Electrostatic image developing method and apparatus
CA 2374787 A1 · Owner: Heidelberg Digital L.L.C. · Inventors: Allen, Richard G.; Armstrong, Timothy G.; Hilbert, Thomas
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The invention relates generally to apparatus for electrostatic image development and, in particular, apparatus that implement a magnetic brush (14) with a drum photoconductor (12). According to an aspect of the invention a , method and apparatus for developing an electrostatic image are provided implementing a drum photoconductor (12) and a magnetic brush (14) contacting the photoconductor (12). The magnet brush (14) comprises a mixture of toner and hard magnetic carriers.
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- Filed May 16, 2001. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended May 16, 2021.
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