Abstract:
The invention is textured surface release layers for dielectric substrates used in liquid electrostatic imaging processes. The invention also includes means of providing textured release surfaces for dielectric substrates, and a method of liquid electrostatic imaging using textured dielectric substrates.
Abstract:
A method for chemically altering the composition of a first coating fluid in continuous flow from a dispenser to a final substrate is disclosed. The method employs the steps of dispensing the fluid in a continuous flow from a source location into a second fluid, and imposing at least one condition on the first fluid to alter the chemical composition of the first fluid before that first fluid leaves the second fluid and contacts the final substrate.
Abstract:
A method of modulating coating patterns is disclosed. The method uses the steps of dispensing a composite comprising a carrier fluid layer and a functional fluid layer from an orifice; contacting the composite with a substrate; transferring the composite to the substrate, wherein interfacial interaction among the carrier fluid layer, the functional fluid layer, and the substrate generates a patterned coating of the functional layer on the substrate. The coating patterns provide controlled release surfaces for tapes, image receptors, and the like.