Electrophotography – Internal machine environment – Particle or contaminant control
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-22
2011-03-22
Royer, William J (Department: 2852)
Electrophotography
Internal machine environment
Particle or contaminant control
Reexamination Certificate
active
07912400
ABSTRACT:
The present application is directed to devices and methods for removing toner from a belt within an image forming apparatus. In one embodiment, the device includes a housing that forms an enclosed interior space. The housing may include an inlet that leads into the interior space. A blade may be positioned in proximity to the inlet to remove the toner from the belt and direct it into the inlet. An auger may be rotationally positioned within the interior space to move the toner along a longitudinal width of the device. An agitating member may be rotationally positioned within the interior space to move the toner from the inlet towards the auger. The agitating member may include a flexible arm that contacts against at least one of the blade and the auger during rotation.
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Gogate Hrishikesh Pramod
Hughes Frank
Martin Jason
Pickett Peter Brown
Lexmark International Inc.
Royer William J
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