公开(公告)号：US08343700B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-01

申请号：US12762257

申请日：2010-04-16

Applicant: Robert C. U. Yu ,  Stephen T. Avery ,  Yuhua Tong ,  Michael S. Roetker ,  Jimmy E. Kelly ,  Kyle B. Tallman

Inventor： Robert C. U. Yu ,  Stephen T. Avery ,  Yuhua Tong ,  Michael S. Roetker ,  Jimmy E. Kelly ,  Kyle B. Tallman

IPC: G03G5/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/754 ,  G03G5/047 ,  G03G5/051 ,  G03G5/0514 ,  G03G5/0517 ,  G03G5/0521 ,  G03G5/0564 ,  G03G5/0614 ,  G03G5/104 ,  G03G5/142 ,  G03G5/144 ,  G03G2215/00957

Abstract: The presently disclosed embodiments relate in general to electrostatography comprising improved features in the flexible imaging member that enhance function when used in the electrostatographic imaging system. These embodiments pertain, more particularly, to a structurally simplified curl-free flexible electrostatographic imaging member belt containing a stress/strain free ground strip layer and stress/strain free imaging layer(s) to improve dynamic belt cyclic motion quality and extend service life.

Abstract translation: 目前公开的实施例一般涉及包括在用于电图像成像系统中的增强功能的柔性成像构件中的改进特征的静电摄影。 这些实施例更具体地涉及包含无应力/无应变接地带层和无应力/无应变成像层的结构简化的无卷曲柔性静电成像构件带，以改善动态带循环运动质量并延长使用寿命。

公开(公告)号：US08241825B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-14

申请号：US12551440

申请日：2009-08-31

Applicant: Robert C. U. Yu ,  Yuhua Tong ,  Stephen T. Avery ,  Michael S. Roetker ,  Jimmy E. Kelly

Inventor： Robert C. U. Yu ,  Yuhua Tong ,  Stephen T. Avery ,  Michael S. Roetker ,  Jimmy E. Kelly

IPC: G03G5/047

CPC classification number: G03G5/047 ,  G03G5/0535 ,  G03G5/0564 ,  G03G5/0567 ,  G03G5/0614 ,  G03G5/0696 ,  G03G5/14721 ,  G03G5/14756 ,  G03G5/1476

Abstract: Embodiments pertain to a flexible imaging member used in electrostatography and processes for making and using the imaging member. More particularly, the embodiments pertain to a structurally simplified flexible electrophotographic imaging member that has reasonable flatness and exhibits good performance without the need of an anticurl back coating layer.

Abstract translation: 实施例涉及用于静电放映的柔性成像构件以及用于制造和使用成像构件的工艺。 更具体地说，这些实施例涉及结构简单的柔性电子照相成像部件，其具有合理的平整度并且表现出良好的性能，而不需要防反射涂层。

公开(公告)号：US08232032B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-31

申请号：US13075112

申请日：2011-03-29

Applicant: Robert C. U. Yu ,  Edward F. Grabowski ,  Kathleen M. Carmichael ,  Stephen T. Avery ,  Satish Parikh

Inventor： Robert C. U. Yu ,  Edward F. Grabowski ,  Kathleen M. Carmichael ,  Stephen T. Avery ,  Satish Parikh

IPC: G03G5/147

CPC classification number: G03G5/14756 ,  G03G5/14704 ,  G03G5/14708 ,  G03G5/14752 ,  G03G5/14773 ,  G03G5/14786 ,  G03G5/14791 ,  G03G5/14795

Abstract: Present embodiments pertain to an improved electrostatographic imaging member having low contact friction surfaces to ease sliding mechanical interaction and suppressing abrasion/wear failure and methods of preparing thereof. The improved imaging member has layers comprising one or two low surface energy polymeric materials that enhance the physical and mechanical functions and reduce the layers surface contact friction of the imaging member to extend service life.

Abstract translation: 本实施例涉及具有低接触摩擦表面的改进的静电摄影成像构件，以便于滑动机械相互作用并抑制磨损/磨损失败及其制备方法。 改进的成像构件具有包括一个或两个低表面能聚合物材料的层，其增强了物理和机械功能，并降低了成像构件的层表面接触摩擦以延长使用寿命。

公开(公告)号：US08084173B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-27

申请号：US12099089

申请日：2008-04-07

Applicant: Robert C. U. Yu ,  Stephen T. Avery ,  Kent J. Evans

Inventor： Robert C. U. Yu ,  Stephen T. Avery ,  Kent J. Evans

IPC: G03G5/10

CPC classification number: G03G5/142 ,  G03G5/10 ,  G03G5/144 ,  G03G2215/00957

Abstract: Present embodiments pertain to an improved electrostatographic imaging member having low contact friction surfaces to ease sliding mechanical interaction and suppressing abrasion/wear failure and methods of preparing thereof. The improved imaging member has layers comprising one or two low surface energy polymeric materials that enhance the physical and mechanical functions and reduce the layers surface contact friction of the imaging member to extend service life.

公开(公告)号：US20110255904A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-20

申请号：US13160328

申请日：2011-06-14

Applicant: Robert C. U. Yu ,  Stephen T. Avery ,  Kathleen M. Carmichael

Inventor： Robert C. U. Yu ,  Stephen T. Avery ,  Kathleen M. Carmichael

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G5/04

CPC classification number: G03G5/14756 ,  G03G5/0514 ,  G03G5/0535 ,  G03G5/0564 ,  G03G5/0614 ,  G03G5/14721

Abstract: Present embodiments pertain to an improved electrostatographic imaging member having low contact friction surfaces to ease sliding mechanical interaction and suppressing abrasion/wear failure and methods of preparing thereof. The improved imaging member has layers comprising one or two low surface energy polymeric materials that enhance the physical and mechanical functions and reduce the layers surface contact friction of the imaging member to extend service life.

公开(公告)号：US20110229808A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-22

申请号：US12726207

申请日：2010-03-17

Applicant: Robert C. U. Yu ,  Yuhua Tong ,  Stephen T. Avery

Inventor： Robert C. U. Yu ,  Yuhua Tong ,  Stephen T. Avery

IPC: G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G5/0564 ,  G03G5/0514 ,  G03G5/0517 ,  G03G5/0535 ,  G03G5/0578 ,  G03G5/14756 ,  G03G5/14773 ,  G03G15/754

Abstract: Present embodiments are directed to the improvement of flexible imaging members used in electrophotography. More particularly, embodiments pertain to a structurally simplified curl-free flexible electrophotographic imaging member without the need for an anticurl back coating, having a functionally improved top outermost exposed slippery imaging layer which furthers extends service life, and provides a process for making and using the member.

Abstract translation: 本实施例涉及改进用于电子照相术的柔性成像构件。 更具体地，实施方案涉及结构简单的无卷曲的柔性电子照相成像部件，而不需要防反射涂层，其具有功能上改进的最外面暴露的光滑成像层，其进一步延长使用寿命，并且提供制造和使用 会员。

公开(公告)号：US20110129769A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-02

申请号：US12628058

申请日：2009-11-30

Applicant: Robert C. U. Yu ,  Stephen T. Avery ,  Jimmy E. Kelly

Inventor： Robert C. U. Yu ,  Stephen T. Avery ,  Jimmy E. Kelly

IPC: G03G5/047 ,  G03G5/04

CPC classification number: G03G5/14756 ,  G03G5/0507 ,  G03G5/051 ,  G03G5/0514 ,  G03G5/0517 ,  G03G5/0521 ,  G03G5/0542 ,  G03G5/0546 ,  G03G5/0614 ,  G03G5/14791 ,  G03G5/14795

Abstract: The presently disclosed embodiments relate in general to electrophotographic imaging members, such as layered photoreceptor structures, and processes for making and using the same. More particularly, the embodiments pertain to the incorporation of an ozone quenching compound into the charge transport layer to quench the corona effluents and protect the polycarbonate binder of the charge transport layer from being attacked by ozone species, thereby enhancing wear resistance and fatigue cracking.

Abstract translation: 目前公开的实施例一般涉及电子照相成像构件，例如层状感光体结构，以及制造和使用它们的方法。 更具体地说，这些实施方案涉及将臭氧淬灭化合物引入电荷输送层以淬灭电晕流出物并保护电荷输送层的聚碳酸酯粘合剂不被臭氧物质侵蚀，从而增强耐磨性和疲劳裂纹。

公开(公告)号：US20110053069A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-03

申请号：US12551440

申请日：2009-08-31

Applicant: Robert C. U. Yu ,  Yuhua Tong ,  Stephen T. Avery ,  Michael S. Roetker ,  Jimmy E. Kelly

Inventor： Robert C. U. Yu ,  Yuhua Tong ,  Stephen T. Avery ,  Michael S. Roetker ,  Jimmy E. Kelly

IPC: G03G5/04 ,  G03G5/06 ,  G03G5/07 ,  G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G5/047 ,  G03G5/0535 ,  G03G5/0564 ,  G03G5/0567 ,  G03G5/0614 ,  G03G5/0696 ,  G03G5/14721 ,  G03G5/14756 ,  G03G5/1476

Abstract: Embodiments pertain to a flexible imaging member used in electrostatography and processes for making and using the imaging member. More particularly, the embodiments pertain to a structurally simplified flexible electrophotographic imaging member that has reasonable flatness and exhibits good performance without the need of an anticurl back coating layer.

公开(公告)号：US07734244B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-08

申请号：US11678220

申请日：2007-02-23

Applicant: Robert C. U. Yu ,  Jimmy E. Kelly ,  Stephen T. Avery

Inventor： Robert C. U. Yu ,  Jimmy E. Kelly ,  Stephen T. Avery

IPC: G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/6558

Abstract: An image development method implemented on a substrate conditioning unit for the drying and compression of a print substrate in an electrophotographic imaging process. The conditioning unit includes a heating mechanism for maintaining the heat of compression rollers, belts or nip rollers for compressing the substrate by a determined distance between the conditioning rollers, or by direct contact between a compression roller and a nip roller, and having an abhesive layer to prevent adhesion of the conditioning unit to the print substrate.

Abstract translation: 一种在电子照相成像过程中用于干燥和压缩印刷基板的基板调节单元上实现的图像显影方法。 调节单元包括加热机构，用于保持压缩辊的热量，带或压辊，用于在调节辊之间确定距离，或通过压缩辊和夹持辊之间的直接接触压缩基板，并具有粘合层 以防止调节单元粘附到打印基板上。

公开(公告)号：US20090253063A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-08

申请号：US12099089

申请日：2008-04-07

Applicant: Robert C. U. Yu ,  Stephen T. Avery ,  Kent J. Evans

Inventor： Robert C. U. Yu ,  Stephen T. Avery ,  Kent J. Evans

IPC: G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G5/142 ,  G03G5/10 ,  G03G5/144 ,  G03G2215/00957

Abstract: Present embodiments pertain to an improved electrostatographic imaging member having low contact friction surfaces to ease sliding mechanical interaction and suppressing abrasion/wear failure and methods of preparing thereof. The improved imaging member has layers comprising one or two low surface energy polymeric materials that enhance the physical and mechanical functions and reduce the layers surface contact friction of the imaging member to extend service life.