US4084542A
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Positioning apparatus for magnetic brush developing device
Assignee: Xerox Ltd
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Filing: 1977-06-07
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Granted: 1978-04-18
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Expires: 1997-06-07
Abstract
Abstract An improved magnetic brush developing device mounted adjacent to a photosensitive member has a magnet and a cylinder mounted to rotate around the periphery of the magnet. The magnet is stationary during operation of the device, but the magnet is mounted so that its position relative to the photosensitive member can be changed each time a predetermined number of copies has been made. This arrangement solves two problems caused by developer which has deteriorated from use, the problems being (1) poor reproduction of a low contrast image, and (2) staining the background of an image.
Inventors
- 👤 Ryuzo Okada
- 👤 Yoshikazu Okamoto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 23:44
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/06; G03G15/08; G03G15/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
An improved magnetic brush developing device for developing an electrostatic latent image on a photosensitive member disposed adjacent to the device, the device including a magnet and a cylinder mounted to rotate around the magnet to bring developer into contact with the photosensitive member, the improvement comprising: means for rotating the magnet to and fixedly holding the magnet in any one of a plurality of predetermined positions relative to the photosensitive member, the rotating and holding means including means having a plurality of grooves formed therein, each of the grooves defining one of the predetermined positions, a handle mounted for movement between the grooves, and means for holding the handle in any one of the grooves.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
An improved magnetic brush developing device for developing an electrostatic latent image on a photosensitive member disposed adjacent to the device, the device including a magnet and a cylinder mounted to rotate around the magnet to bring developer into contact with the photosensitive member, the improvement comprising: means for rotating the magnet to and fixedly holding the magnet in any one of a plurality of predetermined positions relative to the photosensitive member, the rotating and holding means including means having a plurality of grooves formed therein, each of the grooves defining one of the predetermined positions, a handle mounted for movement between the grooves, and means for holding the handle in any one of the grooves.
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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) | 1981-04-17 | 1981-10-17 | 1982-04-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-17 | 1985-10-17 | 1986-04-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-17 | 1989-10-17 | 1990-04-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |