Electrophotography – Cleaning of imaging surface – Blade
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-07
2009-06-23
Lee, Susan S (Department: 2852)
Electrophotography
Cleaning of imaging surface
Blade
Reexamination Certificate
active
07551884
ABSTRACT:
The cleaning apparatus according to the invention is concerned with a cleaning apparatus provided with a cleaning blade which removes a developer remaining on the surface of an image carrier, which is characterized in that the cleaning blade is made of a resinous matrix in which at least one of a fullerene and a carbon nano tube is dispersed. In accordance with the cleaning apparatus according to the invention, it is possible to make high durability and good cleaning performance compatible with each other.
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Kouyama Mitsuaki
Takahashi Masashi
Watanabe Takeshi
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
Lee Susan S
Toshiba Tec Kabushiki Kaisha
Turocy & Watson LLP
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