Patents by Inventor Leonard J. Stulc
Leonard J. Stulc 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: 7018768Abstract: Amphipathic copolymers are provided comprising one or more S portions and one or more D portions. The copolymers have a chromophore covalently bonded thereto via a urethane, urea or amide linkage. These copolymers provide exceptionally useful components in toner compositions, because they provide easily prepared color-imparting particles that provide excellent color rendition.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2003Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Samsung Electronics CompanyInventors: Leonard J. Stulc, Julie Y. Qian, James A. Baker
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Patent number: 7018769Abstract: Liquid electrographic toner compositions are provided comprising a liquid carrier having a Kauri-Butanol number less than about 30 mL and a plurality of toner particles dispersed in the liquid carrier. The toner particles comprise polymeric binder and a pigment comprising a first ionic dye component ionically complexed with a second ionic dye component in a predetermined ratio to form an ionically complexed colorant compound exhibiting a predetermined color. The colorant compound has a molecular weight of less than about 5000 Daltons and is substantially free of metals that are not covalently bonded to the colorant compound. Toners comprising pigments comprising a ionic dye component and a second ionic dye component complexed to form ionically complexed compounds that together in a colorant composition exhibit a predetermined color are also provided. Methods of making and using these toners are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2003Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Samsung Electronics CompanyInventor: Leonard J. Stulc
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Patent number: 6887558Abstract: This invention related to an intermediate transfer member for electrophotography that includes a substrate; and a polymeric layer on said substrate wherein the polymeric layer comprises an organic titanate and a polymer selected from the group consisting of fluorosilicone, silicone, and a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2002Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Charles W. Simpson, Leonard J. Stulc
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Publication number: 20040265724Abstract: Amphipathic copolymers are provided comprising one or more S portions and one or more D portions. The copolymers have a chromophore covalently bonded thereto via a urethane, urea or amide linkage. These copolymers provide exceptionally useful components in toner compositions, because they provide easily prepared color-imparting particles that provide excellent color rendition.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2003Publication date: December 30, 2004Inventors: Leonard J. Stulc, Julie Y. Qian, James A. Baker
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Patent number: 6832064Abstract: A drying belt for electrophotographic imaging process comprising: (a) a seamless substrate; and (b) an absorbent layer on the seamless substrate wherein the absorbent layer comprising an absorbing material for carrier liquid of an electrophotographic toner.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2001Date of Patent: December 14, 2004Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Charles W. Simpson, Leonard J. Stulc
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Publication number: 20030087175Abstract: This invention related to an intermediate transfer member for electrophotography that includes a substrate; and a polymeric layer on said substrate wherein the polymeric layer comprises an organic titanate and a polymer selected from the group consisting of fluorosilicone, silicone, and a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2002Publication date: May 8, 2003Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.Inventors: Charles W. Simpson, Leonard J. Stulc
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Publication number: 20020122948Abstract: A drying belt for electrophotographic imaging process comprising:Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2001Publication date: September 5, 2002Applicant: SamsungInventors: Charles W. Simpson, Leonard J. Stulc
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Patent number: 6342324Abstract: Release compositions include (a) from zero to about 30 parts by weight of a polymer selected from the group consisting of wherein R1, R2, R3, R6, R7, R10, R11, and R12 are each independently selected from an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an aryl group, and an aralkyl group, such that at least one of R6 and R7 is an alkenyl group, l, m, and n are each independently an integer so long as the polymer contains greater than 3 mol % vinyl-containing siloxane groups; a (vinyl siloxy)(siloxy)-modified silica having a vinyl content of at least about 0.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2000Date of Patent: January 29, 2002Assignee: Imation Corp.Inventors: Minyu Li, M. Zaki Ali, Eric D. Morrison, Charles W. Simpson, Leonard J. Stulc, Ramnath Subramaniam, Jiayi Zhu
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Patent number: 5939237Abstract: A no-process printing plate forming photosensitive article having a protective top coat layer is described. The top coat layer may be a water soluble or dispersible polymer, sol, salt, or mixture thereof. The protective top coat layer may provide the no-process printing plate with protection from contamination during handling, improved suppression of odors during imaging, and improved roll-up performance on press. The hydrophilic protective top coat is removed on press by action of the fountain solution and/or ink.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 1997Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Assignee: Imation Corp.Inventors: James P. Gardner, Jr., Leonard J. Stulc, Richard A. Johnson, Dennis E. Vogel
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Patent number: 5552260Abstract: Acid-sensitive polymers and imageable articles employing them are disclosed. In particular, photosensitive compositions are disclosed comprising: (a) a photoinitiator which generates an acid upon exposure to radiation; and (b) a polymer having acid labile groups pendant from the polymer backbone, said acid labile pendant groups comprising at least one each of A and B wherein A has the formula --T-(C.dbd.O)OCR.sup.1 R.sup.2 OR.sup.3, and B has the formula --T-(C.dbd.O)OR.sup.4 Si(R.sup.5).sub.3, wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each represent H or an alkyl group with the proviso that at least one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 must be hydrogen; R.sup.3 represents an alkyl group; or any two of R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 may together form a ring group having from 3 to 36 carbon atoms; R.sup.5 represents an alkyl group, aryl group, an alkoxy group, an aryloxy group, an acyloxy group, or a trialkylsiloxy group; and R.sup.4 and T represents a divalent linking group wherein T is bonded to the polymer backbone and R.sup.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 1994Date of Patent: September 3, 1996Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Dennis E. Vogel, Leonard J. Stulc
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Patent number: 5527655Abstract: Radiation-sensitive polymeric adducts of (1) a sulfonated polyester resin having a plurality of sulfonate groups, (2) a diazonium resin having a plurality of diazonium groups, and (3) a salt of quaternary ammonium or quaternary phosphonium. This invention also provides a radiation-sensitive article comprising a substrate bearing a coating containing a radiation-sensitive adduct.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 1994Date of Patent: June 18, 1996Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: James A. Bonham, Leonard J. Stulc, Richard J. Kuo, Kimberly R. Kukla
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Patent number: 5506090Abstract: A no-process printing plate forming photosensitive article having a protective top coat layer is described. The top coat layer may be a water soluble or dispersible polymer, sol, salt, or mixture thereof. The protective top coat layer may provide the no-process printing plate with protection from contamination during handling, improved suppression of odors during imaging, and improved roll-up performance on press. The hydrophilic protective top coat is removed on press by action of the fountain solution and/or ink.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 1994Date of Patent: April 9, 1996Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: James P. Gardner, Jr., Richard A. Johnson, Leonard J. Stulc, Dennis E. Vogel
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Patent number: 5395734Abstract: Acid-sensitive polymers and imageable articles employing them are disclosed. In particular, photosensitive compositions are disclosed comprising: (a) a photoinitiator which generates an acid upon exposure to radiation; and (b) a polymer having acid labile groups pendant from the polymer backbone, said acid labile pendant groups comprising at least one each of A and B wherein A has the formula --T--(C.dbd.O)OCR.sup.1 R.sup.2 OR.sup.3, and B has the formula --T--(C.dbd.O)OR.sup.4 Si(R.sup.5).sub.3, wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each represent H or an alkyl group with the proviso that at least one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 must be hydrogen; R.sup.3 represents an alkyl group; or any two of R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 may together form a ring group having from 3 to 36 carbon atoms; R.sup.5 represents an alkyl group, aryl group, an alkoxy group, an aryloxy group, an acyloxy group, or a trialkylsiloxy group; and R.sup.4 and T represents a divalent linking group wherein T is bonded to the polymer backbone and R.sup.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 1992Date of Patent: March 7, 1995Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Dennis E. Vogel, Leonard J. Stulc