US4063946A
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Electrophotographic color reproduction process employing photoconductive material with dual light fatigue properties
Assignee: Xerox Ltd
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Filing: 1973-01-22
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Granted: 1977-12-20
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Expires: 1993-01-22
Abstract
Abstract A xerographic color reproduction imaging system is disclosed. This color system provides at least a two color image with one exposure and avoids the necessity of employing a registration step. A sensitized photoconductive layer is employed which is charged, selectively exposed and developed with a color toner. The photoconductive layer is then recharged and developed with toner of another color.
Inventors
- 👤 Yasuo Tamai
- 👤 Sadao Osawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:44
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G5/00; G03G5/12; G03G13/00; G03G13/01; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S430/00; Y10S430/001; Y10S430/102
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A xerographic color reproduction process comprising providing a sensitized electrophotographic plate such that the inherent photosensitivity of the unsensitized photoconductor is extended resultng in the sensitized photoconductor having light fatigue properties within the inherent photosensitive range and no light fatigue properties within the extended photosensitive range, charging said photoconductor, selectively illuminating said photoconductor to color images with light having wavelengths both in the inherent and extended photosensitive range of the sensitized photoconductor resulting in an electrostatic charge pattern in the unilluminated areas, developing said electrostatic charge pattern with a toner of one color, recharging said electrophotographic plate to thereby charge the areas illuminated only in said extended range and not developed by said toner, and developing said recharged areas with toner of another color.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A xerographic color reproduction process comprising providing a sensitized electrophotographic plate such that the inherent photosensitivity of the unsensitized photoconductor is extended resultng in the sensitized photoconductor having light fatigue properties within the inherent photosensitive range and no light fatigue properties within the extended photosensitive range, charging said photoconductor, selectively illuminating said photoconductor to color images with light having wavelengths both in the inherent and extended photosensitive range of the sensitized photoconductor resulting in an electrostatic charge pattern in the unilluminated areas, developing said electrostatic charge pattern with a toner of one color, recharging said electrophotographic plate to thereby charge the areas illuminated only in said extended range and not developed by said toner, and developing said recharged areas with toner of another color.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The process as defined in claim 1 wherein the sensitized photoconductive composition is selenium doped with one member selected from the group consisting of arsenic, antimony, bismuth and tellurium.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The process as defined in claim 1 wherein a black toner is used in the first developing step and a red toner is used in a second developing step.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The process as defined in claim 1 wherein a blue toner is used in the first developing step and a red toner is used in a second developing step.
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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) | 1980-12-19 | 1981-06-20 | 1981-12-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-19 | 1985-06-20 | 1985-12-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-19 | 1989-06-20 | 1989-12-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |