Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A method for the preparation of toner particles comprising the steps of: (a) forming a homogeneous dispersion of both carbon black particles and particles of a second pigment saturated with monomer and initiator by (i) initimately mixing at least one monomer, carbon black, paricles of the second pigment and a polymerization initiator and (ii) adding the mixture to a mixture of sufficient water and at least one alcoholic dispersing agent to form a homogeneous dispersion solution; (b) heating said solution to a temperature sufficient to substantially complete the polymerization of said monomer and form a homogeneous polymeric dispersion of said carbon black particles and the particles of said second pigment; (c) adding to said polymeric dispersion a weak organic acid or a weak acid anhydride in an amount sufficient to substantially complete the esterification of said alcoholic dispersing agent; and (d) recovering the toner particles.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
145 words
A method for the preparation of toner particles comprising the steps of: (a) forming a homogeneous dispersion of both carbon black particles and particles of a second pigment saturated with monomer and initiator by (i) initimately mixing at least one monomer, carbon black, paricles of the second pigment and a polymerization initiator and (ii) adding the mixture to a mixture of sufficient water and at least one alcoholic dispersing agent to form a homogeneous dispersion solution; (b) heating said solution to a temperature sufficient to substantially complete the polymerization of said monomer and form a homogeneous polymeric dispersion of said carbon black particles and the particles of said second pigment; (c) adding to said polymeric dispersion a weak organic acid or a weak acid anhydride in an amount sufficient to substantially complete the esterification of said alcoholic dispersing agent; and (d) recovering the toner particles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said organic acid is one having the formula ##STR19## where R=C 1 -C 20 or R= ##STR20## where R'=CH 3 , NO 2 , Cl or H.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method according to claim 2 wherein said organic acid has an ionization constant (Pka) of about 3 to about 6.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said acid anhydride is one having the formula ##STR21## where R"=C 1 -C 20 or R"= ##STR22## where R"'=CH 3 or H.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method according to claim 4 wherein said acid anhydride has an ionization constant (Pka) of about 3 to about 6.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method according to claim 2 or 4 wherein said solution is heated to a temperature ranging from about 50° C. to about 95° C.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said alcoholic based dispersing agent is polyvinyl alcohol.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein step (d) comprises the steps of: (i) precipitating toner particles from the solution formed in step (c); (ii) drying the precipitated toner particles; and (iii) grinding the dried toner particles.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein step (d) comprises spray drying the solution formed in step (c).