US4003500A
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Metering device
Assignee: Hoechst AG
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Filing: 1975-04-18
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Granted: 1977-01-18
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Expires: 1995-04-18
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a metering device for use in a developing apparatus operating on the electrostatic imaging principle, which comprises a plurality of chamber means movable into a developer cycle, and means for filling said chamber means with a developer liquid comprising a high resistance liquid phase and a fine-grained solid phase.
Inventors
- 👤 Eberhard Schornig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:52
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03D; G03D3/00; G03D3/02; G03D3/06; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/06; G03G15/10; G03G15/104; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S222/00; Y10S222/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A developing apparatus for use in a copier operating on the electrostatic imaging principle, which apparatus comprises means defining a developer flow path including pump means for circulating, around the path, a developer fluid composed of a high-resistance liquid phase with a finely-divided solid toner phase dispersed therein, of which solid toner phase the developer fluid is depleted during operation, metering means comprising a plurality of chambers for containing a solids toner concentrate for replenishing the developer, means whereby in a fluid-tight manner each chamber can be consecutively introduced, when desired, as a section of said path, thereby entering the contents of any introduced chamber into a developer fluid, and filling means mounted above the metering means for filling said chambers with said solids toner concentrate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A developing apparatus for use in a copier operating on the electrostatic imaging principle, which apparatus comprises means defining a developer flow path including pump means for circulating, around the path, a developer fluid composed of a high-resistance liquid phase with a finely-divided solid toner phase dispersed therein, of which solid toner phase the developer fluid is depleted during operation, metering means comprising a plurality of chambers for containing a solids toner concentrate for replenishing the developer, means whereby in a fluid-tight manner each chamber can be consecutively introduced, when desired, as a section of said path, thereby entering the contents of any introduced chamber into a developer fluid, and filling means mounted above the metering means for filling said chambers with said solids toner concentrate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, in which each chamber is formed from a borehole in a disc adapted to be rotated in a fluid-tight manner between said filling means for said chamber and a station in which said chamber forms a section of said developer flow path.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, in which each chamber is formed from a borehole in a bar adapted to be moved longitudinally in a fluid-tight manner between said filling means for said chamber and a station in which said chamber forms a section of said developer fluid path.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, in which the said filling means is dimensioned to hold at least sufficient solids toner concentrate to fill all of the chambers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, including, for any chamber, an interchangeable bushing means for insertion into the chamber to vary the volume thereof.
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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) | 1980-01-18 | 1980-07-19 | 1981-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-01-18 | 1984-07-19 | 1985-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-01-18 | 1988-07-19 | 1989-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |