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 a photoreceptor undercoat layer that includes a metal oxide having a moisture content of less than 5 percent by weight of the total weight of the metal oxide, as well as, polyol and aminoplast resins, to improve image quality.

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 a photoreceptor undercoat layer that includes titanium oxide with untreated surface to improve image quality.

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 a photoreceptor undercoat layer that includes polyol and aminoplast resins to improve image quality.

Abstract: A water-in-hydrocarbon emulsion includes a water phase, a hydrocarbon phase and a surfactant, wherein the water phase is present in an amount greater than or equal to about 5% vol. with respect to volume of the emulsion, and the water phase and the surfactant are present at a ratio by volume of the water phase to the surfactant of at least about 1. A method for preparing the emulsion is also provided.

Abstract: A non-halogenated binder material, such as for an electrophotographic imaging member binder, includes a copolymer of vinyl acetate and vinyl acid.

Abstract: A binder containing a substituted fluorone can be utilized in an electrophotographic imaging member undercoat layer.

Abstract: An imaging member including a metal or metallized substrate; an undercoat layer comprising a polymer resin and a near infrared absorbing component that absorbs at an imaging member exposure wavelength and has a high molar extinction coefficient; and one or more additional layers disposed on the undercoat layer, wherein the additional layer or layers comprise a charge-generating component and a charge-transport component.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to ultradispersed catalyst compositions and methods for preparing such catalysts. In particular, the invention provides catalyst composition of the general formula: BxMyS[(1.1 to 4.6)y+(0.5 to 4)x] where B is a group VIIIB non-noble metal and M is a group VI B metal and 0.05?y/x?15.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coin return process applicable in coin returns in which at least two types i of coins of different values coexist in a single storage area. The process has the steps of: obtaining a total value to be returned; assigning different initial weights Weighti0 to each of the at least two types of coin, i>=2; identifying the coin to be extracted or recovered by the return prior to its extraction or recovery; Weighti? is equal to a pre-established value, in which case the coin is extracted. Then, modifying, after the identification of, Weighti? the coin to be extracted or recovered by the return, the weight assigned to the identified coin, where the Weighti? being the modified weight; and, checking if the modified weight, Weighti? is equal to a pre-established value, in which case the coin is extracted.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cytokine-binding domain or portion thereof which binds to at least one cytokine and is capable of transducing a cytokine signal through a single cytokine receptor, said domain comprising a portion of the B?-C? loop of domain 4 of a ?c chain or analogous structure of a cytokine receptor. In another aspect of the invention there is provided a method of identifying a compound having cytokine agonist or antagonist activity, said method including subjecting a potential cytokine agonist and/or cytokine antagonist compound to a cytokine binding domain or portion thereof wherein said domain binds to at least one cytokine and is capable of transducing a cytokine signal through a single cytokine receptor, said domain comprising a portion of the B?-C? loop of domain 4 of a ?c chain or analogous structure of the cytokine receptor; and determining the presence of an agonist or antagonist response of the compound on the activity of a cytokine.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I: wherein m, n, p, X, Ar, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined herein. Methods of making the compounds and using the compounds for treatment of 5-HT6 receptor-mediated diseases are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides improved remote control replacement capability for keyless entry systems. A preferred embodiment provides a software program allowing a user to input various criteria, such as vehicle make, model, and year, vehicle identification number (VIN), remote control part number, receiver information, and so forth. Based on such information, the program queries a code database that relates this identifying information to the correct code format for the replacement remote control. The program communicates with a remote control programmer (RCP) and indicates the code format to be used for the replacement remote control, based on the query to the code database. A formatted code is programmed into the replacement remote control. Previously programmed codes may be retrieved. In one embodiment, a duplication mode allows the RCP to auto-sense and select the correct code type during the duplication process.

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 a photoreceptor additive to eliminate charge deficient spots in specific conditions and improve image quality.

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 a photoreceptor that incorporates electron transport additives in an imaging layer to improve background and print image quality.

Abstract: A power tool having a handle includes a first member configured to selectively engage a housing of a power tool and a second member provided adjacent the first member and movable between a first position and a second position. A portion of the second member restricts movement of the first member when the second member is in the first position and the portion of the second member does not restrict movement of the first member when the second member is in the second position such that the first member may be moved to disengage the power tool housing.

Abstract: An electrophotographic imaging member having a thermoplastic charge transport layer comprising a charge transport compound, a polycarbonate polymer binder, a particulate dispersion, and a high boiler compatible organic liquid. The disclosed charge transport layer exhibits enhanced wear resistance, excellent photoelectrical properties, and good print quality.

Abstract: Methods for preparing Type V hydroxygallium phthalocyanine are provided.

Abstract: A method includes pre-milling a pigment by dry ball milling the pigment with crushed CO2(s), reducing the size of particles of the pigment by milling the pigment with glass beads, measuring a size of the particles of the pigment, determining whether that size of the particles is acceptable and coating the imaging member with the pigment if it is determined that the size of the particles is acceptable. A system includes a mill, a measuring device, a coating device and a controller that controls the mill to dry ball mill a pigment with crushed CO2, and then controls the mill to reduce the size of the pigment by milling the pigment with glass beads. The controller controls the measuring device to measure a size of the particles of the pigment to determine whether the size of the particles is acceptable. The imaging member is then coated with the solution.

Abstract: Methods for preparing phthalocyanine co-crystals are provided. The phthalocyanine co-crystals include titanyl phthalocyanines and metal free phthalocyanines.

Abstract: An imaging member comprising a supporting substrate; a single layer photoreceptor for both charge generation and charge transport disposed on the supporting substrate, the single layer photoreceptor comprising a binder containing a polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane; a cross-linking agent; a charge component; an electron transport component; and a charge generating component.