Electrophotography – Image formation – Development
Patent
1997-08-28
1998-09-01
Smith, Matthew S.
Electrophotography
Image formation
Development
399237, 399239, 399348, G03G 1510
Patent
active
058024360
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for removing back-plated developer from a development device includes a shaft, cleaning media mounted about the outer surface of the shaft, means for loading the cleaning media against the development device, and means for rotating the shaft and the cleaning media, wherein the cleaning media removes back-plated developer from the development device. The cleaning media may include a fiber material having a plurality of flow paths. A fluid flow means can be provided to deliver a cleaning liquid to the cleaning media to flush at least a portion of the removed back-plated developer from the cleaning media.
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Lang Arthur V.
Larson Donald H.
Bauer William D.
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
Smith Matthew S.
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