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Device for continuously mixing powder and process for producing toner for developing electrostatic image

US5178460A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 1991
Grant dateJan 12, 1993
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01F35/531
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A continuous mixing device for mixing continuously powder, comprising a casing having a mixing chamber inside of the device, a rotary shaft included within said casing, a rotatable stirring blade axially supported with said rotary shaft, and a fixed blade fixed inside of said casing, wherein said stirring blades and fixed blades are provided in plural numbers. A process for producing a toner composition of developing electrostatic latent images, comprising introducing colored particles having at least a binder resin and a colorant, and a powdery additive into a continuous mixing device, said continuous mixing device comprising a casing having a mixing chamber inside of the device, a rotary shaft included within said casing, a rotatably stirring blade axially supported with said rotary shaft, and a fixed blade fixed inside of said casing, wherein said stirring blades and fixed blades are provided in plural numbers; and mixing the colored particles and the powdery additive to obtain a toner composition.

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