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Powder container, developing device, process unit, and image forming apparatus

US9658574B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2016
Grant dateMay 23, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2215/0838
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A powder container is provided. The powder container includes a powder storage and a conveyer. The powder storage stores a powder to be used for image formation and has a vent hole to pass air between an inside and an outside of the powder storage. The conveyer conveys the powder inside the powder storage. The vent hole is on an upper surface of the powder storage facing the conveyer.

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