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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 14, 2006
Filed:
Aug. 20, 2004
Naveen Chopra, Oakville, CA;
Daniel A. Foucher, Toronto, CA;
Peter M. Kazmaier, Mississauga, CA;
John R. Andrews, Fairport, NY (US);
Naveen Chopra, Oakville, CA;
Daniel A. Foucher, Toronto, CA;
Peter M. Kazmaier, Mississauga, CA;
John R. Andrews, Fairport, NY (US);
Xerox Corporation, Stamford, CT (US);
Abstract
Various techniques are disclosed for forming bichromal balls or multicolored balls by laser-based methods. In one method, a laser and a template are used to form small discrete precursors that are subsequently spherodized. In another method a laser is used to cut or otherwise form small discrete precursors that are also subsequently spherodized. These methods are particularly well suited for forming balls or other sphere-like bodies having diameters less than 100 microns.