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Filter for replenisher toner particles

US7302212B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 1, 2005
Grant dateNov 27, 2007
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2215/0827
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electrographic printer is disclosed including a replenisher system for replenishing developer material in a development chamber by transferring replenisher from a replenisher supply source through an opening into a transporter in communication with the replenisher supply source and the chamber having a filter disposed between the replenisher supply source and the transporter to limit the size of particles passing from the replenisher supply source to the transporter. A filtered replenisher cartridge and method of supplying replenisher with a refilled replenisher cartridge are also disclosed.

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