Electrophotography – Image formation – Development
Reexamination Certificate
2009-04-02
2011-11-01
Chen, Sophia S (Department: 2852)
Electrophotography
Image formation
Development
C399S055000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08050602
ABSTRACT:
A developing device includes: a developer containing a toner and a carrier; a first transporting member placed at an opening portion of a developer vessel used for housing the developer; a second transporting member that faces the first transporting member with a first area interposed therebetween, and also faces an electrostatic latent image-supporting member with a second area interposed therebetween; a first electric-field-forming unit that forms a first electric field between the first transporting member and the second transporting member; and a second electric-field-forming unit that forms a second electric field between the second transporting member and the electrostatic latent image-supporting member. An image-forming apparatus includes the above-mentioned developing device.
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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney P.C.
Chen Sophia S
Konica Minolta Business Technologies Inc.
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