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Method of reducing friction in blade cleaning of imaging surfaces

US3973845A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 15, 1975
Grant dateAug 10, 1976
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Expiry dateJan 15, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G21/0017
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A cleaning blade is provided for cleaning residual toner particles and other contaminants from an electrostatic imaging surface comprising a surface having rigid spherical protuberances adapted to be pressed against the imaging surface to form a seal between the blade and imaging surface which retards flow of particles between the blade and imaging surface.

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