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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 01, 2015
Filed:
Jun. 17, 2013
Xerox Corporation, Norwalk, CT (US);
Shigang Steven Qiu, Toronto, CA;
Chieh-Min Cheng, Rochester, NY (US);
Amy Grillo, Rochester, NY (US);
Yulin Wang, Oakville, CA;
Rashid Mahmood, Mississauga, CA;
David Kurceba, Hamilton, CA;
XEROX CORPORATION, Norwalk, CT (US);
Abstract
A phase inversion emulsification process includes dissolving a polyester resin in a mixture comprising (1) an organic solvent, (2) a first portion of a total amount of neutralizing agent, and (3) a first portion of water, neutralizing the dissolved polyester resin with a second portion of neutralizing agent, the second portion of neutralizing agent including the remaining amount of the total amount neutralizing agent, forming an emulsion by adding a second portion of water after the neutralizing step, and removing a portion of the organic solvent from the emulsion to provide a latex.