Toner formulation having a silane surface treated on its outer surface and method of preparing the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10133202
APP PUB NO 20180143554A1
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15873327

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A chemically prepared toner composition according to one example embodiment includes a core including a first polymer binder, a colorant and a release agent; a shell that is formed around the core that includes a second polymer binder; and a borax coupling agent between the core and the shell and an alkoxysilane hydrocarbon or combination of different alkoxysilane hydrocarbons that are bonded to the outer surface of the shell using a hydrolytic deposition process. This successful alkoxysilane hydrocarbon surface treatment on the outer surface of the toner particle results in attaining a desirable charge stability in hot and humid environments and ultimately improving the quality of the toner, especially by reducing toner dusting, toner fuming and ultra-fine particles generation.

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LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL INC740 WEST NEW CIRCLE ROAD LEXINGTON KY 40550

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Ashley, Danielle Renee Longmont, US 7 14
Bejat, Ligia Aura Lexington, US 28 124
Bensing, Michael James Lexington, US 12 50
Grant, Ashley Schafer Lexington, US 5 2
Hammond, Cory Nathan Winchester, US 28 28
Jones, Rick Owen Berthoud, US 21 42
Kraseski, John Joseph Lexington, US 11 40
Sun, Jing X Lexington, US 70 454

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