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Surface deformable imaging process and member

Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1970-11-30
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Granted: 1973-04-24
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Expires: 1990-11-30
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Abstract

Abstract AN IMPROVED SURFACE DEFORMABLE IMAGING PROCESS IS DISCLOSED. A DISTINCT HUMIDITY INSENSITIVE LAYER COMPRISING A POLAR MATERIAL AND HAVING A THICKNESS OF UP TO ABOUT 0.3 MICRON (U) IS DEPOSITED ON THE SURFACE OF A THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITION. AN ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE PATTERN IS PRODUCED ON THE COATED SURFACE OF THE THERMOPLASTIC. WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOFTENING ENVIRONMENT THE SURFACE OF THE THERMOPLASTIC DEFORMS IN AN IMAGEWISE MANNER CORRESPONDING TO THE CHARGE PATTERN.

Inventors

  • 👤 R Ciccarelli

Bibliographic Details

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Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-11-04 20:19
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G5/00; G03G5/02; G03G5/022; G03G11/00; G03G16/00

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1976-04-23 1976-10-23 1977-04-24 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1980-04-23 1980-10-23 1981-04-24 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1984-04-23 1984-10-23 1985-04-24 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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