Patent application number | Description | Published |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
20120244469 | TUNABLE GLOSS USING AEROGEL CERAMIC FILLERS ADDED TO VITON COATINGS FOR FUSING APPLICATIONS - Exemplary embodiments provide materials, methods, and systems for a fuser member used in electrophotographic devices and processes, wherein the fuser member can include a coating material containing a plurality of aerogel fillers dispersed in and/or bonded to a polymer matrix for providing a desired gloss level of fused toner images. | 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 |
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 |
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 |
20130272763 | BIONANOCOMPOSITE FUSER TOPCOATS COMPRISING NANOSIZED CELLULOSIC PARTICLES - Exemplary embodiments provide materials and methods for a fuser member used in electrophotographic devices, wherein the fuser member can include an outermost layer containing a plurality of nanosized cellulosic particles dispersed in and/or bonded to a fluoropolymer matrix. | 10-17-2013 |
20130274384 | METHODS FOR PREPARING REINFORCED FLUOROPOLYMER COMPOSITES COMPRISING SURFACE FUNCTIONALIZED NANOCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE - A method of preparing a reinforced fluoropolymer composite is presented, which includes reacting a surface of a nanocrystalline cellulose with a fluorinated electrophile to form a fluoro-functionalized nanocrystalline in which the outer circumference of the nanocrystalline cellulose has been functionalized with fluorinated substrates, and contacting the fluoro-functionalized nanocrystalline cellulose with a fluoropolymer to form a fluoropolymer composite. Also presented is a method of preparing fluoro-functionalized nanocrystalline cellulose, including reacting a surface of a nanocrystalline cellulose with a fluorinated electrophile forming fluoro-functionalized nanocrystalline cellulose in which the outer circumference of the nanocrystalline cellulose has been functionalized with fluorinated substrates, precipitating the fluoro-functionalized nanocrystalline cellulose and isolating and purifying the fluoro-functionalized nanocrystalline cellulose. | 10-17-2013 |
20130274406 | REINFORCED FLUOROPOLYMER COMPOSITES COMPRISING SURFACE FUNCTIONALIZED NANOCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE - A reinforced fluoropolymer composite is presented, which includes a fluoropolymer and a fluoro-functionalized nanocrystalline cellulose in which the outer circumference of the nanocrystalline cellulose has been functionalized with fluorinated substrates. The fluoro-functionalized nanocrystalline cellulose may be used to produce stable dispersions with fluoropolymers exhibiting enhanced adhesion between the nanocrystalline particles and fluoropolymer in a composite material, and decreased surface free energy of the cellulose surface. | 10-17-2013 |
20130305946 | FLUORESCENT SECURITY ENABLED INK FOR DIGITAL OFFSET PRINTING APPLICATIONS - An ink composition useful for digital offset printing applications comprises a fluorescent colorant and a plurality of curable compounds. The compounds have Hansen solubility parameters as described herein, and the resulting ink composition is both compatible with certain dampening fluids and has certain rheological properties, including a low viscosity. The fluorescent ink composition is useful for printing security features at high speed in short runs with customized data to produce anti-counterfeit packaging. | 11-21-2013 |
20130305947 | PHOTOCHROMIC SECURITY ENABLED INK FOR DIGITAL OFFSET PRINTING APPLICATIONS - An ink composition useful for digital offset printing applications comprises a photochromic material and a plurality of curable compounds. The compounds have Hansen solubility parameters as described herein, and the resulting ink composition is both compatible with certain dampening fluids and has certain rheological properties, including a low viscosity. The photochromic ink compositions are useful for providing security information in certain printing applications. | 11-21-2013 |
20140013971 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING OIL DELIVERY IN DIGITAL OFFSET LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING TECHNIQUES - A system and method are provided that incorporate a multi-layer plate configuration for a Digital Offset Plate (DOP) including at least a robust top imaging layer and a bottom layer that acts as a reservoir for the releasing oil in a proposed variable digital offset lithographic architecture. The top imaging layer may contain a small amount of oil (<20%) in a range suitable for allowing a small amount of oil to coat the surface and enable release of the ink. A bottom layer may be larger in volume and contain greater quantities (˜20-75%) of oil. Oil from the reservoir layer may diffuse to and through the top layer when the oil in the top surface layer is depleted in a manner that maintains a supply of oil at the surface. The top layer may act as a gate to maintain a steady flow of oil to the surface. | 01-16-2014 |
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 |
20140340455 | WATER-DILUTABLE INKS AND WATER-DILUTED RADIATION CURABLE INKS USEFUL FOR INK-BASED DIGITAL PRINTING - An ink composition useful for digital offset printing applications includes a colorant and a radiation-curable water-dilutable compound. A process for variable data lithographic printing includes applying a dampening fluid to an imaging member surface; forming a latent image by evaporating the dampening fluid from selective locations on the imaging member surface to form hydrophobic non-image areas and hydrophilic image areas; developing the latent image by applying an ink composition comprising an ink component to the hydrophilic image areas, the ink composition comprising a radiation-curable water-dilutable compound, a colorant component, and optionally water; and transferring the developed latent image to a receiving substrate, wherein the ink transfer efficiency is 90% or higher. | 11-20-2014 |
20140352560 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING AQUEOUS PEARLESCENT DIGITAL PRINTING INK COMPOSITIONS USING DIGITAL OFFSET LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING TECHNIQUES - A system and method are provided for producing variable pearlescent image elements or portions on image receiving media substrates using a variable digital data offset lithographic architecture which provides for varying lithographic images between cycles of a marking device. Pearlescent inks are provided with a solid particle pearlescent pigment components in a proportion of at least 10% by weight suspended in solution in an ink composition. Pearlescent inks are provided with a solid particle pearlescent pigment components having particle sizes in excess of ten microns suspended in solution in the ink composition. The disclosed systems and methods provide for variable pearlescent image elements or portions to be formed on an image receiving medium substrate separate from, or in combination with, other ink image elements or portions applied using other inks in a single device, and/or in a single pass of the image receiving media substrates through an image forming system. | 12-04-2014 |
20140354754 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING MAGNETIC INK CHARACTER RECOGNITION (MICR) IMAGE FORMING USING DIGITAL OFFSET LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING TECHNIQUES - A system and method are provided for producing Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) characters on image receiving medium substrates using a variable digital data offset lithographic architecture which provides for varying lithographic images between cycles of a marking device. MICR inks are provided with a solid particle magnetizable pigment components in a proportion of at least 20% by weight suspended in solution in the ink composition. MICR inks are provided with a solid particle magnetizable pigment components having particle sizes in excess of one micron suspended in solution in the ink composition. The disclosed systems and methods provide for MICR characters to be formed on an image receiving medium substrate over background images applied using other inks in a single device, and/or in a single pass of the image receiving medium substrate through the device. | 12-04-2014 |
20150070454 | THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE AQUEOUS TRANSFIX BLANKET - An intermediate transfer member containing a thermally conductive nanofiller dispersed in a polymer base, a method of forming the intermediate transfer member, and a method of printing an image to a substrate using the intermediate transfer member. | 03-12-2015 |
20150077500 | HYDROPHILIC IMAGING MEMBER SURFACE MATERIAL FOR VARIABLE DATA INK-BASED DIGITAL PRINTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING HYDROPHILIC IMAGING MEMBER SURFACE MATERIALS - An ink-based digital printing system suitable for use with hydrophilic and/or aqueous dampening fluids includes an imaging member having an imaging member material that is hydrophilic at the imaging surface. | 03-19-2015 |
20150077501 | WHITE INK COMPOSITION FOR INK-BASED DIGITAL PRINTING - A white ink composition for ink-based digital printing includes a white pigment. The white pigment is titanium dioxide. A method for ink-based digital printing includes applying dampening fluid to an imaging member to form a dampening fluid layer, patterning the dampening fluid layer using a laser imaging system, applying a white ink composition to the imaging member surface having the patterned dampening fluid disposed thereon to form an ink image, partially curing the ink image, and transferring the partially cured ink image to a printable substrate. | 03-19-2015 |
20150085041 | OPTICALLY SWITCHABLE COMPOSITION FOR AQUEOUS TRANSFIX BLANKET - An intermediate transfer member containing a blend of materials including a base polymer and a stimulus-responsive additive, an intermediate transfer member containing a first layer including a base polymer and a second layer grafted onto the first layer and including a stimulus-responsive additive, and a method of printing an image to a substrate. | 03-26-2015 |