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Process for preparing toner of improved mechanical properties
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1979-01-19
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Granted: 1980-09-16
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Expires: 1999-01-19
Abstract
Abstract A process for preparing electrostatographic toner particles having improved mechanical properties and controlled particle size and size distribution is provided through molecular orientation of glassy, brittle, semicrystalline, low molecular weight polymers. Molecular orientation results in more flexible polymers and greatly increases their yield stress, modulus and mechanical fatigue lifetime. The molecular orientation of these polymers is obtained by extrusion of fibers or films thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles L. Beatty
- 👤 Jean-Claude Pollet
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 05:39
CPC Classifications
D; D01; D01F; D01F1/00; D01F1/02; D01F1/04; G; G03; G03G; G03G9/00; G03G9/08; G03G9/0802; G03G9/081; G03G9/0815; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/91
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A process for preparing electrostatographic toner particles having improved mechanical properties and control particle size and particle size distribution comprising forming a blend comprising a molten mass of polymers having an average molecular weight of up to about 260,000 and a colorant selected from the group consisting of pigments and dyes, extruding the blend to provide molecular orientation to the polymers and drawing the blend during cooling and solidifcation of the polymers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A process for preparing electrostatographic toner particles having improved mechanical properties and control particle size and particle size distribution comprising forming a blend comprising a molten mass of polymers having an average molecular weight of up to about 260,000 and a colorant selected from the group consisting of pigments and dyes, extruding the blend to provide molecular orientation to the polymers and drawing the blend during cooling and solidifcation of the polymers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A process for preparing electrostatographic toner particles having improved mechanical properties and controlled particle size and particle size distribution in accordance with claim 1 wherein said polymers have a melting point of between about 110° F. and about 340° F.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A process for preparing electrostatographic toner particles having improved mechanical properties and controlled particle size and particle size distribution in accordance with claim 1 wherein said colorant comprises carbon black.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A process for preparing electrostatographic toner particles having improved mechanical properties and controlled particle size and particle size distribution in accordance with claim 1 including extruding said blend in the form of fibers thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
A process for preparing electrostatographic toner particles having improved mechanical properties and controlled particle size and particle size distribution in accordance with claim 4 including cutting said fibers into particles having an average particle diameter of less than about 30 microns.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A process for preparing electrostatographic toner particles having improved mechanical properties and controlled particle size and particle size distribution in accordance with claim 1 including extruding said blend in the form of films thereof.
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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) | 1983-09-16 | 1984-03-17 | 1984-09-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-16 | 1988-03-17 | 1988-09-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-16 | 1992-03-17 | 1992-09-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |