Electrophotography – Machine operation – Electrical connection
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-23
2006-05-23
Smith, R. Alexander (Department: 2859)
Electrophotography
Machine operation
Electrical connection
C399S116000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07050736
ABSTRACT:
A photoconductive member for an image forming apparatus includes a hollow, conductive cylindrical drum; an insulating end cap disposed axially within the drum at either end thereof, each end cap including an axial bore; a shaft disposed axially through the drum and the bores, the shaft electrically isolated from the drum by the end caps; and an electrical contact assembly operative to bias the drum, but not the shaft, to an operating voltage.
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Bryant Donn Duane
Hale Jason Paul
Coats and Bennett PLLC
Lexmark International Inc.
Smith R. Alexander
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