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Asymmetric AC cleaner for improved toner charge distribution in scavenging development systems

US7421240B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 2006
Grant dateSep 2, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G21/0035
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This is a cleaning system useful in an electrophotographic marking system which takes up a small space in space important marking apparatus. It involves applying an asymmetric AC wave-form to a cleaning brush. Wrong sign or unwanted toner will be attracted to this cleaner brush and removed from the system.

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