Patents by Inventor John A. Bergfjord
John A. Bergfjord 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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Patent number: 7267917Abstract: A charge transport layer composition for a photoreceptor includes at least a binder, at least one arylamine charge transport material, e.g., N,N?-diphenyl-N,N?-bis(3-methylphenyl)-(1,1?-biphenyl)-4,4?-diamine, and at least one polymer containing carboxylic acid groups or groups capable of forming carboxylic acid groups. The charge transport layer forms a layer of photoreceptor, which also includes an optional anti-curl layer, a substrate, an optional hole blocking layer, an optional adhesive layer, a charge generating layer, and optionally one or more overcoat or protective layers.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2004Date of Patent: September 11, 2007Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Yuhua Tong, Kenny-Tuan T. Dinh, Markus R. Silvestri, Michael E. Zak, John F. Yanus, Min-Hong Fu, David M. Skinner, Kathleen M. Carmichael, Colleen A. Helbig, Dale S. Renfer, John A. Bergfjord, Sr., Susan M. Van Dusen, Anthony M. Horgan, Jin Wu, Steven M. Sterling
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Patent number: 7192678Abstract: A charge transport layer composition for a photoreceptor includes at least a binder and a charge transport material of about 100% to about 40% by weight of a total of the charge transport layer N,N-dimethylphenyl)-4-biphenylamine and about 0% to about 60% N,N?-dephenyl-N,N?-bis(3-methylphenyl)-(1,1?-biphenyl)-4,4?-diamine, and wherein the total charge transport material in the composition is 48% or less of the total solids of the composition. The charge transport layer forms a layer of a photoreceptor, which also includes an optional anti-curl layer, a substrate, an optional hole blocking layer, an optional adhesive layer, a charge generating layer, and optionally one or more overcoat or protective layers.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2004Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Yuhua Tong, Kenny-Tuan T. Dinh, Markus R. Silvestri, Michael E. Zak, John F. Yanus, Min-Hong Fu, David M. Skinner, Kathleen M. Carmichael, Colleen A. Helbig, Dale S. Renfer, John A. Bergfjord, Sr., Susan M. Van Dusen
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Patent number: 7182903Abstract: Multilayered web stock is directed toward a curved surface and at least one layer of the web stock is heated to a temperature above a glass transition temperature of the at least one layer of the web stock. The heating can occur just before or upon engaging the curved surface. The temperature of the at least one layer remains above the glass transition temperature while engaging the curved surface, allowing reshaping and/or realignment of the at least one layer relative to other layers of the web stock according to conformance to the curved surface. The web stock is cooled before it disengages from the curved surface. The heating can be done with a high power infrared lamp focused into a line across the web stock, and the cooling can be done with a cooled fluid jet. Additionally, a preheater can be employed, and a supplemental cooler can be used.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2003Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Robert C. U. Yu, Satchidanand Mishra, Anthony M. Horgan, Richard L. Post, Edward F. Grabowski, Tsu-sen Chow, John A. Bergfjord, Sr., Miguel A. Boscan, John J. Darcy, III, Michael S. Roetker, Scott J. Griffin
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Publication number: 20060257770Abstract: Dispersions for producing photogenerator layers of photoreceptors are provided. The dispersions include a resin, a photogenerating component, and an adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2005Publication date: November 16, 2006Inventors: Kent Evans, David Skinner, Min-Hong Fu, Kathleen Carmichael, June Schneider, John Bergfjord, Susan VanDusen
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Publication number: 20060110669Abstract: An electrophotographic imaging member is disclosed which is provided with a charge transport layer comprising at least one polycarbonate polymer binder having a weight average molecular weight based on polystyrene units of from about 150,000 to about 190,000 and at least one polycarbonate binder having a weight average molecular weight based on polystyrene units of from about 230,000 to about 300,000 and a hole transport material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2004Publication date: May 25, 2006Inventors: David Maty, John Bergfjord, Tsu-sen Chow, Kathleen Carmichael
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Publication number: 20060063080Abstract: A charge transport layer composition for a photoreceptor includes at least a binder, at least one arylamine charge transport material, e.g., N,N?-diphenyl-N,N?-bis(3-methylphenyl)-(2,2?-biphenyl)-4,4?-diamine, and at least one polymer containing carboxylic acid groups or groups capable of forming carboxylic acid groups. The charge transport layer forms a layer of photoreceptor, which also includes an optional anti-curl layer, a substrate, an optional hole blocking layer, an optional adhesive layer, a charge generating layer, and optionally one or more overcoat or protective layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2004Publication date: March 23, 2006Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Yuhua Tong, Kenny-Tuan Dinh, Markus Silvestri, Michael Zak, John Yanus, Min-Hong Fu, David Skinner, Kathleen Carmichael, Colleen Helbig, Dale Renfer, John Bergfjord, Susan Van Dusen, Anthony Horgan, Jin Wu, Steven Sterling
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Publication number: 20060014089Abstract: A charge transport layer composition for a photoreceptor includes at least a binder and a charge transport material of about 100% to about 40% by weight of a total of the charge transport layer N,N-dimethylphenyl)-4-biphenylamine and about 0% to about 60% N,N?-bis(3-methylphenyl)-(1,1?-biphenyl)-4,4?-diamine, and wherein the total charge transport material in the composition is 48% or less of the total solids of the composition. The charge transport layer forms a layer of a photoreceptor, which also includes an optional anti-curl layer, a substrate, an optional hole blocking layer, an optional adhesive layer, a charge generating layer, and optionally one or more overcoat or protective layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2004Publication date: January 19, 2006Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Yuhua Tong, Kenny-Tuan Dinh, Markus Silvestri, Michael Zak, John Yanus, Min-Hong Fu, David Skinner, Kathleen Carmichael, Colleen Helbig, Dale Renfer, John Bergfjord, Susan Van Dusen
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Patent number: 6797445Abstract: A flexible electrophotographic imaging member comprising a supporting substrate, at least one imaging layer on one side of the supporting substrate, a charge blocking layer, an optional adhesive layer, a charge-generating layer, a charge transporting layer, a seam overcoat layer comprising a coating solution of a co-polyester resin and having a thickness of from about 2 to about 4 micrometers and having a width of from about 2 to about 10 millimeters and wherein said co-polyester resin is present in an amount of from about 2 to about 40 percent by weight based on the total weight of said overcoat layer, and a binder. The imaging member exhibits an excellent life cycle; excellent wear resistance, excellent electrical performance, and outstanding print quality.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2002Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: David J. Maty, John A. Bergfjord, Sr., Stephan V. Drappel
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Patent number: 6790573Abstract: An imaging member including at least a support, a charge blocking layer, a charge imaging layer, and an interfacial adhesive layer including at least a copolyester-polycarbonate resin. A process for fabricating the imaging member is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2002Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Stephan V. Drappel, Kathleen M. Carmichael, David J. Maty, John A. Bergfjord, Sr.
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Publication number: 20040173943Abstract: Multilayered web stock is directed toward a curved surface and at least one layer of the web stock is heated to a temperature above a glass transition temperature of the at least one layer of the web stock. The heating can occur just before or upon engaging the curved surface. The temperature of the at least one layer remains above the glass transition temperature while engaging the curved surface, allowing reshaping and/or realignment of the at least one layer relative to other layers of the web stock according to conformance to the curved surface. The web stock is cooled before it disengages from the curved surface. The heating can be done with a high power infrared lamp focused into a line across the web stock, and the cooling can be done with a cooled fluid jet. Additionally, a preheater can be employed, and a supplemental cooler can be used.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2003Publication date: September 9, 2004Applicant: Xerox CorporationInventors: Robert C.U. Yu, Satchidanand Mishra, Anthony M. Horgan, Richard L. Post, Edward F. Grabowski, Tsu-sen Chow, John A. Bergfjord, Miguel A. Boscan, John J. Darcy, Michael S. Roetker, Scott J. Griffin
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Publication number: 20040115543Abstract: A flexible electrophotographic imaging member comprising a supporting substrate, at least one imaging layer on one side of the supporting substrate, a charge blocking layer, an optional adhesive layer, a charge-generating layer, a charge transporting layer, a seam overcoat layer comprising a coating solution of a co-polyester resin and having a thickness of from about 2 to about 4 micrometers and having a width of from about 2 to about 10 millimeters and wherein said co-polyester resin is present in an amount of from about 2 to about 40 percent by weight based on the total weight of said overcoat layer, and a binder. The imaging member exhibits an excellent life cycle; excellent wear resistance, excellent electrical performance, and outstanding print quality.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2002Publication date: June 17, 2004Applicant: Xerox CorporationInventors: David J. Maty, John A. Bergfjord, Stephan V. Drappel
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Patent number: 6743390Abstract: A method of treating a flexible multi-layer member exhibiting a glass transition temperature and including a surface layer, the method composed of: moving the member through a member path including: a contact zone defined by contact of the member with an arcuate surface including a curved contact zone region; a pre-contact member path before the contact zone; and a post-contact member path after the contact zone; heating sequentially each portion of the surface layer such that each of the heated surface layer portions has a temperature above the glass transition temperature while in the curved contact zone region; and cooling sequentially each of the heated surface layer portions while in the contact zone such that the temperature of each of the heated surface layer portions falls to below the glass transition temperature prior to each of the heated surface layer portions exiting the curved contact zone region, thereby defining a cooling region, wherein the heating is accomplished in a heating region encompasType: GrantFiled: October 9, 2001Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Robert C. U. Yu, John A. Bergfjord, Sr.
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Publication number: 20030152855Abstract: An imaging member including at least a support, a charge blocking layer, a charge imaging layer, and an interfacial adhesive layer including at least a copolyester-polycarbonate resin. A process for fabricating the imaging member is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2002Publication date: August 14, 2003Applicant: Xerox CorporationInventors: Stephan V. Drappel, Kathleen M. Carmichael, David J. Maty, John A. Bergfjord
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Publication number: 20030067097Abstract: A method of treating a flexible multi-layer member exhibiting a glass transition temperature and including a surface layer, the method composed of: moving the member through a member path including: a contact zone defined by contact of the member with an arcuate surface including a curved contact zone region; a pre-contact member path before the contact zone; and a post-contact member path after the contact zone; heating sequentially each portion of the surface layer such that each of the heated surface layer portions has a temperature above the glass transition temperature while in the curved contact zone region; and cooling sequentially each of the heated surface layer portions while in the contact zone such that the temperature of each of the heated surface layer portions falls to below the glass transition temperature prior to each of the heated surface layer portions exiting the curved contact zone region, thereby defining a cooling region, wherein the heating is accomplished in a heating region encompasType: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2001Publication date: April 10, 2003Applicant: Xerox CorporationInventors: Robert C.U. Yu, John A. Bergfjord
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Patent number: 6410196Abstract: A charge transport layer for a photoreceptor includes at least a bisphenol A-phthallic acid dichloride ester copolymer polycarbonate binder and at least one charge transport material. The charge transport layer exhibits excellent wear resistance, excellent electrical performance, and delivers superior print quality.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2001Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Kathleen M. Carmichael, Stephan V. Drappel, David J. Maty, John A. Bergfjord, Sr.
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Patent number: 6261730Abstract: A flexible electrostatographic imaging member including at least one photographic imaging layer, a support layer, and an anticurl back layer having an exposed surface including a cross linked phenoxy resin at the exposed surface, the phenoxy resin being formed from a solution including cross linkable solvent soluble phenoxy resin containing hydroxyl groups attached to carbon atoms, an acid having a pKa less than about 3, a cross linking agent selected from the group including a formaldehyde generating cross linking agent, an alkoxylated cross linking agent, a methylolamine cross linking agent and mixtures thereof, and a liquid selected from the group including solvents, diluent and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 1999Date of Patent: July 17, 2001Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: John F. Yanus, Timothy J. Fuller, Damodar M. Pai, William W. Limburg, John A. Bergfjord, Sr., Dale S. Renfer
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Patent number: 6197462Abstract: A flexible electrostatographic imaging member including at least one photographic imaging layer, a support layer, and an anticurl back layer having an exposed surface including a cross linked polyamide at the exposed surface, the polyamide being, formed from a solution selected from the group including a first solution including crosslinkable alcohol soluble polyamide containing methoxy methyl groups attached to amide nitrogen atoms, an acid having a pKa less than about 3, a cross linking agent selected from the group including a formaldehyde generating cross linking agent, an alkoxylated cross linking agent, a methylolamine cross linking agent and mixtures thereof, and a liquid selected from the group including alcohol solvents, diluent and mixtures thereof, a second solution including crosslinkable alcohol soluble polyamide free of methoxy methyl groups attached to amide nitrogen atoms, an acid having a pKa less than about 3, a cross linking agent selected from the group including a an alkoxylaType: GrantFiled: November 29, 1999Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: John F. Yanus, Timothy J. Fuller, Damodar M. Pai, William W. Limburg, John A. Bergfjord, Sr., Dale S. Renfer
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Patent number: 6096927Abstract: A process for recovery of N,N'-bis(alkylphenyl)-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diamine from an electrophotographic imaging member, the process includingproviding an electrophotographic imaging member including at least one imaging layer, the imaging layer including a film forming binder and N,N'-bis(alkylphenyl)[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diamine,contacting the at least one imaging layer with warm toluene to dissolve toluene soluble materials including the film forming binder and N,N'-bis(alkylphenyl)-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diamine to form a mixture containing undissolved material and a solution of toluene and the toluene soluble materials,isolating the solution from the undissolved material,concentrating the solution in a partial vacuum and with applied heat,cooling the concentrate,mixing the concentrate with acetone to precipitate the N,N'-bis(alkylphenyl)-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diamine,separating the N,N'-bis(alkylphenyl)-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diamine precipitate from the concentrate,washing the N,N'-bis(alkylphenyl)-[1,1'-biphType: GrantFiled: August 2, 1999Date of Patent: August 1, 2000Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Satish R. Parikh, Edward J. Radigan, Jr., Anthony M. Horgan, John A. Bergfjord, Sr.
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Patent number: 6071662Abstract: An electrostatographic imaging member including an anti-curl layer, a supporting substrate having an electrically conductive layer, at least one imaging layer, an optional ground strip layer and an optional overcoating layer, the anti-curl layer including a polycarbonate film forming polymer binder containing 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexane groups in the polycarbonate moiety.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 1998Date of Patent: June 6, 2000Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Kathleen M. Carmichael, Satish R. Parikh, Donald P. Sullivan, John A. Bergfjord, Sr.
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Patent number: 5911934Abstract: A method to remove during fabrication of a flexible electrostatographic imaging member, the curl from a curled layered member having a top surface and a bottom surface and comprised of a substrate and a thickest coated layer including: (a) heating a section of the curled layered member to at least the glass transition temperature of the thickest coated layer, thereby defining a heated layered member section containing a thickest coated layer section and a substrate section; (b) compressing the top surface and the bottom surface of the heated layered member section to expand the thickest coated layer section beyond the dimensions of the substrate section; and (c) cooling the heated layered member section such that the expanded thickest coated layer section shrinks to about the dimensions of the substrate section.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 1997Date of Patent: June 15, 1999Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Robert C. U. Yu, John A. Bergfjord, Sr., Michael S. Roetker