Patents by Inventor Caroline M Turek

Caroline M Turek 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).

  • Phase change inks
    Patent number: 9234109
    Abstract: Phase change ink comprising colorant and carrier comprising additive of formula wherein A, E, G, and J are —H, —Cl, —Br, —I, —OH, —COOH, amino, alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, alkylaryl; Z is —H, alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, alkylaryl, —(CH2CH2O)mH, Na, K, —P(X)(OR5)(OR6) wherein X is oxygen or sulfur, or —C(?O)R7, and n is 0, 1, 2, or 3. Also, a process which comprises (1) incorporating into an ink jet printing apparatus a phase change ink as disclosed herein; (2) melting the ink; and (3) causing droplets of the melted ink to be ejected in an imagewise pattern onto a substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Caroline M Turek, Marcel P Breton
  • Rapidly crystallizing phase change inks and methods for forming the same
    Patent number: 9228101
    Abstract: A solid ink composition suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the solid ink composition comprises both a crystalline compound and an amorphous compound, and optionally, in combination, an organic pigment, which provides for a robust, rapid crystallization ink composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jennifer L. Belelie, Daryl W. Vanbesien, Gabriel Iftime, Corey L. Tracy, Nathan M. Bamsey, Caroline M. Turek, Naveen Chopra, Kentaro Morimitsu
  • Phase change inks containing crystalline -cinnamic diesters and amorphous isosorbide oligomers
    Patent number: 8968452
    Abstract: Disclosed is a phase change ink comprising: (a) a crystalline trans-cinnamic diester; and (b) an amorphous oligomer of isosorbide and a diacid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Adela Goredema, Rina Carlini, Caroline M. Turek, Guerino G. Sacripante, Edward G. Zwartz
  • Solid or phase change inks with improved properties
    Patent number: 8915993
    Abstract: A solid or phase change inkjet ink incorporating a polar acidic wax is described. The use of polar waxes as an ink additive improves the polarity of the ink and adhesion of the ink to paper. A method for applying the solid or phase change ink incorporating an acidic polar wax additive to form an image is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Stephan V. Drappel, Peter G. Odell, Marcel P. Breton, Caroline M. Turek, Paul J. McConville, Mojgan Rabbani, Jennifer J. Rea, James R. Larson
  • Phase change inks containing crystalline trans-cinnamic diesters and polyterpene resins
    Patent number: 8906150
    Abstract: Disclosed is a phase change ink comprising an ink carrier which comprises: (a) a crystalline trans-cinnamic diester; and (b) an amorphous polyterpene resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Adela Goredema, Rina Carlini, Caroline M. Turek, Edward G. Zwartz
  • Phase change ink comprising a polyhydroxyalkanoate compound
    Patent number: 8894762
    Abstract: A phase change ink including an amorphous compound; a crystalline compound; an optional colorant; an optional synergist; an optional dispersant; and at least one polyhydroxyalkanoate compound of the formula wherein R is independently selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, a hydrocarbon group, a heteroatom, and combinations thereof; wherein n represents the number of repeating units of from 1 to about 35,000; and wherein x represents an integer from 1 to about 5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Caroline M. Turek, Guerino G. Sacripante, Daryl W. Vanbesien, Corey L. Tracy, C. Geoffrey Allen
  • Solid Or Phase Change Inks With Improved Properties
    Publication number: 20140338563
    Abstract: A solid or phase change inkjet ink incorporating a polar acidic wax is described. The use of polar waxes as an ink additive improves the polarity of the ink and adhesion of the ink to paper. A method for applying the solid or phase change ink incorporating an acidic polar wax additive to form an image is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Stephan V. Drappel, Peter G. Odell, Marcel P. Breton, Caroline M. Turek, Paul J. McConville, Mojgan Rabbani, Jennifer J. Rea, James R. Larson
  • Solid phase change ink compositions comprising oxazolines
    Patent number: 8888907
    Abstract: A solid ink composition comprising at least one crystalline oxazoline compound and at least one amorphous component derived from a polyol, and a colorant and optional viscosity modifier, which are suitable for inkjet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the solid ink formulation comprises a blend of an amorphous and crystalline components which provides a solid ink with excellent robustness when forming images or printing on coated paper substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Rina Carlini, Adela Goredema, Guerino G. Sacripante, Caroline M. Turek, Edward G. Zwartz
  • Phase change ink compositions
    Patent number: 8791202
    Abstract: A phase change ink composition including (a) an ink vehicle; (b) a dispersing agent; (c) a colorant; and (d) organic fiber shaped nanowhiskers, inorganic fiber shaped nanowhiskers, or a combination of organic and inorganic fiber shaped nanowhiskers, wherein the organic fiber shaped nanowhiskers, the inorganic fiber shaped nanowhiskers, or a combination thereof, are encapsulated or functionalized to enhance compatibility with the ink vehicle; and wherein the colorant and the organic fiber shaped nanowhiskers, the inorganic fiber shaped nanowhiskers, or combination of organic and inorganic fiber shaped nanowhiskers are substantially resistant to aggregation and settling in the ink vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Marcel P. Breton, Caroline M. Turek
  • Lightfast solid ink compositions
    Patent number: 8784547
    Abstract: A solid ink composition comprising an amorphous component, a crystalline material, and optionally, a colorant, which are suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the solid ink formulation comprises a blend of an amorphous and crystalline components which provides a dye-based solid ink with excellent robustness when forming images or printing on coated paper substrates as well as excellent lightfastness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Daryl W. Vanbesien, Jennifer L. Belelie, Gabriel Iftime, Corey L. Tracy, Nathan M. Bamsey, Caroline M. Turek, Naveen Chopra, Kentaro Morimitsu
  • Bio-renewable fast crystallizing phase change inks
    Patent number: 8741043
    Abstract: A phase change ink composition suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the phase change ink composition comprises both a crystalline compound and an amorphous compound which are derived from bio-renewable materials. The composition provides for a robust, rapid crystallization ink composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Adela Goredema, Jennifer L. Belelie, Kentaro Morimitsu, Guerino G. Sacripante, Gabriel Iftime, Caroline M. Turek, Corey L. Tracy, Nathan M. Bamsey
  • Phase change inks comprising linear primary alcohols
    Patent number: 8741042
    Abstract: A phase change ink comprising an amorphous compound; a crystalline compound; an optional dispersant; an optional synergist; an optional colorant; and an alcohol having a long alkyl chain containing from about 10 to about 80 carbon atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Daryl W. Vanbesien, Caroline M. Turek, Nathan Mark Bamsey, Corey L. Tracy, Naveen Chopra, Jennifer L. Belelie, Gabriel Iftime
  • Phase Change Inks Comprising Linear Primary Alcohols
    Publication number: 20140118436
    Abstract: A phase change ink comprising an amorphous compound; a crystalline compound; an optional dispersant; an optional synergist; an optional colorant; and an alcohol having a long alkyl chain containing from about 10 to about 80 carbon atoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Daryl W. Vanbesien, Caroline M. Turek, Nathan Mark Bamsey, Corey L. Tracy, Naveen Chopra, Jennifer L. Belelie, Gabriel Iftime
  • Phase Change Ink Comprising A Polyhydroxyalkanoate Compound
    Publication number: 20140083325
    Abstract: A phase change ink including an amorphous compound; a crystalline compound; an optional colorant; an optional synergist; an optional dispersant; and at least one polyhydroxyalkanoate compound of the formula wherein R is independently selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, a hydrocarbon group, a heteroatom, and combinations thereof; wherein n represents the number of repeating units of from 1 to about 35,000; and wherein x represents an integer from 1 to about 5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Caroline M. Turek, Guerino G. Sacripante, Daryl W. Vanbesien, Corey L. Tracy, C. Geoffrey Allen
  • LIGHTFAST SOLID INK COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20130333591
    Abstract: A solid ink composition comprising an amorphous component, a crystalline material, and optionally, a colorant, which are suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the solid ink formulation comprises a blend of an amorphous and crystalline components which provides a dye-based solid ink with excellent robustness when forming images or printing on coated paper substrates as well as excellent lightfastness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Daryl W. Vanbesien, Jennifer L. Belelie, Gabriel Iftime, Corey L. Tracy, Nathan M. Bamsey, Caroline M. Turek, Naveen Chopra, Kentaro Morimitsu
  • Bio-renewable fast crystallizing phase change inks
    Patent number: 8591640
    Abstract: A phase change ink composition suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the phase change ink composition comprises both a crystalline component and an amorphous component which are derived from bio-renewable materials. The composition provides for a robust, rapid crystallization ink composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Adela Goredema, Jennifer L. Belelie, Kentaro Morimitsu, Gabriel Iftime, Rina Carlini, Caroline M. Turek, Corey L. Tracy, Nathan M. Bamsey
  • Rapidly crystallizing phase change inks and methods for forming the same
    Publication number: 20130284055
    Abstract: A solid ink composition suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the solid ink composition comprises both a crystalline compound and an amorphous compound, and optionally, in combination, an organic pigment, which provides for a robust, rapid crystallization ink composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: JENNIFER L. BELELIE, Daryl W. Vanbesien, Gabriel Iftime, Corey L. Tracy, Nathan M. Bamsey, Caroline M. Turek, Naveen Chopra, Kentaro Morimitsu
  • BIO-RENEWABLE FAST CRYSTALIZING PHASE CHANGE INKS
    Publication number: 20130284063
    Abstract: A phase change ink composition suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the phase change ink composition comprises both a crystalline compound and an amorphous compound which are derived from bio-renewable materials. The composition provides for a robust, rapid crystallization ink composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: ADELA GOREDEMA, JENNIFER L. BELELIE, KENTARO MORIMITSU, GUERINO G. SACRIPANTE, GABRIEL IFTIME, CAROLINE M. TUREK, COREY L. TRACY, NATHAN M. BAMSEY
  • Phase change inks containing oxazoline compounds and polyterpene resins
    Patent number: 8481609
    Abstract: Disclosed is a phase change ink comprising (a) a crystalline oxazoline compound; and (b) an amorphous polyterpene resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Rina Carlini, Adela Goredema, Guerino G. Sacripante, Caroline M. Turek, Edward G. Zwartz
  • Five member ring stabilizers for quinacridone-type pigments in solid ink
    Patent number: 8449096
    Abstract: A synergist for pigment in a solid ink having the following formula:
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: M. Maria Birau, C. Geoffrey Allen, Marcel P. Breton, Carol A. Jennings, Caroline M. Turek, James D. Mayo, Adela Goredema, Yvonne Wong