Electrophotography – Cleaning of imaging surface – Having handling of removed material
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-28
2006-02-28
Fulton, Christopher W. (Department: 2859)
Electrophotography
Cleaning of imaging surface
Having handling of removed material
C399S254000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07006784
ABSTRACT:
In an image forming apparatus, the distance of stirring and conveyance of recycle toner that is recovered from a photosensitive drum is made greater than the distance of stirring and conveyance of fresh toner. It is thus possible to prevent non-charged toner from being supplied to the photosensitive drum.
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Ikeda Takashi
Nomura Susumu
Foley & Lardner LLP
Fulton Christopher W.
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
Toshiba Tec Kabushiki Kaisha
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