Patents by Inventor Alan Richard Kuntz

Alan Richard Kuntz 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: 8287964
    Abstract: A method of forming a fuser member with an intermediate adhesive layer is provided, wherein the fusing member comprises, in order, a base member, a cured liquid silicone rubber substrate layer, an amino silane, and an anhydrous solvent containing the adhesive layer. The fusing member further comprises a fluoroelastomer fusing surface topcoat layer including poly (vinylidene fluoride-tetrafluoroethylene- hexafluoropropylene).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Alan Richard Kuntz, Joy Longhenry, Kevin Taft
  • Patent number: 8216661
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide materials, methods, and systems for a fuser member used in electrophotographic devices and processes, wherein the fuser member can include a coating material containing a plurality of nanoceram fibers dispersed in a polymer matrix for providing a desired gloss level of fused toner images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew M. Kelly, David J. Gervasi, Alan Richard Kuntz, Rebecca M. Hainley
  • Publication number: 20120094081
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide materials, methods, and systems for a fuser member used in electrophotographic devices and processes, wherein the fuser member can include a coating material containing a plurality of nanoceram fibers dispersed in a polymer matrix for providing a desired gloss level of fused toner images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Matthew M. Kelly, David J. Gervasi, Alan Richard Kuntz, Rebecca M. Hainley
  • Publication number: 20110281036
    Abstract: In accordance with the disclosure, a fusing member is provided comprising, in order, a base member, a cured liquid silicone rubber substrate layer, an amino silane, and an anhydrous solvent containing adhesive layer. The fusing member further comprises a fluoroelastomer fusing surface topcoat layer including poly (vinylidene fluoride-tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Alan Richard Kuntz, Joy Longhenry, Kevin Taft
  • Patent number: 8007912
    Abstract: In accordance with the disclosure, a fusing member is provided comprising, in order, a base member, a cured liquid silicone rubber substrate layer, an amino silane, and an anhydrous solvent containing adhesive layer. The fusing member further comprises a fluoroelastomer fusing surface topcoat layer including poly (vinylidene fluoride-tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Alan Richard Kuntz, Joy Longhenry, Kevin Taft
  • Patent number: 7541079
    Abstract: A fuser member suited to use in a fusing apparatus of an electrostatographic image rendering device includes a substrate and an outer layer over the substrate. The outer layer includes a matrix material and filler particles dispersed in the matrix material. At least some of the filler particles are formed from diamond, which may provide improved wear of the fuser member and may also provide the layer with improved thermal conductivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Alan Richard Kuntz, Patrick James Finn, Joy Lynn Longhenry, Richard P. Carney
  • Publication number: 20090130462
    Abstract: In accordance with the disclosure, a fusing member is provided comprising, in order, a base member, a cured liquid silicone rubber substrate layer, an amino silane, and an anhydrous solvent containing adhesive layer. The fusing member further comprises a fluoroelastomer fusing surface topcoat layer including poly (vinylidene fluoride-tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Alan Richard Kuntz, Joy Longhenry, Kevin Taft
  • Publication number: 20090110453
    Abstract: A fuser member suited to use in a fusing apparatus of an electrostatographic image rendering device includes a substrate and an outer layer over the substrate. The outer layer includes a matrix material and filler particles dispersed in the matrix material. an outer layer comprising a halopolymer and filler particles. The filler particles have a particle size of less than about 1 micrometer and a particle hardness of greater than about 3 on a Mohs hardness scale and form no more than about 3 percent by volume of the outer layer. The outer layer comprising filler particles nonetheless may provide improved wear of the fuser member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventors: Alan Richard Kuntz, Patrick James Finn, Richard P. Carney
  • Patent number: 7424262
    Abstract: A cleaning agent having one or more active ingredient which may remove residual release agents from printed material and methods for using the cleaning agents are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: David P. Van Bortel, Jyothsna Ram, Alan Richard Kuntz
  • Publication number: 20080152405
    Abstract: A fuser member suited to use in a fusing apparatus of an electrostatographic image rendering device includes a substrate and an outer layer over the substrate. The outer layer includes a matrix material and filler particles dispersed in the matrix material. At least some of the filler particles are formed from diamond, which may provide improved wear of the fuser member and may also provide the layer with improved thermal conductivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Alan Richard Kuntz, Patrick James Finn, Joy Lynn Longhenry, Richard P. Carney
  • Publication number: 20080080913
    Abstract: A cleaning agent having one or more active ingredient which may remove residual release agents from printed material and methods for using the cleaning agents are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventors: David P. Van Bortel, Jyothsna Ram, Alan Richard Kuntz