Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240288800). ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC MEMBER AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract
ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC MEMBER AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
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Inventor(s)
YUTARO Yoshida of Kanagawa (JP)
MASATSUGU Toyonori of Kanagawa (JP)
YASUTOMO Tsuji of Saitama (JP)
ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC MEMBER AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240288800 titled 'ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC MEMBER AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
The abstract describes an electrophotographic member with a base layer and a surface layer containing a binder resin and particles of conductive tin oxide. The content ratio of the conductive tin oxide particles in the surface layer is 2.0 to 10.0 vol %, and the distribution of these particles on the surface is always positive within a specific range.
- The electrophotographic member has a surface layer with conductive tin oxide particles dispersed in a binder resin.
- The content ratio of the conductive tin oxide particles in the surface layer is between 2.0 to 10.0 vol %.
- The distribution of the conductive tin oxide particles on the surface is consistently positive within a range of 300 nm to 1 µm from the particles' barycentric coordinates.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in electrophotographic printing processes. - It may find applications in photocopiers, laser printers, and other imaging devices.
Problems Solved: - Provides improved conductivity and durability to the electrophotographic member. - Ensures a consistent distribution of conductive tin oxide particles on the surface.
Benefits: - Enhances the performance and longevity of electrophotographic components. - Improves the quality and reliability of printed materials.
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Electrophotographic Members for Printing Devices This technology can be utilized in the manufacturing of electrophotographic components for various printing devices, leading to more efficient and reliable printing operations in commercial settings.
Questions about Enhanced Electrophotographic Members for Printing Devices: 1. How does the distribution of conductive tin oxide particles impact the performance of electrophotographic members?
- The distribution of these particles ensures consistent conductivity and durability, improving the overall functionality of the electrophotographic member.
2. What are the specific advantages of using conductive tin oxide particles in the surface layer of electrophotographic members?
- The use of conductive tin oxide particles enhances conductivity, durability, and overall performance of the electrophotographic member.
Original Abstract Submitted
an electrophotographic member having a base layer and a surface layer, wherein the surface layer comprises a binder resin; and a plurality of particles comprising a conductive tin oxide, in the binder resin, a content ratio of the particles comprising a conductive tin oxide, in the surface layer, is 2.0 to 10.0 vol %, and a value of an l function denoting a relationship of a distribution of the particles comprising a conductive tin oxide, as observed from a surface of the surface layer, is always positive in a range of 300 nm to 1 �m of a distance from barycentric coordinates of the particles.