公开(公告)号：US09126452B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-08

申请号：US13953674

申请日：2013-07-29

Applicant: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated ,  Xerox Corporation

Inventor： Timothy D. Stowe ,  Sourobh Raychaudhuri ,  Carolyn P. Moorlag ,  Michael Y. Young

IPC: B44C1/22 ,  B41N10/02 ,  B41N1/00 ,  B41N1/12 ,  H01L21/311 ,  B41N1/22 ,  B41N10/00 ,  B41C1/04 ,  B41C1/05 ,  B41C1/10 ,  B41M1/06

CPC classification number: B41N10/02 ,  B41C1/04 ,  B41C1/05 ,  B41C1/1033 ,  B41M1/06 ,  B41N1/003 ,  B41N1/12 ,  B41N1/22 ,  B41N10/00 ,  H01L21/31111

Abstract: A method of forming an imaging blanket for a printing apparatus comprises preparing a support structure (e.g., mold) for receipt of a polymer blanket compound, introducing the polymer blanket compound in liquid state over the support structure, curing the polymer blanket compound to produce an imaging blanket, releasing the imaging blanket from the support structure, and etching a surface of the imaging blanket to form a texture pattern therein, the surface forming an imaging surface of said imaging blanket. An imaging surface providing desirable dampening fluid retention is provided. Wet etch, dry etch or a combination of both may be used. The polymer may be a silicone compound, may include 3 percent by weight granular material.

Abstract translation: 形成用于印刷设备的成像覆盖层的方法包括制备用于接收聚合物覆盖层化合物的支撑结构（例如，模具），将液体状态的聚合物覆盖层化合物引入载体结构上，固化聚合物覆盖层化合物以产生 成像覆盖层，从支撑结构释放成像覆盖层，以及蚀刻成像覆盖层的表面以在其中形成纹理图案，所述表面形成所述成像覆盖层的成像表面。 提供了提供期望的润版液保留的成像表面。 可以使用湿蚀刻，干蚀刻或两者的组合。 聚合物可以是硅氧烷化合物，可以包括3重量％的颗粒材料。

公开(公告)号：US20150241798A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-27

申请号：US14186562

申请日：2014-02-21

Applicant: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated

Inventor： Timothy D. Stowe ,  David K. Biegelsen ,  Sourobh Raychaudhuri

IPC: G03F7/20

CPC classification number: G03F7/70891 ,  G03F7/70291 ,  G03F7/70425 ,  G03F7/7055 ,  G03F7/70558 ,  G03F7/70858 ,  G03F7/70875

Abstract: A method and system is provided to extend operational life of a mirror array of an image generating system, wherein the image generating system further includes a high intensity power light source to cause light to impinge on the mirror array, sufficient to cause deleterious plastic deformation of associated hinges of the mirror array, and an image output generating section configured to receive light from the mirror array. Image date is received by the image generating system image data to control mirrors of the mirror array and to generate an output image. A required level of illumination is provided from the mirror array to the image output generating section over a predetermined time period, in accordance with the received image data. Then during at least a portion of the same predetermined time period of providing the required level of illumination from the mirror array to the image output generating section, de-stress switching operations are performed for selected ones of the mirrors of the mirror array to reduce the plastic deformation of the associated hinges. Next, an output image is generated based on the received image data, wherein the de-stress switching operations occurring during at least a portion of the providing of the desired level of illumination is undetected.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种方法和系统来延长图像产生系统的反射镜阵列的使用寿命，其中图像产生系统还包括高强度光源，以使光线撞击在镜阵列上，足以引起有害的塑性变形 反射镜阵列的相关联的铰链，以及被配置为从反射镜阵列接收光的图像输出生成部。 图像生成系统图像数据接收图像日期以控制反射镜阵列的反射镜并生成输出图像。 根据接收到的图像数据，在预定时间段内从镜阵列到图像输出生成部分提供所需的照明水平。 然后在从反射镜阵列向图像输出产生部分提供所需等级的照明的相同预定时间段的至少一部分中，对反射镜阵列的所选反射镜执行去应力切换操作，以减少 相关铰链的塑性变形。 接下来，基于接收到的图像数据生成输出图像，其中在提供期望的照明级别的至少一部分期间发生的去应力切换操作未被检测到。

公开(公告)号：US20150027982A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-29

申请号：US13953674

申请日：2013-07-29

Applicant: Xerox Corporation ,  Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated

Inventor： Timothy D. Stowe ,  Sourobh Raychaudhuri ,  Carolyn P. Moorlag ,  Michael Y. Young

IPC: B41N10/02

CPC classification number: B41N10/02 ,  B41C1/04 ,  B41C1/05 ,  B41C1/1033 ,  B41M1/06 ,  B41N1/003 ,  B41N1/12 ,  B41N1/22 ,  B41N10/00 ,  H01L21/31111

Abstract: A method of forming an imaging blanket for a printing apparatus comprises preparing a support structure (e.g., mold) for receipt of a polymer blanket compound, introducing the polymer blanket compound in liquid state over the support structure, curing the polymer blanket compound to produce an imaging blanket, releasing the imaging blanket from the support structure, and etching a surface of the imaging blanket to form a texture pattern therein, the surface forming an imaging surface of said imaging blanket. An imaging surface providing desirable dampening fluid retention is provided. Wet etch, dry etch or a combination of both may be used. The polymer may be a silicone compound, may include 3 percent by weight granular material.

Abstract translation: 形成用于印刷设备的成像覆盖层的方法包括制备用于接收聚合物覆盖层化合物的支撑结构（例如，模具），将液体状态的聚合物覆盖层化合物引入载体结构上，固化聚合物覆盖层化合物以产生 成像覆盖层，从支撑结构释放成像覆盖层，以及蚀刻成像覆盖层的表面以在其中形成纹理图案，所述表面形成所述成像覆盖层的成像表面。 提供了提供期望的润版液保留的成像表面。 可以使用湿蚀刻，干蚀刻或两者的组合。 聚合物可以是硅氧烷化合物，可以包括3重量％的颗粒材料。

公开(公告)号：US11479850B2

公开(公告)日：2022-10-25

申请号：US16834527

申请日：2020-03-30

Applicant: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated

Inventor： Janos Veres ,  Timothy D. Stowe ,  Gregory Whiting

IPC: C23C14/56 ,  C23C14/04 ,  C23C14/54 ,  C23C14/58

Abstract: A system and method are provided for implementing a unique scheme by which to execute digital vapor phase patterning on metals, semiconductor substrates and other surfaces using a proposed variable data digital lithographic image forming architecture or technique. For certain substrate printing and manufacturing applications, including some printed electronics applications, the disclosed schemes implement techniques to digitally pattern metal layers with bulk material properties in a manner that is aligned with underlying layers on the fly. The disclosed digital printing process may pattern a release oil on a substrate in support of a metal deposition process. Changeable patterning is implemented with an ability to modify the alignment of the patterns on-the-fly. The release layer on a drum is laser patterned in order that the patterned release layer is transferred to the substrate, or the patterning of the release layer is accomplished directly on the substrate.

公开(公告)号：US10981374B2

公开(公告)日：2021-04-20

申请号：US16524830

申请日：2019-07-29

Applicant: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated

Inventor： David K. Biegelsen ,  Timothy D. Stowe ,  Mandana Veiseh

IPC: B29C64/112 ,  B33Y30/00

Abstract: An ejector device that includes one or more ejectors comprises an ejector layer that spans at least one hollow area. The ejector layer has a first surface and an opposing second surface arranged to receive a viscous material with viscosity between 20 and 50,000 centipoise. The ejector layer includes a radiation absorber material configured to thermally expand without phase transition in response to heating by activation radiation transmitted to the first surface. Thermal expansion of the ejector layer causes displacement of the ejector layer and ejection of the material from the second surface of the ejector layer.

公开(公告)号：US20190351668A1

公开(公告)日：2019-11-21

申请号：US16524830

申请日：2019-07-29

Applicant: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated

Inventor： David K. Biegelsen ,  Timothy D. Stowe ,  Mandana Veiseh

IPC: B33Y30/00 ,  B29C64/112

Abstract: An ejector device that includes one or more ejectors comprises an ejector layer that spans at least one hollow area. The ejector layer has a first surface and an opposing second surface arranged to receive a viscous material with viscosity between 20 and 50,000 centipoise. The ejector layer includes a radiation absorber material configured to thermally expand without phase transition in response to heating by activation radiation transmitted to the first surface. Thermal expansion of the ejector layer causes displacement of the ejector layer and ejection of the material from the second surface of the ejector layer.

公开(公告)号：US10363731B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-30

申请号：US14576159

申请日：2014-12-18

Applicant: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated

Inventor： David K. Biegelsen ,  Timothy D. Stowe ,  Mandana Veiseh

IPC: B29C67/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B29C64/112

Abstract: An ejector device that includes one or more ejectors comprises an ejector layer that spans at least one hollow area. The ejector layer has a first surface and an opposing second surface arranged to receive a viscous material with viscosity between 20 and 50,000 centipoise. The ejector layer includes a radiation absorber material configured to thermally expand without phase transition in response to heating by activation radiation transmitted to the first surface. Thermal expansion of the ejector layer causes displacement of the ejector layer and ejection of the material from the second surface of the ejector layer.

公开(公告)号：US10166801B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-01

申请号：US15690867

申请日：2017-08-30

Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATED

Inventor： Timothy D. Stowe

IPC: B41J33/14 ,  B41J2/325 ,  B41J2/455 ,  B41J2/475

Abstract: A system is provided for transferring a marking material from a ribbon to a substrate. The system includes a ribbon take-up device; a ribbon supply source that supplies the ribbon to the ribbon take-up device such that the ribbon is moved in a process direction; a pressure roll located between the ribbon supply source and the ribbon take-up device in the process direction, the pressure roll being configured to apply pressure to the ribbon at a pressure location when the ribbon is positioned between the pressure roll and the substrate; and a laser beam source that directs a laser beam or laser light through the pressure roll and onto the ribbon at the pressure location such that a marking portion of the ribbon is heated by the laser beams and transferred to the substrate.

公开(公告)号：US09776442B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-03

申请号：US14985055

申请日：2015-12-30

Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATED

Inventor： Timothy D. Stowe

IPC: B41J2/435 ,  B41J33/14 ,  B41J2/455

CPC classification number: B41J33/14 ,  B41J2/325 ,  B41J2/455 ,  B41J2/475

Abstract: A system is provided for transferring a marking material from a ribbon to a substrate. The system includes a ribbon take-up device; a ribbon supply source that supplies the ribbon to the ribbon take-up device such that the ribbon is moved in a process direction; a pressure roll located between the ribbon supply source and the ribbon take-up device in the process direction, the pressure roll being configured to apply pressure to the ribbon at a pressure location when the ribbon is positioned between the pressure roll and the substrate; and a laser beam source that directs a plurality of laser beams through the pressure roll and onto the ribbon at the pressure location such that a marking portion of the ribbon is heated by the laser beams and transferred to the substrate.

公开(公告)号：US20150116444A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-30

申请号：US14068932

申请日：2013-10-31

Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATED

Inventor： Bing R. Hsieh ,  Timothy D. Stowe

IPC: B41C1/10 ,  B41J2/435 ,  B41N10/02

CPC classification number: B41C1/10 ,  B41C1/1033 ,  B41J2/435 ,  B41M1/06 ,  B41N1/12 ,  B41N10/02 ,  C08G77/24 ,  C08K3/04 ,  C08K9/06 ,  C08L83/04 ,  C08L83/08

Abstract: An imaging blanket for a variable data lithography printing system is disclosed that comprises a polymer body having incorporated therein carbon black and measured amount of surface-treated fumed silica. The carbon black serves to improve the thermal absorption efficiency for thermal patterning of a dampening fluid layer formed over the imaging blanket in use. The surface-treated fumed silica assists with desirable dispersion of the carbon black in the polymer body. The surface-treated fumed silica further assists with the formation of a surface micro-texture as part of the process of molding the imaging blanket. A method for manufacturing such an imaging blanket is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于可变数据光刻印刷系统的成像覆盖层，其包括其中掺入碳黑的聚合物主体和测量量的表面处理的热解法二氧化硅。 炭黑用于提高在使用中在成像毯上形成的阻尼流体层的热图案化的热吸收效率。 表面处理的热解法二氧化硅有助于炭黑在聚合物体中的理想分散。 表面处理的热解法二氧化硅还有助于形成表面微纹理，作为成像毯的成型过程的一部分。 还公开了一种用于制造这种成像毯的方法。