Development apparatus and printer
US8437664B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/0808
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A development apparatus and a printer that includes the development apparatus employ a flow director to regulate fluid flow in the apparatus. The apparatus includes a first roller, a chamber, and a pair of electrodes between the first roller and the chamber. The apparatus further includes a second roller adjacent to the first roller, wherein the flow director is between the second roller and a first electrode of the pair. The flow director includes an overflow flow path to divert some fluid from a recirculation flow path that extends to and from the chamber. The printer includes an imager in contact with an image developer and an image transferer in contact with the imager. The image developer includes a plurality of development apparati.
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