Patents by Inventor Nicoleta D. Mihai

Nicoleta D. Mihai 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).

  • Polyimide membranes
    Patent number: 9272247
    Abstract: There is provided a membrane that includes a plurality of polyimide fibers encased in a fluoropolymer sheath, the plurality of fibers having a diameter of from about 10 nm to about 50 microns, wherein the plurality of fibers form a permeable non-woven mat. A method of manufacturing the membrane is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Yu Qi, Sandra J. Gardner, Qi Zhang, Carolyn P. Moorlag, Brynn M. Dooley, Guiqin Song, Nicoleta D. Mihai, Nan-Xing Hu
  • Fuser member
    Patent number: 8846196
    Abstract: The present teachings provide a fuser member. The fuser member includes an outer layer comprising a composite of a fluoropolymer and a networked siloxyfluorocarbon polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Carolyn P. Moorlag, Yu Qi, Qi Zhang, Nan-Xing Hu, Kurt I. Halfyard, Nicoleta D. Mihai, Gordon Sisler, Guiqin Song, Edward G. Zwartz, T. Brian McAneney
  • POLYIMIDE MEMBRANES
    Publication number: 20130270179
    Abstract: There is provided a membrane that includes a plurality of polyimide fibers encased in a fluoropolymer sheath, the plurality of fibers having a diameter of from about 10 nm to about 50 microns, wherein the plurality of fibers form a permeable non-woven mat. A method of manufacturing the membrane is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yu Qi, Sandra J. Gardner, Qi Zhang, Carolyn P. Moorlag, Brynn M. Dooley, Guiqin Song, Nicoleta D. Mihai, Nan-Xing Hu
  • Surface coating and fuser member
    Patent number: 8509669
    Abstract: The present teachings disclose a surface coating. The surface coating includes a fluoroplastic having dispersed therein aerogel particles wherein the aerogel particles comprise from about 0.1 weight percent to about 25 weight percent of the surface coating. The surface coating is useful as an out layer for fuser members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Carolyn P. Moorlag, Yu Qi, Nicoleta D. Mihai, Gordon Sisler, Sandra J. Gardner, Qi Zhang, Nan-Xing Hu
  • Reduction of contamination on image members by UV ozone treatment
    Patent number: 8364054
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide a method and a system that can include a combined UV radiation and ozone treatment for reducing contamination built-up on surfaces of image members within a printing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Nicoleta D. Mihai, Samantha M. Roland, Kurt Halfyard, T. Brian McAneney
  • FUSER MEMBER
    Publication number: 20120282003
    Abstract: The present teachings provide a fuser system member including a substrate and a topcoat layer disposed over the substrate. The topcoat layer comprises a fluoroelastomer cross-linked with amino silane wherein the topcoat is substantially free of copper oxide. A mercapto-functionalized oil is disposed on the topcoat layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kurt I. Halfyard, Carolyn P. Moorlag, David J. Gervasi, Nicoleta D. Mihai, Guiqin Song, Nan-Xing Hu, T. Brian McAneney
  • SURFACE COATING AND FUSER MEMBER
    Publication number: 20120245251
    Abstract: The present teachings disclose a surface coating. The surface coating includes a fluoroplastic having dispersed therein aerogel particles wherein the aerogel particles comprise from about 0.1 weight percent to about 25 weight percent of the surface coating. The surface coating is useful as an out layer for fuser members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Carolyn P. Moorlag, Yu Qi, Nicoleta D. Mihai, Gordon Sisler, Sandra J. Gardner, Qi Zhang, Nan-Xing Hu
  • FUSER MEMBER
    Publication number: 20120157277
    Abstract: The present teachings provide a fuser member. The fuser member includes an outer layer comprising a composite of a fluoropolymer and a networked siloxyfluorocarbon polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Carolyn P. Moorlag, Yu Qi, Qi Zhang, Nan-Xing Hu, Kurt I. Halfyard, Nicoleta D. Mihai, Gordon Sisler, Guiqin Song, Edward G. Zwartz, T. Brian McAneney
  • FUSER MEMBER AND COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20120156481
    Abstract: The present teachings provide a fuser member. The fuser includes a layer of a siloxyfluorocarbon networked polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Carolyn P. Moorlag, Yu Qi, Qi Zhang, Nan-Xing Hu, Kurt I. Halfyard, Nicoleta D. Mihai, Gordon Sisler, Guiqin Song, Edward G. Zwartz, T. Brian McAneney
  • REDUCTION OF CONTAMINATION ON IMAGE MEMBERS BY UV OZONE TREATMENT
    Publication number: 20100284714
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide a method and a system that can include a combined UV radiation and ozone treatment for reducing contamination built-up on surfaces of image members within a printing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nicoleta D. MIHAI, Samantha M. ROLAND, Kurt HALFYARD, T. Brian MCANENEY
  • Ultra low melt toners comprised of crystalline resins
    Patent number: 7723004
    Abstract: A toner having an amorphous resin, a crystalline resin, and a colorant, wherein the crystalline resin has a melting temperature of at least 70° C. and a recrystallization point of at least 47° C. exhibits improved document offset properties and improved heat cohesion. Annealing the toner further improves the heat cohesion and morphology of the toner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Guerino G. Sacripante, Ke Zhou, Michael S. Hawkins, Kimberly D. Nosella, Edward G. Zwartz, Nicoleta D. Mihai, Valerie M. Farrugia, Stephan V. Drappel, Paul J. Gerroir
  • Ultra Low Melt Toners Comprised of Crystalline Resins
    Publication number: 20090123864
    Abstract: A toner having an amorphous resin, a crystalline resin, and a colorant, wherein the crystalline resin has a melting temperature of at least 70° C. and a recrystallization point of at least 47° C. exhibits improved document offset properties and improved heat cohesion. Annealing the toner further improves the heat cohesion and morphology of the toner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Guerino G. SACRIPANTE, Ke Zhou, Michael S. Hawkins, Kimberly D. Nosella, Edward G. Zwartz, Nicoleta D. Mihai, Valerie M. Farrugia, Stephan V. Drappel, Paul J. Gerroir
  • Ultra low melt toners comprised of crystalline resins
    Patent number: 7494757
    Abstract: A toner having an amorphous resin, a crystalline resin, and a colorant, wherein the crystalline resin has a melting temperature of at least 70° C. and a recrystallization point of at least 47° C. exhibits improved document offset properties and improved heat cohesion. Annealing the toner further improves the heat cohesion and morphology of the toner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Guerino G. Sacripante, Ke Zhou, Michael S. Hawkins, Kimberly D. Nosella, Edward G. Zwartz, Nicoleta D. Mihai, Valerie M. Farrugia, Stephan V. Drappel, Paul J. Gerroir