Patents by Inventor John L. Pawlak
John L. Pawlak 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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Patent number: 10702453Abstract: An exemplary method of printing medications on digestible substrates is described. Single component nonmagnetic toners with active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) embedded or “dissolved” in the toner are used. The binders for the toner are digestible. The “printing” process includes loading the single component non-magnetic toners from a sump to a donor roll and developing them either directly onto the substrate or through the use of an intermediate member. Traditional xerographic charge and exposure can be used to make the tablet “imprints”. Dosage is controlled through “solid area” or halftone development (when charge and exposure are used). The “printed” first layer may undergo cold or warm pressure fusing. This medicament layer is then subjected to another station to “print” a second layer of medical “tablet”. Multiple stations may be used to build up a complete personalized tablet. Optionally, a final station prints protective overcoat materials to finalize the “tablet”.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2012Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Shu Chang, John L. Pawlak, Michael L. Grande
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Patent number: 9428622Abstract: A phase inversion emulsification process includes dissolving a polyester resin and a styrene/acrylate resin in an organic solvent to provide a solution, neutralizing the solution with a neutralizing agent, forming an emulsion by adding water after the neutralizing step and removing a portion of the organic solvent from the emulsion to provide a latex.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2015Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Yanjia Zuo, Shigeng Li, Chieh-Min Cheng, John L. Pawlak
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Patent number: 9280075Abstract: A process includes dissolving a styrene/acrylate resin in an organic solvent to form a first solution, dissolving at least one polyester resin in the first solution to form a second solution, neutralizing the second solution with a base to provide a neutralized solution, and adding a sufficient amount of water to the neutralized solution to form an emulsion. A latex particle includes a polyester resin and a styrene/acrylate resin dispersed within the latex particle, the surface of the latex particle is substantially the polyester resin. A toner includes a plurality of toner particles prepared from a latex, the particles of the latex including a polyester resin and a styrene/acrylate resin dispersed within each latex particle, the surface of each latex particle is substantially the polyester resin.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2014Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Yanjia Zuo, Yulin Wang, Shigeng Li, Peter Nguyen, Chieh-Min Cheng, John L. Pawlak
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Patent number: 9280076Abstract: A toner includes a core including a homogenized mixture of a first polyester latex, a styrene/acrylate latex, and a compatibilizing agent latex that includes a graft polyester-styrene/acrylate copolymer and a shell that includes a polyester latex. A process includes (1) homogenizing a mixture to form a plurality of core particles, the mixture including a first polyester latex, a styrene/acrylate latex, and a compatibilizing agent latex comprising a graft polyester-styrene/acrylate copolymer and (2) adding a shell polyester latex to the plurality of core particles to form a plurality of core-shell structures.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2014Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Shigeng Li, Christopher Michael Wolfe, Yanjia Zuo, Randy Pheav Tin, John L. Pawlak, Jay Lee Schneider, Peter Nguyen, Jordan Frank, Chieh-Min Cheng
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Patent number: 9187605Abstract: A process includes dissolving a polyester resin in an organic solvent to form a solution, the polyester resin has a latex-destabilizing cation, removing substantially all of the latex-destabilizing cation, neutralizing the solution of the polyester resin, adding a sufficient amount of water to the neutralized solution form an emulsion, and removing a portion of the organic solvent from the emulsion to form a latex of the polyester resin.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Yulin Wang, Karen Moffat, John L. Pawlak, Kevin F. Marcell, Steven M. Malachowski
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Publication number: 20150025174Abstract: A process includes dissolving a polyester resin in an organic solvent to form a solution, the polyester resin has a latex-destabilizing cation, removing substantially all of the latex-destabilizing cation, neutralizing the solution of the polyester resin, adding a sufficient amount of water to the neutralized solution form an emulsion, and removing a portion of the organic solvent from the emulsion to form a latex of the polyester resin.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2013Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: Yulin Wang, Karen Moffat, John L. Pawlak, Kevin F. Marcell, Steven M. Malachowski
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Publication number: 20140134320Abstract: An exemplary method of printing medications on digestible substrates is described. Single component nonmagnetic toners with active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) embedded or “dissolved” in the toner are used. The binders for the toner are digestible. The “printing” process includes loading the single component non-magnetic toners from a sump to a donor roll and developing them either directly onto the substrate or through the use of an intermediate member. Traditional xerographic charge and exposure can be used to make the tablet “imprints”. Dosage is controlled through “solid area” or halftone development (when charge and exposure are used). The “printed” first layer may undergo cold or warm pressure fusing. This medicament layer is then subjected to another station to “print” a second layer of medical “tablet”. Multiple stations may be used to build up a complete personalized tablet. Optionally, a final station prints protective overcoat materials to finalize the “tablet”.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2012Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: Xerox CorporationInventors: Shu Chang, John L. Pawlak, Michael L. Grande
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Patent number: 8293444Abstract: A toner that includes at least one polyester resin wherein the amount of free polyvalent acid monomer in the polyester resin is less than 4 mg/gram, and wherein the percentage of the at least one polyester resin with a MW less than 1500 is less than about 10%.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2009Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: John L. Pawlak, Timothy L. Lincoln, William H. Hollenbaugh, Jr., Yuhua Tong, Brendan H. Williamson
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Publication number: 20120189956Abstract: The present disclosure provides processes for producing toners. In embodiments, alkyl or alkyl ether sulfates are used in a solvent-free toner production process as surfactants to provide for higher parent particle charge without adversely affecting particle size, distribution control and circularity of the toner particles. The present disclosure also provides a new formulation and process for the emulsification of polyester resins to form nano-scale particles dispersed in water (latex) without the use of organic solvents by an extrusion process.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Allan K. Chen, Santiago Faucher, John L. Pawlak, Joo T. Chung, Shigang S. Qiu, Michael S. Hawkins, Edward G. Zwartz, Abdisamed Sheik-Qasim, Melanie Lynn Davis
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Patent number: 8168699Abstract: Various solvent-assisted extrusion processes are disclosed that are suitable for forming high yield, low coarse content, polyester latexes that may be utilized in forming a toner.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2010Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Timothy L. Lincoln, John L. Pawlak, Brian J. Andaya, Joo T. Chung, Joseph L. Leonardo, Santiago Faucher, Shigang Qiu
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Patent number: 8133649Abstract: Toner particles are provided which may, in embodiments, include a high molecular weight branched or cross-linked polyester to decrease image gloss and to increase toner elasticity to prevent surface additives impaction. In embodiments, the toner particles may have a core-shell configuration, with the high molecular weight polyester in the core, the shell, or both.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2008Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Maria N. V. McDougall, Ke Zhou, Edward G. Zwartz, Daryl W. Vanbesien, John L. Pawlak, Paul J. Gerroir, Suxia Yang, Richard P. N. Veregin, Karen Ann Moffat
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Publication number: 20110313079Abstract: Various solvent-assisted extrusion processes are disclosed that are suitable for forming high yield, low coarse content, polyester latexes that may be utilized in forming a toner.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Timothy L. Lincoln, John L. Pawlak, Brian J. Andaya, Joo T. Chung, Joseph L. Leonardo, Santiago Faucher, Shigang Qiu
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Publication number: 20110121599Abstract: An HVAC system includes a housing defining an auxiliary aperture, an occupant aperture, a circulation aperture, an inlet opening, a drip aperture, having at least one treatment device disposed therein, and defines a pre-treatment space between the inlet opening and the treatment device. An instrument panel has a façade and a backside opposite the façade and defines a passage extending from the façade to the backside and terminates at the housing. An auxiliary article module is disposed in the passage, abuts the housing and has walls defining an auxiliary article compartment, an auxiliary hole, an outer circulation hole, and a drip hole. The holes and their corresponding apertures are aligned and abutting for receiving air and liquid between the housing and the auxiliary article compartment. A circulation duct extends between the circulation aperture and the pre-treatment space for carrying air therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2009Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gerald M. Goupil, JR., Mark W. Stevenson, John L. Pawlak, III
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Publication number: 20100330485Abstract: A toner that includes at least one polyester resin wherein the amount of free polyvalent acid monomer in the polyester resin is less than 4 mg/gram, and wherein the percentage of the at least one polyester resin with a Mw less than 1500 is less than about 10%.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: Xerox CorporationInventors: John L. PAWLAK, Timothy L. LINCOLN, William H. HOLLENBAUGH, JR., Yuhua TONG, Brendan H. WILLIAMSON
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Publication number: 20100330486Abstract: A toner including at least one amorphous polyester, at least one crystalline polyester and at least one ester wax, wherein the linear polyester and the at least one ester wax have a difference in solubility parameter of from about 0.1 to about 1.7.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: Xerox CorporationInventors: Ke Zhou, Edward Graham Zwartz, Maria N.V. McDougall, John L. Pawlak, Paul Gerroir, Karen A. Moffat, Richard P.N. Veregin
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Publication number: 20100136472Abstract: Toner particles are provided which may, in embodiments, include a high molecular weight branched or cross-linked polyester to decrease image gloss and to increase toner elasticity to prevent surface additives impaction. In embodiments, the toner particles may have a core-shell configuration, with the high molecular weight polyester in the core, the shell, or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2008Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: Xerox CorporationInventors: Maria N.V. McDougall, Ke Zhou, Edward G. Zwartz, Daryl W. Vanbesien, John L. Pawlak, Paul J. Gerroir, Suxia Yang, Richard P.N. Veregin, Karen Ann Moffat
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Publication number: 20080057232Abstract: The invention relates to an inkjet recording element that comprises, on a support, a porous hydrophilic image-receiving layer made by a subtractive method involving removal of water-insoluble polymeric latex from a coated non-porous layer to form the porous layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2006Publication date: March 6, 2008Inventors: Jeffrey W. Leon, Hwei-Ling Yau, James R. Bennett, John L. Pawlak
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Patent number: 7192680Abstract: This invention relates to a method of coating multiple layers on a support comprising a) taking a support; b) simultaneously coating on said support a chill settable layer and a non-chill settable layer; c) lowering the temperature of the layers to immobilize said layers; and d) drying said layers. It further relates to imaging elements made by this process.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2003Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Hwei-Ling Yau, James L. Johnston, Yongcai Wang, John L. Pawlak, Douglas H. Axtell
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Patent number: 7166407Abstract: This invention relates to an imaging element comprising in order a support: a light sensitive image forming unit comprising microcapsules and a developer: an inner protective overcoat layer: and an outer protective overcoat layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2003Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Hwei-Ling Yau, John L. Pawlak, Douglas H. Axtell, James L. Johnston, Yongcai Wang
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Patent number: 6816240Abstract: The present invention relates to an image-forming device for processing photosensitive media. The photosensitive media is of the type that includes microcapsules that encapsulate imaging material such as coloring material. The image-forming device includes a photobleaching system that is adapted to eliminate or minimize undesired coloration in a final print.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2003Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Alphonse D. Camp, John L. Pawlak