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High intensity blending tool with optimized risers for decreased toner agglomeration

US7097349B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 28, 2004
Grant dateAug 29, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 28, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01F2101/35
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a high intensity blending apparatus, particularly for blending operations designed to cause additive materials to become affixed to the surface of base particles. The tool comprises a shank having riser members at each end, such risers being angled to the axis of the shank between 10 and 16 degrees and having regions toward the trailing edges that are thicker than regions near the leading edges.

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