Patents by Inventor Min-Hong Fu

Min-Hong Fu 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: 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: 8394560
    Abstract: The presently disclosed embodiments are directed to layer(s) that are useful in imaging apparatus members and components, for use in electrophotography, including digital, apparatuses. More particularly, the present embodiments provide the negatively charged electrophotographic imaging members with a novel cross-linked charge blocking undercoat layer, which is created to comprise of a binary composition of melamine and formaldehyde or a triple composition consisting of a hydroxyl functional acrylic polyol binder and a methylolation of melamine-formaldehyde, and methods for making the same. The charge blocking layer provides stabilized cyclic photo-electrical properties, enhanced mechanical adhesion bonding, and improved copy print out quality for service life extension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Robert C. U. Yu, Yuhua Tong, Min-Hong Fu, Stephen T. Avery
  • Patent number: 8088542
    Abstract: A photoconductor that includes, for example, a supporting substrate, a photogenerating layer, a charge transport layer, and an overcoat layer that contains a titanocene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Jin Wu, John F. Yanus, Kenny-Tuan Dinh, Kent J Evans, Min-Hong Fu, Susan M. Vandusen
  • Publication number: 20110318675
    Abstract: The presently disclosed embodiments are directed to layer(s) that are useful in imaging apparatus members and components, for use in electrophotography, including digital, apparatuses. More particularly, the present embodiments provide the negatively charged electrophotographic imaging members with a novel cross-linked charge blocking undercoat layer, which is created to comprise of a binary composition of melamine and formaldehyde or a triple composition consisting of a hydroxyl functional acrylic polyol binder and a methylolation of melamine-formaldehyde, and methods for making the same. The charge blocking layer provides stabilized cyclic photo-electrical properties, enhanced mechanical adhesion bonding, and improved copy print out quality for service life extension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert C. U. Yu, Yuhua Tong, Min-Hong Fu, Stephen T. Avery
  • Patent number: 7989127
    Abstract: A photoconductor that includes, for example, a supporting substrate, a photogenerating layer, and at least one charge transport layer comprised of at least one charge transport component, and wherein the charge transport layer contains a carbazole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Jin Wu, Terry L Street, Terry L Bluhm, Kent J Evans, Edward F Grabowski, Susan M Vandusen, Min-Hong Fu, Kathleen M Carmichael
  • Patent number: 7923185
    Abstract: A photoconductor that includes, for example, a supporting substrate, a photogenerating layer, and at least one charge transport layer comprised of at least one charge transport component, and wherein the charge transport layer contains a pyrazine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Jin Wu, Terry L Street, Terry L Bluhm, Kent J Evans, Edward F Grabowski, Susan M Vandusen, Min-Hong Fu, Kathleen M Carmichael
  • Patent number: 7785759
    Abstract: A photoconductor that includes, for example, a supporting substrate, a photogenerating layer, and at least one charge transport layer containing at least one charge transport component, and wherein the charge transport layer also contains a thiadiazole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Jin Wu, Terry L Street, Terry L Bluhm, Kent J Evans, Edward F Grabowski, Susan M Vandusen, Min-Hong Fu, Kathleen M Carmichael
  • Patent number: 7704656
    Abstract: A photoreceptor comprising a charge transport layer doped with a polyarylate polymer is provided. A charge transport layer is doped with about 0.1 to about 10.0% by weight, solids basis, of a polyarylate polymer, such as for example Ardel. Charge transport layers doped with a polyarylate polymer exhibit improved electrical performance in terms of lower Vr and VBG values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Min-Hong Fu, Kent J. Evans, David M. Skinner, Kathleen M. Carmichael, June E. Schneider, Susan M. VanDusen
  • Publication number: 20090274968
    Abstract: A photoconductor that includes, for example, a supporting substrate, a photogenerating layer, and at least one charge transport layer comprised of at least one charge transport component, and wherein the charge transport layer contains a pyrazine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jin Wu, Terry L. Street, Terry L. Bluhm, Kent J. Evans, Edward F. Grabowski, Susan M. Vandusen, Min-Hong Fu, Kathleen M. Carmichael
  • Publication number: 20090274970
    Abstract: A photoconductor that includes, for example, a supporting substrate, a photogenerating layer, and at least one charge transport layer comprised of at least one charge transport component, and wherein the charge transport layer contains a carbazole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jin Wu, Terry L. Street, Terry L. Bluhm, Kent J. Evans, Edward F. Grabowski, Susan M. Vandusen, Min-Hong Fu, Kathleen M Carmichael
  • Publication number: 20090246667
    Abstract: A photoconductor that includes, for example, a supporting substrate, a photogenerating layer, and at least one charge transport layer containing at least one charge transport component, and wherein the charge transport layer also contains a thiadiazole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jin Wu, Terry L. Street, Terry L. Bluhm, Kent J. Evans, Edward F. Grabowski, Susan M. Vandusen, Min-Hong Fu, Kathleen M. Carmichael
  • Publication number: 20090246657
    Abstract: A photoconductor that includes, for example, a supporting substrate, a photogenerating layer, a charge transport layer, and an overcoat layer that contains a titanocene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jin Wu, John F. Yanus, Kenny-Tuan Dinh, Kent J. Evans, Min-Hong Fu, Susan M. Vandusen
  • Patent number: 7459251
    Abstract: An imaging member comprising a barrier or under-layer intermediate a photogenerating layer and charge transport layer to reduce charge deficiency spots. The barrier under-layer comprises a film forming polymer binder selected from a conductive polymer binder, a non-conductive polymer binder, or mixtures thereof. Optionally, the barrier layer can include a small amount of a charge transport material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Satchidanand Mishra, Kathleen M. Carmichael, Yuhua Tong, Anthony M. Horgan, Edward F. Grabowski, Richard L. Post, Robert C. U. Yu, Dennis J. Prosser, Edward Domm, Min-Hong Fu
  • Patent number: 7297457
    Abstract: An imaging member having a substrate, a charge transport layer having a polymer and a first charge transport material dispersed therein, and wherein the charge transport layer has a glass transition temperature of from about 10 to about 45° C.; and an overcoat layer on the charge transport layer, wherein the overcoat layer includes a second polymer and a second charge transport material dispersed therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony M. Horgan, Robert C. U. Yu, Satchidanand Mishra, Richard L. Post, Edward F. Grabowski, Min-Hong Fu, Kathleen M. Carmichael, David M. Skinner
  • Patent number: 7267917
    Abstract: A charge transport layer composition for a photoreceptor includes at least a binder, at least one arylamine charge transport material, e.g., N,N?-diphenyl-N,N?-bis(3-methylphenyl)-(1,1?-biphenyl)-4,4?-diamine, and at least one polymer containing carboxylic acid groups or groups capable of forming carboxylic acid groups. The charge transport layer forms a layer of photoreceptor, which also includes an optional anti-curl layer, a substrate, an optional hole blocking layer, an optional adhesive layer, a charge generating layer, and optionally one or more overcoat or protective layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Yuhua Tong, Kenny-Tuan T. Dinh, Markus R. Silvestri, Michael E. Zak, John F. Yanus, Min-Hong Fu, David M. Skinner, Kathleen M. Carmichael, Colleen A. Helbig, Dale S. Renfer, John A. Bergfjord, Sr., Susan M. Van Dusen, Anthony M. Horgan, Jin Wu, Steven M. Sterling
  • Publication number: 20070141491
    Abstract: An imaging member comprising a barrier or under-layer intermediate a photogenerating layer and charge transport layer to reduce charge deficiency spots. The barrier under-layer comprises a film forming polymer binder selected from a conductive polymer binder, a non-conductive polymer binder, or mixtures thereof. Optionally, the barrier layer can include a small amount of a charge transport material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Satchidanand Mishra, Kathleen Carmichael, Yuhua Tong, Anthony Horgan, Edward Grabowski, Richard Post, Robert Yu, Dennis Prosser, Edward Domm, Min-Hong Fu
  • Patent number: 7232634
    Abstract: A charge transport layer for an imaging member comprising a charge transport material with a nitrogen molecular defense system not exhibiting early onset of charge transport layer fatigue cracking. The nitrogen molecular defense system includes attaching bulky organic groups to charge transport materials. The bulky groups aid in preventing recrystallization of the charge transport molecule and shield the nitrogen from molecular attack, such as by oxidation. The charge transport layer exhibits excellent wear resistance, excellent electrical performance, and outstanding print quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Yuhua Tong, Timothy J. Fuller, Sean X. Pan, John F. Yanus, Alexander N. Klymachyov, Min-Hong Fu, Dennis J. Prosser, Susan M. VanDusen
  • Patent number: 7192678
    Abstract: A charge transport layer composition for a photoreceptor includes at least a binder and a charge transport material of about 100% to about 40% by weight of a total of the charge transport layer N,N-dimethylphenyl)-4-biphenylamine and about 0% to about 60% N,N?-dephenyl-N,N?-bis(3-methylphenyl)-(1,1?-biphenyl)-4,4?-diamine, and wherein the total charge transport material in the composition is 48% or less of the total solids of the composition. The charge transport layer forms a layer of a photoreceptor, which also includes an optional anti-curl layer, a substrate, an optional hole blocking layer, an optional adhesive layer, a charge generating layer, and optionally one or more overcoat or protective layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Yuhua Tong, Kenny-Tuan T. Dinh, Markus R. Silvestri, Michael E. Zak, John F. Yanus, Min-Hong Fu, David M. Skinner, Kathleen M. Carmichael, Colleen A. Helbig, Dale S. Renfer, John A. Bergfjord, Sr., Susan M. Van Dusen
  • Publication number: 20070059616
    Abstract: An imaging member includes a conductive substrate, a SiOx layer coated over the conductive substrate, a charge generating layer coated over the SiOx layer, and a charge transport layer
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Applicant: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Satchidanand Mishra, Anthony Horgan, Kent Evans, George Liebermann, Ah-Mee Hor, Min-Hong Fu, Richard Post, Kathleen Carmichael, Satish Parikh, Edward Grabowski, Donald Goodman, Gregory Kovacs
  • Publication number: 20060257770
    Abstract: Dispersions for producing photogenerator layers of photoreceptors are provided. The dispersions include a resin, a photogenerating component, and an adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2005
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Kent Evans, David Skinner, Min-Hong Fu, Kathleen Carmichael, June Schneider, John Bergfjord, Susan VanDusen