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Toner, developer, toner container, image forming apparatus, image forming method, and process cartridge

US8900784B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 2012
Grant dateDec 2, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 3, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G9/09775
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

To provide a toner which contains a binder resin, a colorant, and capsules, wherein the binder resin contains a thermoplastic elastomer, and wherein the capsules each encapsulate a plasticizer capable of softening the thermoplastic elastomer and the capsules are fractured upon application of predetermined pressure.

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