Patents by Inventor Wu-Shyong Li
Wu-Shyong Li 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: 6828358Abstract: A process of making a liquid ink comprising the steps of: (a) dissolving a polymer comprising units derived from at least a nitrogen-containing polymerizable monomer in a solvent with a Kauri-Butanol number greater than 30 to form a polymer solution; (b) dispersing colorant pigment particles in said polymer solution to form a colorant pigment dispersion; (c) removing at least some of said solvent from said colorant pigment dispersion to form treated colorant pigment particles; and (d) dispersing said treated colorant pigment particles in an organosol containing a carrier liquid having a Kauri-Butanol number less than 30.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2001Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Eric D. Morrison, Wu Shyong Li, Sang Woo Kim
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Publication number: 20020086916Abstract: A process of making a liquid ink comprising the steps of:Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Applicant: SamsungInventors: Eric D. Morrison, Wu Shyong Li, Sang Woo Kim
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Patent number: 6255363Abstract: An organosol comprising a high molecular weight (co)polymeric steric stabilizer covalently bonded to an insoluble, high molecular weight thermoplastic (co)polymeric core is described which has the ability to form a three dimensional gel of controlled rigidity. The gel provides improved liquid ink or liquid electrophotographic/electrographic toner compositions by increasing sedimentation stability of the colorant, without compromising print quality or ink transfer performance. The gel is formed by manipulating the solubility parameter difference between the stabilizer and the solvent to achieve optimum performance of the dispersion.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 1996Date of Patent: July 3, 2001Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: James A. Baker, Jai Venkatesan, Wu-Shyong Li, Gay L. Herman, Stewart H. Corn
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Patent number: 6103781Abstract: A liquid ink composition containing organosols having side-chain or main-chain crystallizable polymeric moieties is described. The incorporation of organosols having crystallizable polymeric moieties into the ink compositions provide improved blocking resistance and improved erasure resistance when used in ink transfer, ionographic, electrographic and electrophotographic color printing or proofing processes.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 1999Date of Patent: August 15, 2000Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Wu-Shyong Li, James A. Baker, Jai Venkatesan, Gay L. Herman
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Patent number: 5886067Abstract: A liquid ink composition containing organosols having side-chain or main-chain crystallizable polymeric moieties is described. The incorporation of organosols having crystallizable polymeric moieties into the ink compositions provide improved blocking resistance and improved erasure resistance when used in ink transfer, ionographic, electrographic and electrophotographic color printing or proofing processes.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 1996Date of Patent: March 23, 1999Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Wu-Shyong Li, James A. Baker, Jai Venkatesan, Gay L. Herman
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Patent number: 5747148Abstract: This invention relates to an ink jet printing sheet having a particle filled ink receptor layer and a particle filled protective penetrant layer. The particles from both the ink receptor layer and protective penetrant layer cause protrusions from the protective penetrant layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 1995Date of Patent: May 5, 1998Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: David Warner, Charles C. Lee, Wu-Shyong Li
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Patent number: 5698616Abstract: An organosol comprising a high molecular weight (co)polymeric steric stabilizer covalently bonded to an insoluble, high molecular weight thermoplastic (co)polymeric core is described which has the ability to form a three dimensional gel of controlled rigidity. The gel provides improved liquid ink or liquid electrophotographic/electrographic toner compositions by increasing sedimentation stability of the colorant, without compromising print quality or ink transfer performance. The gel is formed by manipulating the solubility parameter difference between the stabilizer and the solvent to achieve optimum performance of the dispersion.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1996Date of Patent: December 16, 1997Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: James A. Baker, Jai Venkatesan, Wu-Shyong Li, Gay L. Herman
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Patent number: 5693446Abstract: A method of transferring a high resolution polarizing image from a mass transfer donor element to a receptor element. The transfer can be induced by thermal energy or electromagnetic (optical) energy. In either case, the transferred image will be a high resolution image that exhibits optically anisotropic properties. The polarizing mass transfer donor element comprises a substrate having a polarizing mass transfer layer coated thereon. Optionally, the polarizing mass transfer donor element further comprises a light absorbing material, preferably in the form of a light to heat conversion layer. The polarizing mass transfer donor element can further comprise an adhesive to facilitate transfer of the polarizing mass transfer layer.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 1996Date of Patent: December 2, 1997Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: John S. Staral, William A. Tolbert, Hsin Hsin Chou, Wu Shyong Li
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Patent number: 5652282Abstract: An organosol comprising a high molecular weight (co)polymeric steric stabilizer covalently bonded to an insoluble, high molecular weight thermoplastic (co)polymeric core is described which has the ability to form a three dimensional gel of controlled rigidity. The gel provides improved liquid ink or liquid electrophotographic/electrographic toner compositions by increasing sedimentation stability of the colorant, without compromising print quality or ink transfer performance. The gel is formed by manipulating the solubility parameter difference between the stabilizer and the solvent to achieve optimum performance of the dispersion.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1995Date of Patent: July 29, 1997Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: James A. Baker, Jai Venkatesan, Wu-Shyong Li, Gay L. Herman
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Patent number: 5650253Abstract: Method and apparatus for producing an image on plain paper from image data using a photoreceptor. An image-wise distribution of charges is produced on the photoreceptor corresponding to the image data. A liquid ink having solid charged pigmented particles, the liquid ink having an effective glass transition temperature of less than 25 degrees Celsius is applied to the photoreceptor forming an image-wise distribution of the pigmented particles on the photoreceptor to form the image. The liquid ink has greater than seventy-five percent by volume fraction of solids in the image. A film forming means is positioned against the photoreceptor immediately following the application means to dry the image of the liquid ink to film forming within 0.5 seconds. The image is dried on the photoreceptor. The image is then transferred to an elastomeric transfer roller which forms a first transfer nip under pressure with the photoreceptor.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1995Date of Patent: July 22, 1997Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: James A. Baker, Truman F. Kellie, Edward J. Woo, Kent E. Emerson, Wu-Shyong Li, Gaye K. Lehman, Gay L. Herman, Brian P. Teschendorf, Claire A. Jalbert, Valdis Mikelsons
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Patent number: 5451447Abstract: Retroreflective appliques comprising a monolayer of retroreflective elements partially embedded in and protruding from the front surface of a binder layer and an optional layer of adhesive on the rear surface of the binder layer, wherein the binder layer, the adhesive layer, or both contain a metal-azo dye to camouflage the color of any exposed portions of said binder layer. Appliques comprising micropheres with aluminum reflectors as retroreflective elements and a black metal-azo dye in the binder layer will exhibit a pleasing silver appearance even after portions of the binder layer have been visibly exposed due to degradation of the aluminum reflectors, typically as a result of subjecting the applique to harsh laundering conditions.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 1994Date of Patent: September 19, 1995Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Wu-Shyong Li
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Patent number: 5338595Abstract: Retroreflective appliques comprising a monolayer of retroreflective elements partially embedded in and protruding from the front surface of a binder layer and an optional layer of adhesive on the rear surface of the binder layer, wherein the binder layer, the adhesive layer, or both contain a metal-azo dye to camouflage the color of any exposed portions of said binder layer. Appliques comprising micropheres with aluminum reflectors as retroreflective elements and a black metal-azo dye in the binder layer will exhibit a pleasing silver appearance even after portions of the binder layer have been visibly exposed due to degradation of the aluminum reflectors, typically as a result of subjecting the applique to harsh laundering conditions.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1992Date of Patent: August 16, 1994Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Wu-Shyong Li
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Patent number: 5322751Abstract: A metallic toner fluid composition that contains (A) electrostatically charged, colloidal elemental metal particles dispersed in an electrically nonconductive organic carrier liquid having a dielectric constant less than about 3.5 and a volume resistivity greater than about 10.sup.12 ohm-cm, (B) a soluble surfactant in an amount sufficient to charge and stabilize the colloidal metal dispersion, and (C) an effective amount of organosol particles and/or a soluble polymer that is not a soluble surfactant (B). Also disclosed at a substrate coated with elemental metallic toner fluid particles. The coated substrate can act as a donor substrate for thermal mass transfer of images to a secondary receiving substrate by performing either or both of the following steps, in any order:a) transferring the elemental metal coating from the primary substrate to the secondary receiving substrate;b) contacting the elemental metal coated primary or secondary substrate with an electroless metal plating solution.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 1991Date of Patent: June 21, 1994Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Hsin H. Chou, Wu-Shyong Li, Robin E. Wright
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Patent number: 5283101Abstract: Retroreflective appliques comprising a monolayer of retroreflective elements partially embedded in and protruding from the front surface of a binder layer and an optional layer of adhesive on the rear surface of the binder layer for securing the applique to a garment, wherein the binder layer comprises an electron-beam cured polymer selected from the group consisting of chlorosulfonated polyethylenes, ethylene copolymers comprising at least about 70 weight percent of polyethylene, and EPDM polymers.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 1992Date of Patent: February 1, 1994Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Wu-Shyong Li
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Patent number: 5262259Abstract: An electrographic imaging process is described in which electrostatic images are toned in sequence to form a multicolor intermediate image on a temporary dielectric receptor. The intermediate image is then transferred to a permanent receptor. Certain relative properties of the toner and the intermediate image, such as surface energy, T.sub.g, work of adhesion, and complex dynamic viscosity, have been found to be important to the production of good final images.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 1990Date of Patent: November 16, 1993Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Hsin-hsin Chou, John F. Eisele, Gaye K. Lehman, Wu-Shyong Li, Valdis Mikelsons, Michael J. Petrich, Prabhakara S. Rao, Thomas J. Staiger, Paul J. Wang, Gregory L. Zwaldo, Michael G. Baier, Richard H. Olson
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Patent number: 5200262Abstract: Retroreflective appliques comprising a monolayer of retroreflective elements partially embedded in and protruding from the front surface of a binder layer and an optional layer of adhesive on the rear surface of the binder layer, wherein the binder layer comprises one or more flexible polymeric binder materials having active hydrogen functionalities and one or more isocyanate-functional silane coupling agents thereon.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1992Date of Patent: April 6, 1993Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Wu-Shyong Li
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Patent number: 5089362Abstract: A metallic toner fluid composition that contains (A) electrostatically charged, colloidal elemental metal particles dispersed in an electrically nonconductive organic carrier liquid having a dielectric constant less than about 3.5 and a volume resistivity greater than about 10.sup.12 ohm-cm, (B) a soluble surfactant in an amount sufficient to charge and stabilize the colloidal metal dispersion, and (C) an effective amount of organosol particles and/or a soluble polymer that is not a soluble surfactant (B). Also disclosed is a substrate coated with elemental metallic toner fluid particles. The coated substrate can act as a donor substrate for thermal mass transfer of images to a secondary receiving substrate by performing either or both of the following steps, in any order:(a) transferring the elemental metal coating from the primary substrate to the secondary receiving substrate;(b) contacting the elemental metal coated primary or secondary substrate with an electroless metal plating solution.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 1991Date of Patent: February 18, 1992Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Hsin H. Chou, Wu-Shyong Li, Robin E. Wright
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Patent number: 4839224Abstract: A novel donor construction is used for thermal mass transfer imaging applications. The donor constructions are coated from pigment dispersions which are flushed in solutions containing a chlorinated wax. Because of near refractive index matching to the coloring pigments and the low cohesive strength of the chlorinated wax, this novel thermal mass transfer system is characterized by low transfer energy requirements and high transparency in the transferred images.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 1988Date of Patent: June 13, 1989Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Hsin-hsin Chou, Wu-Shyong Li