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Developing apparatus and process cartridge having the same

US4931838A · kind A · utility

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42Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 23, 1989
Grant dateJun 5, 1990
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S222/01
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A second chamber containing a developer and a first chamber within which a developing roller for applying the developer to an image bearing member is arranged are partitioned by a flexible film. The second chamber includes a developer conveying member by which the developer is conveyed into the first chamber through an opening formed in the flexible film. The opening is formed by tearing the flexible film by means of a tear tape.

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