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Electrophotographic photosensitive member, and electrophotographic apparatus and process cartridge employing the same

US5910386A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 1997
Grant dateJun 8, 1999
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G5/14773
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electrophotographic photosensitive member is disclosed which has a photosensitive layer and a protection layer. The protection layer contains a particulate colloidal silica and a siloxane resin to have a contact angle of water of not less than 90.degree.. The photosensitive member has a lowered surface energy and excellent mechanical and electrical durability.

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