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Toner, toner stored unit, and image forming apparatus

US10151991B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 14, 2017
Grant dateDec 11, 2018
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Expiry dateAug 14, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G9/08786
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Provided is a toner including at least: a binder resin; and a release agent, wherein in a transmission electron microscopic (TEM) image of a torn cross-section of the toner, the release agent has an acicular or filiform shape and an average aspect ratio of 31 or greater, and wherein a displacement amount of the toner when 250 micronewtons is applied to the toner in a microcompression test is 700 nm or less.

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