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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 14, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 16, 2011
Nan-xing HU, Oakville, CA;
Gregory Mcguire, Oakville, CA;
Richard A. Klenkler, Oakville, CA;
Yvan Gagnon, Mississauga, CA;
Gaetano J. Lavigne, Burlington, CA;
Nan-Xing Hu, Oakville, CA;
Gregory McGuire, Oakville, CA;
Richard A. Klenkler, Oakville, CA;
Yvan Gagnon, Mississauga, CA;
Gaetano J. Lavigne, Burlington, CA;
Xerox Corporation, Norwalk, CT (US);
Abstract
The presently disclosed embodiments relate generally to layers that are useful in imaging apparatus members and components, for use in electrophotographic, including digital, apparatuses. Embodiments pertain to an improved electrophotographic imaging member incorporating an outer layer having a groove pattern imprinted into its surface to lower friction with the cleaning blade and improve print quality and performance. Embodiments also pertain to methods and systems for making the improved imaging member.