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US4069791A
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Automatic toning device
Assignee: EIDP Inc
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Filing: 1976-10-01
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Granted: 1978-01-24
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Expires: 1996-10-01
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus is described for applying particulate material to an image-wise tacky surface. The particulate material or toner is dispensed from a hopper having a side wall vibrating laterally of the direction of movement of the surface. The tacky surface is then moved under an applicator which has a brush pad oscillating laterally of the direction of movement of the surface to embed the particulate material in the surface. Finally, the tacky surface is passed under a cleaner which has an agitating surface oscillating laterally of the direction of movement of the surface. A perforated plate is placed under both the cleaner and the applicator to aid in removing excess toner therefrom following use.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert Albert Tobias
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:07
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/06; G03G15/08; G03F; G03F7/00; G03F7/26; G03F7/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
In apparatus for uniformly developing an image defining tacky surface with particulate material, said apparatus having a dispenser for dispensing said particulate material above said surface, an applicator for embedding said particulate matter in said surface, a cleaner for removing excess particulate matter from said surface, and means for moving said tacky surface in a first sense past said dispenser, said applicator, and said cleaner, the improvement wherein: said dispenser includes a hopper having an independently movable side wall, and first means to oscillate said side wall laterally of said first sense, thereby to supply said particulate material to said surface at a uniform, controlled rate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
In apparatus for uniformly developing an image defining tacky surface with particulate material, said apparatus having a dispenser for dispensing said particulate material above said surface, an applicator for embedding said particulate matter in said surface, a cleaner for removing excess particulate matter from said surface, and means for moving said tacky surface in a first sense past said dispenser, said applicator, and said cleaner, the improvement wherein: said dispenser includes a hopper having an independently movable side wall, and first means to oscillate said side wall laterally of said first sense, thereby to supply said particulate material to said surface at a uniform, controlled rate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said sidewall has means disposed thereon for imparting motion to said particulate matter.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 wherein said imparting means is a resilient plushy material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 wherein said hopper has a cover which is independently movable laterally of said first sense, said cover having elongated members extending downwardly into said hopper, and second means to oscillate said cover out of phase with said sidewall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus according to claim 4 wherein said applicator comprises a horizontally disposed agitating surface, and means for oscillating said agitating surface laterally of said first sense.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus according to claim 5 wherein said applicator agitating surface is oscillated at a frequency different than that of said sidewall.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
In apparatus according to claim 6 wherein said applicator agitating surface oscillation frequency is lower than said sidewall oscillation frequency.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
In apparatus according to claim 5 wherein said means for moving said tacky surface includes a stationary perforated support under said applicator agitating surface, thereby to aid in cleaning said applicator agitating surface adjacent said tacky surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
In apparatus according to claim 5 wherein said cleaner comprises a horizontally disposed agitating surface, and means for oscillating said surface laterally of said first sense.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
In apparatus according to claim 9 wherein said means for moving said tacky surface includes a stationary perforated support under said cleaner agitating surface, thereby to aid in cleaning said cleaner agitating surface adjacent said tacky surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
In apparatus according to claim 10 which includes vacuum means under said perforated supports for removing said particulate matter that is airborne.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
In apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said hopper has elongated members extending downwardly into said hopper, and second means to oscillate said members laterally of said first sense out of phase with said sidewall.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
In apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said applicator comprises a horizontally disposed agitating surface, and means for oscillating said applicator agitating surface laterally of said first sense.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
In apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said cleaner comprises a horizontally disposed agitating surface, and means for oscillating said cleaner agitating surface laterally of said first sense.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
93 words
In apparatus for uniformly developing an image defining tacky surface with particulate material adherent to said surface, said apparatus having a dispenser for dispensing said particulate material above said surface, an applicator for embedding said particulate material in said surface, a cleaner for removing excess particulate material from said surface, and means for moving said tacky surface in a first sense past said dispenser, said applicator, and said cleaner, the improvement wherein: said applicator comprises a horizontally disposed agitating surface, and means for oscillating said applicator agitating surface laterally of said first sense.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
93 words
In apparatus for uniformly developing an image defining tacky surface with particulate material adherent to said surface, said apparatus having a dispenser for dispensing said particulate material above said surface, an applicator for embedding said particulate material in said surface, a cleaner for removing excess particulate material from said surface, and means for moving said tacky surface in a first sense past said dispenser, said applicator, and said cleaner, the improvement wherein: said applicator comprises a horizontally disposed agitating surface, and means for oscillating said applicator agitating surface laterally of said first sense.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
40 words
In apparatus according to claim 15 wherein said means for moving said tacky surface includes a stationary, perforated support under said applicator agitating surface, thereby to aid in cleaning said applicator agitating surface in the absence of said tacky surface.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
32 words
In apparatus according to claim 16 wherein said cleaner comprises a horizontally disposed agitating surface, and means for oscillating said cleaner agitating surface, thereby to aid in cleaning said cleaner agitating surface.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
39 words
In apparatus according to claim 17 wherein said means for moving said tacky surface includes a stationary perforated support under said cleaner agitating surface, thereby to aid in cleaning said agitating surface in the absence of said tacky surface.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
20 words
In apparatus according to claim 16 wherein the entrance portion of said perforated support under said applicator is sloped downwardly.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
31 words
In apparatus according to claim 15 wherein said dispenser includes a hopper having elongated members extending into said hopper, and second means for oscillating said members laterally of said first sense.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-01-23 | 1981-07-25 | 1982-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-23 | 1985-07-25 | 1986-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-23 | 1989-07-25 | 1990-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |