Patents by Inventor Susan Vandusen

Susan Vandusen 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: 7811728
    Abstract: An imaging member including a substrate; thereover a charge generating layer; thereover a first charge transport layer comprising a small molecule charge transport material and a polymeric component selected from the group consisting of polyarylamine polyester, polyacylamine, and mixtures and combinations thereof; and a second charge transport layer disposed over the first charge transport layer, the second charge transport layer comprising a small molecule charge transport material and a binder, wherein the second charge transport layer is free of polyarylamine polyester and polyacylamine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: David M. Skinner, John F. Yanus, Markus R. Silvestri, M. John Hinckel, Kenny-Tuan T. Dinh, Susan VanDusen, Satish Parikh, J. Robinson Cowdery-Corvan
  • Patent number: 7704658
    Abstract: Imaging members useful in electrostatographic apparatuses, including printers, copiers, other reproductive devices, and digital apparatuses. More particularly, imaging members having nano polymeric gel particles embedded into one or more layers of the imaging member that provide for increased mechanical strength and improved wear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Satchidanand Mishra, Yuhua Tong, Kathleen Carmichael, Markus R. Silvestri, Susan Vandusen, Chieh-Min Cheng, Huoy-Jen Yuh, Cindy Chen, Lanhui Zhang
  • Publication number: 20090269687
    Abstract: Imaging members useful in electrostatographic apparatuses, including printers, copiers, other reproductive devices, and digital apparatuses. More particularly, imaging members having nano polymeric gel particles embedded into one or more layers of the imaging member that provide for increased mechanical strength and improved wear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Satchidanand Mishra, Yuhua Tong, Kathleen Carmichael, Markus Silvestri, Susan Vandusen, Chieh-Min Cheng, Huoy-Jen Yuh, Cindy Chen, Lanhui Zhang
  • Publication number: 20090239166
    Abstract: Imaging members useful in electrostatographic apparatuses, including printers, copiers, other reproductive devices, and digital apparatuses. More particularly, imaging members having nano polymeric gel particles embedded into one or more layers of the imaging member that provide for increased mechanical strength and improved wear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Satchidanand Mishra, Yuhua Tong, Kathleen Carmichael, Markus Silvestri, Susan Vandusen, Chieh-Min Cheng, Huoy-Jen Yuh, Cindy Chen, Lanhui Zhang
  • Patent number: 7582399
    Abstract: Imaging members useful in electrostatographic apparatuses, including printers, copiers, other reproductive devices, and digital apparatuses. More particularly, imaging members having nano polymeric gel particles embedded into one or more layers of the imaging member that provide for increased mechanical strength and improved wear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Satchidanand Mishra, Yuhua Tong, Kathleen Carmichael, Markus Silvestri, Susan Vandusen, Chieh-Min Cheng, Huoy-Jen Yuh, Cindy Chen, Lanhui Zhang
  • Patent number: 7524597
    Abstract: Imaging members useful in electrostatographic apparatuses, including printers, copiers, other reproductive devices, and digital apparatuses. More particularly, imaging members having nano-sized particles serving as fillers dispersed or contained in one or more layers of the imaging member that provide for increased mechanical strength and improved wear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Satchidanand Mishra, Yuhua Tong, Kathleen Carmichael, Chieh-Min Cheng, Kenny-tuan Dinh, Susan Vandusen, Cindy Chen, Huoy-Jen Yuh, Lanhui Zhang
  • Publication number: 20080131799
    Abstract: An imaging member including a substrate; thereover a charge generating layer; thereover a first charge transport layer comprising a small molecule charge transport material and a polymeric component selected from the group consisting of polyarylamine polyester, polyacylamine, and mixtures and combinations thereof; and a second charge transport layer disposed over the first charge transport layer, the second charge transport layer comprising a small molecule charge transport material and a binder, wherein the second charge transport layer is free of polyarylamine polyester and polyacylamine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: David M. Skinner, John F. Yanus, Markus R. Silvestri, M. John Hinckel, Kenny-Tuan T. Dinh, Susan VanDusen, Satish Parikh, J. Robinson Cowdery-Corvan
  • Publication number: 20070298340
    Abstract: Imaging members useful in electrostatographic apparatuses, including printers, copiers, other reproductive devices, and digital apparatuses. More particularly, imaging members having nano-sized particles serving as fillers dispersed or contained in one or more layers of the imaging member that provide for increased mechanical strength and improved wear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Applicant: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Satchidanand Mishra, Yuhua Tong, Kathleen Carmichael, Chieh-Min Cheng, Kenny-tuan Dinh, Susan Vandusen, Cindy Chen, Huoy-Jen Yuh, Lanhui Zhang
  • Publication number: 20070196752
    Abstract: An imaging member with a unique overcoat composition adapted for forming protective, scratch-resistant overcoats is disclosed. The overcoat composition comprises a binder component that includes particular proportions of a acrylated polyol and propylene glycol. The overcoat composition also comprises a transport agent and a crosslinking agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Kenny-Tuan Dinh, Dale Renfer, Kendra Giza, Michael Mehan, Susan Vandusen, Markus Silvestri, John Yanus
  • Publication number: 20070141489
    Abstract: An imaging member is disclosed which includes a charge generating layer and a charge transport layer. The charge transport layer includes a first charge transport layer adjacent the charge generating layer and at least a second charge transport layer adjacent the first charge transport layer. Each charge transport layer includes a film forming polymer binder and a charge transport material dispersed therein. The first charge transport material has a composition which is the same or different than the second charge transport material and of a lower concentration. It may be selected from an aryl amine, aryl diamine, or combinations thereof. The combination has the effect of reducing charge deficient spots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Satchidanand Mishra, Kathleen Carmichael, Yuhua Tong, Anthony Horgan, Edward Grabowski, Richard Post, Susan VanDusen
  • Publication number: 20060257767
    Abstract: Provided is an imaging member such as photoreceptor comprising a substrate, a charge generation layer, a first charge transport layer, a second charge transport layer, and an optional overcoat layer. The first charge transport layer is formed from a first CTL formulation comprising an aromatic monoamine and a first polymeric film forming binder material. The second charge transport layer is formed from a second CTL formulation comprising aromatic diamine and a second polymeric film forming binder material. The imaging member has gained improved properties such as removal of anti-curl layer, desirable structural flatness, electrical properties, mechanical robustness, flexibility, longevity, and copy image qualities over extended use, among others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Yuhua Tong, John Yanus, Jin Wu, Steven Sterling, Susan VanDusen
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20060216620
    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: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2005
    Publication date: September 28, 2006
    Inventors: Min-Hong Fu, Kent Evans, David Skinner, Kathleen Carmichael, June Schneider, Susan VanDusen
  • Publication number: 20060068309
    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: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: Yuhua Tong, Timothy Fuller, Sean Pan, John Yanus, Alexander Klymachyov, Min-Hong Fu, Dennis Prosser, Susan VanDusen
  • Publication number: 20050014080
    Abstract: A photoconductive imaging member comprised of a photogenerating layer, and a charge transport layer containing a binder and a fluoropolymer generated by the free radical polymerization of a fluoroalkyl (methyl)acrylate and an alkyl(methyl)acrylate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2003
    Publication date: January 20, 2005
    Inventors: Yuhua Tong, Timothy Fuller, Cindy Chen, John Yanus, Robert Yu, Min-Hong Fu, Lanhui Zhang, Dennis Prosser, Susan VanDusen