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Ink developer unit, and sealing device usable with ink developer unit

US9250572B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 29, 2010
Grant dateFeb 2, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/10
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sealing device includes a base member configured to attach to an ink developer unit, a sealing member having a sealing surface configured to at least one of limit an unwanted flow of ink outside of the ink developer unit and conform to an outer surface of a respective roller, and a compliant member disposed between the base member and the sealing member such that the compliant member is configured to vary a sealing force along the sealing surface of the sealing member.

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