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Image forming apparatus utilizing nanotubes and method of forming images utilizing nanotubes

US6899854B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 2002
Grant dateMay 31, 2005
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Expiry dateJul 4, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/902
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An image forming apparatus useable with colorant and media includes a colorant applicator at which colorant is provided, and a nanotube assembly that emits electron beams to selectively charge the colorant on the colorant applicator, such that one of the charged and uncharged colorant is electrically attractable to the media.

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