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Emulsion aggregation process

US8221953B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 2010
Grant dateJul 17, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G9/09321
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure provides emulsion aggregation (EA) toner particles having less pigment on the particle surface and a more uniform pigment distribution. The process of preparing the toner includes specific mixing speeds and use of specific temperatures during the emulsion aggregation process and the addition of a shell to the toner particles.

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