Electrophotography – Cleaning of imaging surface – Having handling of removed material
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-30
2005-08-30
Chen, Sophia S. (Department: 2852)
Electrophotography
Cleaning of imaging surface
Having handling of removed material
C399S360000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06937838
ABSTRACT:
A waste toner collecting device includes a container detachably set in an image forming apparatus and a waster toner transport device to transport waste toner in the container. The container has a shape as to fit into a free space of the image forming apparatus. The image forming apparatus also includes an image bearing member, and a cleaning device configured to collect a residual toner remaining on the image bearing member.
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Arai Yuji
Ishii Hiroshi
Chen Sophia S.
Oblon & Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt P.C.
Ricoh & Company, Ltd.
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