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Buffed toner metering blade for use with an imaging apparatus

US7162191B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 2004
Grant dateJan 9, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2215/0866
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A doctor blade for use with an imaging apparatus includes an elongated member, and a metering surface formed on a portion of the elongated member. The metering surface has surface features, which are modified by buffing the metering surface.

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