Electrophotography – Image formation – Development
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-18
2008-10-07
Beatty, Robert (Department: 2852)
Electrophotography
Image formation
Development
Reexamination Certificate
active
07433632
ABSTRACT:
A toner feeding device and method to supply toner from a toner reservoir to a selected location in the printer such as a toner supply roll. The toner feeding device may contact with a portion of an inner wall of a toner reservoir and may flex and may subsequently recover to convey toner particles.
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Askren Benjamin Alan
Baker Ronald Willard
Kappes Lenci Robert
Smith Sean David
Stechschulte Kirk Lawrence
Beatty Robert
Grossman Steven J.
Lexmark International Inc.
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