US3630776A
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Method and apparatus for cleaning selectively fused master
Assignee: AB Dick Co
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Filing: 1969-12-08
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Granted: 1971-12-28
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Expires: 1989-12-08
Abstract
Abstract A roller having a relatively long napped loose-woven limp fabric on the surface thereof is rotated against the surface of a selectively fused electrostatic master to remove unwanted partially fused specks of material. The roller is rotated partially submerged in a liquid into which the removed material is deposited.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick E Barr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:14
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G21/00; G03G21/0005; G03G21/0035
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said material is disposed on the surface of a roller, and said roller is rotated so that it moves in contact with said surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 2 wherein said surface is moved relatively with respect to the rotating roller.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 3 wherein said roller is rotated in the same direction as the surface where said material contacts said surface.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
74 words
A device for removing partially fused small particles from an electrostatically developed image on the surface of an article comprising, a member having a long nap loose limp fiber material, trough means adapted to contain liquid means mounting said member with The material at least partially disposed therein, and means disposed to move the article and said member relatively with said surface of said article in contact with the material disposed in the trough.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention as defined in claim 5 wherein said member is a roller having said material on the surface thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention as defined in claim 5 wherein said means to move said article and member includes means to move said article past said member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention as defined in claim 5 wherein said member is a roller with the material on the surface thereof, and means to move the article and said member includes means to rotate said roller.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-12-27 | 1975-06-28 | 1975-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-27 | 1979-06-28 | 1979-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-27 | 1983-06-28 | 1983-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |