US3968044A
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Milled liquid developer
Assignee: Xerox Ltd
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Filing: 1974-02-01
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Granted: 1976-07-06
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Expires: 1994-02-01
Abstract
Abstract A liquid developer composition is given whereby a dispersion comprising a milled mixture of graft pigment and alkyd resin is dispersed in an insulating liquid.
Inventors
- 👤 Yasuo Tamai
- 👤 Hajime Miyatuka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 08:02
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G9/00; G03G9/08; G03G9/12; G03G9/122; G03G9/13; G03G9/132; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S430/00; Y10S430/001; Y10S430/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
A liquid developer for forming visible images on the surface of a latent image bearing member comprising a milled dispersion of about one gram graft pigment and from about 0.1 to about 100 grams alkyd resin which is soluble in the developer carrier, said dispersion being homogeneously dispersed in about one liter of an electrically insulating carrier liquid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
58 words
A liquid developer for forming visible images on the surface of a latent image bearing member comprising a milled dispersion of about one gram graft pigment and from about 0.1 to about 100 grams alkyd resin which is soluble in the developer carrier, said dispersion being homogeneously dispersed in about one liter of an electrically insulating carrier liquid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The liquid developer of claim 1 wherein said dispersed mixture of graft pigment and alkyd resin is milled for from about 2 hours to about 50 hours prior to being dispersed into the carrier liquid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The liquid developer of claim 1 wherein the alkyd resin is present in an amount of from about 0.1 gram per 1 gram of graft pigment to about 100 grams per liter of liquid developer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
68 words
A process for preparing a liquid developer for forming visible images on an electrostatic latent image bearing surface comprising milling for less than about 150 hours about one gram graft pigment and from about 0.1 to about 100 grams alkyd resin which is soluble in the developer carrier liquid together to form a well mixed dispersion, and dispersing this mixture in about one liter of developer carrier liquid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
68 words
A process for preparing a liquid developer for forming visible images on an electrostatic latent image bearing surface comprising milling for less than about 150 hours about one gram graft pigment and from about 0.1 to about 100 grams alkyd resin which is soluble in the developer carrier liquid together to form a well mixed dispersion, and dispersing this mixture in about one liter of developer carrier liquid.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The process according to claim 1 wherein the graft pigment and alkyd resin are blended together for from about 2 to about 50 hours.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process according to claim 1 wherein the graft pigment comprises graft carbon.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process according to claim 1 wherein the alkyd resin has an oil length of at least 50 percent.
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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) | 1979-07-06 | 1980-01-05 | 1980-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-06 | 1984-01-05 | 1984-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-06 | 1988-01-05 | 1988-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |