Patents by Inventor Kenny Tuan

Kenny Tuan 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: 11767447
    Abstract: Provided herein is a topcoat composition comprising at least one fluorosilicone, a hydride-functional crosslinking agent, an infrared-absorbing filler, and at least one dispersant that is non-reactive with the hydride-functional crosslinking agent, by weight based on a total weight of the topcoat composition, wherein the topcoat composition has a degree of crosslinking between about 10 micrograms/hour/milligrams to about 20 micrograms/hour/milligrams. Further provided herein are methods of making the topcoat composition, as well as an imaging blanket and methods of reducing coating defects on a media coated using the imaging member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kenny-Tuan T. Dinh, Alexander N. Klymachyov, Lin Ma, Kyle B. Tallman, Eric Robert Dudek, Michael L. Mehan, Harry F. Freitas, Jr., Angela Schnuerch, Michael S. Roetker, Ngoc-Tram Le, Varun Sambhy, Santokh S. Badesha
  • Publication number: 20220228030
    Abstract: Provided herein is a topcoat composition comprising at least one fluorosilicone, a hydride-functional crosslinking agent, an infrared-absorbing filler, and at least one dispersant that is non-reactive with the hydride-functional crosslinking agent, by weight based on a total weight of the topcoat composition, wherein the topcoat composition has a degree of crosslinking between about 10 micrograms/hour/milligrams to about 20 micrograms/hour/milligrams. Further provided herein are methods of making the topcoat composition, as well as an imaging blanket and methods of reducing coating defects on a media coated using the imaging member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2021
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kenny-Tuan T. Dinh, Alexander N. Klymachyov, Lin Ma, Kyle B. Tallman, Eric Robert Dudek, Michael L. Mehan, Harry F. Freitas, JR., Angela Schnuerch, Michael S. Roetker, Ngoc-Tram Le, Varun Sambhy, Santokh S. Badesha
  • Publication number: 20220049123
    Abstract: Provided herein is a topcoat composition comprising at least one fluorosilicone, at least one infrared-absorbing filler, and silicone dioxide present in an amount ranging from greater than about 5% to about 10%, by weight based on a total weight of the topcoat composition, wherein when the topcoat composition has a shear rate between about 2 s?1 to about 3 s?1, the topcoat composition has a viscosity ranging from about 1500 mPa/s to about 500 mPa/s and the shear rate does not decrease as the viscosity increases or decreases. Further provided herein are methods of making the topcoat composition, as well as an imaging blanket and methods of reducing coating defects on a media coated using the imaging member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kenny-Tuan T. Dinh, Kyle B. Tallman, Lin Ma, Alexander N. Klymachyov, Angela Schnuerch, Michael L. Mehan, Eric Robert Dudek, Lanhui Zhang, Varun Sambhy, Michael S. Roetker, Santokh S. Badesha
  • Patent number: 9851647
    Abstract: A photoconductor that includes, for example, a supporting substrate, an optional ground plane layer, an optional hole blocking layer, an optional adhesive layer, a photogenerating layer, and a charge transport layer, and where the charge transport layer contains a mixture of a charge transport component and a polycarbonate AP.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Jin Wu, Kenny-Tuan Dinh, Lanhui Zhang, Jimmy E. Kelly, Mark S. Thomas, Min-Hong Fu, Lin Ma, Markus R. Silvestri, Marc J. LiVecchi, Robert W. Hedrick, Linda L. Ferrarese
  • Patent number: 9411251
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a photoconductor including a substrate, a photogenerating layer and a charge transport layer. The charge transport layer includes a hole transport molecule of N4,N4?-bis(4-((E)-4,4-diphenylbuta-1,3-dien-1-yl)phenyl)-N4,N4?-di-p-tolyl-[1,1?-biphenyl]-4,4?-diamine and a binder. The weight percent of the charge transport layer includes N4,N4?-bis(4-((E)-4,4-diphenylbuta-1,3-dien-1-yl)phenyl)-N4,N4?-di-p-tolyl-[1,1?-biphenyl]-4,4?-diamine at from about 50 to about 70.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Jennifer A. Coggan, Matthew A. Heuft, Gregory M. McGuire, Adrien P. Cote, Jin Wu, Kenny Tuan Tran Dinh
  • Publication number: 20160154327
    Abstract: Described herein is a photoreceptor having a substrate, a charge generating layer, a charge transport layer. The charge transport layer includes a polycarbonate-polyester copolymer binder and at least one charge transport material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Jin Wu, Kenny-tuan T. Dinh, Nancy Belknap, Lanhui Zhang, Than Sorn, Helen R. Cherniack, Lin Ma, Linda L. Ferrarese, Dennis J. Prosser, Marc J. Livecchi, Robert W. Hedrick
  • Patent number: 9069268
    Abstract: A photoconductor that includes, for example, a supporting substrate, an optional ground plane layer, an optional hole blocking layer, an optional adhesive layer, an optional anticurl layer, a photogenerating layer, and a charge transport layer comprised of a first charge transport compound, a second dissimilar charge transport compound, a fluoropolymer and a polyarylatecarbonate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Jin Wu, Kenny-Tuan T. Dinh, Lanhui Zhang, Lin Ma, Nancy L. Belknap, Helen R. Cherniack
  • Patent number: 9052619
    Abstract: Embodiments pertain to a novel imaging member, namely, an imaging member or photoreceptor comprising an overcoat layer which comprises a soluble filler that improves low surface energy and wear. The soluble filler is a silicone poly(ethylene glycol) ester which improves low surface energy and wear without negatively impacting electrical properties of the overcoat layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jin Wu, Kenny-Tuan T. Dinh, Qi Ying Li, Lin Ma, Than Sorn, Marc J. LiVecchi, Linda L. Ferrarese, Robert W. Hedrick
  • Publication number: 20150132689
    Abstract: The presently disclosed embodiments are directed generally to an electrostatographic imaging member having low surface energy and is wear resistant. The imaging members include a charge transport layer that comprises a silicone ester additive that provides these beneficial properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: JIN WU, Kenny-Tuan T. Dinh, Helen R. Cherniack, Lin Ma, Nancy L. Belknap
  • Patent number: 9023561
    Abstract: The presently disclosed embodiments are directed generally to an electrostatographic imaging member having low surface energy and is wear resistant. The imaging members include a charge transport layer that comprises a silicone ester additive that provides these beneficial properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Jin Wu, Kenny-Tuan T. Dinh, Helen R. Cherniack, Lin Ma, Nancy L. Belknap
  • Publication number: 20150111137
    Abstract: Embodiments pertain to a novel imaging member, namely, an imaging member or photoreceptor comprising an overcoat layer which comprises a soluble filler that improves low surface energy and wear. The soluble filler is a silicone poly(ethylene glycol) ester which improves low surface energy and wear without negatively impacting electrical properties of the overcoat layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: JIN WU, Kenny-Tuan T. Dinh, Qi Ying Li, Lin Ma, Than Sorn, Marc J. LiVecchi, Linda L. Ferrarese, Robert W. Hedrick
  • Publication number: 20150079511
    Abstract: A photoconductor that includes, for example, a supporting substrate, an optional ground plane layer, an optional hole blocking layer, an optional adhesive layer, an optional anticurl layer, a photogenerating layer, and a charge transport layer comprised of a first charge transport compound, a second dissimilar charge transport compound, a fluoropolymer and a polyarylatecarbonate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Jin Wu, Kenny-Tuan T. Dinh, Lanhui Zhang, Lin Ma, Nancy L. Belknap, Helen R. Cherniack
  • Publication number: 20150037715
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a photoconductor including a substrate, a photogenerating layer and a charge transport layer. The charge transport layer includes a hole transport molecule of N4,N4?-bis(4-((E)-4,4-diphenylbuta-1,3-dien-1-yl)phenyl)-N4,N4?-di-p-tolyl-[1,1?-biphenyl]-4,4?-diamine and a binder. The weight percent of the charge transport layer includes N4,N4?-bis(4-((E)-4,4-diphenylbuta-1,3-dien-1-yl)phenyl)-N4,N4?-di-p-tolyl-[1,1?-biphenyl]-4,4?-diamine at from about 50 to about 70.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Jennifer A. Coggan, Matthew A. Heuft, Gregory M. McGuire, Adrien P. Cote, Jin Wu, Kenny Tuan Tran Dinh
  • Patent number: 8883384
    Abstract: Embodiments pertain to a novel imaging member, namely, an imaging member or photoreceptor comprising a binderless overcoat layer which exhibits substantially improved electrical performance, such as low residual potential and good electrical cyclic stability. The overcoat layer of the present embodiments is formed from a formulation comprising a small transport molecule, a crosslinking agent, an acid catalyst and a solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Kenny-tuan T. Dinh, Edward C. Savage, Marc J. LiVecchi, Robert W. Hedrick, Linda L. Ferrarese, Sherri A. Toates, Stacy J. Kowsz
  • Patent number: 8815481
    Abstract: An imaging member includes a supporting substrate, an optional hole blocking layer, an optional adhesive layer, an imaging layer, and an overcoat layer, wherein the overcoat layer comprises a fluorosulfonamide. The overcoat layer can further include a charge transport compound and a melamine resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Jin Wu, David Skinner, Than Sorn, Lin Ma, Lanhui Zhang, Marissa Anne Linne, J. Robinson Cowdery-Corvan, Kenny-tuan T. Dinh
  • Patent number: 8785091
    Abstract: A photoconductor that includes, for example, a supporting substrate, an optional ground plane layer, an optional hole blocking layer, an optional adhesive layer, a photogenerating layer, a charge transport layer, and an optional protective coating, and where the charge transport layer contains a mixture of a charge transport component and a polyarylatecarbonate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Jin Wu, Kenny-Tuan T Dinh, Terry L Street, Robert W Hedrick, Linda L Ferrarese, Than Sorn, Lanhui Zhang, Lin Ma, Stanley J Pietrzykowski, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8765339
    Abstract: The presently disclosed embodiments relate generally to layers that are useful in imaging apparatus members and components, for use in electrophotographic, including digital printing, apparatuses. More particularly, the embodiments pertain to an improved electrophotographic imaging member comprising a charge transport layer comprising a novel combination of a tetraaryl polycarbonate copolymer binder and perfluorinated fillers. The present charge transport layer provides reduced wear rate and long service life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Jin Wu, Kenny-Tuan T. Dinh, Lanhui Zhang, Lin Ma
  • Patent number: 8765334
    Abstract: Embodiments pertain to a novel imaging member, namely, an imaging member or photoreceptor comprising a protective outer layer which comprises light-absorbing composition that substantially prevents any light absorption by the overcoat layer. The composition comprises a low strength thermal plastic resin and a high optical density yellow dye. Thus, the light-blocking protective layer reduces the intrinsic light shock suffered by conventional overcoat layers without negatively impacting electrical properties of the overcoat layer and while improving print quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Liang-bih Lin, Kenny-Tuan T. Dinh, Emily K. Redman, Brian P. Gilmartin
  • Publication number: 20140087298
    Abstract: An imaging member includes a supporting substrate, an optional hole blocking layer, an optional adhesive layer, an imaging layer, and an overcoat layer, wherein the overcoat layer comprises a fluorosulfonamide. The overcoat layer can further include a charge transport compound and a melamine resin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jin WU, David SKINNER, Than SORN, Lin MA, Lanhui ZHANG, Marissa Anne LINNE, J. Robinson COWDERY-CORVAN, Kenny-tuan T. DINH
  • Publication number: 20140065533
    Abstract: The presently disclosed embodiments relate generally to layers that are useful in imaging apparatus members and components, for use in electrophotographic, including digital printing, apparatuses. More particularly, the embodiments pertain to an improved electrophotographic imaging member comprising a charge transport layer comprising a novel combination of a tetraaryl polycarbonate copolymer binder and perfluorinated fillers. The present charge transport layer provides reduced wear rate and long service life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jin Wu, Kenny-Tuan T. Dinh, Lanhui Zhang, Lin Ma