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).

  • Patent number: 10593684
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan H. Herko, Michael S. Roetker, Kyle B. Tallman, Scott J. Griffin, Amy Catherine Porter, David M. Skinner, Lin Ma, Eric Robert Dudek
  • Publication number: 20200027887
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: Jonathan H. Herko, Michael S. Roetker, Kyle B. Tallman, Scott J. Griffin, Amy Catherine Porter, David M. Skinner, Lin Ma, Eric Robert Dudek
  • Patent number: 10304836
    Abstract: Printed electronic devices are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kyle B. Tallman, Jonathan H. Herko, Michael S. Roetker, Amy Catherine Porter, Lin Ma, David M. Skinner, Eric Robert Dudek, Scott J. Griffin
  • Patent number: 10249625
    Abstract: 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 electrode
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jonathan H. Herko, Michael S. Roetker, Kyle B. Tallman, Eric Robert Dudek, Amy Catherine Porter, David M. Skinner, Lin Ma, Markus R. Silvestri
  • Patent number: 10160232
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20180354278
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2017
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 8481237
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Jin Wu, Kenny-tuan T. Dinh, Lanhui Zhang, Marc J. Livecchi, Edward C. Savage, Lin Ma, David M. Skinner, Linda L. Ferrarese
  • Patent number: 8357432
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Adrien Pierre Cote, Matthew A. Heuft, David M. Skinner, Jane Robinson Cowdery-Corvan
  • Publication number: 20120189949
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jin Wu, Kenny-tuan T. Dinh, Lanhui Zhang, Marc J. Livecchi, Edward C. Savage, Lin Ma, David M. Skinner, Linda L. Ferrarese
  • Patent number: 8098925
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Markus R. Silvestri, Jin Wu, M. John Hinckel, David M. Skinner, Kent J. Evans, Robert J. Meyer, Kathleen M. Carmichael, Dale S. Renfer
  • Patent number: 8071267
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Jin Wu, Kathleen M Carmichael, J. Robinson Cowdery-Corvan, David M Skinner, Jean D Van Epps, Jr., Richard A Williams
  • Patent number: 8053151
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Jin Wu, Markus R Silvestri, J. Robinson Cowdery-Corvan, David M Skinner, Jean D Van Epps, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7989129
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Jin Wu, Dennis J Prosser, J. Robinson Cowdery-Corvan, Raymond K Crandall, David M Skinner, Jean D Van Epps, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20100279215
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jin Wu, Kathleen M. Carmichael, J. Robinson Cowdery-Corvan, David M. Skinner, Jean D. Van Epps, JR., Richard A. Williams
  • Patent number: 7811728
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: David M. Skinner, John F. Yanus, Markus R. Silvestri, M. John Hinckel, Kenny-Tuan T. Dinh, Susan VanDusen, Satish Parikh, J. Robinson Cowdery-Corvan
  • Publication number: 20100227081
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Adrien Pierre COTE, Matthew A. HEUFT, David M. SKINNER, Jane Robinson COWDERY-CORVAN
  • Patent number: 7767373
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Donald J. Goodman, Satish Parikh, Edward F. Grabowski, Kathleen M. Carmichael, David M. Skinner
  • Publication number: 20100119963
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Markus R. Silvestri, Jin Wu, M. John Hinckel, David M. Skinner, Kent J. Evans, Robert J. Meyer, Kathleen M. Carmichael, Dale S. Renfer
  • Patent number: 7704656
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Min-Hong Fu, Kent J. Evans, David M. Skinner, Kathleen M. Carmichael, June E. Schneider, Susan M. VanDusen
  • Publication number: 20100055588
    Abstract: The presently disclosed embodiments relate generally to layers that are useful in imaging apparatus members and components, for use in electrostatographic, including digital, apparatuses. More particularly, the embodiments pertain to an improved electrostatographic imaging member having a specific mixture of high mobility molecules in the charge transport layer which exhibits reduced propensity for crystallization while maintaining or improving electrical performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nancy Belknap, John F. Yanus, Helen R. Cherniack, David M. Skinner, Kent J. Evans, Edward F. Grabowski