Electrophotography – Image formation – Charging
Reexamination Certificate
2009-08-31
2011-10-18
Brase, Sandra (Department: 2884)
Electrophotography
Image formation
Charging
Reexamination Certificate
active
08041263
ABSTRACT:
A charging device includes: a to-be-charged member; a charging member that charges the to-be-charged member and is opposed to the to-be-charged member; a cover member that surrounds the charging member disposed inside of the cover member but has an opening at a site opposed to the to-be-charged member; a grid electrode that is disposed on the opening side of the cover member with respect to the charging member, the grid electrode being provided between the cover member and the to-be-charged member; and a protective member that is provided along a longitudinal direction of the grid electrode, the protective member protecting an end part of the grid electrode and having at least one opening that is provided between the to-be-charged member and an end part of the cover member on the to-be-charged member side.
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Matsui Toshiyuki
Ohno Shigeo
Tanaka Arichika
Brase Sandra
Fuji 'Xerox Co., Ltd.
Morgan & Lewis & Bockius, LLP
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