Patents by Inventor Robert P. Altavela

Robert P. Altavela 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).

  • Patent number: 9228161
    Abstract: Disclosed are undercoat layers comprising a metal oxide, a polymer, and a citrate of Formula (I): wherein R1 is H, alkyl, or COR?; wherein R? is alkyl; and wherein R2, R3, and R4 are independently alkyl. The undercoat layers are useful in imaging members because they are easily separated from the substrate. This reduces the number of steps necessary to reclaim the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yuhua Tong, Jin Wu, Robert P. Altavela, Edward F. Grabowski, Kent J. Evans, Adilson P. Ramos, Nancy L. Belknap, Helen R. Cherniack
  • Publication number: 20140323377
    Abstract: Disclosed are undercoat layers comprising a metal oxide, a polymer, and a citrate of Formula (I): wherein R1 is H, alkyl, or COR?; wherein R? is alkyl; and wherein R2, R3, and R4 are independently alkyl. The undercoat layers are useful in imaging members because they are easily separated from the substrate. This reduces the number of steps necessary to reclaim the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: Yuhua Tong, Jin Wu, Robert P. Altavela, Edward F. Grabowski, Kent J. Evans, Adilson P. Ramos, Nancy L. Belknap, Helen R. Cherniack
  • Patent number: 8372568
    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments are directed to a method for removing photoreceptor coatings from a rigid substrate, wherein the photoreceptor coatings disposed over a substrate of an electrophotographic photoreceptor, in order to recover it for re-use in photoreceptor manufacturing. More specifically, the invention discloses a photoreceptor substrate recovery methodology that includes the creation of an inner release layer over the substrate and followed by subjecting the rejected or used electrophotographic photoreceptor to a step of soaking in a non-toxic and environmentally-friendly stripping solution that separates the coatings from the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Robert C. U. Yu, Kent J. Evans, Yuhua Tong, Nancy L. Belknap, Helen R. Cherniack, Robert P. Altavela, Edward F. Grabowski
  • Patent number: 8361685
    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments are directed to processes for removing photoreceptor coatings from a substrate, wherein the photoreceptor coatings disposed over a substrate of an electrophotographic photoreceptor. More specifically, the present embodiments discloses a photoreceptor coatings removal process comprises subjecting an electrophotographic photoreceptor to a stripping solution that separates the coatings from the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Robert C. U. Yu, Kent J. Evans, Yuhua Tong, Nancy L. Belknap, Helen R. Cherniack, Robert P. Altavela, Edward F. Grabowski
  • Patent number: 8142968
    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments are directed to an electrophotographic photoreceptor having a release layer. More particularly, the disclosure relates to an electrophotographic photoreceptor having a release layer which comprises an organosilane compound coated over the substrate surface. Other embodiments include methods for coating layer removal using a specifically configured electrophotographic photoreceptor having a release layer and methods for recovering a charge transport molecule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Robert P. Altavela, Yuhua Tong, Edward F. Grabowski, Kent J. Evans, Adilson Ramos, Nancy Belknap, Helen R. Cherniack
  • Publication number: 20110151363
    Abstract: Disclosed are undercoat layers comprising a metal oxide, a polymer, and a citrate of Formula (I): wherein R1 is H, alkyl, or COR?; wherein R? is alkyl; and wherein R2, R3, and R4 are independently alkyl. The undercoat layers are useful in imaging members because they are easily separated from the substrate. This reduces the number of steps necessary to reclaim the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yuhua Tong, Jin Wu, Robert P. Altavela, Edward F. Grabowski, Kent J. Evans, Adilson P. Ramos, Nancy L. Belknap, Helen R. Cherniack
  • Publication number: 20110104603
    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments are directed to processes for removing photoreceptor coatings from a substrate, wherein the photoreceptor coatings disposed over a substrate of an electrophotographic photoreceptor. More specifically, the present embodiments discloses a photoreceptor coatings removal process comprises subjecting an electrophotographic photoreceptor to a stripping solution that separates the coatings from the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert C. U. Yu, Kent J. Evans, Yuhua Tong, Nancy L. Belknap, Helen R. Cherniack, Robert P. Altavela, Edward F. Grabowski
  • Publication number: 20110104602
    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments are directed to a method for removing photoreceptor coatings from a rigid substrate, wherein the photoreceptor coatings disposed over a substrate of an electrophotographic photoreceptor, in order to recover it for re-use in photoreceptor manufacturing. More specifically, the invention discloses a photoreceptor substrate recovery methodology that includes the creation of an inner release layer over the substrate and followed by subjecting the rejected or used electrophotographic photoreceptor to a step of soaking in a non-toxic and environmentally-friendly stripping solution that separates the coatings from the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert C. U. Yu, Kent J. Evans, Yuhua Tong, Nancy L. Belknap, Helen R. Cherniack, Robert P. Altavela, Edward F. Grabowski
  • Publication number: 20100323288
    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments are directed to an electrophotographic photoreceptor having a release layer. More particularly, the disclosure relates to an electrophotographic photoreceptor having a release layer which comprises an organosilane compound coated over the substrate surface. Other embodiments include methods for coating layer removal using a specifically configured electrophotographic photoreceptor having a release layer and methods for recovering a charge transport molecule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert P. Altavela, Yuhua Tong, Edward F. Grabowski, Kent J. Evans, Adilson Ramos, Nancy Belknap, Helen R. Cherniack
  • Patent number: 7799140
    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments are directed to processes for removing photoreceptor coatings from a substrate, wherein the photoreceptor coatings disposed over a substrate of an electrophotographic photoreceptor. More specifically, the invention discloses a photoreceptor coatings removal process comprises subjecting an electrophotographic photoreceptor to a stripping solution that separates the coatings from the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Robert P. Altavela, Yuhua Tong, Edward F. Grabowski, Kent J. Evans, Adilson Ramos, Nancy Belknap, Helen R. Cherniack
  • Publication number: 20100086866
    Abstract: The presently disclosed embodiments are directed to an improved imaging member exhibiting little or no plywood print defect comprising an undercoat layer formed from an undercoat layer dispersion comprising silica microspheres, a binder resin and a solvent, and a method for making the undercoat layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Francisco J. Lopez, Man K. Yip, Robert P. Altavela, Adilson P. Ramos
  • Patent number: 7651827
    Abstract: An imaging member containing a substrate, and an outer layer containing a phosphorus-containing lubricant, and an image forming apparatus for forming images on a recording medium including the imaging member above, a development component to apply a developer material to said charge-retentive surface to develop said electrostatic latent image to form a developed image on said charge-retentive surface; a transfer component for transferring said developed image from said charge retentive surface to another member or a copy substrate; and a fusing member to fuse said developed image to said copy substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Jin Wu, Robert P. Altavela, John J. Wilbert, Linda Ferrarese, Liang-Bih Lin
  • Patent number: 7645555
    Abstract: An electrophotographic photoreceptor and method for forming a photoreceptor is disclosed which is provided with an anticorrosion layer on the interface between the supporting substrate surface and the undercoat layer. The photoreceptor has a high mechanical strength and minimizes defects in print for longer periods of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Liang-Bih Lin, Philip G. Perry, Andronique Ioannidis, William G. Herbert, David M. Skinner, Jin Wu, Kendra Michele Giza, Nancy Belknap, Yonn Rasmussen, Geoffrey M. T. Foley, John F. Yanus, Jennifer Y. Hwang, Robert P. Altavela
  • Publication number: 20090214978
    Abstract: An electrophotographic photoreceptor and method for forming a photoreceptor is disclosed which is provided with an anticorrosion layer on the interface between the supporting substrate surface and the undercoat layer. The photoreceptor has a high mechanical strength and minimizes defects in print for longer periods of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Liang-Bih LIN, Philip G. PERRY, Andronique IOANNIDIS, William G. HERBERT, David M. SKINNER, Jin WU, Kendra Michele GIZA, Nancy BELKNAP, Yonn RASMUSSEN, Geoffrey M. T. FOLEY, John F. YANUS, Jennifer Y. HWANG, Robert P. ALTAVELA
  • Patent number: 7544451
    Abstract: An imaging member containing a substrate, and an outer layer containing an antioxidant lubricant additive, and an image forming apparatus for forming images on a recording medium including the imaging member above, a development component to apply a developer material to said charge-retentive surface to develop said electrostatic latent image to form a developed image on said charge-retentive surface; a transfer component for transferring said developed image from said charge-retentive surface to another member or a copy substrate; and a fusing member to fuse said developed image to said copy substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Jin Wu, Robert P. Altavela, James R. Backus, Liang-Bih Lin
  • Patent number: 7534535
    Abstract: An electrophotographic photoreceptor is disclosed which is provided with an anti-corrosion layer on the interface between the substrate surface and hole blocking layer. The photoreceptor has high mechanical strength and minimizes defects in print for longer periods of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Liang-Bih Lin, Philip G. Perry, Andronique Ioannidis, William G. Herbert, David M. Skinner, Jin Wu, Kendra Michele Giza, Nancy Belknap, Yonn Rasmussen, Geoffrey M. T. Foley, John F. Yanus, Jennifer Y. Hwang, Robert P. Altavela
  • Patent number: 7527902
    Abstract: An imaging member containing a substrate, and an outer layer containing solid and liquid lubricants, and an image forming apparatus for forming images on a recording medium including the imaging member above, a development component to apply a developer material to said charge-retentive surface to develop said electrostatic latent image to form a developed image on said charge-retentive surface; a transfer component for transferring said developed image from said charge-retentive surface to another member or a copy substrate; and a fusing member to fuse said developed image to said copy substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Jin Wu, Geoffrey M T. Foley, Jodie L. Watson, Liang-Bih Lin, Edward C. Savage, Robert P. Altavela, Linda Ferrarese, Marc J. Livecchi
  • Patent number: 7468208
    Abstract: An imaging member containing a substrate, and a layer containing a polytetrafluoroethylene and a polyol ester, and an image forming apparatus for forming images on a recording medium including the imaging member above, a development component to apply a developer material to said charge-retentive surface to develop said electrostatic latent image to form a developed image on said charge-retentive surface; a transfer component for transferring said developed image from said charge-retentive surface to another member or a copy substrate; and a fusing member to fuse said developed image to said copy substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Jin Wu, Geoffrey M T. Foley, Jodie L. Watson, Liang-Bih Lin, Edward C. Savage, Robert P. Altavela, Linda Ferrarese, Marc J. Livecchi
  • Patent number: 7427440
    Abstract: An imaging member containing a substrate, and an outer layer containing a polyether lubricant, and an image forming apparatus for forming images on a recording medium including the imaging member above, a development component to apply a developer material to said charge-retentive surface to develop said electrostatic latent image to form a developed image on said charge-retentive surface; a transfer component for transferring said developed image from said charge-retentive surface to another member or a copy substrate; and a fusing member to fuse said developed image to said copy substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Jin Wu, Geoffrey M T. Foley, Liang-Bih Lin, Edward C. Savage, Robert P. Altavela, Marc J. Livecchi
  • Patent number: 7368210
    Abstract: An imaging member containing a substrate, and an outer layer containing a zinc diethyldithiophosphate, and an image forming apparatus for forming images on a recording medium including the imaging member above, a development component to apply a developer material to said charge-retentive surface to develop said electrostatic latent image to form a developed image on said charge-retentive surface; a transfer component for transferring said developed image from said charge-retentive surface to another member or a copy substrate; and a fusing member to fuse said developed image to said copy substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Jin Wu, Linda Ferrarese, Robert P. Altavela, Liang-Bih Lin