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Development device, process cartridge, and image forming apparatus

US9280133B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 23, 2013
Grant dateMar 8, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/0808
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In a development device in which a developer containing unit underlies a development chamber, a supplying member in the development chamber forms a nip portion with a developer carrier and the developer carrier and the supplying member rotate in the direction in which their respective surfaces move from an upper end to a lower end of the nip portion.

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