Image forming apparatus utilizing nanotubes and method of forming images utilizing nanotubes
US6899854B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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