Electrophotography – Image formation – Ion modulation
Patent
1995-07-03
1997-02-11
Moses, R. L.
Electrophotography
Image formation
Ion modulation
361225, G03G 1502
Patent
active
056026269
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for applying an electrical charge to a charge retentive surface by transporting ions through an ionically conductive liquid and transferring the ions to the member to be charged across the liquid/charge retentive surface interface. The ionically conductive liquid is contacted with the charge retentive surface for depositing ions onto the charge retentive surface via a wetted donor blade supported within a conductive housing, wherein the housing is coupled to an electrical power supply for applying an electrical potential to the ionically conductive liquid. In one specific embodiment, the charging apparatus includes a support blade for urging the donor blade into contact with the charge retentive surface and a wiping blade for wiping any liquid from the surface of the charge retentive surface as may have been transferred to the surface at the donor blade/charge retentive surface interface.
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English Abstract of Japanese Kokai JP 06110257, Patent Pub. Date Apr. 22, 1994.
Abkowitz Martin A.
Facci John S.
Levy Michael J.
Lewis Richard B.
Mammino Joseph
Moses R. L.
Robitaille Denis A.
Xerox Corporation
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