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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 07, 2020
Filed:
Nov. 14, 2012
Xerox Corporation, Norwalk, CT (US);
Shu Chang, Pittsford, NY (US);
John L. Pawlak, Rochester, NY (US);
Michael L. Grande, Palmyra, NY (US);
Xerox Corporation, Norwalk, CT (US);
Abstract
An exemplary method of printing medications on digestible substrates is described. Single component nonmagnetic toners with active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) embedded or 'dissolved' in the toner are used. The binders for the toner are digestible. The 'printing' process includes loading the single component non-magnetic toners from a sump to a donor roll and developing them either directly onto the substrate or through the use of an intermediate member. Traditional xerographic charge and exposure can be used to make the tablet 'imprints'. Dosage is controlled through “solid area” or halftone development (when charge and exposure are used). The “printed” first layer may undergo cold or warm pressure fusing. This medicament layer is then subjected to another station to “print” a second layer of medical “tablet”. Multiple stations may be used to build up a complete personalized tablet. Optionally, a final station prints protective overcoat materials to finalize the “tablet”.