Abstract: A bumper cover and lamp housing assembly (14) (“assembly”) includes a bumper cover (22) and a lamp housing (24) that is releasably attached to bumper cover (22). Bumper cover (22) has a one-piece construction (30) with one of a tongue fastener (28) and a groove fastener (26). Lamp housing (24) has a single-piece construction (46) with the other of the tongue fastener (28) and groove fastener (26). Tongue fastener (28) is slidably attached directly to groove fastener (26).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an imaging member such as a photoconductor that includes an olefin based polymer. The olefin based polymer may be formed from a metathesis polymerization of an olefin or the chain polymerization of a cycloolefin. A method is also disclosed including the formation of a solution for coating a photoconductive surface. The method involves the addition of the olefin based polymer to a solvent followed by coating of a photoconductive surface which coating may then serve as a charge transport layer within an image forming device.

Abstract: A composite material has two common constituents including a reinforcement (e.g. such as fiberglass, carbon fiber and/or other suitable fiber or reinforcement) and a binder material integral with the reinforcement for providing a matrix; Additionally, at least one filler is integrated with the binder, which comprises a particulate material that is formed from at least one agricultural grain or other byproduct of energy production from agricultural material. The agricultural grain particulate filler may be a refined product (e.g. starch or flour), a byproduct from grain processing such as distillers grain (DDG), and or simple ground up grain products. The invention also contemplates use of bio-energy production byproducts (to include non-grain components such as processed foliage) for other constituent parts of the composite such as reinforcement.

Abstract: A polyurethane-silica hybrid, or polyurethane-silica/silsesquioxane hybrid overcoat improves the life of the photoconductor drum without significantly altering the electrophotographic properties of the PC drum. Wear can be caused by a variety of factors, which include contact with the cleaner blade, paper, or intermediate transfer member or by erosion or scratching from toner components. The combination of hard and soft segments allows for a tough, wear resistant material with the added flexibility to prevent erosion from toner particles that are swept along the surface of the drum by the cleaner blade. A benzophenone ultraviolet absorber chemically linked to the silsesquioxane appears to inhibit room light fatigue and improve the electrostatic cycling of the PC drum. The overcoat also inhibits crazing.

Abstract: Photoconductors are disclosed having an overcoat layer of silsesquioxane substituted with 4-[3-(triethoxysilylpropoxy]-2-hydroxybenzophenone. The degree of substitution is believed not critical. Similarly, the thickness of the coating is not critical and may vary according to the wear anticipated, as well as the electrical requirements of the specific application. Improvements are realized using this material in comparison to unsubstituted silsesquioxane.

Abstract: A plug valve is provided that may be lubricated while in service. The invention provides a high-pressure valve having a valve body containing a plug allowing bi-directional flow and moveable between an open and closed flow-through position. The valve permitting lubricating and sealing while in-service and in the closed or open position. The lubricating and/or sealing mechanism includes channels formed through the plug to a lubricant groove or grooves formed on the outside surface of the plug between the ends of the fluid conduit through the plug for directing lubricant to the plug-insert or plug-valve body interface when the plug is in the closed position and lubricant to the relief area formed by the insert when the plug is in the open position.