Electrophotography – Machine operation – Electrical connection
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-28
2006-03-28
Brase, Sandra L. (Department: 2852)
Electrophotography
Machine operation
Electrical connection
C399S117000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07020410
ABSTRACT:
A photosensitive drum assembly for an image forming apparatus. A drum defines first and second open ends. A flange is partially disposed in the first open end. A grounding plate assembly includes a drum contact member and a shaft contact member. The drum contact member is configured to remove an electrically resistive coating from an interior of the drum. The shaft contact member is configured to contact a grounding shaft. The shaft contact member is disposed entirely within an interior of the flange.
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Todd Daniel R.
Zogg Jon P.
Brase Sandra L.
Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc.
Oblon & Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt P.C.
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