Patents by Inventor Charles E. Romano, Jr.
Charles E. Romano, Jr. has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20140345922Abstract: A printed electronic device and a coating composition for forming a printed electronic device comprising an ink jet-receptive coating on a paper substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: NewPage CorporationInventor: Charles E. Romano, JR.
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Patent number: 8821997Abstract: An inkjet recording medium and a coating composition for forming an inkjet recording medium. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, an inkjet recording medium is disclosed comprising an inkjet-receptive coating on a paper substrate. The inkjet-receptive coating contains a synergistic combination of pigments, binder and a multivalent metal salt such that the inkjet recording medium exhibits improved inkjet print properties, particularly when printed with a high speed inkjet printer using pigmented inks.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2011Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Newpage CorporationInventors: Charles E. Romano, Jr., James P. Niemiec, Leonard J. Schliesman, Jr.
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Patent number: 8727528Abstract: An inkjet recording medium and a coating composition for forming an inkjet recording medium. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, an inkjet recording medium is disclosed comprising an inkjet-receptive coating on a paper substrate. The inkjet-receptive coating contains a synergistic combination of pigments, binder and a multivalent metal salt such that the inkjet recording medium exhibits improved inkjet print properties, particularly when printed with a high speed inkjet printer using pigmented inks.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2012Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Newpage CorporationInventor: Charles E. Romano, Jr.
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Publication number: 20130273271Abstract: An inkjet recording medium and a coating composition for forming an inkjet recording medium. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, an inkjet recording medium is disclosed comprising an inkjet-receptive coating on a paper substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: NEWPAGE CORPORATIONInventor: Charles E. Romano, JR.
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Patent number: 8480225Abstract: An inkjet recording medium including: a coated paper substrate; and an inkjet-receptive coating applied to at least one side of the coated paper wherein the inkjet-receptive coating includes inorganic oxide particles, a multivalent metal salt and a binder; wherein said inorganic oxide particles includes a cationic porous silica having an average particle size less than 0.5 microns and a pore volume of at least 0.70 ml/g and a surface area less than 200 m2/g, and said inkjet recording medium has a 75° gloss of at least 60.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2010Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Newpage CorporationInventors: Charles E. Romano, Jr., Rhonda G. Justice
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Patent number: 8431193Abstract: An inkjet recording medium and a coating composition for forming an inkjet recording medium. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, an inkjet recording medium is disclosed comprising an inkjet-receptive coating on a paper substrate. The inkjet-receptive coating contains a synergistic combination of pigments and binder such that the inkjet recording medium exhibits improved inkjet print properties, particularly when printed with a high speed inkjet printer using pigmented inks. In accordance with certain aspects of the present invention, the inkjet recording medium further comprises a top coat of a multivalent metal salt which further enhances image quality of the inkjet printing.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2010Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Newpage CorporationInventors: Charles E. Romano, Jr., Leonard J. Schliesman, Jr., James P. Niemiec
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Publication number: 20120212555Abstract: An inkjet recording medium and a coating composition for forming an inkjet recording medium. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, an inkjet recording medium is disclosed comprising an inkjet-receptive coating on a paper substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Inventor: Charles E. Romano, JR.
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Patent number: 8247045Abstract: An inkjet recording element is disclosed having a support and, on the support, (a) a porous base layer comprising particles of fumed silica and a hydrophilic binder and (b) an optional porous gloss layer above the base layer comprising particles of colloidal silica and a hydrophilic binder, wherein the particles of finned and colloidal silica are anionic. Also disclosed is a method of printing on such an inkjet recording element and a preferred method of making the inkjet recording element. The inkjet recording element can potentially have, in some embodiments, the advantages of improved image quality (reduced coalescence), and higher dye ink optical densities.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2007Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Lori J. Shaw-Klein, Charles E. Romano, Jr.
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Patent number: 8247044Abstract: An inkjet recording element is disclosed having a support and, on the support, (a) a porous base layer comprising particles of fumed silica and a hydrophilic binder and (b) a porous gloss layer above the base layer comprising particles of colloidal silica and a hydrophilic binder, wherein the particles of fumed and colloidal silica are anionic. Also disclosed is a method of printing on such an inkjet recording element. The inkjet recording element can potentially have, in some embodiments, the advantages of improved image quality (reduced coalescence) and higher dye ink optical densities.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2007Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Lori J. Shaw-Klein, Charles E. Romano, Jr.
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Publication number: 20120154502Abstract: An inkjet recording medium and a coating composition for forming an inkjet recording medium. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, an inkjet recording medium is disclosed comprising an inkjet-receptive coating on a paper substrate. The inkjet-receptive coating contains a synergistic combination of pigments, binder and a multivalent metal salt such that the inkjet recording medium exhibits improved inkjet print properties, particularly when printed with a high speed inkjet printer using pigmented inks.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: Charles E. Romano, JR., James P. Niemiec, Leonard J. Schliesman, JR.
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Publication number: 20110050827Abstract: An inkjet recording medium and a coating composition for forming an inkjet recording medium. In accordance with one aspect, an inkjet recording medium is disclosed comprising an inkjet-receptive coating on a coated paper substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: NEWPAGE CORPORATIONInventors: Charles E. Romano, JR., Rhonda G. Justice
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Publication number: 20110037818Abstract: An inkjet recording medium and a coating composition for forming an inkjet recording medium. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, an inkjet recording medium is disclosed comprising an inkjet-receptive coating on a paper substrate. The inkjet-receptive coating contains a synergistic combination of pigments and binder such that the inkjet recording medium exhibits improved inkjet print properties, particularly when printed with a high speed inkjet printer using pigmented inks. In accordance with certain aspects of the present invention, the inkjet recording medium further comprises a top coat of a multivalent metal salt which further enhances image quality of the inkjet printing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: NEWPAGE CORPORATIONInventors: Charles E. Romano, JR., Leonard J. Schliesman, JR., James P. Niemiec
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Publication number: 20090123675Abstract: An inkjet recording element is disclosed having a support and, on the support, (a) a porous base layer comprising particles of fumed silica and a hydrophilic binder and (b) an optional porous gloss layer above the base layer comprising particles of colloidal silica and a hydrophilic binder, wherein the particles of finned and colloidal silica are anionic. Also disclosed is a method of printing on such an inkjet recording element and a preferred method of making the inkjet recording element. The inkjet recording element can potentially have, in some embodiments, the advantages of improved image quality (reduced coalescence), and higher dye ink optical densities.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2007Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: Lori J. Shaw-Klein, Charles E. Romano, JR.
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Publication number: 20090123655Abstract: A method of making an inkjet recording element is disclosed in which the inkjet recording element has a support and, on the support, (a) a porous base layer comprising particles of fumed silica and a hydrophilic binder and (b) an optional porous gloss layer above the base layer comprising particles of colloidal silica and a hydrophilic binder, wherein the particles of fumed silica and colloidal silica are anionic. The method can produce an inkjet recording element having improved image quality, including reduced coalescence and higher gloss.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2007Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: Lori J. Shaw-Klein, Charles E. Romano, JR.
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Publication number: 20090123674Abstract: An inkjet recording element is disclosed having a support and, on the support, (a) a porous base layer comprising particles of fumed silica and a hydrophilic binder and (b) a porous gloss layer above the base layer comprising particles of colloidal silica and a hydrophilic binder, wherein the particles of fumed and colloidal silica are anionic. Also disclosed is a method of printing on such an inkjet recording element. The inkjet recording element can potentially have, in some embodiments, the advantages of improved image quality (reduced coalescence) and higher dye ink optical densities.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2007Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: Lori J. Shaw-Klein, Charles E. Romano, JR.
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Patent number: 7083836Abstract: An ink jet recording element comprising a support having thereon, in order, a hydrophilic absorbing layer and a polymeric overcoat layer comprising particles of a substantially amorphous synthetic aluminosilicate. Such recording elements exhibit improved humidity keeping and smudge resistance, while maintaining good differential gloss.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2003Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Charles E. Romano, Jr., Richard J. Kapusniak, Lori J. Shaw-Klein, Terry C. Schultz, Peter J. Ghyzel
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Patent number: 7056562Abstract: An inkjet recording element comprising a support having thereon, in order, a support having thereon a ink-receiving layer comprising a hydrophilic polymer and particles of an aluminosilicate in an amount of less than 30 weight percent solids, based on the total weight of the layer. Such recording elements exhibit improved humidity keeping for print sharpness.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2004Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Richard J. Kapusniak, Charles E. Romano, Jr., Peter J. Ghyzel, Terry C. Schultz, Lori J. Shaw-Klein
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Patent number: 7052749Abstract: An inkjet recording element comprising a support having thereon a subbing layer comprising particles of an aluminosilicate for improved adhesion.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2004Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Richard J. Kapusniak, Charles E. Romano, Jr., Lori J. Shaw-Klein, Peter J. Ghyzel, Terry C. Schultz
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Patent number: 7052748Abstract: An inkjet recording element comprising a support having thereon, in order, a support having thereon an ink-receiving layer comprising a hydrophilic polymer, a polymeric mordant, and particles of an aluminosilicate. Such recording elements exhibit improved humidity keeping.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2004Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Richard J. Kapusniak, Charles E. Romano, Jr., Lori J. Shaw-Klein, Terry C. Schultz, Peter J. Ghyzel
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Patent number: 7008676Abstract: An ink jet recording element having a substrate having thereon: a) a subbing layer comprising an amine inactivated gelatin; and b) an image-receiving layer of a cross-linkable polymer containing hydroxyl groups and a polymeric mordant, the cross-linkable polymer being present at a thickness of from about 2 to about 40 ?m and the weight ratio of the cross-linkable polymer to the mordant being from about 30:70 to about 95:5.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2002Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Charles E. Romano, Jr., Richard J. Kapusniak