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Electrostatic copying apparatus

CA 1098304 A · Owner: Agfa-Gevaert Ag · Inventors: Maurischat, Gunther; Waibel, Gottfried; Webersik, Heinz

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A cascade-type developing unit for an electrostatic copying apparatus is disclosed. A mixture of toner and carrier particles circulates in the unit and its particles become electrostatically charged due to electrification. An arrangement is provided for limiting the charge of the particles to user-selectable values. -1-

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  • Granted March 31, 1981. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 31, 1998.
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FiledApril 6, 1978
GrantedMarch 31, 1981
Term endedMarch 31, 1998
Patent numberCA 1098304 A
Classification (IPC)G03G15/08

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1979198119831985198719891991199319951997Application filedApril 6, 1978Patent grantedMarch 31, 1981Term endedMarch 31, 1998

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