Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240118634). ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOSENSITIVE MEMBER, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOSENSITIVE MEMBER, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOSENSITIVE MEMBER, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOSENSITIVE MEMBER, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
SHUNTARO Watanabe of Kanagawa (JP)
TOMOHITO Ishida of Shizuoka (JP)
NOBUHIRO Nakamura of Shizuoka (JP)
HIROYUKI Watanabe of Shizuoka (JP)
TATSUYA Yamaai of Kanagawa (JP)
MASATADA Hirota of Shizuoka (JP)
ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOSENSITIVE MEMBER, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240118634 titled 'ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOSENSITIVE MEMBER, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electrophotographic photosensitive member with a surface layer containing particles partially exposed from the surface. The particles have a specific volume average particle diameter and distribution within the surface layer.
- The electrophotographic photosensitive member includes a support and a photosensitive layer on the support.
- The surface layer of the photosensitive member contains particles with a volume average particle diameter of 50.0 nm or more and 350.0 nm or less.
- In the cross-section of the surface layer, at least 80% of the particles are partially exposed from the surface layer.
- The total volume of the exposed portion of the partially exposed particles is between 30% and 80% of the entire volume of the particles in the surface layer.
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in electrophotographic printing, photocopiers, and other imaging devices that require photosensitive members with improved performance and durability.
Problems Solved
This innovation solves the problem of maintaining consistent and reliable performance of electrophotographic photosensitive members over time, by ensuring proper particle distribution and exposure within the surface layer.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include enhanced image quality, increased longevity of photosensitive members, and improved overall efficiency in electrophotographic processes.
Potential Commercial Applications
This technology could be applied in the manufacturing of electrophotographic printers, photocopiers, and other imaging equipment, providing a competitive edge in the market with its improved performance and durability.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of different types of particles in photosensitive layers of electrophotographic members to improve their properties. However, the specific combination of particle size, distribution, and exposure as described in this patent application may be a novel approach.
Unanswered Questions
How does the presence of partially exposed particles affect the overall performance of the electrophotographic photosensitive member?
The abstract does not provide detailed information on how the partially exposed particles contribute to the functionality and efficiency of the photosensitive member.
Are there any specific manufacturing processes required to achieve the desired particle distribution and exposure in the surface layer?
The abstract does not mention any specific methods or techniques for producing the surface layer with the specified particle characteristics.
Original Abstract Submitted
the electrophotographic photosensitive member includes a support and a photosensitive layer on the support, in which a surface layer of the electrophotographic photosensitive member contains a particle, the surface layer has a particle partially exposed from the surface layer among the particle contained in the surface layer, the particle has a volume average particle diameter of 50.0 nm or more and 350.0 nm or less; in a cross-section of the surface layer, the number of the particle partially exposed from the surface layer is 80% by number or more based on a total number of the particle contained in the surface layer; and a total volume of an exposed portion of the particle partially exposed from the surface layer is 30% by volume or more and 80% by volume or less based on an entire volume of the particle contained in the surface layer.
