MEMBER - There is disclosed an intermediate transfer member that includes a layer of a poly(imide-carbonate) copolymer having dispersed therein conductive particles. The layer can be a surface layer. | 03-22-2012 |
20120099897 | SURFACE-PATTERNED PHOTORECEPTOR - Presently disclosed embodiments relate generally to layers that are useful in imaging apparatus members and components, for use in electrophotographic, including digital, apparatuses. More particularly, the embodiments pertain to an electrophotographic imaging member having its outer surface patterned such that friction with the cleaning blade is significantly reduced. | 04-26-2012 |
20120141757 | DIELECTRIC COMPOSITION - An electronic device, such as a thin-film transistor, includes a substrate and a dielectric layer formed from a dielectric composition. The dielectric composition comprises a dielectric material and a low surface tension additive. The low surface tension additive allows for the formation of a thin, smooth dielectric layer with fewer pinholes and enhanced device yield. In particular embodiments, the dielectric material comprises a lower-k dielectric material and a higher-k dielectric material. When deposited, the lower-k dielectric material and the higher-k dielectric material form separate phases. | 06-07-2012 |
20120142515 | DIELECTRIC COMPOSITION FOR THIN-FILM TRANSISTORS - An electronic device, such as a thin-film transistor, includes a substrate and a dielectric layer formed from a dielectric composition. The dielectric composition includes a dielectric material, a crosslinking agent, and a thermal acid generator. In particular embodiments, the dielectric material comprises a lower-k dielectric material and a higher-k dielectric material. When deposited, the lower-k dielectric material and the higher-k dielectric material form separate phases. The thermal acid generator allows the dielectric layer to be cured at relatively lower temperatures and/or shorter time periods, permitting the selection of lower-cost substrate materials that would otherwise be deformed by the curing of the dielectric layer. | 06-07-2012 |
20120156481 | FUSER MEMBER AND COMPOSITION - The present teachings provide a fuser member. The fuser includes a layer of a siloxyfluorocarbon networked polymer. | 06-21-2012 |
20120157277 | FUSER MEMBER - The present teachings provide a fuser member. The fuser member includes an outer layer comprising a composite of a fluoropolymer and a networked siloxyfluorocarbon polymer. | 06-21-2012 |
20120161110 | SEMICONDUCTOR COMPOSITION - An electronic device, such as a thin-film transistor, includes a semiconducting layer formed from a semiconductor composition. The semiconductor composition comprises a polymer binder and a small molecule semiconductor of Formula (I): | 06-28-2012 |
20120163888 | FLUOROELASTOMER NANOCOMPOSITES COMPRISING CNT INORGANIC NANO-FILLERS - Exemplary embodiments provide materials and methods for a nanocomposite material and a fuser member containing the nanocomposite material in a fusing system, wherein the nanocomposite material can contain a plurality of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and a plurality of inorganic nano-fillers (INFs) disposed in a polymer matrix to provide the nanocomposite material with desirable properties. | 06-28-2012 |
20120187379 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A thin film transistor has a dual semiconducting layer comprising two semiconducting sublayers. The first sublayer comprises a polythiophene and carbon nanotubes. The second sublayer comprises the polythiophene and has no carbon nanotubes. Devices comprises the dual semiconducting layer exhibit high mobility. | 07-26-2012 |
20120201585 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERY OF A FUNCTIONAL MATERIAL TO AN IMAGE FORMING MEMBER - The presently disclosed embodiments relate generally to an image forming apparatus comprising: a) an imaging member, and b) a delivery member in contact with the surface of the imaging member, wherein the delivery member has a surface layer comprised of an elastic material impregnated with a functional healing material, and the functional healing material is transferred onto the imaging member by diffusion through the elastic material to the surface of the imaging member. Embodiments also pertain to an improved electrophotographic imaging member comprising a very thin outer layer on the imaging member surface, where the outer layer comprises functional healing materials that act as a lubricant and or a barrier against moisture and/or surface contaminants. The improved imaging member exhibits improved xerographic performance, such as reduced friction and deletions in high humidity conditions. | 08-09-2012 |
20120202932 | FUSER COATING COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - The present teachings include a coating composition of an aqueous dispersion of fluorine-containing particles and poly(alkylene carbonate). A method of making a fuser member and the fuser member resulting there from is also provided. | 08-09-2012 |
20120205628 | SEMICONDUCTING COMPOSITION - A compound of Formula (I): | 08-16-2012 |
20120208421 | PROCESS OF MAKING CORE-SHEATH NANOFIBERS BY COAXIAL ELECTROSPINNING - Exemplary embodiments provide core-sheath nanofibers produced by coaxial electrospinning, fuser members comprising core-sheath nanofibers, and methods for forming core-sheath nanofibers that can include a core solution comprising a high performance polymer and sheath solutions comprising a solvent-soluble fluoropolymer or solvent-insoluble fluororesins and a sacrificial polymeric binder. | 08-16-2012 |
20120213563 | PRESSURE MEMBERS COMPRISING CNT/PFA NANOCOMPOSITE COATINGS - Exemplary embodiments provide a pressure member used in electrophotographic printing devices, wherein the pressure member can include a coated outermost layer containing fluoropolymers and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) each surrounded by an elastomeric material. | 08-23-2012 |
20120224897 | FUSER TOPCOAT COMPRISING ELECTROSPUN NON-WOVEN POLYMER NANOFABRICS - Exemplary embodiments provide materials and methods for a non-woven fabric, a fuser member, and a fusing apparatus used in electrophotographic printing devices, wherein the non-woven fabric can be at least part of the topcoat layer of the fuser member and can include a plurality of non-woven electrospun fibers bonded with a fluoropolymer. | 09-06-2012 |
20120225602 | FUSER MANUFACTURE AND APPARATUS - There is described a method for producing a fuser sleeve. The method includes electrospinning polymeric fibers on a conductive surface to form a non-woven fiber layer. A mixture of a fluoropolymer and a solvent is coated on the non-woven fiber layer. The mixture is heated to remove the solvent and then heated to a temperature above a melting temperature of the fluoropolymer thereby having the fluoropolymer penetrate the non-woven fiber layer and form a fuser sleeve. The sleeve is detached from the conductive surface. There is also provided a fuser sleeve comprising a fluoropolymer dispersed in a plurality of non-woven polymer fibers. | 09-06-2012 |
20120228584 | XANTHENE BASED SEMICONDUCTOR COMPOSITIONS - A small molecule semiconductor of Formula (I): | 09-13-2012 |
20120232206 | SOLVENT-BASED INKS COMPRISING SILVER NANOPARTICLES - High performing nanoparticle compositions suitable for printing, such as by inkjet printing, are provided herein. In particular, there is provided a conductive ink formulation comprising silver nanoparticles which has optimal performance, such as, reduced coffee ring effect, improved adhesion to substrates, and extended printhead de-cap time or latency time. The ink formulation comprises two or more solvents and a resin. | 09-13-2012 |
20120242749 | COATINGS FOR INK JET PRINT HEAD FACE - A novel composition for use as a print head face plate coating. In particular, the coating comprises siloxyfluorocarbon (SFC), which is composed of networked precursors containing reactive siloxane groups attached to fluorocarbon chains. The present SFC coatings can be used to produce a surface whereby solid ink and ultraviolet (UV) curable inks do not adhere when applied at elevated temperatures and over an extended period of time. The advantages of the present coating are fewer print head related defects, and longer front face life. | 09-27-2012 |
20120243924 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING GLOSS - The present teachings provide a fusing method and system of tuning gloss level on a copy substrate. The method includes obtaining an image forming apparatus for forming images on a recording medium comprising a charge-retentive surface to receive an electrostatic latent image thereon. The method includes applying toner to the charge-retentive surface to develop an electrostatic latent image to form a developed image on the charge-retentive surface. The developed image is transferred from the charge retentive surface to a copy substrate. The toner images are fused to a surface of the copy substrate. The gloss is adjusted on the copy substrate by providing a fuser member having a surface layer a fluoroplastic matrix having dispersed therein aerogel particles wherein the greater a weight percent of the aerogel particles in the fluoroplastic matrix the lower the gloss. | 09-27-2012 |
20120244346 | FUSING COMPOSITION COMPRISING CROSS-LINKING FLUOROCARBONS - Novel compositions for use in image forming apparatus and fuser members. In particular, the novel composition is a hybrid networked material comprising fluorocarbon chains connected via silane linkages. The novel composition may be used in fuser members comprising a substrate and a top-coat layer disposed over the substrate. | 09-27-2012 |
20120245251 | SURFACE COATING AND FUSER MEMBER - The present teachings disclose a surface coating. The surface coating includes a fluoroplastic having dispersed therein aerogel particles wherein the aerogel particles comprise from about 0.1 weight percent to about 25 weight percent of the surface coating. The surface coating is useful as an out layer for fuser members. | 09-27-2012 |
20120257914 | FUSER MEMBER HAVING COMPOSITE OUTER LAYER - Exemplary embodiments provide composite materials used for fixing members that can include silsesquioxane-based particles and/or carbon nanotubes dispersed in a polymer matrix. | 10-11-2012 |
20120261648 | SEMICONDUCTOR COMPOSITION - An electronic device, such as a thin-film transistor, includes a semiconducting layer formed from a semiconductor composition. The semiconductor composition comprises a polymer binder and a small molecule semiconductor. The small molecule semiconductor in the semiconducting layer has a crystallite size of less than 100 nanometers. Devices formed from the composition exhibit high mobility and excellent stability. | 10-18-2012 |
20120282003 | FUSER MEMBER - The present teachings provide a fuser system member including a substrate and a topcoat layer disposed over the substrate. The topcoat layer comprises a fluoroelastomer cross-linked with amino silane wherein the topcoat is substantially free of copper oxide. A mercapto-functionalized oil is disposed on the topcoat layer. | 11-08-2012 |
20120288697 | COATING METHODS USING SILVER NANOPARTICLES - Methods for coating wires to apply a silver cladding are disclosed herein. Silver nanoparticles are dispersed in a low surface tension solvent to form a coating solution. A wire is drawn through the coating solution to form a coating layer of silver nanoparticles on the wire. The coating layer is then annealed to form the wire with a silver cladding thereon. | 11-15-2012 |
20120313081 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device, such as a thin-film transistor, includes a semiconducting layer formed from a semiconductor composition. The semiconductor composition comprises a polymer binder and a small molecule semiconductor. The semiconducting layer has been deposited on an alignment layer that has been aligned in the direction between the source and drain electrodes. The resulting device has increased charge carrier mobility. | 12-13-2012 |
20120321799 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MAKING PATTERNED PHOTORECEPTOR OUTER LAYER - The presently disclosed embodiments relate generally to layers that are useful in imaging apparatus members and components, for use in electrophotographic, including digital, apparatuses. Embodiments pertain to an improved electrophotographic imaging member incorporating an outer layer having a groove pattern imprinted into its surface to lower friction with the cleaning blade and improve print quality and performance. Embodiments also pertain to methods and systems for making the improved imaging member. | 12-20-2012 |
20130017005 | FLOW-COATABLE PFA FUSER TOPCOATSAANM Zhang; QiAACI MiltonAACO CAAAGP Zhang; Qi Milton CAAANM Qi; YuAACI OakvilleAACO CAAAGP Qi; Yu Oakville CAAANM Sisler; GordonAACI St. CatharinesAACO CAAAGP Sisler; Gordon St. Catharines CAAANM Moorlag; CarolynAACI MississaugaAACO CAAAGP Moorlag; Carolyn Mississauga CAAANM Hu; Nan-XingAACI OakvilleAACO CAAAGP Hu; Nan-Xing Oakville CA - Exemplary embodiments herein provide materials and methods for a fusing apparatus including a fuser member comprising a substrate and a topcoat layer, wherein the topcoat layer comprises a flow-coated fluororesin and has a surface energy of about 25 mN/m or less. | 01-17-2013 |
20130017373 | Stretchable Ink CompositionAANM Wu; YiliangAACI OakvilleAACO CAAAGP Wu; Yiliang Oakville CAAANM Zhang; QiAACI MiltonAACO CAAAGP Zhang; Qi Milton CAAANM Zhou; KeAACI OakvilleAACO CAAAGP Zhou; Ke Oakville CAAANM Qi; YuAACI OakvilleAACO CAAAGP Qi; Yu Oakville CAAANM Hu; Nan-XingAACI OakvilleAACO CAAAGP Hu; Nan-Xing Oakville CA - Disclosed is a stretchable ink composition which comprises water, a colorant, a surfactant, and a fluoroelastomer. | 01-17-2013 |
20130028636 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERY OF A FUNCTIONAL MATERIAL TO AN IMAGE FORMING MEMBER - The presently disclosed embodiments relate generally to an image forming apparatus comprising: a) an imaging member, b) a bias charging roller in contact with the surface of the imaging member, and c) a delivery unit in contact with the surface of the bias charge roller, wherein the delivery unit is fabricated as a polymer matrix impregnated with functional materials, such that the functional material is transferred onto the imaging member from the delivery unit via the bias charging roller. Embodiments also pertain to an improved electrophotographic imaging member comprising a very thin outer layer on the imaging member surface, where the outer layer comprises functional materials, such as paraffin, that act as a lubricant and or a barrier against moisture and/or surface contaminants. The improved imaging member exhibits improved xerographic performance, such as reduced friction and deletions in high humidity conditions. | 01-31-2013 |
20130028637 | COMPOSITION FOR USE IN AN APPARATUS FOR DELIVERY OF A FUNCTIONAL MATERIAL TO AN IMAGE FORMING MEMBER - The presently disclosed embodiments relate generally to an image forming apparatus comprising a delivery member in contact with either the surface of an imaging member or in contact with the surface of the bias charge roller, wherein the delivery member is fabricated as a polymer matrix impregnated with functional materials, such that the functional material is transferred onto the imaging member or bias charge roller from the delivery member. Embodiments also pertain to an improved electrophotographic imaging member comprising a very thin outer layer on the imaging member surface, where the outer layer comprises functional materials, such as paraffin, that act as a lubricant and/or a barrier against moisture and/or surface contaminants. The improved imaging member exhibits improved xerographic performance, such as reduced torque, reduced friction, and deletions in high humidity conditions. | 01-31-2013 |
20130029034 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SILVER NANOPARTICLES - A process for producing silver nanoparticles includes receiving a first mixture comprising a silver salt, an organoamine, a first solvent, and a second solvent; and reacting the first mixture with a reducing agent solution to form organoamine-stabilized silver nanoparticles. The polarity index of the first solvent is less than 3.0, and the polarity index of the second solvent is higher than 3.0. The nanoparticles are more dispersible or soluble in the first solvent. | 01-31-2013 |
20130059085 | FUSER COATING COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - The present teachings include a coating composition which includes a liquid, fluoropolymer particles, carbon nanotubes, and a dispersant. The dispersant has a thermal degradation temperature below the melting temperature of the fluoropolymer particles. | 03-07-2013 |
20130078560 | LOW-WEAR PHOTORECEPTOR SURFACE LAYER - A robust imaging member, such as long life photoreceptor, comprising a structured organic film comprising a plurality of segments and a plurality of linkers arranged as a covalent organic framework. | 03-28-2013 |
20130078561 | ROBUST PHOTORECEPTOR SURFACE LAYER - A imaging member, such as a photoreceptor, comprising a structured organic film comprising a plurality of segments and a plurality of linkers arranged as a covalent organic framework, wherein the structured organic film may comprise at least one secondary component, such as an antioxidant. | 03-28-2013 |
20130084426 | SURFACE COATING AND FUSER MEMBER - The present teachings disclose a coating that includes a inner layer having a first modulus and a first roughness; and a surface layer having a second modulus. The first modulus is greater than the second modulus. When the coating is subjected to a nip pressure the surface of the coating exhibits a surface roughness approximately equal to the first roughness. | 04-04-2013 |
20130084443 | FLUOROPOLYIMIDE INTERMEDIATE TRANSFER MEMBERS - An intermediate transfer media, such as a belt, that includes a first optional polyimide substrate layer, and a second layer of a fluoropolyimide polymer. | 04-04-2013 |
20130101326 | METALLIZATION PROCESS FOR MAKING FUSER MEMBERS - The presently disclosed embodiments are directed to an improved metallization process for making fuser members which avoids the extra steps of metal nanoparticle seeding or special substrate treatment. In embodiments, a metallized substrate, formed by dip-coating or spraying with a metal nanoparticle dispersion which is subsequently thermally annealed, is used for the complete fabrication of the fuser member. | 04-25-2013 |
20130101327 | DELIVERY APPARATUS AND METHOD - There is described a delivery member for use in an image forming apparatus. The delivery member includes a support member, an inner layer comprising a elastomeric matrix and a functional material dispersed therein, the inner layer disposed on the support member and an outer layer disposed on the inner layer. A method for manufacturing the delivery member and its function are described. | 04-25-2013 |
20130115380 | METHODS FOR FORMING FLUOROPLASTIC POWDER COATINGS - Various embodiments provide materials and methods for forming a fluoroplastic coating layer from a powder mixture including a leveling agent and/or a transient binder material to improve the powder coating quality, wherein the powder mixture can further include a plurality of fluoroplastic powder and a plurality of aerogel particles. | 05-09-2013 |
20130116369 | FUSER COATING COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - The present teachings include a coating composition of a powder of fluorine containing particles, aerogel particles and poly(alkylene carbonate). A method of making a fuser member and the fuser member resulting therefrom is also provided. | 05-09-2013 |
20130189013 | DELIVERY APPARATUS - There is described a delivery member for use in an image forming apparatus. The delivery member includes a cylindrical support member and an outer layer. The outer layer comprises an outer surface. The outer surface comprises a first surface section and a second surface section. The first surface section comprises an elastomeric matrix having a functional material dispersed therein and the second surface section comprises a cleaning material. | 07-25-2013 |
20130221288 | PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING PALLADIUM NANOPARTICLE INKS - A process for preparing a palladium nanoparticle ink comprises reacting a reaction mixture comprising a palladium salt, a stabilizer, a reducing agent, and an optional solvent to directly form the palladium nanoparticle ink. During the formation of the palladium nanoparticle ink, the palladium nanoparticles are not isolated from the reaction mixture. | 08-29-2013 |
20130251432 | DELIVERY APPARATUS - There is described a delivery member for use in an image forming apparatus. The delivery member includes a support member and a first layer comprising an elastomeric matrix, a porous material and a functional material dispersed therein. The first is layer disposed on the support member. | 09-26-2013 |
20130259551 | DELIVERY APPARATUS - There is described an applicator for use in an image forming apparatus. The applicator comprises a blade applicator comprising an elastomeric matrix and a functional material dispersed therein. The applicator blade is positioned in a trailing position with respect to a surface and wherein the functional material diffuses from the elastomeric matrix to the surface. | 10-03-2013 |
20130260094 | SUBSTRATES WITH CONDUCTIVE COATINGS - Disclosed herein are substrates which have been dry coated with a layered material. Generally, a layered material precursor composition is mixed with a milling medium so that the milling medium is coated with the layered material. The substrate is then contacted with the coated milling medium. The layered material on the milling medium transfers to the substrate to form a coating on the substrate. In particular, conductive films can be formed on a substrate without the need for additives such as a surfactant or a polymeric binder. | 10-03-2013 |
20130260136 | DRY COATING PROCESSES FOR SUBSTRATES - Disclosed herein are solvent free, dry coating processes for applying a layered material such as graphene, nanoplate graphite, etc., to a substrate. The applied layered material is devoid of any dispersant and substantially uniform in thickness. Generally, a layered material precursor composition is mixed with a milling medium so that the milling medium is coated with the layered material. The substrate is then contacted with the coated milling medium. The layered material on the milling medium transfers to the substrate to form a coating on the substrate. Such processes may be especially useful for applying conductive films onto a polymeric substrate without the need for additives such as a surfactant or a polymeric binder. | 10-03-2013 |
20130266803 | FUSER MEMBER - The present teachings disclose a fuser member comprising a substrate, a functional layer disposed on the substrate and an outer layer disposed on the functional layer. The outer layer comprises a cross-linked perfluorinated polyether. | 10-10-2013 |
20130270179 | POLYIMIDE MEMBRANES - There is provided a membrane that includes a plurality of polyimide fibers encased in a fluoropolymer sheath, the plurality of fibers having a diameter of from about 10 nm to about 50 microns, wherein the plurality of fibers form a permeable non-woven mat. A method of manufacturing the membrane is provided. | 10-17-2013 |
20130280647 | CROSS-LINKED CHARGE TRANSPORT MATERIALS MADE BY LOW ENERGY HYDROGEN BOMBARDMENT - This application discloses a photoreceptor comprising a surface layer that is comprised of an organic composition cured by neutral molecular hydrogen bombardment. Methods for forming a photoreceptor having a cured surface are disclosed. | 10-24-2013 |
20130288059 | SELF-RELEASING FUSER MEMBERS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - A self-releasing fuser member for an image forming apparatus having a fluoropolymer with fluorocarbon chains bonded to the fluoropolymer via a linking group; a quaternary, tertiary, or secondary carbon atom; and a reactive group. The fluorocarbon chains are oriented nonparallel to the surface of the self-releasing fuser member. Image forming apparatuses having such self-releasing fuser members and methods of making such self-releasing fuser members. | 10-31-2013 |
20130330526 | AQUEOUS OVERCOAT ON SOLID INK JET PRINTS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING THE SAME - A process for preparing a coated image and a recording medium with a coated image thereon. The coated image includes a solid ink image prepared with solid ink and an overcoat that at least partially covers the solid ink image. An aqueous overcoat composition for application to a solid ink image containing at least one latex emulsion, at least one polymer wax or wax emulsion, and at least one co-binder. | 12-12-2013 |
20130331512 | DIELECTRIC LAYER FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A dielectric layer for an electronic device, such as a thin-film transistor, is provided. The dielectric layer comprises a molecular glass. The resulting dielectric layer is very thin, pure, and stable. Processes and compositions for fabricating such a dielectric layer are also disclosed. | 12-12-2013 |
20130343782 | DELIVERY APPARATUS - There is described an applicator for use in an image forming apparatus. The applicator includes an applicator comprising an elastomeric matrix and a functional material dispersed therein. The applicator includes an actuator for moving the applicator between a first position having the applicator in contact with a surface, and a second position. The actuator moves the applicator from the first position to the second position at a frequency of from about 10 | 12-26-2013 |
20140045107 | STRUCTURED ORGANIC FILM PHOTORECEPTOR LAYERS CONTAINING FLUORINATED SECONDARY COMPONENTS - An imaging member, such as a photoreceptor, having an outermost layer that is a structured organic film (SOF) comprising a plurality of segments and a plurality of linkers including at least one electroactive segment and an effective amount of fluorinated secondary components. | 02-13-2014 |
20140060360 | TEXTURED IMAGING MEMBER - An imaging member includes a surface layer comprising a matrix material, an aerogel component, and a radiation-absorbing filler. Methods of manufacturing the imaging member and processes for variable lithographic printing using the imaging member are also disclosed. | 03-06-2014 |
20140114002 | DIELECTRIC COMPOSITION FOR THIN-FILM TRANSISTORS - An electronic device, such as a thin-film transistor, includes a substrate and a dielectric layer formed from a dielectric composition. The dielectric composition includes a dielectric material, a crosslinking agent, and a thermal acid generator. In particular embodiments, the dielectric material comprises a lower-k dielectric material and a higher-k dielectric material. When deposited, the lower-k dielectric material and the higher-k dielectric material form separate phases. The thermal acid generator allows the dielectric layer to be cured at relatively lower temperatures and/or shorter time periods, permitting the selection of lower-cost substrate materials that would otherwise be deformed by the curing of the dielectric layer. | 04-24-2014 |
20140141361 | Surface Control Apparatuses Reducing Print Defects and Methods of Using Same - Surface control apparatuses including an imaging member having a charge retentive surface for developing an electrostatic latent image thereon. The imaging member including a substrate, a photoconductive layer disposed on the substrate, and a surface control (SC) layer disposed on the outer surface of the imaging member. Image forming apparatuses having such surface control apparatuses installed and methods of reducing print defects using such image forming apparatuses. | 05-22-2014 |
20140147163 | METHOD FOR BIAS MEMBER CHARGING A PHOTORECEPTOR - A bias charge member is pulsed into contact with a photoreceptor at high frequency as a mean to reduce contamination and wearing on both the bias charge member and photoreceptor. | 05-29-2014 |
20140147180 | FUSER MEMBER - There is disclosed a fuser member that includes a substrate layer and a surface layer disposed on the substrate layer. The surface layer includes a fluoropolymer having dispersed therein fluorinated graphene particles. A method of manufacturing a fuser member is also provided. | 05-29-2014 |
20140154512 | SURFACE COATING AND FUSER MEMBER - Described is a fuser member having a substrate and a release layer disposed on the substrate. The release layer includes a non-woven matrix of a plurality of polymer fibers. Each of the plurality of polymer fibers has a diameter of from about 5 nm to about 50 microns. A siloxyfluorocarbon networked polymer dispersed throughout the plurality of polymer fibers. The plurality of polymer fibers are from about 5 weight percent to about 50 weight percent of the release layer. In embodiments the polymer fibers are encased in a fluoropolymer sheath. | 06-05-2014 |
20140178579 | METHOD OF MAKING A FUSER MEMBER - A method of manufacturing a fuser member is described. The method includes obtaining a substrate and coating a composition of an anhydride capped polyamic acid oligomer, a multi-amine and a solvent on the substrate to form a polyimide gel layer on the substrate. The solvent is extracted from the polyimide gel layer with an extraction solvent. The extraction solvent is removed to form a polyimide aerogel layer having a porosity of from about 50 percent to about 95 percent. A fluoropolymer is coated on the polyimide aerogel layer and cured or melted to form a release layer. | 06-26-2014 |
20140178658 | FUSER MEMBER - A fuser member having a substrate and a polyimide aerogel layer disposed on the substrate is shown. The polyimide aerogel layer has a porosity of from about | 06-26-2014 |
20140205312 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLEANING BIAS CHARGE ROLL SURFACE IN PRINTING SYSTEMS - A vibration-assisted bias charge roll cleaning system includes a bias charge roll cleaning member connected to an actuator for causing the cleaning member to vibrate. The actuator is controlled to vibrate according to a predetermined pattern, and at desired frequencies at particular modes. The cleaning member is configured to be movable to a contact-cleaning position and a cleaning member cleaning position at which the cleaning member is separate from the charge roll. | 07-24-2014 |
20140219679 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - There is described an image forming apparatus that includes an imaging member having a charge retentive-surface for developing an electrostatic latent image thereon. The imaging member includes a substrate and photoconductive member disposed on the substrate. The image forming apparatus includes a charging unit for applying an electrostatic charge on the imaging member to a predetermined electric potential wherein the charging unit is spaced from the photoconductive member a distance of from about 3 μm to about 300 μm. The image forming apparatus includes a delivery member in contact with the surface of the photoconductive member. The delivery member includes an elastomeric matrix impregnated with a liquid lubricant wherein the delivery member applies a layer of liquid lubricant to the surface of the photoconductor wherein in the layer has a thickness of from about 1 nm to about 15 nm during steady state operation. | 08-07-2014 |
20140233980 | DUAL ROLL SYSTEM INTEGRATING A DELIVERY ROLL AND A CLEANING ROLL TO EXTEND THE LIFETIME OF THE BCR SYSTEM - An image forming apparatus comprises an electrophotographic photoconductive member, a charging unit, a delivery unit and a cleaning unit. The charging unit is disposed in contact with the surface of the photoconductive member and the delivery unit disposed in contact with the surface of the charging unit. The delivery unit applies a layer of functional material to a surface of the charging unit and the charging unit in turn applies a layer of the functional material onto the surface of the photoconductive member. The cleaning unit is disposed in contact with a surface of the charging unit to clean the charging unit and reduce contamination of a surface of the delivery unit. The cleaning unit is disposed in an upstream direction of the delivery roller relative to a rotation direction of the charging unit. | 08-21-2014 |
20140249005 | Stabilizing Polymers to Control Passive Leaking of Functional Materials From Delivery Members - A delivery member for use in an image forming apparatus. The delivery member has a support member and a first layer disposed on the support member. The first layer includes a cross-linked elastomeric matrix, a stabilizing polymer comprising a polysiloxane backbone, and a functional material. Coating mixtures for preparing such delivery members having a first layer. Image forming apparatuses containing such delivery members. | 09-04-2014 |
20140268276 | DETACHABLE HYBRID DISPLAY COMPRISING ORGANIC PHOTOCONDUCTOR-BASED ELECTRONIC COVER - A method and apparatus for displaying a reflective image in response to light emitted from an emissive display is disclosed. An apparatus includes an emissive display, a processor in communication with the emissive display, and an electronic cover proximate to the emissive display. The electronic cover includes a passive display layer having a plurality of passive display elements and a photosensitive layer responsive to emitted light from the emissive display. A method includes forming an emitted light image on the emissive display and exposing the photoconductor layer of the electronic cover to an emitted light image, causing the plurality of passive display elements to form a reflective image on the passive display layer so that the reflective image corresponds to the displayed image. | 09-18-2014 |
20140312284 | CONDUCTIVE INK COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PREPARATION OF STABILIZED METAL-CONTAINING NANOPARTICLES - Processes for preparing stabilized metal-containing nanoparticles comprising silver and/or a silver alloy composite by reacting a silver compound with a reducing agent comprising a hydrazine compound at a temperature between about 20° C. and about 60° C. The reaction being carried out by incrementally adding the silver compound or a mixture of the silver compound and a stabilizer to a solution comprising the reducing agent, a stabilizer, and a solvent. Conductive ink compositions containing stabilized metal-containing nanoparticles prepared by such processes. | 10-23-2014 |
20140321893 | SURFACE COATING AND FUSER MEMBER - There is described a fuser member comprising a substrate layer and a surface layer disposed on the substrate. The surface layer comprises a non-woven polymer fiber matrix having dispersed throughout a cross-linked fluoropolymer and a release agent. The release agent is a liquid at a temperature about 100° C. | 10-30-2014 |
20140321894 | FUSER MEMBER - A fuser member having a substrate and a surface layer disposed on the substrate is described. The surface layer includes a polyimide aerogel having dispersed throughout a cross-linked fluoropolymer and a release agent wherein the release agent is a liquid at a temperature above about 100° C. | 10-30-2014 |
20140322447 | METHOD OF FORMING A FLUOROPLASTIC TOPCOAT INCLUDING CARBON NANOTUBES - A method for forming a surface topcoat can include mixing a plurality of carbon nanotubes (CNT) with a thermally decomposable polymer binder to form a thermally decomposable polymer composite. The thermally decomposable polymer composite is mixed with a plurality of fluoroplastic particles, a fluorinated surfactant, and a solvent media to form a coating dispersion. Next, the coating dispersion is applied to a substrate such as a printer fuser member substrate to form a coated substrate. The coated substrate is heated to cure the coating dispersion to form a final coating film on the substrate. | 10-30-2014 |
20140323005 | SURFACE COATING AND FUSER MEMBER - Described is a fuser member having a substrate and a surface layer disposed on the substrate. The surface layer includes a non-woven polymer fiber matrix having dispersed throughout a siloxyfluorocarbon (SFC) networked polymer and a fluorinated polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane. | 10-30-2014 |
20140363761 | METHOD OF MAKING TONERS - The present embodiments relate to methods of making a toner composition. More specifically, the present embodiments relate to methods of including a functional material into a toner composition. | 12-11-2014 |
20150016834 | COATING APPARATUSES AND METHODS - An imaging apparatus includes an imaging member having a surface, a delivery member that is spaced apart from the imaging member, and a power source for generating an electric field between the imaging member surface and the delivery member. A functional material is electrohydrodynamically transferred from the delivery member to the imaging member surface when the electric field is generated. | 01-15-2015 |
20150030974 | PHOTOCONDUCTOR - Described herein is a photoreceptor having a substrate, a charge generating layer, a charge transport layer comprising N,N,N′N′-tetra(4-methylphenyl)-(1,1′-biphenyl)-4,4′-diamine having a purity of from about 95 percent to about 100 percent, and a protective overcoat layer. The N,N,N′N′-tetra(4-methylphenyl)-(1,1′-biphenyl)-4,4′-diamine has been treated by a purification process two or more times. | 01-29-2015 |
20150053961 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device, such as a thin-film transistor, includes a semiconducting layer formed from a semiconductor composition. The semiconductor composition comprises a polymer binder and a small molecule semiconductor. The semiconducting layer has been deposited on an alignment layer that has been aligned in the direction between the source and drain electrodes. The resulting device has increased charge carrier mobility. | 02-26-2015 |
20150080514 | PROTECTIVE OVERCOAT FOR PRINTED IMAGES - A method includes forming a film over a printed image on a substrate, the film includes a print overcoat composition having a binder that includes an aqueous vinylacetate-ethylene copolymer emulsion, (1) a particulate additive as a dispersion or emulsion, (2) a co-binder, or (3) both, and a surfactant, the film provides wear and scratch resistance to the printed image. | 03-19-2015 |