Patents by Inventor Edward Graham

Edward Graham 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).

  • Publication number: 20150111151
    Abstract: Processes for continuously coalescing particles from an aggregated particle slurry are disclosed. An aggregated particle slurry is further heated in a first heat exchanger, and the heated slurry then flows through a residence time reactor. The slurry, now containing coalesced particles, then flows through a second heat exchanger and is quenched. The recovered coalesced particle slurry is then suitable for washing and drying. No moving parts are needed in this system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: David John William Lawton, David R. Kurceba, Edward Graham Zwartz, Daniel McDougall McNeil
  • Patent number: 9012118
    Abstract: Toners are provided which possess excellent blocking characteristics. The toners include cores including amorphous resins having low glass transition temperatures, amorphous resins having high glass transition temperatures, and crystalline resins, and shells including amorphous resins having high glass transition temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Allan K. Chen, Tie Hwee Ng, Edward Graham Zwartz, Michael S. Hawkins
  • Patent number: 8974993
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a toner design for a clear UV red fluorescence toner having a high lanthanide complex pigment loading, including methods of making the fluorescence toner using a saccharide or a sugar acid to avoid complexation of lanthanide ions from the pigment, with lower aggregation and coalescence temperatures in the preparation of toner particles, where the particles exhibit a narrow size distribution and good xerographic performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Roxan Richards-Johnson, Jordan H Wosnick, Karen A Moffat, Edward Graham Zwartz, Britawit Asfaw, Richard P N Veregin, Cuong Vong, Eric Rotberg
  • Patent number: 8968977
    Abstract: Continuous and semi-continuous emulsion aggregation processes for the production of toner particles are presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Santiago Faucher, Kimberly D Nosella, Melanie Davis, Edward Graham Zwartz
  • Patent number: 8927679
    Abstract: The disclosure describes a process to produce toner with tunable gloss levels comprising a stabilizer to freeze particle growth following aggregation, where the stabilizer does not chelate metal ions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Yulin Wang, Ke Zhou, Tie Hwee Ng, Edward Graham Zwartz, Cuong Vong, Shigang Qiu
  • Patent number: 8916317
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides toners and processes for making said toners. In embodiments, the toners are invisible when viewed under natural light, but possess a fluorescent agent that renders them visible when exposed to UV light of a specific wavelength. In other embodiments the toners have a color under natural light, and a different color when exposed to UV light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Gabriel Iftime, Jordan H. Wosnick, Eric Rotberg, Cuong Vong, Edward Graham Zwartz, Richard P. N. Veregin, Karen Ann Moffat, Peter M. Kazmaier
  • Patent number: 8825312
    Abstract: A height adjustment system for a paving screed apparatus and a method for adjusting the height of the endgates of a screed system are disclosed. In a disclosed system, the system includes an endgate coupled to a biasing element, such as a spring or a hydraulic cylinder and rod. The biasing element is coupled to an actuator. The actuator is linked to a controller. The biasing element is moveable between a compressed position and an extended position with a setpoint range disposed between the compressed and extended positions. The biasing element is also associated with a sensor for measuring vertical displacement of the biasing element, pressure or load on the biasing element with respect to the setpoint range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Jameson Michael Smieja, Luke Edward Graham, Tobin Rasmusson, Steven Michael Haas, Jason William Kopacz
  • Publication number: 20140197364
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a toner design for a clear UV red fluorescence toner having a high lanthanide complex pigment loading, including methods of making the fluorescence toner using a saccharide or a sugar acid to avoid complexation of lanthanide ions from the pigment, with lower aggregation and coalescence temperatures in the preparation of toner particles, where the particles exhibit a narrow size distribution and good xerographic performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Roxan Richards-Johnson, Jordan H. Wosnick, Karen A. Moffat, Edward Graham Zwartz, Biritawit Asfaw, Richard P.N. Veregin, Cuong Vong, Eric Rotberg
  • Publication number: 20140199623
    Abstract: The disclosure describes a process to produce toner with tunable gloss levels comprising a stabilizer to freeze particle growth following aggregation, where the stabilizer does not chelate metal ions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yulin Wang, Ke Zhou, Tie Hwee Ng, Edward Graham Zwartz, Cuong Vong, Shigang Qiu
  • Publication number: 20140188602
    Abstract: Methods and system for a unique coding framework used to create, manage and track instructions for documentation and dissemination of instructions, indicate a particular association or activate a given process. In one example, the present disclosure relates to the online publishing of documentation to demonstrate relationships of parties and compliance with regulatory and other requirements. The present disclosure uses URL hyperlinks, badges, watermarks, icons and visual displays that are representative of a given function and that may be identified by reference of unique coding structure. The present disclosure relates to the publishing and display of relevant visual codes or images for viewing by members of the public, (human readable) as well as machines. The present disclosure enables the tracking and measurement of uses of coded representations in public or private channels. Structured hyperlink codes allow brief messages to be sent in shortened form to instruct or deliver messages or processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: CMP.LY, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Ari Chernail, Kristopher Wayne Smith, James Edward Graham
  • Publication number: 20140170548
    Abstract: Continuous and semi-continuous emulsion aggregation processes for the production of toner particles are presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Santiago Faucher, Kimberly D. Nosella, Melanie Davis, Edward Graham Zwartz
  • Patent number: 8722299
    Abstract: Processes for producing emulsion aggregation toners are provided. In embodiments, methods of the present disclosure may be utilized to produce toners suitable for low melt applications, including use in flexible packaging applications, where low pile height is desired for low cost and flexibility. In embodiments, the EA toners may include small particles having a shell with a high amount of resin, which optimizes the charging characteristics of the toner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Guerino G. Sacripante, Maria Jimena Loureiro, Cuong Vong, Richard P. N. Veregin, Michael S. Hawkins, Edward Graham Zwartz
  • Publication number: 20140064847
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling operation of an endgate of a screed paving machine using a control device is disclosed. The at least one control device may have a plurality of endgate controls and may be employed for issuing commands to a controller by an operator for controlling operation of the at least one endgate and operate the at least one endgate in an up mode and a down mode, changing the fore/aft pitch of the at least one endgate in tilt-up and tilt-down modes and operating the at least one endgate in auto-on and auto-off modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR PAVING PRODUCTS
    Inventors: Luke Edward Graham, Ricky Mings, Todd Michael Jennings, Jameson Michael Smieja
  • Patent number: 8652720
    Abstract: Environmentally friendly latex particles are provided which include a gelling agent and a pigment encapsulated in an amorphous resin which may be utilized in forming EA super low melt toners. Methods for providing these resins and toners are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Hadi K. Mahabadi, Ke Zhou, Michelle N. Chretien, Edward Graham Zwartz, Guerino G. Sacripante
  • Patent number: 8620192
    Abstract: A color image forming machine is provided having a plurality of xerographic marking engines, each forming associated color separations that are combined to produce a color print image. Each marking engine includes a dual replenisher assembly having first and second reservoirs containing respective toners of different gloss levels. The reservoirs each include one or more augers separately and independently controlled for dispensing the respective toners into a developer to continuously vary the gloss level of the toner in the developer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Richard P. N. Veregin, Edward Graham Zwartz, Eric Rotberg
  • Patent number: 8617780
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides white toner compositions and processes for making same. In embodiments, a desirable white toner may be produced without having to resort to excessive pigment loading, having desirable gloss characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Yi Xin Gong, Daryl W. Vanbesien, Shigang Qiu, Edward Graham Zwartz, Karen Ann Moffat, Richard P. N. Veregin, Cuong Vong, C. Geoffrey Allen
  • Patent number: 8588634
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides toners having a tunable gloss level, electrophotographic apparatuses for using such toners as well as processes for making such toners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Edward Graham Zwartz, T. Brian McAneney, Eric Rotberg, Richard P. N. Veregin, Valerie M. Farrugia, Jordan H. Wosnick
  • Patent number: 8574804
    Abstract: Toners are provided, which possess low melt properties capable of producing a low gloss finish. The toners include a core and a shell. The shell includes a crystalline resin. The core may include at least one amorphous resin, an optional crystalline resin, an optional wax, and an optional colorant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Allan K. Chen, Santiago Faucher, Edward Graham Zwartz, Kimberly D. Nosella, Daryl W. Vanbesien
  • Patent number: 8549140
    Abstract: Methods and system for a unique coding framework used to create, manage and track instructions for documentation and dissemination of instructions, indicate a particular association or activate a given process. In one example, the present disclosure relates to the online publishing of documentation to demonstrate relationships of parties and compliance with regulatory and other requirements. The present disclosure uses URL hyperlinks, badges, watermarks, icons and visual displays that are representative of a given function and that may be identified by reference of unique coding structure. The present disclosure relates to the publishing and display of relevant visual codes or images for viewing by members of the public, (human readable) as well as machines. The present disclosure enables the tracking and measurement of uses of coded representations in public or private channels. Structured hyperlink codes allow brief messages to be sent in shortened form to instruct or deliver messages or processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: CMP.LY
    Inventors: Thomas Ari Chernaik, Kristopher Wayne Smith, James Edward Graham
  • Publication number: 20130253780
    Abstract: A height adjustment system for a paving screed apparatus and a method for adjusting the height of the endgates of a screed system are disclosed. In a disclosed system, the system includes an endgate coupled to a biasing element, such as a spring or a hydraulic cylinder and rod. The biasing element is coupled to an actuator. The actuator is linked to a controller. The biasing element is moveable between a compressed position and an extended position with a setpoint range disposed between the compressed and extended positions. The biasing element is also associated with a sensor for measuring vertical displacement of the biasing element, pressure or load on the biasing element with respect to the setpoint range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR PAVING PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Jameson Michael Smieja, Luke Edward Graham, Tobin Rasmusson, Steven Michael Haas, Jason William Kopacz