James M. Casella - Webster NY Daniel W. Costanza - Webster NY Robert M. Lofthus - Webster NY Mark A. Omelchenko - Lexington KY Michael J. Martin - Hamlin NY Joseph M. Wing - Ontario NY Michael Furst - Rochester NY Orlando J. Lacayo - Santa Clara CA Mark A. Adiletta - Fairport NY Michael F. Leo - Penfield NY David K. Ahl - Rochester NY Lou Bressler - Ft. Myers FL John Sirianni - Penfineld NY
Assignee:
Xerox Corporation - Stamford CT
International Classification:
G03G 1500
US Classification:
399162, 399165, 399164
Abstract:
A belt drive module and a corresponding method includes or employs a belt that moves along a path, at least one support roller or other structure that supports the belt as it moves along the path, a drive roller that effects movement of the belt along the path, a tension roller that applies a tension force to the belt in order to maintain engagement of the belt with the drive and/or support rollers, at least one processing station (e. g. , an image processing station) disposed along the path that performs a process relative to a predetermined position of the belt, and a torque assist drive that applies a torque assist force Td at a location between the drive roller and the tension roller. Torque assist may be provided by a current limited DC motor or by a constant torque friction clutch applied to a roller, e. g. , a stripper roller of an electrophotographic imaging system. Advantageously, the torque assist force Td facilitates accurate positioning of the belt (e. g.
Dual Airflow Environmental Module To Provide Balanced And Thermodynamically Adjusted Airflows For A Device
Ali R. Dergham - Rochester NY, US Armando J. Rivera - Webster NY, US Francisco Zirilli - Penfield NY, US Mark A. Adiletta - Fairport NY, US Jonathan B. Hunter - Macedon NY, US Andrew C. LaRocca - Webster NY, US
Assignee:
Xerox Corporation - Stamford CT
International Classification:
G03G021/20
US Classification:
399 92, 399 91, 399 94, 399 97
Abstract:
An electrophotographic marking device includes a xerographic marking module and an environmental control module which controls temperature and relative humidity inside the marking module. The environmental module has a main plenum chamber and a divided or split plenum chamber to create and supply two air streams with different temperatures and/or different humidities and/or different airflow volumes and/or airflow rates to a marking engine. A primary air stream plenum chamber is closed loop controlled by input from one or more temperature and/or humidity sensors in the xerographic module. A secondary air stream plenum chamber is open loop controlled by means of one or more temperature and/or humidity sensors in one or mode developer housings. Heating of the secondary air stream is achieved by heat generated in the developer housing(s) and/or one or more heaters distinct from the developer unit elements. The system achieves balanced, thermodynamically adjusted, air flows.
Jonathan B. Hunter - Macedon NY, US Andrew C. LaRocca - Webster NY, US John H. Steele - Spencerport NY, US Mark A. Adiletta - Fairport NY, US Armando J. Rivera - Webster NY, US Ali R. Dergham - Rochester NY, US
Assignee:
Xerox Corporation - Stamford CT
International Classification:
G03G021/20 G03G015/00 G03G015/06 G03G015/08
US Classification:
399 94, 399 44, 399 92, 399222, 399253
Abstract:
An apparatus for developing a latent image recorded on a movable imaging surface, including: a reservoir for storing a supply of developer material including toner particles, the reservoir including a developer material mixing and transport area; a donor member being arranged to receive toner particles from the reservoir and to deliver toner particles to the image surface at locations spaced apart from each other in the direction of movement of the imaging surface thereby to develop the latent image thereon; and a climate system, associated with the reservoir, for maintaining the supply of developer material at a predefined temperature, the climate system includes a cooling element for supplying cool air to the developer material mixing and transport area, and a heating element positioned within air path for heating air to predefined temperature.
System For Initiating Image-Quality Tests In A Digital Printer
A method of operating a digital printer comprises printing a machine-readable code and at least one test patch on at least one sheet. The photosensor detects the machine readable code on the moving sheet, and, in response to the detecting, initiates the photosensor reading the test patch on the moving sheet. The test patches can be distributed over many sheets, depending on the nature of the desired test routine and the type of sheet that has recently been output by the printer.
Waste Dry Ink System With Pressure Equalizing Hermetically Sealed Outer Box
Jorge M. Rodriguez - Webster NY, US Ali R. Dergham - Fairport NY, US Scott M. Dailey - Webster NY, US Mark A. Adiletta - Fairport NY, US
Assignee:
Xerox Corporation - Norwalk CT
International Classification:
G03G 21/12
US Classification:
399360, 399109
Abstract:
This is a novel xerographic marking system having a novel toner waste dispensing assembly. The assembly comprises a hermetically sealed outer box that houses a disposable waste toner container. The container is a biodegradable carton or bag that can be removed from the outer box when filled with waste toner. A feature of this invention is that the dispensing assembly can easily be retrofitted into existing marking systems. Also because the containers are inexpensive and biodegradable, the expensive prior art non-degradable waste containers and their adverse effect on the landfills can be avoided.
Method And Apparatus For Controlling Color In Multicolor Marking Platform
Mark A. Adiletta - Fairport NY, US Paul S. Bonino - Ontario NY, US Chad E. LaBarge - Fairport NY, US
Assignee:
Xerox Corporation - Norwalk CT
International Classification:
H04N 1/46 B41J 29/393 G06K 15/02 H04N 1/60
US Classification:
358518, 356 19, 356504, 347 19
Abstract:
A multicolor marking platform may include a marking engine with a storage device storing color standard data, a non-black color separation station, marking process stations to selectively mark a color test pattern on a target substrate, and a color control logic with color control applications to selectively control color characteristics of the marking engine by controlling the non-black color separation station or a marking process station; and a spectral sensor to detect each color test pattern on the target substrate and provide corresponding color measurement data to the color control logic. The color control logic may selectively control the non-black color separation station or a marking process station in response to the color measurement data and the corresponding color standard data in relation to the selected color control application. Various embodiments of the multicolor marking platform and a method for controlling color in same are also provided.
Mark A. Adiletta - Fairport NY, US Roger G. Leighton - Hilton NY, US John R. Uchal - Webster NY, US David K. Ahl - Rochester NY, US Guido N. Dimatteo - Ontario NY, US Paul A. Hosier - Rochester NY, US Joseph H. Lang - Webster NY, US
Assignee:
XEROX CORPORATION - Norwalk CT
International Classification:
B41J 2/175
US Classification:
347 88
Abstract:
A phase change inkjet printer is equipped with an agitator to prevent settling of metal particles in melted magnetic phase change ink. The agitator operates to agitate the melted magnetic phase change ink as the ink enters the printhead to maintain the metal particles in suspension within the melted ink.
Glenn David Batchelor - Fairport NY, US Ali R. Dergham - Fairport NY, US Frank B. Tamarez Gomez - Rochester NY, US Mark Anthony Adiletta - Fairport NY, US
Assignee:
XEROX CORPORATION - Norwalk CT
International Classification:
B41J 2/175
US Classification:
347 88, 347 85
Abstract:
An ink delivery system for transporting thermally treated ink from different ink reservoirs to multiple print he ads of an imaging device includes a rigid injector assembly, and multiple pliable tubes attached to the injector assembly. The injector assembly includes two T-shaped members made of a conducting material, positioned one a top the of her. Each of the two members has grooves provided within it. The grooves within one of the members align with the grooves within the other member, to create channels, which carry ink to the pliable tubes. The pliable tubes are made of a flexible material, such that the lower end of each pliable tube is freely movable with respect to the injector assembly. A heating mechanism surrounds the injector assembly and the pliable tube, and remains in thermal communication with the system, to keep the ink in molten state all through the transportation path within the ink delivery system.
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