公开(公告)号：US08651653B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-18

申请号：US13193163

申请日：2011-07-28

Applicant: Anthony S. Condello ,  Bryan J. Roof

Inventor： Anthony S. Condello ,  Bryan J. Roof

IPC: B41J2/01 ,  B41J2/06 ,  B41F31/00 ,  B41F33/00

CPC classification number: B41F7/30 ,  B41F7/26 ,  B41F31/001

Abstract: An apparatus and method apply release fluid to a leveler in a printing apparatus. The apparatus can include a substrate path, at least one release fluid spray nozzle, and a marking material leveling system having a marking material leveler. The method can include transporting a substrate with marking material along the substrate path. The method can include pulse spraying release fluid to the marking material leveling system using the at least one release fluid spray nozzle to apply the release fluid to the marking material leveler. The method can include leveling marking material on the substrate using the marking material leveler with release fluid.

Abstract translation: 一种装置和方法将释放流体应用于打印装置中的矫直机。 该设备可以包括基板路径，至少一个释放流体喷嘴，以及具有标记材料调平器的标记材料调平系统。 该方法可以包括沿衬底路径传送具有标记材料的衬底。 该方法可以包括使用至少一个释放流体喷嘴将标记材料调平系统的脉冲喷射释放流体施加到标记材料调平系统以将释放流体施加到标记材料调平器。 该方法可以包括使用具有释放流体的标记材料矫正机在基材上调平标记材料。

公开(公告)号：US07139496B1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-21

申请号：US11166317

申请日：2005-06-24

Applicant: Bryan J. Roof ,  Donald M. Bott ,  Anthony S. Condello

Inventor： Bryan J. Roof ,  Donald M. Bott ,  Anthony S. Condello

IPC: G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/2064 ,  G03G15/20

Abstract: A fuser system and method for a xerographic device having improved self-stripping capabilities for a wide latitude of substrate media. The fuser system includes a fuser member and a pressure member in which the pressure member is made to exert a predetermined pressure upon the fuser member. In applying this pressure load, a nip is formed having a nip width between the fuser member and the pressure member. A predetermined creep exists during normal fusing of a substrate. A load adjustment device is provided to momentarily increase the exerted pressure as a leading edge or other portion of the substrate passes through, and/or in the vicinity of, the nip, thereby increasing the creep magnitude momentarily and improving self-stripping capabilities.

Abstract translation: 一种用于静电复印设备的定影器系统和方法，其具有用于宽范围的基底介质的改进的自剥离能力。 定影器系统包括定影器构件和压力构件，其中使压力构件对定影构件施加预定压力。 在施加该压力负载时，形成在定影器构件和压力构件之间具有压区宽度的辊隙。 在基板的正常熔合期间存在预定的蠕变。 提供负载调节装置，以便随着基板的前缘或其他部分通过和/或在辊隙附近瞬间增加施加的压力，从而瞬时增加蠕变幅度并提高自剥离能力。

公开(公告)号：US09150032B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-06

申请号：US13222993

申请日：2011-08-31

Applicant: Bryan J. Roof ,  Anthony S. Condello ,  Edward B. Caruthers

Inventor： Bryan J. Roof ,  Anthony S. Condello ,  Edward B. Caruthers

IPC: B41J2/01 ,  B05D3/06 ,  B41J11/00 ,  B41F23/04 ,  B41M7/00

CPC classification number: B41J11/002 ,  B41F23/0406 ,  B41J11/0015 ,  B41M7/0081

Abstract: A radiation curable ink initial line width control system includes a print head that deposits radiation curable ink to form as-deposited ink lines on a substrate. A substrate heating system heats the substrate to heat the ink and spread the ink to increase a line width of the ink. The line width of the ink is increased before the ink is contact-leveled at a contact-leveling nip. The substrate is heated to a temperature that minimizes or avoids showthrough and/or coalescence in a printed image.

Abstract translation: 辐射固化油墨初始线宽度控制系统包括一个打印头，该打印头沉积可辐射固化的油墨以在基底上形成沉积的墨水线。 衬底加热系统加热衬底以加热油墨并扩散油墨以增加油墨的线宽。 墨水的线宽在墨水在接触平整间隙接触平整之前增加。 将基底加热到最小化或避免印刷图像中的透过和/或聚结的温度。

公开(公告)号：US08764179B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-01

申请号：US13179063

申请日：2011-07-08

Applicant: Bryan J. Roof ,  Anthony S. Condello ,  Santokh Badesha ,  David J. Gervasi

Inventor： Bryan J. Roof ,  Anthony S. Condello ,  Santokh Badesha ,  David J. Gervasi

IPC: B41J2/01

CPC classification number: B41J11/002 ,  B41M7/00 ,  B41M7/0081

Abstract: A UV curable gel ink leveling method for digital direct-to-substrate UV curable gel ink printing includes jetting UV curable gel ink directly onto a substrate, irradiating the gel ink to increase a viscosity of the gel ink, adding sacrificial release fluid to a hydrophilic contact roll, and leveling the ink at a leveling nip formed by the contact roll and a pressure roll. The pressure roll comprises an elastomeric material and a surface that is hydrophobic.

Abstract translation: 用于数字直接对基材UV可固化凝胶油墨印刷的UV可固化凝胶油墨调平方法包括将UV可固化凝胶油墨直接喷射到基材上，照射凝胶油墨以增加凝胶油墨的粘度，将牺牲释放流体加入亲水 接触辊，并且在由接触辊和压力辊形成的调平辊隙上调平油墨。 压力辊包括弹性材料和疏水性表面。

公开(公告)号：US08506035B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-13

申请号：US13193045

申请日：2011-07-28

Applicant: Bryan J. Roof ,  Anthony S. Condello

Inventor： Bryan J. Roof ,  Anthony S. Condello

IPC: B41J29/38 ,  B41J29/393 ,  B41J2/165

CPC classification number: B41J11/0015

Abstract: An apparatus and method apply release fluid to a leveler in a printing apparatus. The apparatus can include a substrate path, at least one release fluid spray nozzle, and a marking material leveling system having a marking material leveler. The method can include transporting a substrate with marking material along the substrate path. The method can include pulse spraying release fluid to the marking material leveling system using the at least one release fluid spray nozzle. The method can include leveling marking material on the substrate using the marking material leveler with release fluid. The method can include determining an adjusted amount of release fluid to spray to the marking material leveling system. The method can include pulse spraying the adjusted amount of release fluid to the marking material leveling system using the at least one release fluid spray nozzle.

Abstract translation: 一种装置和方法将释放流体应用于打印装置中的矫直机。 该设备可以包括基板路径，至少一个释放流体喷嘴，以及具有标记材料调平器的标记材料调平系统。 该方法可以包括沿衬底路径传送具有标记材料的衬底。 该方法可以包括使用至少一个释放流体喷嘴将脉冲喷射释放流体输送到标记材料调平系统。 该方法可以包括使用具有释放流体的标记材料矫正机在基材上调平标记材料。 该方法可以包括确定调节量的释放流体喷射到标记材料调平系统。 该方法可以包括使用至少一个释放流体喷嘴将调节量的释放流体脉冲喷射到标记材料调平系统。

公开(公告)号：US20130033549A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-07

申请号：US13195601

申请日：2011-08-01

Applicant: Augusto E. BARTON ,  Anthony S. Condello ,  Bryan J. Roof

Inventor： Augusto E. BARTON ,  Anthony S. Condello ,  Bryan J. Roof

IPC: B41J2/17

CPC classification number: B41J11/002 ,  B41M7/0081 ,  B41M7/009

Abstract: A radiation curable gel ink spreading system includes a print head for jetting radiation curable gel ink onto a front side of a substrate, a heated re-flow drum for contacting a back side of the substrate to heat the gel ink and cause the ink to re-flow, and at least one radiation source that irradiates the heated ink to reduce or stop re-flow. A re-flow drum temperature, amount of radiation emission per unit time, radiation source location including a substrate wrap angle with respect to the re-flow drum and/or the radiation source, a distance between a re-flow zone start and the radiation source, and a gap distance between the radiation source and the substrate, and a process speed or substrate translation speed are adjustable for achieving desired spreading characteristics.

Abstract translation: 辐射固化型凝胶油墨扩散系统包括用于将辐射固化性凝胶油墨喷射到基材的正面上的打印头，加热的再流式滚筒，用于接触基材的背面以加热凝胶油墨并使油墨重新 流和至少一个照射加热的油墨以减少或停止再流动的辐射源。 回流鼓温度，每单位时间的辐射量，辐射源位置，包括相对于再流式鼓和/或辐射源的基底包裹角，再流动区开始与辐射之间的距离 源和辐射源和衬底之间的间隙距离，并且处理速度或衬底平移速度可调节以实现期望的扩展特性。

公开(公告)号：US08350239B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-08

申请号：US12573478

申请日：2009-10-05

Applicant: Bryan J. Roof ,  Anthony S. Condello

Inventor： Bryan J. Roof ,  Anthony S. Condello

IPC: A61N5/06 ,  G01J3/10 ,  H05G2/00

CPC classification number: B43L1/123 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide materials and methods for a pen that can include a writing end for writing an image on an erasable medium and an erasing end for locally erasing an image from the erasable medium.

Abstract translation: 示例性实施例提供了一种用于笔的材料和方法，其可以包括用于在可擦除介质上写入图像的写入端和用于从可擦除介质局部擦除图像的擦除端。

公开(公告)号：US09044969B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-02

申请号：US13160120

申请日：2011-06-14

Applicant: Bryan J. Roof ,  Anthony S. Condello

Inventor： Bryan J. Roof ,  Anthony S. Condello

IPC: B41J29/393 ,  B41J2/125 ,  B41J11/00 ,  B41M7/00

CPC classification number: B41J11/002 ,  B41M7/0081

Abstract: A UV curable gel ink spreading method and system includes setting an ink re-flow drum temperature, jetting UV gel ink onto a substrate using a print head, heating a back side of the substrate to cause re-flow using the re-flow drum, and curing the UV gel ink image using a UV source to produce a cured image. At least one of drawback and line spread may be measured in-line to determine whether to modify a drum temperature, a UV source location, and/or a print process speed to optimize drawback and/or line spread. Acceptable or optimized temperatures and/or UV source locations may be saved as a set point that corresponds to a substrate type.

Abstract translation: 紫外线固化凝胶油墨扩散方法和系统包括设置墨回流鼓温度，使用打印头将UV凝胶墨喷射到基底上，加热基底的背面以使用再流动鼓重新流动， 并使用UV源固化UV凝胶油墨图像以产生固化图像。 可以在线测量至少一个缺陷和线扩展以确定是否修改滚筒温度，UV源位置和/或打印处理速度以优化缺点和/或线扩展。 可接受或优化的温度和/或UV源位置可以被保存为对应于衬底类型的设定点。

公开(公告)号：US08628177B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-14

申请号：US13195601

申请日：2011-08-01

Applicant: Augusto E. Barton ,  Anthony S. Condello ,  Bryan J. Roof

Inventor： Augusto E. Barton ,  Anthony S. Condello ,  Bryan J. Roof

IPC: B41J2/17

CPC classification number: B41J11/002 ,  B41M7/0081 ,  B41M7/009

Abstract: A radiation curable gel ink spreading system includes a print head for jetting radiation curable gel ink onto a front side of a substrate, a heated re-flow drum for contacting a back side of the substrate to heat the gel ink and cause the ink to re-flow, and at least one radiation source that irradiates the heated ink to reduce or stop re-flow. A re-flow drum temperature, amount of radiation emission per unit time, radiation source location including a substrate wrap angle with respect to the re-flow drum and/or the radiation source, a distance between a re-flow zone start and the radiation source, and a gap distance between the radiation source and the substrate, and a process speed or substrate translation speed are adjustable for achieving desired spreading characteristics.

Abstract translation: 辐射固化型凝胶油墨扩散系统包括用于将辐射固化性凝胶油墨喷射到基材的正面上的打印头，加热的再流式滚筒，用于接触基材的背面以加热凝胶油墨并使油墨重新 流和至少一个照射加热的油墨以减少或停止再流动的辐射源。 回流鼓温度，每单位时间的辐射量，辐射源位置，包括相对于再流式鼓和/或辐射源的基底包裹角，再流动区开始与辐射之间的距离 源和辐射源和衬底之间的间隙距离，并且处理速度或衬底平移速度可调节以实现期望的扩展特性。

公开(公告)号：US20130229452A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-05

申请号：US13411038

申请日：2012-03-02

Applicant: Bryan J. Roof ,  Anthony S. Condello ,  Grace T. Brewington

Inventor： Bryan J. Roof ,  Anthony S. Condello ,  Grace T. Brewington

IPC: B41J29/38

CPC classification number: B41J3/32

Abstract: Haptic or tactile features, which are generally not visually perceptible or reproducible, are applied at varying positions on a substrate according to a predetermined scheme. A plurality of raised image areas are specified for a group of substrates and raised marks are printed in only one raised image area for each substrate in a manner that is evenly distributed between the raised image areas for the group of substrates. The substrates will present a relatively uniform stack avoiding localized large pile heights when the substrates are stacked. A clear marking material is used to print the raised marks so as not to obscure underlying data printed on the substrate. The clear marking material may include a monomer that may become cross-linked in an exposure process to resist deinking of the substrate. The clear marking material may be mixed with a phosphorescing or fluorescing material as an additional security measure.

Abstract translation: 根据预定方案，通常在视觉上不可感知或可再现的触觉或触觉特征应用于基板上的变化位置。 对于一组基板指定多个凸起图像区域，并且以均匀分布在用于该组基板的凸起图像区域之间的方式，在每个基板的仅一个凸起图像区域中印刷凸起标记。 当衬底堆叠时，衬底将呈现相对均匀的堆叠，避免局部的大桩高度。 使用清晰的标记材料来印刷凸起标记，以免遮蔽印刷在基底上的底层数据。 透明标记材料可以包括可以在曝光过程中交联以防止基底脱墨的单体。 透明标记材料可以与磷光或荧光材料混合，作为额外的安全措施。