Electrophotography – Image formation – Development
Reexamination Certificate
2008-10-10
2010-06-01
Porta, David P (Department: 2884)
Electrophotography
Image formation
Development
Reexamination Certificate
active
07729646
ABSTRACT:
An image forming apparatus includes a plurality of vibration members configured to vibrate a regulating member that regulates a developer layer thickness on a developer bearing member, and a control unit that can execute a vibration mode which vibrates the plurality of vibration members during different periods so that the plurality of vibration members do not vibrate simultaneously when an image is not being formed.
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Fujiwara Motohiro
Noguchi Akihiro
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
Canon USA Inc IP Div
Kim Kiho
Porta David P
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