Patents by Inventor Terence E. Franey
Terence E. Franey 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: 6084049Abstract: A release agent composition for use in an electrophotographic process is disclosed. This composition includes a specifically-defined heat-stable silicone oil-silicone wax random copolymer. The copolymer has a melting point such that it is liquid on the hot fuser roll, but solidifies at room temperature on the printed page. A random silicone copolymer, in the form of a paste or pliable caulk, which is useful for sealing leaks in toner cartridges is also disclosed. Finally, the method for preparing these copolymers is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 1997Date of Patent: July 4, 2000Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.Inventors: Bradley L. Beach, Kathryn E. Dowlen, Terence E. Franey, Douglas C. Hamilton, Gerald G. Leslie, Alexander D. Meade, Jing X. Sun, Peter E. Wallin
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Patent number: 5959056Abstract: A release agent composition for use in an electrophotographic process is disclosed. This composition includes a specifically-defined heat-stable silicone oil-silicone wax copolymer. The copolymer has a melting point such that it is liquid on the hot fuser roll, but solidifies at room temperature on the printed page. A random silicone copolymer, in the form of a paste or pliable caulk, which is useful for sealing leaks in toner cartridges is also disclosed. Finally, the method for preparing these copolymers is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 1997Date of Patent: September 28, 1999Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.Inventors: Bradley L. Beach, Kathryn E. Dowlen, Terence E. Franey, Douglas C. Hamilton, Gerald G. Leslie, Alexander D. Meade, Jing X. Sun, Peter E. Wallin
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Patent number: 5929186Abstract: A release agent composition for use in an electrophotographic process is disclosed. This composition includes a specifically-defined heat-stable silicone oil-silicone wax random copolymer. The copolymer has a melting point such that it is liquid on the hot fuser roll, but solidifies at room temperature on the printed page. A random silicone copolymer, in the form of a paste or pliable caulk, which is useful for sealing leaks in toner cartridges is also disclosed. Finally, the method for preparing these copolymers is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 1997Date of Patent: July 27, 1999Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.Inventors: Jing X. Sun, Terence E. Franey, Bradley L. Beach, Kathryn E. Dowlen
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Patent number: 5783719Abstract: A release agent composition for use in an electrophotographic process is disclosed. This composition includes a specifically-defined heat-stable silicone oil-silicone wax random copolymer. The copolymer has a melting point such that it is liquid on the hot fuser roll, but solidifies at room temperature on the printed page. A random silicone copolymer, in the form of a paste or pliable caulk, which is useful for sealing leaks in toner cartridges is also disclosed. Finally, the method for preparing these copolymers is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 1997Date of Patent: July 21, 1998Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.Inventors: Jing X. Sun, Terence E. Franey, Bradley L. Beach, Kathryn E. Dowlen
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Patent number: 5735941Abstract: An ink system comprising a first ink containing a flocculating dye in an aqueous solution and a second ink containing a dispersant-pigment complex in an aqueous solution reduces bleed between the two inks when they are applied side by side.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 1996Date of Patent: April 7, 1998Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.Inventors: James F. Feeman, Ann P. Holloway, Agnes K. Zimmer, Jing X. Sun, Terence E. Franey, James M. Mrvos, Bradley L. Beach
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Patent number: 5562876Abstract: Open-Cell urethane foam is thoroughly dried in a convection oven or controlled atmosphere and then compressed with heat to a felt immediately. Alternatively, the dried foam is sealed in a plastic bag until the felting step. The amount of non-volatile residue is significantly reduced to produce a foam for use to contain ink in an ink jet cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1995Date of Patent: October 8, 1996Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.Inventors: Bradley L. Beach, Donald L. Elbert, Terence E. Franey, Sean D. Smith
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Patent number: 5510820Abstract: An ink refill device includes a body having a chamber with ink therein. The chamber has one wall formed of a frangible material. The body has a needle communicating the chamber with a reservoir, which has a foam of a controlled porosity therein, in a print cartridge when the needle is inserted in a vent of the reservoir to fill the reservoir. Breaking of the frangible wall of the chamber with the needle extending downwardly enables ink to flow from the chamber at a controlled flow rate to the reservoir in the cartridge. In the preferred embodiment, the needle has one or more notched openings adjacent its distal end to increase its surface area through which ink flows to increase flow of ink to the reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 1992Date of Patent: April 23, 1996Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.Inventors: Rodney O. Aulick, Bradley L. Beach, Terence E. Franey, James M. Mrvos, David G. Vella
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Patent number: 5457002Abstract: Trimers of C.sub.9 to C.sub.11 alpha olefins are useful as carrier fluid in liquid toner for electrophotography. Their use practically eliminates air pollution, oil slicks when liquid toned prints are placed on a surface and a halo effect.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 1994Date of Patent: October 10, 1995Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.Inventors: Bradley L. Beach, Carla M. Butler, Donald L. Elbert, Terence E. Franey, Richard W. Holt, Ashok Murthy, Ajay K. Suthar, Richard B. Watkins
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Patent number: 5364461Abstract: Aqueous inks containing 1,2-alkyl of from C4 to C10 diols, specifically 1,2-hexanediol or 1,2-pentanediol are employed in jet inks. Two such inks of different colors applied side-by-side to paper do not bleed and therefore give excellent image definition. The diols are not flammable, odorous or highly volatile.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1993Date of Patent: November 15, 1994Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.Inventors: Bradley L. Beach, Kathryn E. Burns, Terence E. Franey, Ann M. Piekunka, Paul T. Spivey, Agnes K. Zimmer
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Patent number: 5308729Abstract: A liquid toner having a mineral oil vehicle, a blend of Surlyn ionomeric resin and Nucrel resin, pigment and, as charge director, lecithin, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone and calcium Petronate. The charge director optimizes speed of recovery of charge properties during continual use. The mineral oil does not vaporize well and is readily condensed, thus permitting use as a confined toner.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1992Date of Patent: May 3, 1994Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.Inventors: Bradley L. Beach, Carla M. Butler, Terence E. Franey, Ashok Murthy, Pramod K. Sharma, Ajay K. Suthar
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Patent number: 5223028Abstract: A waterfast ink having 3.0% Food Black 2, 2.5% highly hydroxyethylated polyethyleneimine, 10.0% ammonium benzoate, and the balance water. The invention appears to function upon loss of water after printing by a polar neutralizing between the dye and the polyimine, which results in an affinity of the dye to paper. It is applicable to any dye having anionic solubilizing groups but not having quaternary ammonium and to any ammonium salt.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 1991Date of Patent: June 29, 1993Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.Inventors: Rodney O. Aulick, Bradley L. Beach, Terence E. Franey, James M. Mrvos, Ann M. Piekunka, Jerry F. Stone
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Patent number: 5198022Abstract: A alkali-soluble dye for a waterfast ink having structural formula as follows: ##STR1## and an ink containing the dye dissolved in water. Printing from the ink is insoluble below pH 6.0; is an intense black at low concentration; and remains black on acid papers. The aqueous inks are stable and exhibit good printhead nozzle maintenance.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 1992Date of Patent: March 30, 1993Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.Inventors: Rodney O. Aulick, Bradley L. Beach, Donald L. Elbert, Terence E. Franey, James F. Feeman, John M. Olson, Allen C. Sanders, Robert L. Vollmer
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Patent number: 5084333Abstract: A printer ribbon having nigrosine dye with hydroxide counter ion, preferably at 23% by weight, in an oleic acid vehicle to form an ink saturating a fabric. The ribbon has the long life of a dye-only fabric ribbon and is effective for both correspondence and bar code applications.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 1990Date of Patent: January 28, 1992Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.Inventors: Bradley L. Beach, Matthew D. Clift, Terence E. Franey, James M. Mrvos, Ann M. Piekunka, Agnes K. Zimmer
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Patent number: 4552634Abstract: A formula and process to manufacture a lift-off correction ribbon in which the bonding material layer is cured by ultraviolet radiation. The bonding material is not normally tacky, but bonds under impact. The radiation curing eliminates solvents and their associated handling and pollution problems. The preferred bonding material formula is primarily a mixture of dilinoleic acid and trimethylol propane triacrylate with an ultraviolet ionization initiator.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 1983Date of Patent: November 12, 1985Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventor: Terence E. Franey
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Patent number: 4481255Abstract: A formula and process to manufacture a lift-off correctable film ribbon in which the transfer layer is cured by an electron beam. The radiation curing eliminates solvents and their associated handling and pollution problems. The polymerizable ingredients are acrylic acrylate and N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone. The formula also includes powdered polyperfluoroethylene, mineral oil, and carbon black.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1982Date of Patent: November 6, 1984Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Terence E. Franey, Richard B. Watkins, Austin W. Woolfolk
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Patent number: 4434207Abstract: A formula and process to manufacture a lift-off correction ribbon in which the bonding material layer is cured by ultraviolet radiation. The bonding material is not normally tacky, but bonds under impact. The radiation curing eliminates solvents and their associated handling and pollution problems. The preferred bonding material formula is primarily a mixture of dilinoleic acid and trimethylol propane triacrylate with an ultraviolet ionization initiator.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1982Date of Patent: February 28, 1984Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventor: Terence E. Franey