Patents by Inventor David Biegelsen
David Biegelsen 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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Publication number: 20230366093Abstract: Disclosed herein are techniques for transferring particles in a pattern. In one implementation, a particle-transferring system includes a first substrate comprising a first surface configured to support a plurality of particles in a non-uniform pattern, and a particle transfer unit configured to remove the plurality of particles from the first surface in response to the plurality of particles being within a first gap. The system also includes a second substrate configured to remove the plurality of particles from the particle transfer unit and secure the plurality of particles to the second surface in response to the plurality of particles being within a second gap. The particle transfer unit is configured to transfer the plurality of particles and maintain the non-uniform pattern regardless of the positions of the plurality of particles, which are not predefined to fit features of the particle transfer unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventors: Yunda Wang, Sourobh Raychaudhuri, JengPing Lu, Eugene M. Chow, Julie A. Bert, David Biegelsen, George A. Gibson, Jamie Kalb
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Patent number: 11732362Abstract: Disclosed herein are implementations of a particles-transferring system, particle transferring unit, and method of transferring particles in a pattern. In one implementation, a particles-transferring system includes a first substrate including a first surface to support particles in a pattern, particle transferring unit including an outer surface to be offset from the first surface by a first gap, and second substrate including a second surface to be offset from the outer surface by a second gap. The particle transferring unit removes the particles from the first surface in response to the particles being within the first gap, secures the particles in the pattern to the outer surface, and transports the particles in the pattern. The second substrate removes the particles in the pattern from the particle transferring unit in response to the particles being within the second gap. The particles are to be secured in the pattern to the second surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2020Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignees: Xerox Corporation, Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: Yunda Wang, Sourobh Raychaudhuri, JengPing Lu, Eugene M. Chow, Julie A. Bert, David Biegelsen, George A. Gibson, Jamie Kalb
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Publication number: 20200173026Abstract: Disclosed herein are implementations of a particles-transferring system, particle transferring unit, and method of transferring particles in a pattern. In one implementation, a particles-transferring system includes a first substrate including a first surface to support particles in a pattern, particle transferring unit including an outer surface to be offset from the first surface by a first gap, and second substrate including a second surface to be offset from the outer surface by a second gap. The particle transferring unit removes the particles from the first surface in response to the particles being within the first gap, secures the particles in the pattern to the outer surface, and transports the particles in the pattern. The second substrate removes the particles in the pattern from the particle transferring unit in response to the particles being within the second gap. The particles are to be secured in the pattern to the second surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2020Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Yunda Wang, Sourobh Raychaudhuri, JengPing Lu, Eugene M. Chow, Julie A. Bert, David Biegelsen, George A. Gibson, Jamie Kalb
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Patent number: 10604843Abstract: Disclosed herein are implementations of a particles-transferring system, particle transferring unit, and method of transferring particles in a pattern. In one implementation, a particles-transferring system includes a first substrate including a first surface to support particles in a pattern, particle transferring unit including an outer surface to be offset from the first surface by a first gap, and second substrate including a second surface to be offset from the outer surface by a second gap. The particle transferring unit removes the particles from the first surface in response to the particles being within the first gap, secures the particles in the pattern to the outer surface, and transports the particles in the pattern. The second substrate removes the particles in the pattern from the particle transferring unit in response to the particles being within the second gap. The particles are to be secured in the pattern to the second surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2017Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignees: XEROX CORPORATION, PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Yunda Wang, Sourobh Raychaudhuri, JengPing Lu, Eugene M. Chow, Julie A. Bert, David Biegelsen, George A. Gibson, Jamie Kalb
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Publication number: 20180327905Abstract: Disclosed herein are implementations of a particles-transferring system, particle transferring unit, and method of transferring particles in a pattern. In one implementation, a particles-transferring system includes a first substrate including a first surface to support particles in a pattern, particle transferring unit including an outer surface to be offset from the first surface by a first gap, and second substrate including a second surface to be offset from the outer surface by a second gap. The particle transferring unit removes the particles from the first surface in response to the particles being within the first gap, secures the particles in the pattern to the outer surface, and transports the particles in the pattern. The second substrate removes the particles in the pattern from the particle transferring unit in response to the particles being within the second gap. The particles are to be secured in the pattern to the second surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2017Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Yunda Wang, Sourobh Raychaudhuri, JengPing Lu, Eugene M. Chow, Julie A. Bert, David Biegelsen, George A. Gibson, Jamie Kalb
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Patent number: 9021948Abstract: Methods and structures are disclosed to minimize the presence of vapor clouding in the path between an energy (e.g., radiation) source and the dampening fluid layer in a variable data lithography system. Also disclosed are conditions for optimizing vaporization of regions of the dampening fluid layer for a given laser source power. Conditions are also disclosed for minimizing re-condensation of vaporized dampening fluid onto the patterned dampening fluid layer. Accordingly, a reduction in the power required for, and an increase in the reproducibility of, patterning of a dampening fluid layer over a reimageable surface in a variable data lithography system are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2011Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignees: Xerox Corporation, Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: Ashish Pattekar, Timothy Stowe, David Biegelsen, Peter Odell
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Patent number: 8991310Abstract: A system and corresponding methods are disclosed for applying a dampening fluid to a reimageable surface of an imaging member in a variable data lithography system, without a form roller. In one embodiment, the system includes subsystems for converting a dampening fluid from a liquid phase to a dispersed fluid phase, and for directing flow of a dispersed fluid comprising the dampening fluid in dispersed fluid phase to the reimageable surface. The dampening fluid reverts to the liquid phase directly on the reimageable surface. In another embodiment a continuous ribbon of dampening fluid may be applied directly to the reimageable surface. This embodiment includes a body structure having a port for delivering dampening fluid in a continuous fluid ribbon directly to the reimageable surface, and a mechanism, associated with the body structure, for stripping an entrained air layer over the reimageable surface when the reimageable surface is in motion.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2011Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: Timothy Stowe, David Biegelsen, Lars Erik Swartz, Jurgen Daniel
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Patent number: 8672460Abstract: Various particle transport systems and components for use in such systems are described. The systems utilize one or more traveling wave grids to selectively transport, distribute, separate, or mix different populations of particles. Numerous systems configured for use in two dimensional and three dimensional particle transport are described.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2010Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Armin R. Volkel, David Biegelsen, Philip D. Floyd, Greg Anderson, Fred Endicott, Eric Peeters, Jaan Noolandi, Karen A. Moffat, Peter M. Kazmaier, Maria McDougall, Daniel G. Bobrow
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Publication number: 20130340638Abstract: Methods are disclosed for applying a dampening fluid to a reimageable surface of an imaging member in a variable data lithography system without a form roller. Dampening fluid in liquid form is converted to vapor phase, and directed to the reimageable surface. The dampening fluid reverts to the liquid phase directly on the reimageable surface. Controlling the temperatures of elements of the delivery subsystem prevents unwanted condensation of the dampening fluid vapor on those elements. Generation and delivery of the vapor can be controlled in a feedback arrangement as a function of measured layer thickness formed on the reimageable surface to obtain a desired dampening fluid layer thickness formed on the reimageable surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Timothy Stowe, Ashish Pattekar, Eric Peeters, David Biegelsen, Lars-Erik Swartz, Jurgen Daniel
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Patent number: 8606165Abstract: A system for heated gas fusing of toner on non-porous substrates is provided. The system uses (1) an extended fusing zone held at lower temperatures than needed for a roll nip or radiant fuser, and (2) a very low melt toner which can be fused at greatly reduced temperatures compared to conventional toners. In one form, the system is realized through (a) the use of heated gas as the low temperature extended zone fusing technology, and (b) the use of ultra-low melt (ULM) toner—which requires significantly reduced temperature compared to conventional toner. On non-porous packaging substrates the use of heated gas can limit the substrate temperature to 100° C.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2008Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignees: Xerox Corporation, Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: Gregory J. Kovacs, Ashish Pattekar, David Biegelsen, Lars E. Swartz, Guerino G. Sacripante, T. Brian McAneney, Edward G. Zwartz
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Patent number: 8550604Abstract: Various particle transport systems and components for use in such systems are described. The systems utilize one or more traveling wave grids to selectively transport, distribute, separate, or mix different populations of particles. Numerous systems configured for use in two dimensional and three dimensional particle transport are described.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Armin R. Volkel, David Biegelsen, Philip D. Floyd, Greg Anderson, Fred Endicott, Eric Peeters, Jaan Noolandi, Karen A. Moffat, Peter M. Kazmaier, Maria McDougall, Daniel G. Bobrow
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Patent number: 8550603Abstract: Various particle transport systems and components for use in such systems are described. The systems utilize one or more traveling wave grids to selectively transport, distribute, separate, or mix different populations of particles. Numerous systems configured for use in two dimensional and three dimensional particle transport are described.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Armin R. Volkel, David Biegelsen, Philip D. Floyd, Greg Anderson, Fred Endicott, Eric Peeters, Jaan Noolandi, Karen A. Moffat, Peter M. Kazmaier, Maria McDougall, Daniel G. Bobrow
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Publication number: 20130032050Abstract: Methods and structures are disclosed to minimize the presence of vapor clouding in the path between an energy (e.g., radiation) source and the dampening fluid layer in a variable data lithography system. Also disclosed are conditions for optimizing vaporization of regions of the dampening fluid layer for a given laser source power. Conditions are also disclosed for minimizing re-condensation of vaporized dampening fluid onto the patterned dampening fluid layer. Accordingly, a reduction in the power required for, and an increase in the reproducibility of, patterning of a dampening fluid layer over a reimageable surface in a variable data lithography system are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2011Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicants: XEROX CORPORATION, PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Ashish Pattekar, Timothy Stowe, David Biegelsen, Peter Odell
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Publication number: 20130033688Abstract: A system and corresponding methods are disclosed for applying a dampening fluid to a reimageable surface of an imaging member in a variable data lithography system, without a form roller. In one embodiment, the system includes subsystems for converting a dampening fluid from a liquid phase to a dispersed fluid phase, and for directing flow of a dispersed fluid comprising the dampening fluid in dispersed fluid phase to the reimageable surface. The dampening fluid reverts to the liquid phase directly on the reimageable surface. In another embodiment a continuous ribbon of dampening fluid may be applied directly to the reimageable surface. This embodiment includes a body structure having a port for delivering dampening fluid in a continuous fluid ribbon directly to the reimageable surface, and a mechanism, associated with the body structure, for stripping an entrained air layer over the reimageable surface when the reimageable surface is in motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2011Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Timothy Stowe, David Biegelsen, Lars-Erik Swartz, Jurgen Daniel
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Publication number: 20130033686Abstract: A system and corresponding methods are disclosed for applying a dampening fluid to a reimageable surface of an imaging member in a variable data lithography system, without a form roller. In one embodiment, the system includes subsystems for converting a dampening fluid from a liquid phase to a dispersed fluid phase, and for directing flow of a dispersed fluid comprising the dampening fluid in dispersed fluid phase to the reimageable surface. The dampening fluid reverts to the liquid phase directly on the reimageable surface. In another embodiment a continuous ribbon of dampening fluid may be applied directly to the reimageable surface. This embodiment includes a body structure having a port for delivering dampening fluid in a continuous fluid ribbon directly to the reimageable surface, and a mechanism, associated with the body structure, for stripping an entrained air layer over the reimageable surface when the reimageable surface is in motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2011Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Timothy Stowe, Ashish Pattekar, Eric Peeters, David Biegelsen, Lars-Erik Schwartz, Jurgen Daniel
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Publication number: 20130033687Abstract: A system and corresponding methods are disclosed for applying a dampening fluid to a reimageable surface of an imaging member in a variable data lithography system, without a form roller. In one embodiment, the system includes subsystems for converting a dampening fluid from a liquid phase to a dispersed fluid phase, and for directing flow of a dispersed fluid comprising the dampening fluid in dispersed fluid phase to the reimageable surface. The dampening fluid reverts to the liquid phase directly on the reimageable surface. In another embodiment a continuous ribbon of dampening fluid may be applied directly to the reimageable surface. This embodiment includes a body structure having a port for delivering dampening fluid in a continuous fluid ribbon directly to the reimageable surface, and a mechanism, associated with the body structure, for stripping an entrained air layer over the reimageable surface when the reimageable surface is in motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2011Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Timothy Stowe, Ashish Pattekar, Eric Peeters, David Biegelsen, Lars-Erik Swartz, Jurgen Daniel
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Publication number: 20120103214Abstract: An inking subsystem for a variable data digital lithography system comprises a first ink roller disposed to receive ink on a surface thereof, the ink being provided from an ink reservoir such that it may be provided by the first ink roller to a reimageable surface of said variable data digital lithography system, and a heating apparatus disposed proximate the first ink roller to provide heating of the first ink roller preferentially at the point of application of the ink by the first ink roller to the reimageable surface. Various methods and apparatus for heating the first ink roller are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Timothy Stowe, Ashish Pattekar, Eric Peeters, David Biegelsen
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Publication number: 20120103212Abstract: A variable data lithography system includes an improved imaging member, a dampening solution subsystem, a patterning subsystem, an inking subsystem, and an image transfer subsystem. The imaging member comprises a reimageable surface layer comprising a polymer, the reimageable surface having a surface roughness Ra in the range of 0.10-4.0 ?m peak-to-valley, and peak-to-valley nearest neighbor average distances finer than 20 ?m. A structural mounting layer may be provided to which the reimageable surface layer is attached, either directly or with intermediate layers therebetween. The relatively rough surface facilitates retention of dampening solution and improves inking uniformity and transfer. The reimageable surface layer may be comprised of polydimethylsiloxane (silicone), and may optionally have particulate radiation sensitive material disbursed therein to promote absorption, and hence heating, from an optical source.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Timothy Stowe, Ashish Pattekar, Eric Peeters, David Biegelsen
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Publication number: 20100147691Abstract: Various particle transport systems and components for use in such systems are described. The systems utilize one or more traveling wave grids to selectively transport, distribute, separate, or mix different populations of particles. Numerous systems configured for use in two dimensional and three dimensional particle transport are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2010Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Armin R. Völkel, David Biegelsen, Philip D. Floyd, Greg Anderson, Fred Endicott, Eric Peeters, Jaan Noolandi, Karen A. Moffat, Peter M. Kazmaier, Maria McDougall, Daniel G. Bobrow
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Publication number: 20100147687Abstract: Various particle transport systems and components for use in such systems are described. The systems utilize one or more traveling wave grids to selectively transport, distribute, separate, or mix different populations of particles. Numerous systems configured for use in two dimensional and three dimensional particle transport are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2010Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Armin R. Völkel, David Biegelsen, Philip D. Floyd, Greg Anderson, Fred Endicott, Eric Peeters, Jaan Noolandi, Karen A. Moffat, Peter M. Kazmaier, Maria McDougall, Daniel G. Bobrow