Patents by Inventor Thomas R. Pickering
Thomas R. Pickering 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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Publication number: 20150024314Abstract: A toner composition includes toner particles and additives disposed on an exterior surface of the toner particles, the additives include uncoated particles satisfying the equation: 14.428?1.793×density(g/cm3)?1,363,353×conductivity(ohm·cm?1)?6; surface-treated silica, surface-treated titania, and spacer particles, the toner composition is substantially free of a rare earth compound and the uncoated particles are present in a sufficient amount to reduce bias charge roller contamination.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2013Publication date: January 22, 2015Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Richard Philip Nelson Veregin, Thomas Edward Enright, Thomas R. Pickering, Richard A. Klenkler, Cuong Vong
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Publication number: 20150024315Abstract: A toner composition includes toner particles and an additive disposed on exterior surfaces of the toner particles, the additive includes uncoated silicon carbide particles, the toner composition is substantially free of one or more rare earth compound and the uncoated silicon carbide particles are present in a sufficient amount to reduce bias charge roller contamination.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2013Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: Thomas Edward Enright, Thomas R. Pickering, Richard A. Klenkler, Richard Philip Nelson Veregin
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Publication number: 20150024313Abstract: A toner composition includes toner particles and an additive disposed on an exterior surface of the toner particles, the additive includes uncoated zirconium oxide particles, the toner composition is substantially free of one or more rare earth compounds and the uncoated zirconium oxide particles are present in a sufficient amount to reduce bias charge roller contamination.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2013Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: Thomas Edward Enright, Thomas R. Pickering, Richard A. Klenkler, Richard Philip Nelson Veregin
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Publication number: 20150024318Abstract: A toner composition includes toner particles and an additive disposed on an exterior surface of the toner particles, the additive includes uncoated barium titanate particles, the toner composition is substantially free of one or more rare earth compounds and the uncoated barium titanate particles are present in a sufficient amount to reduce bias charge roller contamination.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2013Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: Thomas Edward Enright, Thomas R. Pickering, Richard A. Klenkler, Richard Philip Nelson Veregin
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Publication number: 20140295333Abstract: The presently disclosed embodiments relate generally to image forming systems comprising imaging apparatus members and toner compositions. More specifically, the present embodiments relate to specific toner compositions for use with electrophotographic imaging members comprising an overcoat layer protecting the imaging member surface and a contact type charging device, such as a “bias charge roll” (BCR). The toner compositions comprise a combination of additives that provide an image forming system that does not suffer from the commonly observed deletion and imaging member wear issues.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2013Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Richard A. Klenkler, Yu Liu, Sarah J. Vella, Michael S. Hawkins, Richard P. Veregin, Vladislav Skorokhod, Thomas R. Pickering
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Publication number: 20130157189Abstract: Disclosed is a toner composition comprising: (a) resin particles; and (b) strontium titanate particles having an average particle diameter of at least about 400 nm.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2011Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventor: Thomas R. Pickering
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Patent number: 7312010Abstract: A toner having at least one binder, at least one colorant and external additives. The external additives include at least one of silica and titania, and at least two metal stearates. A developer may be produced including the toner having at least two metal stearates and a carrier. An electrophotographic machine includes the toner with two metal stearates.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2005Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Richard P. Veregin, Maria N. McDougall, Eric Strohm, Dwight J. Tshudy, Thomas R. Pickering
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Publication number: 20070281233Abstract: A toner comprising a resin and having on a surface thereof, an additive package comprising coated strontium titanate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2006Publication date: December 6, 2007Inventor: Thomas R. Pickering
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Patent number: 7288352Abstract: A toner composition including a binder, a colorant, and a surface additive package including a surface treated silica, a surface treated titania, and magnesium stearate.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2005Date of Patent: October 30, 2007Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventor: Thomas R. Pickering
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Patent number: 7229735Abstract: A toner composition for use in a xerographic or electrostatographic imaging process. The toner composition includes a toner particle and an optional primary external surface additive and a friable external surface additive. The friable external surface additive may also be a material that is capable of functioning as a primary external surface additive. The friable external surface additive is generally larger than the primary surface additive and capable of having portions of the friable particle broken or abraded off during the imaging process. The particles that are abraded off the friable additive can replace the primary external additive particles that become embedded into toner particles during the development process. The friable additives contribute to reducing toner aging and provide a toner with satisfactory flow and triboelectric properties.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2004Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Thomas R. Pickering, Louis V. Isganitis
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Patent number: 6850725Abstract: An apparatus comprised of a charging component, a development component, a transport component, a photoconductive component, and a fusing component, and wherein the development component contains a toner comprising at least one binder in an optional amount of from about 85 to about 99 percent by weight, at least one colorant in an optional amount of from about 0.5 to about 15 percent by weight, and calcium stearate in an optional amount of from about 0.05 to about 2 percent by weight and wherein following triboelectric contact with carrier particles, the toner has a charge Q measured in femtocoulombs per particle diameter D measured in microns (Q/D) of from about ?0.1 to about ?1 fC/?m with a variation during development of from about 0 to about 0.25 fC/?m and wherein the distribution is substantially unimodal and possesses a peak width of from about 0.1 fC/?m to about 0.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2004Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Scott M. Silence, William H. Hollenbaugh, Jr., Thomas R. Pickering, Amy L. Stamp, Roger N. Ciccarelli, Denise R. Bayley, Samuel Kaplan, Alexander N. Klymachyov, John S. Walters, Padam K. Angra
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Patent number: 6824942Abstract: A toner comprised of resin, colorant and calcium stearate.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2002Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Scott M. Silence, William H. Hollenbaugh, Jr., Thomas R. Pickering, Amy L. Stamp, Roger N. Ciccarelli, Denise R. Bayley, Samuel Kaplan, Alexander N. Klymachyov, John S. Walters, Padam K. Angra
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Publication number: 20040229144Abstract: An apparatus comprised of a charging component, a development component, a transport component, a photoconductive component, and a fusing component, and wherein the development component contains a toner comprising at least one binder in an optional amount of from about 85 to about 99 percent by weight, at least one colorant in an optional amount of from about 0.5 to about 15 percent by weight, and calcium stearate in an optional amount of from about 0.05 to about 2 percent by weight and wherein following triboelectric contact with carrier particles, the toner has a charge Q measured in femtocoulombs per particle diameter D measured in microns (Q/D) of from about −0.1 to about −1 fC/&mgr;m with a variation during development of from about 0 to about 0.25 fC/&mgr;m and wherein the distribution is substantially unimodal and possesses a peak width of from about 0.1 fC/&mgr;m to about 0.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2004Publication date: November 18, 2004Applicant: Xerox CorporationInventors: Scott M. Silence, William H. Hollenbaugh, Thomas R. Pickering, Amy L. Stamp, Roger N. Ciccarelli, Denise R. Bayley, Samuel Kaplan, Alexander N. Klymachyov, John S. Walters, Padam K. Angra
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Publication number: 20040063018Abstract: A toner comprised of resin, colorant and calcium stearate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2002Publication date: April 1, 2004Applicant: Xerox CorporationInventors: Scott M. Silence, William H. Hollenbaugh, Thomas R. Pickering, Amy L. Stamp, Roger N. Ciccarelli, Denise R. Bayley, Samuel Kaplan, Alexander N. Klymachyov, John S. Walters, Padam K. Angra
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Patent number: 6420078Abstract: A toner composition includes a binder, a colorant, and a treated alumina, wherein the treated alumina includes alumina particles treated with a treatment agent. The treatment agent can be, for example, an alkylalkoxysilane such as decyltrimethoxysilane.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2000Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Roger N. Ciccarelli, Denise R. Bayley, Thomas R. Pickering, Andrew Furman
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Patent number: 6312861Abstract: A toner comprised of resin, colorant and a coated silica, and wherein said silica has a primary particle size of about 25 nanometers to about 55 nanometers, and an aggregate size of about 225 nanometers to about 400 nanometers, and said coating is comprised of a mixture of an alkylsilane and an aminoalkylsilane.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2000Date of Patent: November 6, 2001Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Roger N. Ciccarelli, Denise R. Bayley, James R. Combes, Thomas R. Pickering, Jacques C. Bertrand
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Patent number: 6291121Abstract: Detection of the presence and amount of an external surface additive such as silica upon the surface of a toner is accomplished by treating the external surface additive with a fluorescent material and exposing the toner to ultraviolet light. This permits accurate quality control over the amount of the external surface additive required for the toner. The toner thus includes a binder resin and a colorant, and at least one external surface additive upon the surface of the toner, wherein the at least one external surface additive contains a fluorescent material. The fluorescent material may be a fluorescein dye.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2000Date of Patent: September 18, 2001Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: William H. Hollenbaugh, Jr., Timothy L. Lincoln, Roger N. Ciccarelli, Thomas R. Pickering, Dwight J. Tshudy, Robin L. Sheppard, Amy L. Stamp
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Patent number: 6203960Abstract: A toner composition including a binder, colorant, and a toner particle surface additive component comprised of a fumed silica coated with a first major amount of an alkylsilane compound and a second minor amount of an aminoalkylsilane compound, wherein the fumed silica has a relatively large particle size of, for example, a primary particle size diameter determined by BET measurement of from about 25 to about 75 nanometers an aggregate particle size of from about 225 nanometers to about 400 nanometers. A toner composition including a binder, colorant, and a toner particle surface additive component comprised of a mixture of first coated fumed silica coated with an alkylsilane compound and a second coated fumed silica coated with an aminoalkylsilane compound wherein the first and second fumed silicas each has the same relatively large particle size.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2000Date of Patent: March 20, 2001Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Roger N. Ciccarelli, Denise R. Bayley, Thomas R. Pickering
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Patent number: 6190815Abstract: A toner comprised of resin, colorant and a coated silica, and wherein said silica has a primary particle size of about 25 nanometers to about 55 nanometers, and an aggregate size of about 225 nanometers to about 400 nanometers, and said coating is comprised of a mixture of an alkylsilane and an aminoalkylsilane.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1998Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Roger N. Ciccarelli, Denise R. Bayley, James R. Combes, Thomas R. Pickering, Jacques C. Bertrand
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Patent number: 6004714Abstract: A toner comprised of binder, colorant, and a silica containing a coating of an alkylsilane.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1998Date of Patent: December 21, 1999Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Roger N. Ciccarelli, Denise R. Bayley, Thomas R. Pickering, Jacques C. Bertrand