Apparatus and methods for delivery of a functional material to an image forming member
US8600281B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G21/0094
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The presently disclosed embodiments relate generally to an image forming apparatus including: a) an imaging member, and b) a delivery member in contact with a surface of the imaging member, the delivery member has a surface layer comprised of an elastic material impregnated with a functional healing material, and the functional healing material is transferred onto the imaging member by diffusion through the elastic material to the surface of the imaging member. Embodiments also pertain to an improved electrophotographic imaging member including a very thin outer layer on an imaging member surface, where the very thin outer layer includes functional healing materials that act as a lubricant and/or a barrier against moisture and/or surface contaminants. The improved imaging member exhibits improved xerographic performance, such as reduced friction and deletions in high humidity conditions.
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