公开(公告)号：US20090303654A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-10

申请号：US12132913

申请日：2008-06-04

Applicant: Fa-Gung FAN ,  Joseph A. Swift ,  Michael F. Zona ,  David H. Pan

Inventor： Fa-Gung FAN ,  Joseph A. Swift ,  Michael F. Zona ,  David H. Pan

IPC: G03G15/02

CPC classification number: G03G15/0291

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide charging systems and methods for effectively delivering charges onto a receptor. The charging system can include a low velocity gas stream, an emitter assembly for providing cathode-to-anode field bias to generate charges from the low velocity gas stream, and an emitter-to-receptor (e.g., photoreceptor) electric bias to enhance the charge delivery to the receptor. The disclosed charging systems and methods can be used to achieve an optimal charging performance at a low projected cost for any suitable receptor that needs to be charged. Exemplary receptors can include a photoreceptor (PR) such as a belt PR or a drum PR, a toner layer, a sheet of media on which toner can be deposited, or a transfer belt in an electrophotographic printing machine.

Abstract translation: 示例性实施例提供用于有效地将电荷递送到受体上的充电系统和方法。 充电系统可以包括低速气流，用于提供阴极至阳极场偏压以从低速气流产生电荷的发射器组件，以及发射器 - 受体（例如，感光器）电偏压，以增强 向受体充电。 所公开的充电系统和方法可用于以任何需要充电的任何合适的受体以低预计成本实现最佳充电性能。 示例性的受体可以包括感光体（PR），例如带PR或鼓PR，调色剂层，调色剂可以沉积的介质片，或电子照相印刷机中的转印带。

公开(公告)号：US20090246521A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：US12055616

申请日：2008-03-26

Applicant: Joseph A. SWIFT ,  Stanley J. Wallace ,  Roger L. Bullock

Inventor： Joseph A. SWIFT ,  Stanley J. Wallace ,  Roger L. Bullock

IPC: H01B1/20

CPC classification number: H01B1/127 ,  B29C70/025 ,  B29C70/081 ,  B29C70/882 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  C08G2261/3221 ,  C08G2261/94 ,  C08J5/005 ,  C08J5/042 ,  C08J2300/12 ,  C08L63/00 ,  C08L65/00 ,  C08L79/02 ,  D01F9/127 ,  D06M11/74 ,  D06M11/83 ,  D06M23/16 ,  H01B1/04 ,  H01B1/24 ,  Y10T428/2927 ,  Y10T428/2933 ,  Y10T428/2938 ,  Y10T428/294 ,  Y10T428/2958 ,  Y10T428/298

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide composite materials, methods for making and processing these materials, and systems for using the composite materials. The disclosed composite material (or composite member) can include fiber-like and/or particulate materials incorporated within a binder polymer. For example, the composite member can include fibril-shaped, semi-conductive elements that are contained in a suitable binder polymer to achieve a particular resistance value, wherein the fibrils can be integrated and interlinked in a manner as to create an array of resistive elements that precisely define and control current flows through the related device. The composite member can therefore have resistive characteristics and, none or neglectablely low amount of capacitive or inductive characteristics. The composite member can be used in electric test market, e.g., as high performance, dynamic probes/sensors for very frequency and/or complex mixed-frequency signals.

Abstract translation: 示例性实施例提供复合材料，用于制造和处理这些材料的方法，以及使用复合材料的系统。 所公开的复合材料（或复合构件）可以包括掺入粘合剂聚合物中的纤维状和/或颗粒材料。 例如，复合构件可以包括原纤维状的半导体元件，其包含在合适的粘合剂聚合物中以实现特定的电阻值，其中原纤维可以以形成电阻元件阵列的方式被整合和互连 精确定义和控制通过相关设备的电流。 因此，复合构件可具有电阻特性，且不具有或可忽略的低容量或电感特性。 该复合构件可用于电测试市场，例如作为用于非常频率和/或复杂混合频率信号的高性能，动态探针/传感器。

公开(公告)号：US07534821B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-19

申请号：US11201082

申请日：2005-08-11

Applicant: Joseph A. Swift

Inventor： Joseph A. Swift

IPC: C08K3/34

CPC classification number: C08J5/005 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  C08K2201/011 ,  C08L21/00

Abstract: A nanocomposite composition includes aerogel components and polymeric components and is capable of absorbing water in an amount that is less than an amount that can be absorbed by the polymeric resin components. The nanocomposite has decreased hydrophilicity and improved mechanical and electrical characteristics. Charging members, such as bias transfer rolls and bias transfer belts, include the nanocomposite material.

Abstract translation: 纳米复合材料组合物包括气凝胶组分和聚合物组分，并且能够吸收的量小于可被聚合物树脂组分吸收的量。 纳米复合材料具有降低的亲水性和改善的机械和电学特性。 充电构件，例如偏置传送辊和偏置传送带，包括纳米复合材料。

公开(公告)号：US07466942B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-16

申请号：US11398676

申请日：2006-04-06

Applicant: Michael F. Zona ,  Joseph A. Swift ,  Dan A. Hays

Inventor： Michael F. Zona ,  Joseph A. Swift ,  Dan A. Hays

IPC: G03G15/02

CPC classification number: G03G15/1635 ,  G03G15/0291 ,  G03G2215/026 ,  G03G2215/1609

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, there is an electrophotographic charging device including a first electrode, a second electrode adjacent the first electrode, a plurality of nanostructures adhering to the first electrode, and voltage supplies electrically connected to the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein the voltage difference between the first electrode and the second electrode creates a high electric field at the nanostructures to cause charge species generation that is deposited on a receptor.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明，存在电子照相充电装置，其包括第一电极，与第一电极相邻的第二电极，粘附到第一电极的多个纳米结构和电连接到第一电极和第二电极的电压源，其中 第一电极和第二电极之间的电压差在纳米结构处产生高电场以引起沉积在受体上的电荷物质的产生。

公开(公告)号：US07398035B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-08

申请号：US11398705

申请日：2006-04-06

Applicant: Michael F. Zona ,  Joseph A. Swift ,  Dan A. Hays ,  John S. Facci

Inventor： Michael F. Zona ,  Joseph A. Swift ,  Dan A. Hays ,  John S. Facci

IPC: G03G15/02

CPC classification number: G03G15/1635 ,  G03G15/02 ,  G03G2215/026 ,  G03G2215/1609

Abstract: Electrophotographic charging devices and methods for charging a receptor with a solid state charging device are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the solid state charging device can include a dielectric layer, a first electrode disposed adjacent to a first surface of the dielectric layer, and a second electrode having a first surface disposed adjacent to a second surface of the dielectric layer. The solid state charging device can further include a plurality of nanostructures each having an end in electrical contact with a second surface of the second electrode. The exemplary solid state charging devices including the nanostructures can use less voltage than conventional charging devices, produce a reduced amount of oxidizing agents, such as, ozone and NOx, and/or operate at a lower temperature.

Abstract translation: 公开了用固态充电装置对受体充电的电子照相充电装置和方法。 在示例性实施例中，固态充电装置可以包括电介质层，邻近电介质层的第一表面设置的第一电极和具有邻近电介质层的第二表面设置的第一表面的第二电极。 固态充电装置还可以包括多个纳米结构，每个纳米结构具有与第二电极的第二表面电接触的端部。 包括纳米结构的示例性固态充电装置可以使用比常规充电装置更少的电压，产生减少量的氧化剂，例如臭氧和NO x，和/或在较低温度下操作。

公开(公告)号：US07397032B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-08

申请号：US11398685

申请日：2006-04-06

Applicant: Michael F. Zona ,  Joseph A. Swift ,  Dan A. Hays

Inventor： Michael F. Zona ,  Joseph A. Swift ,  Dan A. Hays

IPC: G03G15/02

CPC classification number: H01T19/00 ,  G03G15/0291 ,  G03G2215/027

Abstract: Electrophotographic charging devices that can be used to charge or discharge, for example, a receptor in the electrophotographic process are provided. According to various embodiments, the exemplary charging devices can include a coronode disposed opposing and spaced apart from a receptor, and a plurality of nanostructures, wherein each of the plurality of nanostructures has an end, edge, or side in electrical contact with the coronode. The exemplary charging devices including the nanostructures can use less power, i.e. voltage and/or current than conventional charging devices and produce a reduced amount of oxidizing agents, such as, ozone and NOx. The nanostructures can serve to increase the intensity of the local electric fields for more efficient charge generation at reduced voltages.

Abstract translation: 提供了可用于对电子照相方法中的受体进行充电或放电的电子照相充电装置。 根据各种实施例，示例性充电装置可以包括设置成与受体相对并间隔开的冠状结构，以及多个纳米结构，其中多个纳米结构中的每一个具有与冠状结构电接触的端部，边缘或侧面。 包括纳米结构的示例性充电装置可以使用比常规充电装置更少的功率，即电压和/或电流，并产生减少量的氧化剂，例如臭氧和NO x。 纳米结构可以用于增加局部电场的强度，从而在降低的电压下产生更有效的电荷。

公开(公告)号：US07158746B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-02

申请号：US10853831

申请日：2004-05-25

Applicant: Joseph A. Swift

Inventor： Joseph A. Swift

IPC: G03G15/16

CPC classification number: G03G15/1685 ,  G03G15/1605 ,  G03G2215/1642

Abstract: An electrostatographic printing apparatus comprises a charge receptor, and a brush forming a nip against a portion of the charge receptor. The nip is suitable for passing a sheet therethrough. The brush comprises fibers, each fiber being semi-resistive.

Abstract translation: 电喷印刷设备包括电荷接收器和形成针对电荷受体的一部分的压区的刷子。 辊隙适合于通过片材。 刷子包括纤维，每个纤维是半电阻的。

公开(公告)号：US07067027B2

公开(公告)日：2006-06-27

申请号：US09996819

申请日：2001-11-30

Applicant: Joseph A. Swift

Inventor： Joseph A. Swift

IPC: B32B31/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/65 ,  G03G15/0233 ,  G03G15/1685 ,  G03G21/0058 ,  G03G2215/00679 ,  Y10T29/49554 ,  Y10T156/1052

Abstract: Method of making an electro-mechanical roll such as a bias transfer roll for use in an electrostatographic apparatus such as a printing or copying apparatus comprising a conductive core having a segmented layer of compressible material positioned in a tandem relation to another thereon to form a generally cylindrical roll.

Abstract translation: 制造诸如偏置转印辊之类的机电辊的方法用于诸如印刷或复印设备的静电照相设备中的电 - 机辊，该印刷或复印设备包括导电芯，该导电芯具有与其上的另一层定位在一起的可压缩材料的分段层，以形成一般的 圆柱滚子。

公开(公告)号：US06584296B1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-24

申请号：US09997178

申请日：2001-11-30

Applicant: Joseph A. Swift

Inventor： Joseph A. Swift

IPC: G03G1516

CPC classification number: G03G15/1685

Abstract: An electro-mechanical roll such as a bias transfer roll for use in a printing or copying apparatus comprising a conductive core having a segmented layer of compressible material positioned in a tandem relation to another thereon to form a generally cylindrical roll member.

Abstract translation: 一种用于打印或复印设备的电动机械辊，例如偏置转印辊，其包括导电芯，该导电芯具有分层的可压缩材料层，以与其上的另一层串联关系形成大致圆柱形的辊构件。

公开(公告)号：US06437282B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-20

申请号：US09676123

申请日：2000-09-29

Applicant: Constance J. Thornton ,  T. Edwin Freeman ,  Theodore Lovallo ,  Edward L. Schlueter, Jr. ,  Joseph A. Swift ,  Xiaoying Elizabeth Yuan ,  Santokh S. Badesha

Inventor： Constance J. Thornton ,  T. Edwin Freeman ,  Theodore Lovallo ,  Edward L. Schlueter, Jr. ,  Joseph A. Swift ,  Xiaoying Elizabeth Yuan ,  Santokh S. Badesha

IPC: B23K2638

CPC classification number: B23K26/066 ,  B23K26/1462 ,  B23K26/361 ,  B23K2103/42 ,  B23K2103/50 ,  B29C65/4815 ,  B29C65/483 ,  B29C65/4845 ,  B29C65/4855 ,  B29C65/4865 ,  B29C65/4885 ,  B29C65/489 ,  B29C65/54 ,  B29C65/56 ,  B29C65/72 ,  B29C65/7847 ,  B29C66/0246 ,  B29C66/1142 ,  B29C66/124 ,  B29C66/1282 ,  B29C66/12841 ,  B29C66/14 ,  B29C66/2272 ,  B29C66/4322 ,  B29C66/4324 ,  B29C66/49 ,  B29C66/71 ,  B29L2031/709 ,  B29L2031/764 ,  F16G3/00 ,  F16G3/10 ,  B29K2023/00 ,  B29K2023/06 ,  B29K2023/12 ,  B29K2027/06 ,  B29K2033/08 ,  B29K2033/12 ,  B29K2067/00 ,  B29K2069/00 ,  B29K2075/00 ,  B29K2077/00 ,  B29K2079/08

Abstract: Puzzle-cut imageable seam intermediate transfer belts having a large seam surface area, and marking machines that use such imageable seam intermediate transfer belts. A belt is formed from a semiconductive substrate having a puzzle-cut first end and a puzzle-cut second end that are mated to form a seam. The first end includes a first tongue and the second end includes a second tongue that form a rabbeted joint such that the outer surface of the belt is substantially smooth across the seam. An adhesive is disposed over the rabbeted joint. The tongues may include mechanical locking features, such a protrusion and a channel, that mate. The mechanical locking features may be continuous along the seam.

Abstract translation: 具有大的接缝表面积的拼图切割可成像接缝中间转印带，以及使用这种可成像接缝中间转印带的标记机。 皮带由具有拼图切割的第一端和拼图的第二端的半导体基底形成，以形成接缝。 第一端包括第一舌片，第二端部包括第二舌片，该第二舌片形成拉头接合部，使得皮带的外表面基本上平滑地穿过接缝。 粘合剂设置在拉拔接头上。 舌片可以包括机械锁定特征，例如突起和通道。 机械锁定特征可以沿着接缝连续。