Patents by Inventor Orville R. Raabe, Jr.

Orville R. Raabe, Jr. 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).

  • Multilayer fuser rolls having fluoropolymer coating on a compliant baselayer and method of forming
    Patent number: 6596357
    Abstract: A fuser member for fixing toner to a recording medium having a fluoropolymer non-stick topcoat on a compliant silicone rubber baselayer bonded to a metallic insert is provided. The fluoropolymer is adhered to the silicone rubber baselayer using a primer of a blend of silane and a polyamide resin. The primed silicone baselayer is preheated in an infrared oven to remove low molecular weight fractions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignees: Ames Rubber Corporation, Minco Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy D. Marvil, Chris F. DelRosario, Stace Moss, John Navarra, Orville R. Raabe, Jr.
  • Multilayer fuser rolls having fluoropolymer coating on a complaint baselayer
    Patent number: 5998034
    Abstract: A fuser member for fixing toner to a recording medium having a fluoropolymer non-stick topcoat on a compliant silicone rubber baselayer bonded to a metallic insert is provided. The fluoropolymer is adhered to the silicone rubber baselayer using a primer of a blend of silane and a polyamide resin. The primed silicone baselayer is preheated in an infrared oven to remove low molecular weight fractions. A primer is applied to the prebaked rubber and completely dried before applying the fluoroelastomer topcoat by spaying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Assignees: Ames Rubber Corporation, Minco Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy D. Marvil, Chris F. Delrosario, John Navarra, Stace Moss, Orville R. Raabe, Jr.