18511662. EXTERNAL ADDITIVE FOR TONER AND TONER simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
EXTERNAL ADDITIVE FOR TONER AND TONER
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
JUNICHI Tamura of Ibaraki (JP)
EXTERNAL ADDITIVE FOR TONER AND TONER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18511662 titled 'EXTERNAL ADDITIVE FOR TONER AND TONER
Simplified Explanation
The external additive for toner described in the patent application includes particles containing a base particle and convex forming particles, each made of a silicon compound with a siloxane bond. Chemical bonds are formed between the base particle and the convex forming particles, with a total content of specific units ranging from 80% to 100%.
- Explanation of the patent:
- External additive for toner with base and convex forming particles made of silicon compound - Chemical bonds formed between base and convex particles - Total content of specific units between 80% to 100%
- Potential Applications:
- Toner manufacturing - Printing industry
- Problems Solved:
- Improved toner quality - Enhanced printing performance
- Benefits:
- Increased print resolution - Reduced toner waste
- Potential Commercial Applications:
- Toner production companies - Printing equipment manufacturers
- Possible Prior Art:
- Previous patents on toner additives - Research on silicon compound applications in toner production
- Unanswered Questions:
- 1. How does this external additive impact toner longevity?
- Unanswered Questions:
The article does not delve into the long-term effects of using this external additive on toner lifespan.
- 2. Are there any environmental considerations related to the use of this external additive?
The environmental impact of the production and disposal of toner with this external additive is not discussed in the article.
Original Abstract Submitted
The external additive for toner includes an external additive particle containing: a base particle A; and a plurality of convex forming particles B each configured to form a convex portion on a surface of the base particle A. The base particle A and the convex forming particles B are particles each containing a silicon compound having a siloxane bond, and a chemical bond is formed between the base particle A and each of the convex forming particles B. The base particle A and the convex forming particles B each have a total content of the following unit (a), unit (b), and unit (c) of 80 mass % or more and 100 mass % or less: