Electrophotography – Image formation – Development
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-08
2009-02-03
Gleitz, Ryan (Department: 2852)
Electrophotography
Image formation
Development
C399S112000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07486916
ABSTRACT:
An image forming apparatus includes a process cartridge, a toner storage, and a toner supplying unit. The process cartridge includes an image bearing member, a developer container, a developer bearing member, and a pair of side plates. The developer container includes a toner inlet mounted at a predetermined position on one of its top surface. The pair of side plates are arranged in parallel and separated by a predetermined distance which determines a predetermined longitudinal width of the process cartridge and configured to support the components in the process cartridge.
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Arai Yuji
Hatori Satoshi
Ishikawa Tomoji
Sampe Atsushi
Suda Takeo
Gleitz Ryan
Oblon & Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt P.C.
Ricoh & Company, Ltd.
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