公开(公告)号：US08478178B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-02

申请号：US12855036

申请日：2010-08-12

Applicant: Anthony S. Condello ,  Dale R. Mashtare

Inventor： Anthony S. Condello ,  Dale R. Mashtare

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2021 ,  G03G15/2028 ,  G03G2215/00455 ,  G03G2215/2006

Abstract: Fixing devices for fixing marking material to a web, printing apparatuses and methods of fixing marking material to a web are provided. An exemplary embodiment of the fixing devices includes a first roll including a heated outer surface; a second roll forming a fixing nip with the outer surface of the first roll at which a continuous web on which marking material is disposed is received; a third roll positioned to contact the web prior to entering the fixing nip; and an adjustment mechanism connected to the third roll. The adjustment mechanism is operable to move the third roll to vary a wrap length of the web contacting the outer surface of the first roll upstream from the fixing nip to control pre-heating of the web and marking material by contact with the outer surface prior to entering the fixing nip. The first roll and second roll are operable to apply heat and pressure to the pre-heated web and marking material at the fixing nip to fix the marking material to the web.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于将标记材料固定到网的固定装置，打印装置以及将标记材料固定到幅材上的方法。 定影装置的示例性实施例包括包括加热的外表面的第一辊; 第二辊，与所述第一辊的外表面形成定影辊隙，在所述第二辊的外表面上容纳有布置有标记材料的连续卷材; 第三辊定位成在进入定影辊隙之前与所述纤维网接触; 以及连接到第三辊的调节机构。 调节机构可操作以移动第三辊以改变接触第二辊的外表面的纸幅的卷绕长度，该卷取长度在定影辊隙上游，以控制纸幅和标记材料的预加热， 进入定影辊隙。 第一辊和第二辊可操作以将热和压力施加到预热幅材和定影辊隙处的标记材料，以将标记材料固定到幅材上。

公开(公告)号：US08280287B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-02

申请号：US12855011

申请日：2010-08-12

Applicant: Dale R. Mashtare ,  Shu Chang ,  Grace T. Brewington ,  John F. Knapp ,  Anthony S. Condello ,  Daniel M. Bray ,  Paul J. McConville ,  Jason M. LeFevre ,  Karen A. Moffat ,  Jordan H. Wosnick ,  Santokh S. Badesha

Inventor： Dale R. Mashtare ,  Shu Chang ,  Grace T. Brewington ,  John F. Knapp ,  Anthony S. Condello ,  Daniel M. Bray ,  Paul J. McConville ,  Jason M. LeFevre ,  Karen A. Moffat ,  Jordan H. Wosnick ,  Santokh S. Badesha

IPC: G03G15/04

CPC classification number: G03G15/2021 ,  G03G15/2007 ,  G03G15/2064

Abstract: Multi-stage fixing systems for fixing toner to a substrate, printing apparatuses and methods of fixing marking material to a substrate are provided. An exemplary embodiment of the multi-stage fixing systems includes a softening device for softening toner applied to a substrate by a marking device; and a fixing device for fixing the softened toner to the substrate. The fixing device includes a first fixing member including a first surface; a first thermal energy source for actively heating the first surface; and a second fixing member including a second surface, the first surface and the second surface form a fixing nip at which the substrate with softened toner is received. The first fixing member and the second fixing member are operable to apply heat and pressure to the substrate and softened toner received at the fixing nip to fix the toner to the substrate.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于将调色剂固定到基底的多级定影系统，印刷装置和将标记材料固定到基底的方法。 多级定影系统的示例性实施例包括用于通过标记装置软化施加到基底的调色剂的软化装置; 以及用于将软化的调色剂固定到基底的定影装置。 固定装置包括：第一固定构件，包括第一表面; 用于主动加热第一表面的第一热能源; 以及包括第二表面的第二固定构件，所述第一表面和所述第二表面形成定影辊隙，在所述定影辊隙处接收带软化调色剂的基底。 第一固定构件和第二固定构件可操作以对基板施加热和压力，并且在定影辊隙处接收软化的调色剂以将调色剂固定到基板。

公开(公告)号：US20120039649A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-16

申请号：US13112604

申请日：2011-05-20

Applicant: Grace T. BREWINGTON ,  Anthony S. Condello ,  Barry P. Mandel ,  Dale R. Mashtare ,  Jeffrey W. Drawe

Inventor： Grace T. BREWINGTON ,  Anthony S. Condello ,  Barry P. Mandel ,  Dale R. Mashtare ,  Jeffrey W. Drawe

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2017 ,  G03G15/657 ,  G03G2215/2006

Abstract: Fixing systems apply at a fixing nip low or ambient temperatures and moderate pressures or relatively high pressures to a substrate on which marking material is deposited. Fixing systems are integrated with a base print engine of a printing system, or added inline as a module to a printing system. Fixing systems and printing systems containing fixing devices and systems, including multi-stage fixing systems accommodate a broad range of substrates.

Abstract translation: 固定系统适用于在定影压区低或环境温度和中等压力或相对高的压力下沉积标记材料的基板。 固定系统与打印系统的基本打印引擎集成，或作为模块作为模块添加到打印系统。 包含固定装置和系统的固定系统和印刷系统，包括多级固定系统，适应各种基材。

公开(公告)号：US20120039643A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-16

申请号：US12855078

申请日：2010-08-12

Applicant: Shu CHANG ,  Dale R. Mashtare ,  Richard W. Seyfried ,  John F. Knapp ,  Grace T. Brewington ,  Anthony S. Condello

Inventor： Shu CHANG ,  Dale R. Mashtare ,  Richard W. Seyfried ,  John F. Knapp ,  Grace T. Brewington ,  Anthony S. Condello

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2021 ,  G03G15/2007

Abstract: Fixing systems, printing apparatuses and methods for fixing marking material to a substrate are provided. An exemplary embodiment of the fixing systems includes a pre-heating device for pre-heating a substrate and marking material disposed on a surface of the substrate; a fixing device disposed downstream from the pre-heating device, the fixing device including fixing members which oppose each other and form a fixing nip; and a first thermal energy source for heating at least one of the fixing members; wherein the fixing members apply pressure and thermal energy to the pre-heated substrate and marking material at the fixing nip to fix the toner to the substrate; and a conditioning device positioned (a) upstream from the pre-heating device, (b) between the pre-heating device and the fixing device, or (c) downstream from the fixing device. The conditioning device includes conditioning members which oppose each other and form a conditioning nip. The conditioning device does not include a thermal energy source that actively heats the conditioning members.

Abstract translation: 提供了将标记材料固定到基板上的固定系统，印刷装置和方法。 固定系统的示例性实施例包括用于预热衬底和设置在衬底的表面上的标记材料的预热装置; 固定装置，其设置在所述预热装置的下游，所述固定装置包括彼此相对并形成定影辊隙的固定构件; 以及用于加热至少一个所述固定构件的第一热能源; 其中所述固定构件将压力和热能施加到所述预热基板和在所述定影辊隙处的所述标记材料，以将所述调色剂固定到所述基板; 以及调节装置，其定位在预热装置的上游，（b）预热装置和定影装置之间，或（c）定影装置的下游。 调节装置包括彼此相对并形成调节辊隙的调节构件。 调节装置不包括主动加热调节部件的热能源。

公开(公告)号：US20120008996A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-12

申请号：US12831300

申请日：2010-07-07

Applicant: George C. Cardoso ,  John F. Knapp ,  Rachael L. McGrath ,  Dale R. Mashtare

Inventor： George C. Cardoso ,  John F. Knapp ,  Rachael L. McGrath ,  Dale R. Mashtare

IPC: G03G15/16

CPC classification number: G03G15/2092 ,  G03G15/24 ,  G03G15/751 ,  G03G2215/0129 ,  G03G2215/168 ,  G03G2215/169 ,  G03G2215/1695

Abstract: A system to combine the transfer and fixing xerographic steps of a xerographic printer into one, as well as to eliminate the need for an electrical field for transfer. The image is transfixed directly from a photoconductor to the paper or other suitable substrate. Appropriate pressure is applied during this step to cold-pressure fix the toner on the paper, taking into account the type of substrate and type of toner. The cold pressure transfix can be done either directly from a photoreceptor, without an intermediate transfer belt (ITB), eliminating all electrostatic transfer subsystems and a fusing operation. Alternatively, for engines with an intermediate transfer belt (ITB), the cold pressure transfix could replace a needed second transfer and fuser system.

Abstract translation: 将静电印刷机的传输和固定静电印刷步骤组合成一体的系统，以及消除对传输电场的需要。 图像直接从光电导体转印到纸张或其他合适的基底上。 在该步骤期间施加适当的压力以将调色剂冷压固定在纸上，同时考虑到基材的类型和调色剂的类型。 冷压力传感器可以直接从感光器进行，而不需要中间转印带（ITB），可以消除所有的静电传输子系统和熔断操作。 或者，对于具有中间转印带（ITB）的发动机，冷压力传感器可以替代所需的第二传送和定影系统。

公开(公告)号：US07869739B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-11

申请号：US12478445

申请日：2009-06-04

Applicant: Dale R. Mashtare ,  Martin E. Banton ,  Edul N. Dalal ,  John S. Facci ,  Steve P. Hoover ,  John F. Knapp ,  Robert P. Loce ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Karen Ann Moffat ,  Paul W. Morehouse ,  William J. Nowak ,  Richard Philip Nelson Veregin ,  Thomas C. Hollar

Inventor： Dale R. Mashtare ,  Martin E. Banton ,  Edul N. Dalal ,  John S. Facci ,  Steve P. Hoover ,  John F. Knapp ,  Robert P. Loce ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Karen Ann Moffat ,  Paul W. Morehouse ,  William J. Nowak ,  Richard Philip Nelson Veregin ,  Thomas C. Hollar

IPC: G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G21/1604 ,  G03G2221/1603 ,  G03G2221/1651

Abstract: A xerographic marking device includes an intermediate transfer unit, a media transport path and at least one two-color image-on-image (IOI) drum module. Each two-color IOI drum module includes in a process order around a photoreceptor: a) a first charging unit; b) a first exposure unit; c) a first development unit; d) a second charging unit; e) a second exposure unit; and f) a second development unit, wherein the intermediate transfer unit receives a first toned image and a second toned image from the photoreceptor in a single transfer and transfers those toner images to print media to produce a toned image on print media. In various embodiments, specific color pairings are provided.

Abstract translation: 静电印刷标记装置包括中间转印单元，介质传送路径和至少一个双色图像图像（IOI）鼓模块。 每个双色IOI鼓模块包括围绕感光体的处理顺序：a）第一充电单元; b）第一曝光单元; c）第一发展单位; d）第二充电单元; e）第二曝光单元; 以及f）第二显影单元，其中中间转印单元以单次转印从感光体接收第一调色图像和第二调色图像，并将这些调色剂图像转印到打印介质上，以在打印介质上产生调色图像。 在各种实施例中，提供了特定的颜色配对。

公开(公告)号：US07763876B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-27

申请号：US11783174

申请日：2007-04-06

Applicant: Martin E. Banton ,  Dale R. Mashtare ,  Paul A. Hosier

Inventor： Martin E. Banton ,  Dale R. Mashtare ,  Paul A. Hosier

IPC: G01N21/86

CPC classification number: G01N21/57 ,  G01N2021/8663

Abstract: A system is provided for measuring gloss and spatial dependence of gloss. In a first embodiment, the system comprises: a first illuminator configured to emit a first light beam at a point on a target, thereby producing a generally specular reflectance in a first direction; a second illuminator configured to emit a second light beam at the point on the target, thereby producing generally diffuse reflectance in the first direction; a linear array sensor configured to detect the generally specular reflectance and the generally diffuse reflectance in the first direction; and a processor configured to process the generally specular reflectance and the generally diffuse reflectance detected by the linear array sensor. In a second embodiment, the system comprises: an illuminator configured to emit a beam of light at a point on a target, thereby producing a generally specular reflectance in a first direction and generally diffuse reflectance in a second direction; a first linear array sensor configured to detect the generally specular reflectance in the first direction; a second linear array sensor configured to detect the generally diffuse reflectance in the second direction; and a processor configured to process the generally specular reflectance detected by the first linear array sensor and the generally diffuse reflectance detected by the second linear array sensor.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于测量光泽度和光泽度的空间依赖性的系统。 在第一实施例中，该系统包括：第一照明器，被配置为在目标点上发射第一光束，从而在第一方向上产生大致镜面反射率; 第二照明器，被配置为在所述目标点处发射第二光束，从而在所述第一方向上产生大体上的漫反射; 线性阵列传感器，被配置为检测在第一方向上的通常镜面反射率和大体上漫反射率; 以及处理器，其被配置为处理由线性阵列传感器检测到的大致镜面反射率和大体上漫反射反射。 在第二实施例中，该系统包括：照明器，被配置为在目标点上发射光束，从而在第一方向上产生大致镜面反射率，并且通常在第二方向上扩散反射率; 第一线性阵列传感器，被配置为检测第一方向上的大致镜面反射率; 第二线性阵列传感器，被配置为检测第二方向上的大体漫反射; 以及处理器，其被配置为处理由第一线性阵列传感器检测到的大致镜面反射率和由第二线性阵列传感器检测到的大致漫反射。

公开(公告)号：US20090190966A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-30

申请号：US12208078

申请日：2008-09-10

Applicant: Lalit Keshav MESTHA ,  Palghat RAMESH ,  John G. SHAW ,  Dale R. MASHTARE ,  Joel A. KUBBY

Inventor： Lalit Keshav MESTHA ,  Palghat RAMESH ,  John G. SHAW ,  Dale R. MASHTARE ,  Joel A. KUBBY

IPC: G03G15/08

CPC classification number: G03G15/0818 ,  G03G2215/00957 ,  G03G2215/0653 ,  G03G2215/1614

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide a roll member that includes one or more linear arrays of actuator cells and methods for making and using the roll member. In one embodiment, each linear array of the roll member can be controllably actuated as a group by, e.g., an oscillating voltage, to release toner particles adhered thereto and to form a uniform toner cloud in the development area between the roll member and an image receiving member. The controllable actuation can also aid in the unloading process of the residual toner particles from the roll member. In various embodiments, the uniform toner cloud and/or the controllable unloading process can enable a non-interactive development system for image-on-image full-color printing.

Abstract translation: 示例性实施例提供了包括一个或多个致动器单元的线性阵列的辊构件以及用于制造和使用辊构件的方法。 在一个实施例中，辊构件的每个线性阵列可以通过例如振荡电压作为一组进行可控地致动，以释放附着在其上的调色剂颗粒，并在辊构件和图像之间的显影区域中形成均匀的调色剂云 接收成员。 可控制的致动还可以帮助来自辊构件的剩余调色剂颗粒的卸载过程。 在各种实施例中，均匀调色剂云和/或可控卸载过程可以实现用于图像上全色打印的非交互式显影系统。

公开(公告)号：US07496412B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-24

申请号：US11191979

申请日：2005-07-29

Applicant: Martin E Banton ,  Nancy B Goodman ,  Dale R Mashtare ,  Mark S Jackson

Inventor： Martin E Banton ,  Nancy B Goodman ,  Dale R Mashtare ,  Mark S Jackson

IPC: G05B13/02

CPC classification number: G03G15/50 ,  B41J29/393

Abstract: In a system including a plurality of elements, or plurality of subsystems of elements, each performing a process using process control to maintain operation within a latitude of a setpoint and having an output characteristic that contributes to an overall output quality specification of the system, a control method includes setting a desired overall output quality specification, and determining optimum setpoints and latitudes of the plurality of elements, within a range of possible setpoints and latitudes for each element, to achieve the desired overall output quality specification. The control method further includes dynamically re-setting the setpoints and/or re-allocating the latitudes of at least two of the plurality of elements (or subsystems of elements) to compensate for degradation of the attribute caused by variation in the output characteristic of one element within the desired overall output quality specification. The system may be an image forming apparatus, such as a xerographic system, or a modular document processing system. The control method may be stored on a computer readable media.

Abstract translation: 在包括多个元件或多个元件子系统的系统中，每个元件执行使用过程控制的过程，以将工作维持在设定点的纬度内并且具有有助于系统的整体输出质量规格的输出特性， 控制方法包括在每个元件的可能的设定点和纬度的范围内设定期望的总输出质量规格，以及确定多个元件的最佳设定点和纬度，以实现期望的总输出质量规格。 所述控制方法还包括动态地重新设定所述设定点和/或重新分配所述多个元件（或元件的子系统）中的至少两个的纬度以补偿由一个的输出特性的变化引起的属性的劣化 元素在所需的总体输出质量规范内。 该系统可以是图像形成装置，例如静电复印系统或模块化文档处理系统。 控制方法可以存储在计算机可读介质上。

公开(公告)号：US20080245979A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-09

申请号：US11783174

申请日：2007-04-06

Applicant: Martin E. Banton ,  Dale R. Mashtare ,  Paul A. Hosier

Inventor： Martin E. Banton ,  Dale R. Mashtare ,  Paul A. Hosier

IPC: G01N21/86

CPC classification number: G01N21/57 ,  G01N2021/8663

Abstract: A system is provided for measuring gloss and spatial dependence of gloss. In a first embodiment, the system comprises: a first illuminator configured to emit a first light beam at a point on a target, thereby producing a generally specular reflectance in a first direction; a second illuminator configured to emit a second light beam at the point on the target, thereby producing generally diffuse reflectance in the first direction; a linear array sensor configured to detect the generally specular reflectance and the generally diffuse reflectance in the first direction; and a processor configured to process the generally specular reflectance and the generally diffuse reflectance detected by the linear array sensor. In a second embodiment, the system comprises: an illuminator configured to emit a beam of light at a point on a target, thereby producing a generally specular reflectance in a first direction and generally diffuse reflectance in a second direction; a first linear array sensor configured to detect the generally specular reflectance in the first direction; a second linear array sensor configured to detect the generally diffuse reflectance in the second direction; and a processor configured to process the generally specular reflectance detected by the first linear array sensor and the generally diffuse reflectance detected by the second linear array sensor.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于测量光泽度和光泽度的空间依赖性的系统。 在第一实施例中，该系统包括：第一照明器，被配置为在目标点上发射第一光束，从而在第一方向上产生大致镜面反射率; 第二照明器，被配置为在所述目标点处发射第二光束，从而在所述第一方向上产生大体上的漫反射; 线性阵列传感器，被配置为检测在第一方向上的通常镜面反射率和大体上漫反射率; 以及处理器，其被配置为处理由线性阵列传感器检测到的大致镜面反射率和大体上漫反射反射。 在第二实施例中，该系统包括：照明器，被配置为在目标点上发射光束，从而在第一方向上产生大致镜面反射率，并且通常在第二方向上扩散反射率; 第一线性阵列传感器，被配置为检测第一方向上的大致镜面反射率; 第二线性阵列传感器，被配置为检测第二方向上的大体漫反射; 以及处理器，其被配置为处理由第一线性阵列传感器检测到的大致镜面反射率和由第二线性阵列传感器检测到的大致漫反射。