公开(公告)号：US09529307B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-27

申请号：US13548155

申请日：2012-07-12

Applicant: Janos Veres ,  David K. Biegelsen

Inventor： Janos Veres ,  David K. Biegelsen

IPC: G03G15/10 ,  G03G15/22 ,  G03G13/28

CPC classification number: G03G15/10 ,  G03G13/28 ,  G03G15/226

Abstract: A system comprises an electro-wetting subsystem, a transfer subsystem, an imaging member, and an inking subsystem. The electro-wetting subsystem comprises a photo-responsive photoreceptor, a charging mechanism, an image definition material reservoir, a charge erase mechanism, and an exposure subsystem, such as a light source and rotating polygon forming a raster output scanner (ROS) disposed for exposure of the photoreceptor through the image definition material reservoir. The imaging member comprises a reimageable surface having certain properties, such as having a low surface energy to promote ink release onto a substrate. In operation, the photoreceptor is charged areawise. An exposure pattern is formed by the exposure subsystem on the surface of the charged photoreceptor, which is developed with image definition material. The image definition material pattern is transferred to the reimageable surface. The pattern is developed with ink. The inked image may be transferred to a substrate.

Abstract translation: 系统包括电润湿子系统，传输子系统，成像构件和着墨子系统。 电润湿子系统包括光响应感光体，充电机构，图像定义材料储存器，电荷擦除机构和曝光子系统，例如形成光栅输出扫描器（ROS）的光源和旋转多边形，其设置用于 通过图像定义材料储存器曝光感光体。 成像构件包括具有某些特性的可再成像表面，例如具有低表面能以促进油墨释放到基底上。 在操作中，感光体面积充电。 通过曝光子系统在带图像定义材料显影的带电感光体的表面上形成曝光图案。 图像定义材料图案被转移到可再成像的表面。 该图案是用墨水开发的。 着墨的图像可以被转印到基底上。

公开(公告)号：US08833254B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-16

申请号：US13548127

申请日：2012-07-12

Applicant: Janos Veres ,  David K. Biegelsen ,  Chu-heng Liu

Inventor： Janos Veres ,  David K. Biegelsen ,  Chu-heng Liu

IPC: B41F16/00 ,  G03G5/00 ,  G03G15/10

CPC classification number: G03G13/283 ,  B41C1/1058 ,  B41M1/06

Abstract: A system comprises an electrophotographic subsystem, a transfer subsystem, an imaging member, and an inking subsystem. The electrophotographic subsystem comprises a photoreceptor, a charging subsystem, an exposure subsystem, and a development subsystem. In operation, the photoreceptor is charged areawise. An exposure pattern is formed by the exposure subsystem on the surface of the charged photoreceptor to thereby write a latent charge image onto the photoreceptor surface. The image is developed with an image defining material, such as a dampening fluid. The image defining material forms a negative pattern of the image to be printed. This negative image is then transferred to the reimageable surface. The negative image is then developed with ink. The inked image may be transferred to a substrate.

Abstract translation: 系统包括电子照相子系统，传输子系统，成像构件和着墨子系统。 电子照相子系统包括感光体，充电子系统，曝光子系统和开发子系统。 在操作中，感光体面积充电。 通过曝光子系统在带电感光体的表面上形成曝光图案，从而将潜像写入感光体表面。 图像用图像限定材料（例如润版液）显影。 图像定义材料形成要打印的图像的负图案。 然后将该负图像转移到可再成像的表面。 然后用墨水显影负像。 着墨的图像可以被转印到基底上。

公开(公告)号：US20140016112A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-16

申请号：US13548134

申请日：2012-07-12

Applicant: Janos Veres ,  David K. Biegelsen ,  Chu-Heng Liu

Inventor： Janos Veres ,  David K. Biegelsen ,  Chu-Heng Liu

IPC: G03B27/32

CPC classification number: G03G17/02 ,  B41C1/1058 ,  B41M1/06 ,  B41N3/08

Abstract: A method is disclosed in the context of a system comprises an electrophotographic subsystem, a transfer subsystem, an imaging member, and an inking subsystem. The electrophotographic subsystem comprises a photoreceptor, a charging subsystem, an exposure subsystem, and a development subsystem. In operation, the photoreceptor is charged areawise. An exposure pattern is formed by the exposure subsystem on the surface of the charged photoreceptor to thereby write a latent charge image onto the photoreceptor surface. The image is developed with an image defining material, such as a dampening fluid. The image defining material forms a negative pattern of the image to be printed. This negative image is then transferred to the reimageable surface. The negative image is then developed with ink. The inked image may be transferred to a substrate.

Abstract translation: 在包括电子照相子系统，传输子系统，成像构件和着墨子系统的系统的上下文中公开了一种方法。 电子照相子系统包括感光体，充电子系统，曝光子系统和开发子系统。 在操作中，感光体面积充电。 通过曝光子系统在带电感光体的表面上形成曝光图案，从而将潜像写入感光体表面。 图像用图像限定材料（例如润版液）显影。 图像定义材料形成要打印的图像的负图案。 然后将该负图像转移到可再成像的表面。 然后用墨水显影负像。 着墨的图像可以被转印到基底上。

公开(公告)号：US20140013978A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-16

申请号：US13548146

申请日：2012-07-12

Applicant: Janos Veres ,  David K. Biegelsen ,  Chu-Heng Liu

Inventor： Janos Veres ,  David K. Biegelsen ,  Chu-Heng Liu

IPC: B41N3/00

CPC classification number: G03F7/20 ,  B41F7/24 ,  G03G17/02

Abstract: A system comprises an electrophotographic subsystem, a transfer subsystem, an imaging member, and an inking subsystem. The electrophotographic subsystem comprises a photoreceptor, a charging subsystem, an exposure subsystem, and a development subsystem. In operation, the photoreceptor is charged areawise. An exposure pattern is formed by the exposure subsystem on the surface of the charged photoreceptor to thereby write a latent charge image onto the photoreceptor surface. The image is developed with an image definition material, such as a dampening fluid. The image definition material forms a positive pattern of the image to be printed. The image pattern is then transferred to the reimageable surface. The transferred pattern is then developed by selectively applying an ink over regions of image definition material. The inked image may be transferred to a substrate.

Abstract translation: 系统包括电子照相子系统，传输子系统，成像构件和着墨子系统。 电子照相子系统包括感光体，充电子系统，曝光子系统和开发子系统。 在操作中，感光体面积充电。 通过曝光子系统在带电感光体的表面上形成曝光图案，从而将潜像写入感光体表面。 图像用诸如润版液的图像定义材料显影。 图像定义材料形成要打印的图像的正图案。 然后将图像图案转移到可再成像的表面。 然后通过在图像定义材料的区域上选择性地施加墨水来显影转印图案。 着墨的图像可以被转印到基底上。

公开(公告)号：US08617667B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-31

申请号：US12764394

申请日：2010-04-21

Applicant: Gregory J. Kovacs ,  Steven E. Ready ,  David K. Biegelsen ,  Lars E. Swartz ,  Christopher Paulson

Inventor： Gregory J. Kovacs ,  Steven E. Ready ,  David K. Biegelsen ,  Lars E. Swartz ,  Christopher Paulson

IPC: B05D3/06 ,  C23C14/28 ,  H05B6/00 ,  B41J2/01

CPC classification number: B05C5/001 ,  B41M7/0081 ,  B41M7/009

Abstract: Methods of leveling ink on substrates and apparatuses useful in printing are provided. An exemplary embodiment of the methods includes irradiating ink disposed on a surface of a porous substrate with radiation emitted by at least one radiant energy source. The radiation heats the ink to at least a viscosity threshold temperature of the ink to allow the ink to flow laterally on the surface to produce leveling of the ink. The ink is heated sufficiently rapidly that heat transfer from the ink to the substrate is sufficiently small during the leveling that ink at the substrate interface is cooled to a temperature below the viscosity threshold temperature thereby preventing any significant ink permeation into the substrate.

公开(公告)号：US20130199387A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-08

申请号：US13366947

申请日：2012-02-06

Applicant: David K. Biegelsen

Inventor： David K. Biegelsen

IPC: B41L23/02 ,  B41F1/18

CPC classification number: B41C1/10 ,  B41F7/00 ,  B41F7/24 ,  B41F7/32 ,  B41N3/08

Abstract: In a variable data lithography system that employs a patterned dampening fluid layer for image formation, dampening fluid may be removed prior to image transfer to a substrate. Removed dampening fluid may be recovered and recycled to reduce operating expenses and environmental waste. A replacement fluid may be applied after inking and after removal of the dampening fluid. The replacement fluid preferentially occupies the regions previously occupied by dampening fluid, and may lubricate the transfer nip. Any replacement fluid and ink not transferred to the substrate upon printing may then be cleaned from the print image carrier prior to forming a new dampening fluid layer and subsequent pattern formation.

Abstract translation: 在使用用于图像形成的图案化润版液层的可变数据光刻系统中，在图像转印到基底之前可以去除阻尼流体。 可以回收和回收去除的润版液，以减少操作费用和环境浪费。 可以在着墨之后和去除润版液之后施加更换的流体。 替换流体优先占据先前被阻尼流体占据的区域，并且可以润滑转印辊隙。 然后在形成新的阻尼流体层和随后的图案形成之前，可以从印刷图像载体清洁任何在印刷时未转印到基材上的替换流体和油墨。

公开(公告)号：US20130161493A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-27

申请号：US13335732

申请日：2011-12-22

Applicant: David K. Biegelsen

Inventor： David K. Biegelsen

IPC: G02F1/167 ,  G01J1/42

CPC classification number: G01J1/4204 ,  G02B26/026

Abstract: Reflective systems include a reflective element secured to an optical element. The reflective element is a switchable reflective layer that is switched by an alignment mechanism electrically coupled to a controller that sends data instructing the alignment mechanism that various light conditions exist.

Abstract translation: 反射系统包括固定到光学元件的反射元件。 反射元件是可切换反射层，其通过电耦合到控制器的对准机构来切换，控制器发送指示对准机构的数据，该数据指示存在各种光条件。

公开(公告)号：US08312619B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-20

申请号：US12754254

申请日：2010-04-05

Applicant: Eugene M. Chow ,  Jeng Ping Lu ,  Meng H. Lean ,  David K. Biegelsen

Inventor： Eugene M. Chow ,  Jeng Ping Lu ,  Meng H. Lean ,  David K. Biegelsen

IPC: B23P19/00

CPC classification number: B81C99/002 ,  H01L24/95 ,  H01L2224/95085 ,  H01L2224/95145 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  H01L2924/1461 ,  Y10T29/4913 ,  Y10T29/5313 ,  Y10T29/53174 ,  Y10T29/53178 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A xerographic micro-assembler system, method and apparatus that includes a sorting unit that is adapted to receive a plurality of micro-objects. The micro-objects can also be sorted and oriented on the sorting unit and then transferred to a substrate. The system, method and apparatus can also include a device for detecting errors in at least one of the micro-objects on the sorting unit and a protection means for preventing an improper micro-object from being transferred to the substrate. The system, method and apparatus can also include an organized micro-object feeder assembly that can transfer at least one of a plurality of micro-objects to the sorting unit or directly to the substrate.

公开(公告)号：US20120000386A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-05

申请号：US13234090

申请日：2011-09-15

Applicant: David K. Biegelsen ,  David G. Duff ,  Lars E. Swartz ,  Ashish V. Pattekar

Inventor： David K. Biegelsen ,  David G. Duff ,  Lars E. Swartz ,  Ashish V. Pattekar

IPC: B41F33/00

CPC classification number: B65H29/12 ,  B41J3/60 ,  B41J13/076 ,  B65H27/00 ,  B65H2404/1115 ,  B65H2404/11221 ,  B65H2404/14 ,  B65H2404/521 ,  B65H2601/251 ,  B65H2801/06 ,  B65H2801/12 ,  Y10T74/1987

Abstract: A transport system for cut sheet media has a first and second cylinder to form a nip, a support subsystem to transport edges of cut sheets having at least one image into and out of the nip, and an array of contact points on each cylinder to make contact with the cut sheets without marking the image. A wheel for a print medium transport system has an outer rim having a series of contact points, an inner hub supporting a means to accommodate a drive shaft, and an internal spring connecting the outer rim to the inner hub. A method of transporting cut sheets in a printing system forms a nip between at least one pair of cylinders, each cylinder having an array of contact points, guides a first edge of a cut sheet into the nip, and uses the arrays of contact points to transport the cut sheets through one of either a fusing or drying process.

Abstract translation: 用于切片介质的输送系统具有形成辊隙的第一和第二气缸，用于将具有至少一个图像的切割片材的边缘输送到辊隙中的支撑子系统，以及每个气缸上的接触点阵列，以使 与切割的纸张接触而不标记图像。 用于打印介质传送系统的轮具有具有一系列接触点的外轮缘，支撑用于容纳驱动轴的装置的内轮毂和将外轮缘连接到内轮毂的内弹簧。 在打印系统中传送切割片材的方法在至少一对圆柱体之间形成辊隙，每个圆柱体具有接触点阵列，将切割的片材的第一边缘引导到辊隙中，并且使用接触点阵列 通过熔化或干燥过程之一运输切片。

公开(公告)号：US20110149006A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-23

申请号：US12646180

申请日：2009-12-23

Applicant: David K. Biegelsen ,  Steven A. Buhler ,  Scott A. Elrod ,  John S. Fitch ,  David K. Fork ,  Babur B. Hadimioglu ,  Richard Stearns

Inventor： David K. Biegelsen ,  Steven A. Buhler ,  Scott A. Elrod ,  John S. Fitch ,  David K. Fork ,  Babur B. Hadimioglu ,  Richard Stearns

IPC: B41J2/385

CPC classification number: B41J2/06

Abstract: A fabricated structure for use with an associated marking device is provided. In one form, the fabricated structure includes a self-lifting spring finger having a nib for marking.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种与相关标记装置一起使用的制造结构。 在一种形式中，制造的结构包括具有用于标记的笔尖的自举弹簧手指。