Electrophotography – Image formation – Development
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-12
2011-07-12
Porta, David P (Department: 2884)
Electrophotography
Image formation
Development
C399S255000, C399S263000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07979006
ABSTRACT:
An image forming apparatus includes: an electrostatic latent image bearing member; a toner cartridge; a developing member; a transfer member; a developing device; and a circulating member. The toner cartridge is removably coupled to the developing device. The developing device incorporates the developing member. The circulating member is capable of operating while the toner cartridge remains coupled to the developing device, to circulate the toner between the developing device and the toner cartridge irrespective of whether the developing member is operating.
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Ishii Masahiro
Sato Shougo
Suzuki Tsutomu
Baker & Botts L.L.P.
Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
Porta David P
Ready Bryan P
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