Electrophotography – Image formation – Development
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-14
2007-08-14
Gray, David M. (Department: 2852)
Electrophotography
Image formation
Development
C399S260000, C399S262000, C399S119000, C399S120000, C222S160000, C222S240000, C222S241000, C222SDIG001
Reexamination Certificate
active
11163775
ABSTRACT:
A toner supply device is disclosed that supplies toner contained in a toner container to a developing device in an image forming device. The toner supply device includes a conveyance pipe for conveying the toner from the toner container to the developing device downward, and at least one supply pipe for supplying the toner from the conveyance pipe to the developing device downward. The conveyance pipe is connected to the toner container for conveying the toner from the toner container to the developing device. The supply pipe has an upper portion connected to the conveyance pipe and a lower end capable of advancing into the developing device. In addition, a conveyance member is rotatably located in the supply pipe for conveying the toner downward. The supply pipe is located such that a center axis of the supply pipe is slanted relative to the horizontal line at a repose angle of the toner or more.
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Tanabe Kenichi
Tanda Tetsuo
Tomoe Tetsuro
Global IP Counselors, LLP
Gray David M.
Kyocera Mita Corporation
LaBombard Ruth N.
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