Developing unit including side seal member between end of...

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2009-03-27

2011-12-27

Chen, Sophia S (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Internal machine environment

Particle or contaminant control

Reexamination Certificate

active

08086134

ABSTRACT:
A developing unit is provided that includes a developer carrier; a housing; and a side sealing member disposed between an end part of the developer carrier and a portion of the housing adjacent to a supply port. The side sealing member includes an upstream side seal and a downstream side seal. The upstream side seal is configured to convey a developer on the upstream side seal in an oblique direction toward the supply port and the downstream side. The downstream side seal is configured to convey a developer on the downstream side seal in a direction toward the downstream side.

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Extended EP Search Report dtd Oct. 7, 2011, EP Appln. 09004497.5.

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