Patents by Inventor Xavier Andre
Xavier Andre 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: 9771485Abstract: A metallic nanoparticle dispersion includes a dispersion medium characterized in that the dispersion medium includes a solvent according to Formula I, wherein R1 and R2 represent an optionally substituted alkyl group, and R1 and R2 may form a ring. When using a solvent according to Formula I as a dispersion medium, no polymeric dispersants are necessary to obtain stable metallic nanoparticle dispersions.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2013Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: AGFA-GEVAERTInventors: Xavier Andre, Dirk Bollen
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Patent number: 9453135Abstract: A radiation curable fluid includes a vinylether (meth)acrylate monomer, a compound including a sulfonic acid group, and a polymeric dispersant including heterocyclic groups having hetero atoms consisting of one or two nitrogen atoms.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2013Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: AGFA GRAPHICS NVInventor: Xavier André
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Patent number: 9275773Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispersion comprising metallic, metal oxide or metal precursor nanoparticles and a polymeric dispersant, the dispersant comprising an anchor group with affinity for the metallic, metal oxide or metal precursor nanoparticles that is chemically bonded to a polymeric backbone characterized in that the dispersant has a 95 wt. % decomposition at a temperature below 300° C. as measured by Thermal Gravimetric Analysis. It further relates to metallic fluids or inks prepared from the dispersion and to the preparation of the dispersion and the metallic fluid or inks.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2011Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Agfa-Gevaert N.V.Inventors: Xavier André, Dirk Bollen, Johan Loccufier
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Patent number: 9243159Abstract: A dispersion includes metallic, metal oxide, or metal precursor nanoparticles; a thermally cleavable polymeric dispersant; an optional dispersion medium; and a thermally cleavable agent. Pastes, coated layers, and patterns may contain the dispersion. A method for producing the specific thermally cleavable dispersant and for producing the metallic nanoparticle dispersions. The dispersions allow the reduction or avoidance of organic residue in coated layers and patterns on substrates, the use substrates of low thermal resistance, and faster processing times.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2012Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: AGFA-GEVAERTInventors: Xavier André, Dirk Bollen
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Patent number: 9240258Abstract: A dispersion includes metallic, metal oxide, or metal precursor nanoparticles; a thermally cleavable polymeric dispersant; an optional dispersion medium; and a thermally cleavable agent. Pastes, coated layers, and patterns may contain the dispersion. A method for producing the specific thermally cleavable dispersant and for producing the metallic nanoparticle dispersions. The dispersions allow the reduction or avoidance of organic residue in coated layers and patterns on substrates, the use substrates of low thermal resistance, and faster processing times.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2012Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: AGFA-GEVAERTInventors: Xavier André, Dirk Bollen
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Publication number: 20150175822Abstract: A radiation curable fluid includes a vinylether (meth)acrylate monomer, a compound including a sulfonic acid group, and a polymeric dispersant including heterocyclic groups having hetero atoms consisting of one or two nitrogen atoms.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: AGFA GRAPHICS NVInventor: Xavier André
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Publication number: 20150159029Abstract: A metallic nanoparticle dispersion includes a dispersion medium characterized in that the dispersion medium includes a solvent according to Formula I, wherein —R1 and R2 represent an optionally substituted alkyl group, and R1 and R2 may form a ring. When using a solvent according to Formula I as a dispersion medium, no polymeric dispersants are necessary to obtain stable metallic nanoparticle dispersions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2013Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventors: Xavier André, Dirk Bollen
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Publication number: 20150017405Abstract: A dispersion includes metallic, metal oxide, or metal precursor nanoparticles; a thermally cleavable polymeric dispersant an optional dispersion medium; and a thermally cleavable agent. Pastes, coated layers, and patterns may contain the dispersion. A method for producing the specific thermally cleavable dispersant and for producing the metallic nanoparticle dispersions. The dispersions allow the reduction or avoidance of organic residue in coated layers and patterns on substrates, the use substrates of low thermal resistance, and faster processing times.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2012Publication date: January 15, 2015Applicant: AGFA-GEVAERTInventors: Xavier André, Dirk Bollen
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Publication number: 20140354740Abstract: A white inkjet ink includes a liquid ink vehicle, a first inorganic pigment with a refractive index greater than 1.60 having an average particle size A larger than 200 nm, and a second inorganic pigment having an average particle size B between 40 nm and 90 nm; wherein the number of particles per mm3 NAB complies with the relation: NAB=?{square root over (NA×NB)}?7,500 particles/mm3 with NA representing the number of particles per mm3 having a particle size in the range of A?20 nm to A+20 nm, NB representing the number of particles per mm3 having a particle size in the range of B?20 nm to B+20 nm, the average particle size A is measured by transmission electron microscopy at a 13,500× magnification, and the average particle size B is measured by transmission electron microscopy at a 58,000× magnification.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2012Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicant: AGFA GRAPHICS NVInventors: Stefaan Smet, Xavier Andre
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Publication number: 20140329067Abstract: A dispersion includes metallic, metal oxide, or metal precursor nanoparticles; a thermally cleavable polymeric dispersant; an optional dispersion medium; and a thermally cleavable agent. Pastes, coated layers, and patterns may contain the dispersion. A method for producing the specific thermally cleavable dispersant and for producing the metallic nanoparticle dispersions. The dispersions allow the reduction or avoidance of organic residue in coated layers and patterns on substrates, the use substrates of low thermal resistance, and faster processing times.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2012Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventors: Xavier André, Dirk Bollen
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Patent number: 8809419Abstract: A non-aqueous pigment dispersion includes a pigment, a non-aqueous dispersion medium, and a polymeric dispersant including at least one oxalylamide structural unit according to Formula (I): wherein: R1 represents a first polymeric moiety selected from the group consisting of a linear polymeric moiety, a star shaped polymeric moiety, a dendritic polymeric moiety, a branched polymeric moiety, and a hyperbranched polymeric moiety; and R2 represents a second polymeric moiety selected from the group consisting of a polyester, a polyether, a polyamide, a polyacrylate, a polymethacrylate, or copolymers thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2010Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Agfa Graphics NVInventors: Xavier André, Johan Loccufier
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Patent number: 8771918Abstract: A positive-working lithographic printing plate precursor is disclosed which comprises on a support having a hydrophilic surface or which is provided with a hydrophilic layer a heat and/or light-sensitive coating including an infrared absorbing agent and a compound including a benzoxazine group.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2010Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Agfa Graphics N.V.Inventors: Xavier André, Philippe Moriamé, Hubertus Van Aert
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Publication number: 20140065387Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispersion comprising metallic, metal oxide or metal precursor nanoparticles and a polymeric dispersant, the dispersant comprising an anchor group with affinity for the metallic, metal oxide or metal precursor nanoparticles that is chemically bonded to a polymeric backbone characterized in that the dispersant has a 95 wt. % decomposition at a temperature below 300° C. as measured by Thermal Gravimetric Analysis. It further relates to metallic fluids or inks prepared from the dispersion and to the preparation of the dispersion and the metallic fluid or inks.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2011Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: AGFA-GEVAERT NVInventors: Xavier Andre, Dirk Bollen, Johan Loccufier
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Publication number: 20130298792Abstract: A positive-working lithographic printing plate precursor is disclosed which comprises on a support having a hydrophilic surface or which is provided with a hydrophilic layer a heat and/or light-sensitive coating including an infrared absorbing agent, a compound including a blocked isocyanate group and an alkali soluble resin comprising a monomeric unit including a Lewis base moiety.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2012Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: AGFA GRAPHICS NVInventors: Xavier Andre, Phillipe Moriame, Hubertus Van Aert
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Patent number: 8567935Abstract: A polymeric dispersant having a hyperbranched polyurethane architecture obtained by reacting a polyisocyanate core with a mixture of: a) 40 to 65 mol % of an anchor represented by Formula (I) and/or (II): wherein n represents an integer selected from 0 to 7; and X and Y each independently represent a primary amine group or a hydroxyl group; b) 5 to 25 mol % of a polypropylene oxide crosslinker; c) 15 to 40 mol % of a polypropylene oxide graft; and wherein the amount of the crosslinker and the graft taken together is at least 35 mol %; and wherein 100 mol % of the mixture corresponds with the total amount of isocyanate groups in the polyisocyanate core.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2010Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Agfa-Gevaert N.V.Inventors: Xavier André, Katrien Bernaerts
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Publication number: 20120088191Abstract: A positive-working lithographic printing plate precursor is disclosed which comprises on a support having a hydrophilic surface or which is provided with a hydrophilic layer a heat and/or light-sensitive coating including an infrared absorbing agent and a compound including a benzoxazine group.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2010Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: AGFA GRAPHICS NVInventors: Xavier André, Philippe Moriamé, Hubertus Van Aert
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Publication number: 20120071593Abstract: A non-aqueous pigment dispersion includes a pigment, a non-aqueous dispersion medium, and a polymeric dispersant including at least one oxalylamide structural unit according to Formula (I): wherein: R1 represents a first polymeric moiety selected from the group consisting of a linear polymeric moiety, a star shaped polymeric moiety, a dendritic polymeric moiety, a branched polymeric moiety, and a hyperbranched polymeric moiety; and R2 represents a second polymeric moiety selected from the group consisting of a polyester, a polyether, a polyamide, a polyacrylate, a polymethacrylate, or copolymers thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: AGFA GRAPHICS NVInventors: Xavier André, Johan Loccufier