System for cleaning the developer unit in an electronic reprographic printing system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5243388
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07755416

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A method and apparatus for cleaning and replenishing the developer unit of an electronic reprographic printing system. The developer units are mounted in a retractable drawer within the machine. A cover is placed over the developer unit, which is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet. A vacuum machine is connected to the air outlet to create a wind flow within the developer unit for cleaning the unit. A tool is provided for turning the auger within the developer unit when it is being cleaned, and to similarly assist in the subsequent recharging of the developer unit with developer.

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  • XEROX CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Berns, Robert A Rochester, NY 1 8
Minadeo, Michael E Concord, CA 1 8
Walsh, Frank R Webster, NY 6 87
Weaver, Kenneth J Fairport, NY 1 8

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