Patents by Inventor David M. Skinner
David M. Skinner 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: 20240400846Abstract: Aqueous inkjet ink compositions are provided which comprise water, a co-medium, pigment particles, and resin particles, wherein the resin particles comprise a polymerization product of reactants comprising: one or more types of hydrophobic monomers; and one or more types of anionic monomers comprising one or more types of crosslinkable anionic monomers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2023Publication date: December 5, 2024Inventors: Jing X. Sun, Nienwen Chow, David M. Skinner, Peter V. Nguyen, Chieh-Min Cheng
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Patent number: 10593684Abstract: A printed electronic device may comprise a plurality of contact pads arranged in a pattern, a plurality of electrode traces arranged in another pattern, the plurality of electrode traces comprising a set of bottom electrode traces and a set of top electrode traces, each electrode trace in electrical communication with an associated contact pad of the plurality of contact pads, and a plurality of memory cells, each memory cell located at an intersection of a pair of electrode traces of the plurality of electrode traces and comprising a bottom electrode layer formed from a region of one of the bottom electrode traces, a top electrode layer formed from a region of one of the top electrode traces, and a ferroelectric layer between the bottom and top electrode layers.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Jonathan H. Herko, Michael S. Roetker, Kyle B. Tallman, Scott J. Griffin, Amy Catherine Porter, David M. Skinner, Lin Ma, Eric Robert Dudek
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Publication number: 20200027887Abstract: A printed electronic device may comprise a plurality of contact pads arranged in a pattern, a plurality of electrode traces arranged in another pattern, the plurality of electrode traces comprising a set of bottom electrode traces and a set of top electrode traces, each electrode trace in electrical communication with an associated contact pad of the plurality of contact pads, and a plurality of memory cells, each memory cell located at an intersection of a pair of electrode traces of the plurality of electrode traces and comprising a bottom electrode layer formed from a region of one of the bottom electrode traces, a top electrode layer formed from a region of one of the top electrode traces, and a ferroelectric layer between the bottom and top electrode layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2018Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Jonathan H. Herko, Michael S. Roetker, Kyle B. Tallman, Scott J. Griffin, Amy Catherine Porter, David M. Skinner, Lin Ma, Eric Robert Dudek
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Patent number: 10304836Abstract: Printed electronic devices are provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2018Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Kyle B. Tallman, Jonathan H. Herko, Michael S. Roetker, Amy Catherine Porter, Lin Ma, David M. Skinner, Eric Robert Dudek, Scott J. Griffin
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Patent number: 10249625Abstract: A coated, printed electronic device may comprise a plurality of contact pads arranged in a pattern, a plurality of electrode traces arranged in another pattern, the plurality of electrode traces comprising a set of bottom electrode traces and a set of top electrode traces, each electrode trace in electrical communication with an associated contact pad of the plurality of contact pads, a plurality of memory cells, each memory cell located at an intersection of a pair of electrode traces of the plurality of electrode traces and comprising a bottom electrode layer formed from a region of one of the bottom electrode traces, a top electrode layer formed from a region of one of the top electrode traces, and a ferroelectric layer between the bottom and top electrode layers, and a protective layer covering the plurality of electrode traces and extending laterally beyond each edge of each electrode trace to provide a buffer zone surrounding each electrode trace, the buffer zone extending from an end of each electrodeType: GrantFiled: July 18, 2018Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Jonathan H. Herko, Michael S. Roetker, Kyle B. Tallman, Eric Robert Dudek, Amy Catherine Porter, David M. Skinner, Lin Ma, Markus R. Silvestri
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Patent number: 10160232Abstract: A media transport system for conveying sheets of media along a process path extending from a media-uptake zone and thereafter through a print zone. The system includes a transport belt for holding the sheets of media generally flat via vacuum for ink jet printing. The media transport system includes a seamed vacuum transport belt, and a platen supporting the belt. The belt comprises a partially-conductive coating having a surface resistivity of from about 101 to about 106 ohms per square on a polymeric substrate. The partially-conductive coating comprises a polyester and a conductive component such as carbon black, and optionally includes a plasticizer and a leveling agent. The polymeric substrate is either a thermoplastic or a thermoset material.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2017Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Scott J Griffin, David M Skinner, Eric Robert Dudek, Kyle B Tallman, Michael S Roetker, Jin Wu, James E Williams, Jason M LeFevre, Paul S Bonino, Carlos M Terrero
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Publication number: 20180354278Abstract: A media transport system for conveying sheets of media along a process path extending from a media-uptake zone and thereafter through a print zone. The system includes a transport belt for holding the sheets of media generally flat via vacuum for ink jet printing. The media transport system includes a seamed vacuum transport belt, and a platen supporting the belt. The belt comprises a partially-conductive coating having a surface resistivity of from about 101 to about 106 ohms per square on a polymeric substrate. The partially-conductive coating comprises a polyester and a conductive component such as carbon black, and optionally includes a plasticizer and a leveling agent. The polymeric substrate is either a thermoplastic or a thermoset material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2017Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: SCOTT J. GRIFFIN, DAVID M. SKINNER, ERIC ROBERT DUDEK, KYLE B. TALLMAN, MICHAEL S. ROETKER, JIN WU, JAMES E. WILLIAMS, JASON M. LEFEVRE, PAUL S. BONINO, CARLOS M. TERRERO
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Patent number: 8481237Abstract: A photoconductor containing a photogenerating layer, and at least one charge transport layer, and an overcoat layer in contact with, and contiguous to the charge transport layer. The overcoat layer is comprised polyethylene-block-polyethylene glycol copolymer and a charge transport component.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2011Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Jin Wu, Kenny-tuan T. Dinh, Lanhui Zhang, Marc J. Livecchi, Edward C. Savage, Lin Ma, David M. Skinner, Linda L. Ferrarese
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Patent number: 8357432Abstract: A mixed solvent process for preparing structured organic film comprising a plurality of segments and a plurality of linkers arranged as a covalent organic framework, wherein the structured organic film may be a multi-segment thick structured organic film.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2010Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Adrien Pierre Cote, Matthew A. Heuft, David M. Skinner, Jane Robinson Cowdery-Corvan
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Publication number: 20120189949Abstract: A photoconductor containing a photogenerating layer, and at least one charge transport layer, and an overcoat layer in contact with, and contiguous to the charge transport layer. The overcoat layer is comprised polyethylene-block-polyethylene glycol copolymer and a charge transport component.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Jin Wu, Kenny-tuan T. Dinh, Lanhui Zhang, Marc J. Livecchi, Edward C. Savage, Lin Ma, David M. Skinner, Linda L. Ferrarese
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Patent number: 8098925Abstract: The presently disclosed embodiments relate in general to electrophotographic imaging members, such as layered photoreceptor structures, and processes for making and using the same. More particularly, the embodiments pertain to an improved photoreceptor that exhibits little to no response to injected charges and demonstrates excellent ghosting properties.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2008Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Markus R. Silvestri, Jin Wu, M. John Hinckel, David M. Skinner, Kent J. Evans, Robert J. Meyer, Kathleen M. Carmichael, Dale S. Renfer
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Patent number: 8071267Abstract: A photoconductor that includes, for example, a substrate, an optional ground plane layer, an undercoat layer thereover wherein the undercoat layer contains an aminosilane and a phenol polysulfide, a photogenerating layer, and at least one charge transport layer.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2009Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Jin Wu, Kathleen M Carmichael, J. Robinson Cowdery-Corvan, David M Skinner, Jean D Van Epps, Jr., Richard A Williams
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Patent number: 8053151Abstract: A photoconductor that includes, for example, a supporting substrate, a photogenerating layer, and at least one charge transport layer comprised of at least one charge transport component, and wherein the photogenerating layer contains a suitable phosphonate.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Jin Wu, Markus R Silvestri, J. Robinson Cowdery-Corvan, David M Skinner, Jean D Van Epps, Jr.
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Patent number: 7989129Abstract: A photoconductor that includes, for example, a supporting substrate, a photogenerating layer, and at least one charge transport layer that contains at least one charge transport component, and where the photogenerating layer contains a hydroxyquinoline.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2008Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Jin Wu, Dennis J Prosser, J. Robinson Cowdery-Corvan, Raymond K Crandall, David M Skinner, Jean D Van Epps, Jr.
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Publication number: 20100279215Abstract: A photoconductor that includes, for example, a substrate, an optional ground plane layer, an undercoat layer thereover wherein the undercoat layer contains an aminosilane and a phenol polysulfide, a photogenerating layer, and at least one charge transport layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2009Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Jin Wu, Kathleen M. Carmichael, J. Robinson Cowdery-Corvan, David M. Skinner, Jean D. Van Epps, JR., Richard A. Williams
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Patent number: 7811728Abstract: An imaging member including a substrate; thereover a charge generating layer; thereover a first charge transport layer comprising a small molecule charge transport material and a polymeric component selected from the group consisting of polyarylamine polyester, polyacylamine, and mixtures and combinations thereof; and a second charge transport layer disposed over the first charge transport layer, the second charge transport layer comprising a small molecule charge transport material and a binder, wherein the second charge transport layer is free of polyarylamine polyester and polyacylamine.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2006Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: David M. Skinner, John F. Yanus, Markus R. Silvestri, M. John Hinckel, Kenny-Tuan T. Dinh, Susan VanDusen, Satish Parikh, J. Robinson Cowdery-Corvan
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Publication number: 20100227081Abstract: A mixed solvent process for preparing structured organic film comprising a plurality of segments and a plurality of linkers arranged as a covalent organic framework, wherein the structured organic film may be a multi-segment thick structured organic film.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2010Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Adrien Pierre COTE, Matthew A. HEUFT, David M. SKINNER, Jane Robinson COWDERY-CORVAN
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Patent number: 7767373Abstract: Imaging members useful in electrostatographic apparatuses, including printers, copiers, other reproductive devices, and digital apparatuses. More particularly, imaging members having a binder of high molecular weight that is included in one or more layers of an imaging member to impart coating consistency and to provide for increased mechanical strength and improved wear.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2006Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Donald J. Goodman, Satish Parikh, Edward F. Grabowski, Kathleen M. Carmichael, David M. Skinner
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Publication number: 20100119963Abstract: The presently disclosed embodiments relate in general to electrophotographic imaging members, such as layered photoreceptor structures, and processes for making and using the same. More particularly, the embodiments pertain to an improved photoreceptor that exhibits little to no response to injected charges and demonstrates excellent ghosting properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2008Publication date: May 13, 2010Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Markus R. Silvestri, Jin Wu, M. John Hinckel, David M. Skinner, Kent J. Evans, Robert J. Meyer, Kathleen M. Carmichael, Dale S. Renfer
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Patent number: 7704656Abstract: A photoreceptor comprising a charge transport layer doped with a polyarylate polymer is provided. A charge transport layer is doped with about 0.1 to about 10.0% by weight, solids basis, of a polyarylate polymer, such as for example Ardel. Charge transport layers doped with a polyarylate polymer exhibit improved electrical performance in terms of lower Vr and VBG values.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2005Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Min-Hong Fu, Kent J. Evans, David M. Skinner, Kathleen M. Carmichael, June E. Schneider, Susan M. VanDusen