公开(公告)号：US07266322B2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-04

申请号：US11094424

申请日：2005-03-31

Applicant: Joseph A. Swift ,  Stanley John Wallace ,  Richard Seyfried

Inventor： Joseph A. Swift ,  Stanley John Wallace ,  Richard Seyfried

IPC: G03G15/00

CPC classification number: H01R39/64 ,  G03G21/1652 ,  G03G21/20 ,  G03G2221/1651

Abstract: An interconnect includes a first contact portion including carbon fibers, a second portion including carbon fibers, and a member. The first contact portion is capable of electrically biasing the member and the second portion is capable of sensing an electrical bias of the member. Both portions may provide other electrical functions. Both portions may structurally support the member.

Abstract translation: 互连包括包括碳纤维的第一接触部分，包括碳纤维的第二部分和部件。 第一接触部分能够对构件进行电偏置，并且第二部分能够感测构件的电偏压。 两个部分可以提供其它电气功能。 两个部分可以在结构上支撑构件。

公开(公告)号：US07123866B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-17

申请号：US11003665

申请日：2004-12-03

Applicant: Joseph A. Swift

Inventor： Joseph A. Swift

IPC: G03G15/08

CPC classification number: G03G15/0818

Abstract: An apparatus in which an electrostatic latent image is developed with toner. A donor belt is adapted to provide toner to develop the image. The donor belt includes a lower layer and a thermoplastic layer. The lower layer can include materials to regulate conductive properties. The thermoplastic layer joins the ends of the donor belt together using an overlapping butt seam. A layer of electrodes is spaced across the width of the donor belt.

Abstract translation: 用调色剂显影静电潜像的装置。 供体带适于提供调色剂以显影图像。 给体带包括下层和热塑性层。 下层可以包括调节导电性能的材料。 热塑性层使用重叠的对接缝将供体带的端部连接在一起。 一层电极在供体带的宽度上间隔开。

公开(公告)号：US06527105B2

公开(公告)日：2003-03-04

申请号：US09833930

申请日：2001-04-11

Applicant: Ihor W. Tarnawskyj ,  Joseph A. Swift ,  Christopher P. Manos ,  Theodore Lovallo

Inventor： Ihor W. Tarnawskyj ,  Joseph A. Swift ,  Christopher P. Manos ,  Theodore Lovallo

IPC: B65G1700

CPC classification number: F16G3/10 ,  B29C65/4815 ,  B29C65/4835 ,  B29C65/4845 ,  B29C65/4875 ,  B29C65/4885 ,  B29C65/489 ,  B29C65/56 ,  B29C66/1142 ,  B29C66/12821 ,  B29C66/12842 ,  B29C66/2272 ,  B29C66/2274 ,  B29C66/2276 ,  B29C66/30321 ,  B29C66/30325 ,  B29C66/4322 ,  B29C66/4324 ,  B29C66/71 ,  B29C66/73921 ,  B29C66/73941 ,  F16G3/00 ,  G03G15/162 ,  G03G15/1685 ,  Y10T24/164 ,  B29K2079/08 ,  B29K2069/00 ,  B29K2067/00

Abstract: A seamed flexible belt having a substrate, a seam having interlocking seam members, and an optional overcoat, wherein the interlocking seam members are held together by an adhesive having a resistive, hot-melt processible, thermosetting resin and carbon filler, for use in electrostatographic, contact electrostatic, digital and other like machines.

公开(公告)号：US06488798B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-03

申请号：US09723560

申请日：2000-11-28

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

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

IPC: B32B3122

CPC classification number: B29C65/56 ,  B29C65/483 ,  B29C65/4845 ,  B29C65/4855 ,  B29C65/4885 ,  B29C65/489 ,  B29C66/0242 ,  B29C66/1142 ,  B29C66/2272 ,  B29C66/4322 ,  B29C66/4324 ,  B29C66/49 ,  B29C66/71 ,  F16G3/00 ,  F16G3/10 ,  G03G15/162 ,  B29K2023/00 ,  B29K2023/06 ,  B29K2023/12 ,  B29K2027/06 ,  B29K2033/08 ,  B29K2033/12 ,  B29K2067/00 ,  B29K2069/00 ,  B29K2075/00 ,  B29K2077/00 ,  B29K2079/08

Abstract: Imageable seamed intermediate transfer belts having a large seam surface area, and marking machines that use such imageable seamed intermediate transfer belts. The seamed intermediate transfer belt having an inner surface and an outer surface having predefine surface properties for the purpose of imaging. A belt is formed from a semiconductive substrate having a first end and a second end that are mated to form a seam. An adhesive is disposed over the joint whereupon joint can be burnished or overcoated with a material that substantially imitate predefined surface properties of the belt.

Abstract translation: 具有大的接缝表面积的可成像的接缝中间转印带，以及使用这种可成像的接缝中间转印带的标记机。 接合的中间转印带具有内表面和外表面，其具有预定义的表面性质以用于成像。 带由半导体衬底形成，半导电衬底具有配合以形成接缝的第一端和第二端。 粘合剂设置在接头上方，接头可以用基本上模拟带的预定表面特性的材料抛光或涂覆。

公开(公告)号：US06353725B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-05

申请号：US09676829

申请日：2000-09-29

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

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

IPC: G03G1501

CPC classification number: F16G3/00 ,  B29C65/48 ,  B29C65/4815 ,  B29C65/483 ,  B29C65/4845 ,  B29C65/4855 ,  B29C65/4865 ,  B29C65/4885 ,  B29C65/489 ,  B29C65/56 ,  B29C66/1142 ,  B29C66/1282 ,  B29C66/12841 ,  B29C66/2272 ,  B29C66/4322 ,  B29C66/4324 ,  B29C66/49 ,  B29C66/71 ,  F16G3/10 ,  G03G15/162 ,  B29K2023/00 ,  B29K2023/06 ,  B29K2023/12 ,  B29K2027/06 ,  B29K2033/08 ,  B29K2033/12 ,  B29K2067/00 ,  B29K2069/00 ,  B29K2075/00 ,  B29K2077/00 ,  B29K2079/08

Abstract: Marking machines having imageable seam intermediate transfer belts and toner particles that are “tuned” to that belt. An imageable seam intermediate transfer belt includes a puzzle-cut first end and a puzzle-cut second end that are interlocked along a kerf to form a seam. That kerf has an average width of W. A developer deposits toner particles onto a latent image on a photoreceptor. Those toner particles have an average minimum width (diameter if the particles are spherical) of a size that is similar to W. That is, the kerf width is at least within an order of magnitude of the average minimum width of a toner particle. A transfer station then transfers toner from the photoreceptor to the imageable seam intermediate transfer belt. The marking machines beneficially include a charging station for charging the photoreceptor, an imaging station for exposing the charged photoreceptor to produce the latent image, a fuser for receiving and fusing toner from the seamed intermediate transfer belt to a substrate, and a cleaning station for cleaning the photoreceptor.

Abstract translation: 具有可成像接缝的中间转印带和调色剂颗粒的标记机被调整到该带。 可成像接缝中间转印带包括拼图切割的第一端和沿着切口互锁以形成接缝的拼图第二端。 该切口具有W的平均宽度。显影剂将调色剂颗粒沉积在感光体上的潜像上。 这些调色剂颗粒具有与W相似的尺寸的平均最小宽度（如果颗粒是球形的直径）。也就是说，切口宽度至少在调色剂颗粒的平均最小宽度的一个数量级内。 转运站然后将调色剂从感光体转印到可成像的接缝中间转印带上。 标记机有利地包括用于对感光体充电的充电站，用于曝光带电感光体以产生潜像的成像站，用于将调色剂从接缝的中间转印带接收和定影到基板的定影器，以及用于清洁的清洁站 感光体。

公开(公告)号：US06353724B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-05

申请号：US09676691

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

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

IPC: G03G1500

CPC classification number: B29C65/56 ,  B29C65/48 ,  B29C65/4815 ,  B29C65/483 ,  B29C65/4845 ,  B29C65/4855 ,  B29C65/4865 ,  B29C65/4885 ,  B29C65/489 ,  B29C66/1142 ,  B29C66/2272 ,  B29C66/244 ,  B29C66/2442 ,  B29C66/4322 ,  B29C66/4324 ,  B29C66/49 ,  B29C66/71 ,  B29L2031/7092 ,  F16G3/00 ,  F16G3/10 ,  G03G15/162 ,  G03G2215/0119 ,  B29K2023/06 ,  B29K2023/12 ,  B29K2027/06 ,  B29K2033/08 ,  B29K2033/12 ,  B29K2067/00 ,  B29K2069/00 ,  B29K2075/00 ,  B29K2077/00 ,  B29K2079/08

Abstract: Seamed belts, in particular puzzle-cut imageable seam intermediate transfer belts and electrophotographic printing machines that use such transfer belts, that are resistant to unzipping. The seamed belts include a first substrate having a first end and a second end that mate to form a first seam that runs across the first substrate. Along at least one side edge of each end of the first substrate is a cut-out. With the first end and the second end mated to form the first seam the cut-outs align to form a larger cut-out. A second substrate is then fitted into the larger cut-out along a second seam. Beneficially, an adhesive is disposed over the first seam and the second seam. Imageable seam intermediate transfer belts have first and second substrates that are beneficially semiconductive and puzzle-cut seams.

Abstract translation: 缝制带，特别是使用这种转移带的难于切割的可成像接缝中间转印带和电子照相印刷机，其耐脱卷。 缝合带包括具有第一端和第二端的第一基底，其配合以形成穿过第一基底的第一接缝。 沿着第一基板的每个端部的至少一个侧边缘是切口。 当第一端和第二端配合形成第一缝时，切口对准以形成较大的切口。 然后将第二基底沿着第二接缝装配到较大的切口中。 有利的是，粘合剂设置在第一接缝和第二接缝上。 可成像接缝中间转印带具有有利的半导体和拼图接缝的第一和第二基底。

公开(公告)号：US06289187B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-11

申请号：US09244148

申请日：1999-02-04

Applicant: Joseph A. Swift ,  John R. Andrews

Inventor： Joseph A. Swift ,  John R. Andrews

IPC: G03G1500

CPC classification number: G03G15/0806 ,  G03G2215/0651 ,  H01R39/24 ,  Y10T428/23929

Abstract: A commutator brush having carbon fibers encased in a resin matrix and extending outwardly therefrom and a method of making thereof. The carbon fibers are cold cut by a laser beam to minimize heating thereof. The commutative brush is in wiping contact with electrodes on a donor roll used in a development system of an electrophotographic printing machine.

Abstract translation: 具有包封在树脂基体中并从其向外延伸的碳纤维的换向器刷及其制造方法。 碳纤维被激光束冷切，以使其加热最小化。 交换刷与电子照相印刷机的显影系统中使用的供体辊上的电极擦拭接触。

公开(公告)号：US5843567A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-01

申请号：US868390

申请日：1997-06-03

Applicant: Joseph A. Swift ,  Ronald F. Ziolo ,  Stanley J. Wallace

Inventor： Joseph A. Swift ,  Ronald F. Ziolo ,  Stanley J. Wallace

IPC: H01R39/24 ,  H01H1/025 ,  H01H1/027 ,  H01H1/06 ,  H01H1/54 ,  H01R13/03 ,  H01B1/24 ,  H01H1/02 ,  H01H11/04

CPC classification number: H01H1/54 ,  H01H1/027 ,  H01H1/06 ,  H01H2001/545 ,  H01H2300/036 ,  H01R13/03 ,  Y10S428/90 ,  Y10S428/902 ,  Y10S439/93 ,  Y10T29/49076 ,  Y10T428/249921 ,  Y10T428/249927 ,  Y10T428/249945 ,  Y10T428/25 ,  Y10T428/268 ,  Y10T428/2982 ,  Y10T428/30

Abstract: There is disclosed an electrical component having an axial direction and two ends for making electrical contact with another component comprising a plurality of electrically conductive fibers in a matrix, the plurality of the fibers being oriented in the matrix in a direction substantially parallel in the axial direction of the component and being continuous from one end of the component to the other end to provide a plurality of electrical point contacts at each end of the component, wherein the component further includes magnetic particles.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有轴向和两端的电气部件，用于与包括矩阵中的多个导电纤维的另一部件电接触，所述多根纤维在基体上沿着轴向方向基本平行的方向 并且从部件的一端连续到另一端，以在部件的每个端部处提供多个电点触点，其中所述部件还包括磁性颗粒。

公开(公告)号：US5842103A

公开(公告)日：1998-11-24

申请号：US782160

申请日：1997-01-13

Applicant: Joseph A. Swift

Inventor： Joseph A. Swift

IPC: G03G21/00

CPC classification number: G03G21/0035

Abstract: A conductive fiber having at least one fiber forming material and conductive materials and coated with a polymer which reduces the surface energy of the fiber below an initial surface energy of the fiber is disclosed. The fibers are preferably used in an electrostatic cleaning device which removes residual toner from the surface of an imaging member. The coated conductive fibers significantly improve the detoning efficiency of cleaning devices incorporating the fibers.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有至少一种纤维形成材料和导电材料并且涂覆有聚合物的导电纤维，其将光纤的表面能降低到纤维的初始表面能以下。 纤维优选用于从成像构件的表面去除残留调色剂的静电清洁装置中。 涂覆的导电纤维显着地提高了结合纤维的清洁装置的分离效率。

公开(公告)号：US5756998A

公开(公告)日：1998-05-26

申请号：US785106

申请日：1997-01-21

Applicant: Gary T. Marks ,  Joseph A. Swift ,  Arun Varshneya

Inventor： Gary T. Marks ,  Joseph A. Swift ,  Arun Varshneya

IPC: H01B13/06 ,  H01T19/00 ,  C03C27/02 ,  G03G15/02

CPC classification number: H01B13/062 ,  H01T19/00

Abstract: An improved process for manufacturing glass coated wire, for example, a corona generating electrode having a dielectric coating layer of the type used in electrostatographic printing applications, wherein predetermined stresses are induced along the axial, radial, and hoop stress vectors present in the dielectric coating. In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a process for manufacturing a coated wire composite including a core wire having a coating layer of dielectric material thereon, comprising the steps of: providing a preform of dielectric coating material in a cylindrically tubular shape defining an inside diameter and an outside diameter and having a predetermined length; aligning a continuous length of the core wire with the inside diameter of the preform for transporting the wire therethrough in a coaxial arrangement such that the wire enters the preform at an entrance orifice and exits the preform at an exit orifice; applying heat to the preform for melting a portion of the preform in the proximity to the exit orifice for providing molten dielectric material in contact with the core wire such that a portion of the molten dielectric material is caused to collapse onto and bond to the core wire; and cooling the molten dielectric material on the core wire to resolidify the dielectric material to form the coated wire composite including a core wire having a coating layer of dielectric material. An additional process parameter for inducing selected radial and hoop stresses in the coating layer is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 用于制造玻璃涂层线的改进方法，例如，具有用于静电印刷应用中的类型的电介质涂层的电晕发生电极，其中沿着存在于电介质涂层中的轴向，径向和环向应力矢量引起预定应力 。 根据本发明，提供了一种制造包覆线复合材料的方法，该方法包括在其上具有介电材料涂层的芯线，该芯线包括以下步骤：提供呈圆柱形管形形状的预定形状的电介质涂层材料， 内径和外径，并具有预定长度; 将芯线的连续长度与预成型件的内径对准，以便以同轴布置输送电线，使得电线在入口处进入预成型件并在出口处离开预制件; 将热量施加到预成型件，以熔化在出口孔附近的预成型件的一部分，以提供与芯线接触的熔融介电材料，使得熔融介电材料的一部分被塌陷并结合到芯线 ; 并且将芯线上的熔融介电材料冷却以使介电材料重新固化，以形成包括具有介电材料涂层的芯线的涂覆线复合材料。 还公开了用于在涂层中诱导选定的径向和环向应力的附加工艺参数。