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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 18, 2013
Filed:
Aug. 18, 2010
Edward F. Grabowski, Webster, NY (US);
Robert C. U. Yu, Webster, NY (US);
Kock-yee Law, Penfield, NY (US);
Yuhua Tong, Webster, NY (US);
Edward F. Grabowski, Webster, NY (US);
Robert C. U. Yu, Webster, NY (US);
Kock-Yee Law, Penfield, NY (US);
Yuhua Tong, Webster, NY (US);
Xerox Corporation, Norwalk, CT (US);
Abstract
The presently disclosed embodiments relate generally to the formulation of an anticurl back coating layer that renders imaging apparatus flexible members and components their desirable flatness, for use in electrostatographic, including digital apparatuses. More particularly, the embodiments pertain to an imaging member comprising an anticurl back coating layer formulated to comprise conductive carbon nanotubes dispersion in a polymer blend comprising three film-forming thermoplastic polymers to: (a) render electrical conductivity effect for tribo-electrical charge elimination (b) impart static dissipation capability, and (c) provide surface energy lowering effect for contact friction reduction to ease imaging member belt drive as well as cutting tribo-electrical charge build-up under normal imaging member belt operational conditions in the field.