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Process for developer compositions

US4678734A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 5, 1985
Grant dateJul 7, 1987
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Expiry dateJul 5, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G9/08
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A process for the preparation of developer compositions which comprises (1) providing carrier particles consisting of a core with a coating thereover; (2) introducing the carrier particles into a blending apparatus; (3) adding to the blending apparatus fine toner particles with a diameter of from about 2 microns to about 10 microns, said particles being comprised of toner resin particles, pigment particles, and a charge enhancing additive; (4) affecting blending for a period of time sufficient to enable the classified toner particles to alter the tribogenerating ability of the surface of the carrier particles and become embedded therein; (5) subsequently adding to the resulting blended mixture toner particles of a diameter of from about 2 to about 18 microns, and comprised of toner resin particles, pigment particles, and a charge enhancing additive; and (6) blending for a period of form about 1 minute to about 5 minutes.

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