公开(公告)号：US08007099B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-30

申请号：US12401362

申请日：2009-03-10

Applicant: Gerald A. Domoto ,  Jason O'Neil ,  Paul McConville

Inventor： Gerald A. Domoto ,  Jason O'Neil ,  Paul McConville

IPC: B41J2/01

CPC classification number: B41J2/17593

Abstract: A method and apparatus for metering release agent on an imaging member includes applying a release agent to a rotating imaging member at an application location and then controlling a thickness of the release agent on the imaging member with a rotating metering roll. In at least one embodiment, the method for metering a release agent includes rotating the metering roll as a counter-roll to an imaging drum such that the metering roll moves in an opposite direction from the imaging drum at a nip between the metering roll and the imaging drum. The metering roll may include an elastomer provided over the substantial portion of its outer surface which contacts the imaging drum. The metering roll may also be forcibly biased against the imaging drum. At least one wiper blade may be provided in contact with the metering roll to wipe excess release agent from the metering roll.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在成像构件上计量脱模剂的方法和装置包括将防粘剂施加到施加位置处的旋转成像构件，然后用旋转计量辊控制成像构件上的脱模剂的厚度。 在至少一个实施例中，用于计量脱模剂的方法包括将计量辊作为反向辊旋转到成像鼓，使得计量辊在计量辊和计量辊之间的辊隙处以与成像鼓相反的方向移动 成像鼓。 计量辊可以包括设置在其外表面的与成像鼓相接触的大部分上的弹性体。 计量辊也可以被强制地偏压成像鼓。 可以将至少一个刮片设置成与计量辊接触以从计量辊擦拭多余的脱模剂。

公开(公告)号：US20100231674A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-16

申请号：US12401362

申请日：2009-03-10

Applicant: Gerald A. Domoto ,  Jason O'Neil ,  Paul McConville

Inventor： Gerald A. Domoto ,  Jason O'Neil ,  Paul McConville

IPC: B41J2/01

CPC classification number: B41J2/17593

Abstract: A method and apparatus for metering release agent on an imaging member comprises applying a release agent to a rotating imaging member at an application location and then controlling a thickness of the release agent on the imaging member with a rotating metering roll. In at least one embodiment, the method for metering a release agent comprises rotating the metering roll as a counter-roll to an imaging drum such that the metering roll moves in an opposite direction from the imaging drum at a nip between the metering roll and the imaging drum. The metering roll may include an elastomer provided over the substantial portion of its outer surface which contacts the imaging drum. The metering roll may also be forcibly biased against the imaging drum. At least one wiper blade may be provided in contact with the metering roll to wipe excess release agent from the metering roll.

Abstract translation: 用于在成像构件上计量脱模剂的方法和装置包括将防粘剂施加到施加位置处的旋转成像构件，然后用旋转计量辊控制成像构件上的脱模剂的厚度。 在至少一个实施例中，用于计量脱模剂的方法包括将计量辊作为反向辊旋转到成像鼓，使得计量辊在计量辊和计量辊之间的辊隙处以与成像鼓相反的方向移动 成像鼓。 计量辊可以包括设置在其外表面的与成像鼓相接触的大部分上的弹性体。 计量辊也可以被强制地偏压成像鼓。 可以将至少一个刮片设置成与计量辊接触以从计量辊擦拭多余的脱模剂。

公开(公告)号：US07726649B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-01

申请号：US11147032

申请日：2005-06-07

Applicant: Gerald A. Domoto ,  Elias Panides ,  Nicholas Kladias

Inventor： Gerald A. Domoto ,  Elias Panides ,  Nicholas Kladias

IPC: B65H29/24

CPC classification number: G03G15/6529 ,  G03G21/206 ,  G03G2221/1645

Abstract: In a sheet transport system for a reproduction machine, the transport system defining a transport channel through which the sheet travels in a transport direction, an improvement comprises one or more plenums associated with the transport channel, each plenum connectable to an air flow supply, and one or more openings between each plenum and the transport channel. At least one of the one or more openings is arranged to direct air flowing through the plenum into the transport channel in the transport direction.

Abstract translation: 在用于再现机的纸张传送系统中，传送系统限定纸张沿输送方向行进的传送通道，改进包括与传送通道相关联的一个或多个集气室，每个气室可连接到气流供应器，以及 每个气室和运输通道之间的一个或多个开口。 所述一个或多个开口中的至少一个设置成将沿着传送方向流过所述通风室的空气引导到所述输送通道中。

公开(公告)号：US07676187B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-09

申请号：US11862223

申请日：2007-09-27

Applicant: Bryan J Roof ,  Elias Panides ,  Nicholas Kladias ,  Gerald A Domoto ,  William A Burton ,  Steven M Russel

Inventor： Bryan J Roof ,  Elias Panides ,  Nicholas Kladias ,  Gerald A Domoto ,  William A Burton ,  Steven M Russel

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2028

Abstract: An improved fuser includes a fuser member, a pressure member that forms a nip with the fuser member through which copy sheets pass to have images fused thereon and an air knife to assist in peeling copy sheets from the fuser member. The air knife has a device connected to it that blocks entrained airflow between the fuser and air knife to reduce fuser cooling and power loss.

Abstract translation: 改进的定影器包括定影器构件，压贴构件，其与复印纸通过的定影构件形成辊隙以使图像融合在其上，气刀用于帮助从定影器构件剥离复印纸。 气刀具有与其连接的装置，阻挡定影器和气刀之间的夹带气流，以减少定影器冷却和功率损耗。

公开(公告)号：US07530675B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-12

申请号：US11489532

申请日：2006-07-20

Applicant: Gerald A. Domoto ,  Elias Panides ,  S. Warren Lohr ,  Terrance L. Stephens ,  Nicholas P. Kladias

Inventor： Gerald A. Domoto ,  Elias Panides ,  S. Warren Lohr ,  Terrance L. Stephens ,  Nicholas P. Kladias

IPC: B41J2/045

CPC classification number: B41J2/14233 ,  B41J2202/11

Abstract: The present application is directed to piezoelectric actuator devices. One embodiment of a piezoelectric actuator comprises a chamber diaphragm having a major surface. A piezoelectric transducer is positioned on the major surface of the chamber diaphragm. The piezoelectric transducer has a major surface having a first dimension which is smaller than a corresponding second dimension of the major surface of the chamber diaphragm, so that the piezoelectric transducer underlaps the chamber diaphragm. The underlap ratio of the first dimension to the second dimension ranges from about 0.70 to about 0.99.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及压电致动器装置。 压电致动器的一个实施例包括具有主表面的室隔膜。 压电传感器位于腔室隔膜的主表面上。 压电换能器具有主表面，该主表面的第一尺寸小于腔室隔膜的主表面的对应的第二尺寸，使得压电换能器压下室隔膜。 第一尺寸与第二尺寸的底层比为约0.70至约0.99。

公开(公告)号：US07520588B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-21

申请号：US11318284

申请日：2005-12-23

Applicant: Gerald A. Domoto ,  Elias Panides ,  Mark A. Cellura ,  Elliott A. Eklund ,  Scott J. Phillips

Inventor： Gerald A. Domoto ,  Elias Panides ,  Mark A. Cellura ,  Elliott A. Eklund ,  Scott J. Phillips

IPC: B41J2/165

CPC classification number: B41J2/17593 ,  B41J29/12

Abstract: An apparatus is used with an ink jet print head in an ink jet printer. The apparatus includes a print head protector that surrounds a print head. A substantially continuous slot is provided along a perimeter of the bracket and a filter is located in the substantially continuous slot. An inlet in fluid communication with the substantially continuous slot enables a positive pressure air supply to be coupled to the inlet. The air entering the inlet flows through the filter in the slot and the filtered air flows outwardly away from the print head.

Abstract translation: 在喷墨打印机中使用喷墨打印头的装置。 该装置包括围绕打印头的打印头保护器。 沿支架的周边设置基本上连续的槽，并且过滤器位于基本连续的槽中。 与基本上连续的狭缝流体连通的入口使得能够将正压空气供应件联接到入口。 进入入口的空气流过槽中的过滤器，过滤后的空气从打印头向外流出。

公开(公告)号：US07205513B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-17

申请号：US11166271

申请日：2005-06-27

Applicant: David H. Pan ,  Gerald A. Domoto ,  Donald M. Bott ,  Jeremy C. De Jong ,  Nicholas P. Kladias

Inventor： David H. Pan ,  Gerald A. Domoto ,  Donald M. Bott ,  Jeremy C. De Jong ,  Nicholas P. Kladias

IPC: H05B6/14 ,  G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2057 ,  H05B6/145

Abstract: A coated member includes a substrate and a coating layer over the substrate where the coating layer includes at least one of ferromagnetic and magnetic particles dispersed in a binder. The member, which is suitable for use in an electrostatographic printing process, can be in the form of a fuser member, a fixing member, a pressure roller, or a release agent donor member.

Abstract translation: 涂覆构件包括衬底和衬底上的涂层，其中涂层包括分散在粘合剂中的铁磁性和磁性颗粒中的至少一种。 适用于静电印刷工艺的构件可以是定影器构件，固定构件，压力辊或脱模剂供体构件的形式。

公开(公告)号：US06463674B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-15

申请号：US09721736

申请日：2000-11-27

Applicant: John J. Meyers ,  Roger G. Leighton ,  Dawn M. Api ,  Gerald A. Domoto ,  Elias Panides ,  Narayan V. Deshpande ,  Andrew W. Hays ,  S. Warren Lohr ,  Thomas N. Taylor

Inventor： John J. Meyers ,  Roger G. Leighton ,  Dawn M. Api ,  Gerald A. Domoto ,  Elias Panides ,  Narayan V. Deshpande ,  Andrew W. Hays ,  S. Warren Lohr ,  Thomas N. Taylor

IPC: F26B506

CPC classification number: F26B25/007 ,  B41J11/002 ,  F26B21/004 ,  F26B21/086

Abstract: A dryer uses a two-phase drying system having a brief water condensation interval, followed by impinging parallel laminar recirculating hot air jets which impinge on wet ink to increase the copy rate of inkjet printing and to increase the quality of the printed image.

Abstract translation: 干燥器使用具有短暂的水冷凝间隔的两相干燥系统，随后撞击撞击湿油墨的平行层流再循环热空气喷嘴以提高喷墨打印的复印速率并提高打印图像的质量。

公开(公告)号：US6141026A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-31

申请号：US141378

申请日：1998-08-27

Applicant: Gerald A. Domoto ,  Oscar G. Hauser ,  Fong-Jen J. Wang

Inventor： Gerald A. Domoto ,  Oscar G. Hauser ,  Fong-Jen J. Wang

IPC: G03G15/10 ,  G03G15/11 ,  G03G13/04 ,  B41J2/385

CPC classification number: G03G15/104 ,  G03G15/11

Abstract: An enhanced image conditioning process for liquid ink development assists in achieving better developability and metering capability, especially for the cases where highly viscous developer fluids are used. By selectively heating the developer fluid in the vicinity of the development zone and/or the metering zone, the viscosity of the liquid is reduced, and hence better developability and a thinner film with higher solid content for the developed image can be obtained. Another benefit of lowering the viscosity of the developer fluid is that the developer fluid can be applied and metered at a faster rate than higher viscosity fluids. Liquid ink developability control by controlling ink temperature is advantageous over conventional methods of xerography.

Abstract translation: 用于液体油墨开发的增强的图像调节工艺有助于实现更好的显影性和计量能力，特别是对于使用高粘性显影液的情况。 通过选择性地加热显影区域和/或计量区域附近的显影剂流体，可以获得液体的粘度，因此可以获得更好的显影性，并且可以获得显影图像具有较高固体含量的较薄的膜。 降低显影液的粘度的另一个好处是显影液可以以比较高粘度的流体更快的速度被应用和计量。 通过控制油墨温度的液体油墨显影性控制优于传统的静电印刷方法。

公开(公告)号：US5940665A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-17

申请号：US92512

申请日：1998-06-05

Applicant: Gerald A. Domoto ,  Oscar G. Hauser ,  F. James Wang

Inventor： Gerald A. Domoto ,  Oscar G. Hauser ,  F. James Wang

IPC: G03G15/10 ,  G03G15/11

CPC classification number: G03G15/11 ,  G03G2215/017 ,  G03G2215/0658

Abstract: A single image development and conditioning apparatus is disclosed for removing excess liquid carrier from a developed image developed in a liquid immersion development machine using liquid developer material having a first toner concentration. The single image development and conditioning apparatus includes a first zone located downstream of a coating device relative to a direction of movement of a surface bearing the developed image, a second zone located downstream of the first zone, and a third zone located downstream of the second zone. The first zone includes a first biased electrode for partially removing charged solid toner particles from background areas of the developed image. The second zone includes a second biased electrode for completing removal of charged solid toner particles from the background areas, and the third zone includes a third biased electrode. The first, second and third zones are arranged and biased so as to enable (i) removal, from the background areas, of liquid developer material consisting of liquid carrier and charged solid toner particles, and (ii) removal, from the image areas only, of excess carrier liquid, thereby creating a resulting toner image having a toner concentration significantly higher than the first toner concentration of the liquid developer material.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于使用具有第一调色剂浓度的液体显影剂材料从液浸式显影机中显影的显影图像中除去多余液体载体的单一图像显影和调理装置。 单一图像显影和调理装置包括相对于承载显影图像的表面的移动方向位于涂覆装置的下游的第一区域，位于第一区域下游的第二区域和位于第二区域下游的第三区域 区。 第一区域包括用于从显影图像的背景区域部分去除带电固体调色剂颗粒的第一偏置电极。 第二区域包括用于完成从背景区域去除带电固体调色剂颗粒的第二偏压电极，并且第三区域包括第三偏置电极。 第一，第二和第三区域被布置和偏置，以便能够（i）从背景区域移除由液体载体和带电的固体调色剂颗粒组成的液体显影剂材料，以及（ii）仅从图像区域中移除 的过量载体液体，从而产生具有显着高于液体显影剂材料的第一调色剂浓度的调色剂浓度的所得调色剂图像。