Electrophotography – Internal machine environment – Particle or contaminant control
Patent
1997-11-06
1999-02-09
Grimley, Arthur T.
Electrophotography
Internal machine environment
Particle or contaminant control
399103, G06G 1508
Patent
active
058706518
ABSTRACT:
A developing device includes a developer carrying member opposed to an electrostatic latent image carrier and carrying developer on its surface, a sealing member in contact with a surface of each end of the developer carrying member, and a developer entry preventing filler interposed between the developer carrying member and the sealing member for preventing entry of the developer, and containing fine powder. The fine powder has a volume average particle diameter of 1 .mu.m or less, and is made of an organic or inorganic material. The filler may contain silicon oil or grease.
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Grimley Arthur T.
Minolta Co. , Ltd.
Tran Hoan
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