THOMAS FRANCIS CASSETTA
Pilots at Water St, Elmira, NY

License number
New York A5144949
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
1407 W Water St, Elmira, NY 14905

Professional information

Thomas Cassetta Photo 1

Method And Apparatus For Increasing The Mechanical Strength Of Intermediate Images For Liquid Development Image Conditioning

US Patent:
5832352, Nov 3, 1998
Filed:
Jun 13, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/874591
Inventors:
David H. Pan - Rochester NY
Thomas F. Cassetta - Elmira NY
Henry R. Till - East Rochester NY
Assignee:
Xerox Corporation - Stamford CT
International Classification:
G03G 1516
US Classification:
399307
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for improving the quality of an image that has been developed by a liquid carrier is disclosed. Generally speaking, the invention includes conditioning an image that has been developed using a liquid carrier material to increase its strength. Thermal control is used to heat and cool the image in rapid succession, thereby increasing the cohesiveness of the solid particles contained in the liquid carrier.