公开(公告)号：US20100222521A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-02

申请号：US12779678

申请日：2010-05-13

Applicant: Valerie M. FARRUGIA

Inventor： Valerie M. FARRUGIA

IPC: C08G63/91

CPC classification number: C08G63/91 ,  G03G9/0804 ,  G03G9/0821 ,  G03G9/08755 ,  G03G9/08791 ,  G03G9/08795

Abstract: An emulsion aggregation polyester toner including a polyester resin having modified end groups, wherein the polyester resin includes at least one carboxylic end group. A process of making the toner by oxidation of a polyester resin including reacting the polyester with a hypohalite and a phase transfer catalyst results in a polyester resin endcapped with at least one acidic group. Stable xerographic charging in all ambient environments for all colors, and excellent resistivity and cohesion of the toner, may be achieved.

Abstract translation: 一种乳液聚集聚酯调色剂，其包含具有改性端基的聚酯树脂，其中所述聚酯树脂包括至少一个羧酸端基。 通过聚酯树脂的氧化制造调色剂的方法，包括使聚酯与次卤酸盐和相转移催化剂反应，导致封端有至少一个酸性基团的聚酯树脂。 可以在所有环境中对所有颜色进行稳定的静电复印充电，以及优异的电阻率和调色剂的内聚力。

公开(公告)号：US07723004B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-25

申请号：US12353863

申请日：2009-01-14

Applicant: Guerino G. Sacripante ,  Ke Zhou ,  Michael S. Hawkins ,  Kimberly D. Nosella ,  Edward G. Zwartz ,  Nicoleta D. Mihai ,  Valerie M. Farrugia ,  Stephan V. Drappel ,  Paul J. Gerroir

Inventor： Guerino G. Sacripante ,  Ke Zhou ,  Michael S. Hawkins ,  Kimberly D. Nosella ,  Edward G. Zwartz ,  Nicoleta D. Mihai ,  Valerie M. Farrugia ,  Stephan V. Drappel ,  Paul J. Gerroir

IPC: G03G9/087

CPC classification number: G03G9/08755 ,  G03G9/081 ,  G03G9/08791 ,  G03G9/08795 ,  G03G9/08797

Abstract: A toner having an amorphous resin, a crystalline resin, and a colorant, wherein the crystalline resin has a melting temperature of at least 70° C. and a recrystallization point of at least 47° C. exhibits improved document offset properties and improved heat cohesion. Annealing the toner further improves the heat cohesion and morphology of the toner.

Abstract translation: 具有无定形树脂，结晶性树脂和着色剂的调色剂，其中结晶性树脂的熔融温度为70℃以上，再结晶点为47℃以上，表现出改善的文件偏移性和改善的热粘合性 。 使调色剂退火进一步提高了调色剂的热粘合性和形态。

公开(公告)号：US20100021839A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-28

申请号：US12177209

申请日：2008-07-22

Applicant: Valerie M. Farrugia ,  Barkev Keoshkerian ,  Kristin M. Pouw

Inventor： Valerie M. Farrugia ,  Barkev Keoshkerian ,  Kristin M. Pouw

IPC: G03G9/08

CPC classification number: G03G9/0804 ,  G03G9/08726 ,  G03G9/08755 ,  G03G9/08786 ,  G03G9/08791 ,  G03G9/08795

Abstract: Methods for modifying the acid value of an unsaturated polyester resin suitable for use in forming toner particles are provided. In embodiments, methods may include contacting at least one unsaturated polyester resin with at least one grafting monomer, polymerizing the graft monomer and unsaturated polyester resin to form a graft copolymer, and then utilizing the graft copolymer to form toner particles by combining the graft copolymer with an optional colorant, at least one surfactant, and an optional wax. Toners produced by these methods are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了适用于形成调色剂颗粒的不饱和聚酯树脂的酸值的改性方法。 在实施方案中，方法可以包括使至少一种不饱和聚酯树脂与至少一种接枝单体接触，聚合接枝单体和不饱和聚酯树脂以形成接枝共聚物，然后利用接枝共聚物通过将接枝共聚物与 任选的着色剂，至少一种表面活性剂和任选的蜡。 还提供了通过这些方法生产的调色剂。

公开(公告)号：US07440159B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-21

申请号：US11419479

申请日：2006-05-19

Applicant: San-Ming Yang ,  Naveen Chopra ,  Valerie M. Farrugia ,  Man-Chung Tam ,  Peter M. Kazmaier

Inventor： San-Ming Yang ,  Naveen Chopra ,  Valerie M. Farrugia ,  Man-Chung Tam ,  Peter M. Kazmaier

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  G09G3/34 ,  G03G17/04

CPC classification number: G02F1/167

Abstract: An electrophoretic display medium includes one or more set of colored particles in a dielectric fluid, and wherein at least one of the one or more set of particles are particles having thereon at least one polyelectrolyte coating. The display medium is included in an electrophoretic display device by including the medium in a multiplicity of individual reservoirs of a display layer or layers that is located between conductive substrates.

Abstract translation: 电泳显示介质包括介电流体中的一组或多组着色颗粒，并且其中所述一组或多组颗粒中的至少一个是其上具有至少一个聚电解质涂层的颗粒。 显示介质包括在电泳显示装置中，通过将介质包括在位于导电基板之间的显示层的多个单独的储存器中。

公开(公告)号：US20080210124A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-04

申请号：US11680876

申请日：2007-03-01

Applicant: Barkev KEOSHKERIAN ,  Valerie M. FARRUGIA ,  Cuong VONG

Inventor： Barkev KEOSHKERIAN ,  Valerie M. FARRUGIA ,  Cuong VONG

IPC: C09D11/10 ,  C08G61/00 ,  C08G63/00

CPC classification number: G03G9/0802 ,  G03G9/0804 ,  G03G9/0806 ,  G03G9/0819 ,  G03G9/09307 ,  G03G9/09392

Abstract: Disclosed herein are nano-sized particles having a core portion comprising a crystalline polymer and a shell portion comprising a polymer derived from at least one monomer not miscible with the crystalline polymer of the shell portion.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了纳米尺寸颗粒，其具有包含结晶聚合物的核心部分和包含至少一种不与壳部分的结晶聚合物混溶的单体的聚合物的壳部分。

公开(公告)号：US20080153028A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-26

申请号：US11614114

申请日：2006-12-21

Applicant: Valerie M. FARRUGIA

Inventor： Valerie M. FARRUGIA

IPC: G03G9/087 ,  G03G9/12

CPC classification number: C08G63/91 ,  G03G9/0804 ,  G03G9/0821 ,  G03G9/08755 ,  G03G9/08791 ,  G03G9/08795

Abstract: An emulsion aggregation polyester toner including a polyester resin having modified end groups, wherein the polyester resin includes at least one carboxylic end group. A process of making the toner by oxidation of a polyester resin including reacting the polyester with a hypohalite and a phase transfer catalyst results in a polyester resin endcapped with at least one acidic group. Stable xerographic charging in all ambient environments for all colors, and excellent resistivity and cohesion of the toner, may be achieved.

Abstract translation: 一种乳液聚集聚酯调色剂，其包含具有改性端基的聚酯树脂，其中所述聚酯树脂包括至少一个羧酸端基。 通过聚酯树脂的氧化制造调色剂的方法，包括使聚酯与次卤酸盐和相转移催化剂反应，导致封端有至少一个酸性基团的聚酯树脂。 可以在所有环境中对所有颜色进行稳定的静电复印充电，以及优异的电阻率和调色剂的内聚力。

公开(公告)号：US06824944B2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-30

申请号：US10369923

申请日：2003-02-20

Applicant: Guerino G. Sacripante ,  Valerie M. Farrugia ,  Michael S. Hawkins

Inventor： Guerino G. Sacripante ,  Valerie M. Farrugia ,  Michael S. Hawkins

IPC: G03G900

CPC classification number: G03G9/09708 ,  G03G9/0815 ,  G03G9/0825 ,  G03G9/08755

Abstract: A toner process involving, for example, contacting a toner surface with a reducing agent and a metal halide.

公开(公告)号：US06780560B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-24

申请号：US10354245

申请日：2003-01-29

Applicant: Valerie M. Farrugia ,  Guerino G. Sacripante

Inventor： Valerie M. Farrugia ,  Guerino G. Sacripante

IPC: G03G500

CPC classification number: G03G9/0804 ,  C08J3/215 ,  G03G9/08755

Abstract: A process involving, for example, the admixing of an emulsion latex, a colorant, and a tetra-alkylated quaternary ammonium halide salt complexing agent; and thereafter, heating in sequence about below the Tg of a resin contained in the latex and then heating about above the Tg glass transition temperature of a resin contained in the latex.

Abstract translation: 涉及例如混合乳液胶乳，着色剂和四烷基化卤化季铵盐络合剂的方法; 然后按照大约低于胶乳中所含的树脂的Tg进行加热，然后加热到高于胶乳中所含树脂的Tg玻璃化转变温度。

公开(公告)号：US06613489B1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-02

申请号：US10074801

申请日：2002-02-13

Applicant: Valerie M. Farrugia

Inventor： Valerie M. Farrugia

IPC: G03G9087

CPC classification number: G03G9/09741 ,  G03G9/09725

Abstract: A toner includes a resin, colorant, and a silicate component bound to the toner. The silicate component can be a water-soluble cationic complex of at least one of tetraalkylammonium and tetraalkylphosphonium. A method for making the toner includes the surface treatment of the toner with a water-soluble silicate.

Abstract translation: 调色剂包括与调色剂结合的树脂，着色剂和硅酸盐组分。 硅酸盐组分可以是四烷基铵和四烷基鏻中的至少一种的水溶性阳离子络合物。 用于制备调色剂的方法包括用水溶性硅酸盐对调色剂的表面处理。

公开(公告)号：US09499720B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-22

申请号：US13718424

申请日：2012-12-18

Applicant: Valerie M Farrugia ,  Rosa M Duque

Inventor： Valerie M Farrugia ,  Rosa M Duque

IPC: C08G63/20 ,  G03G9/087 ,  C09F1/04

CPC classification number: C09F1/04 ,  C08G63/137 ,  C08G63/54 ,  G03G9/08755 ,  G03G9/08775 ,  G03G9/08795 ,  G03G9/08797

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a bio-based, branched polyester resin comprising the condensation product of a hydroxyl donor, including glycerol carbonate, and a cyclic polyhydroxyl acceptor, such as abietic acid, neoabietic acid, palustric acid, levopimaric acid, dihydroabietic acid, pimaric acid, and isopimaric acid, that may be used with a polyacid, including fumaric acid, maleic acid, succinic acid, itaconic acid, dodecylsuccinic acid, glutaric acid, adipic acid, pimelic acid, suberic acid, azelaic acid, and dodecane diacid, to form a polyester useful in manufacturing toner for imaging devices.

Abstract translation: 本公开内容提供了一种生物基支化聚酯树脂，其包含羟基供体（包括碳酸甘油酯）和环状多羟基受体如松香酸，新松酸，棕榈酸，左旋海松酸，二氢松香酸，海松酸的缩合产物 和异海松酸，其可以与多酸包括富马酸，马来酸，琥珀酸，衣康酸，十二烷基琥珀酸，戊二酸，己二酸，庚二酸，辛二酸，壬二酸和十二烷二酸一起使用，形成 用于制造用于成像装置的调色剂的聚酯。