MAGNETIC SEALS FOR MAGNETIC TONERS

Publishing Venue

Xerox Disclosure Journal

Abstract

Proposed is the use of a seal comprising a high flux density magnet covered with flocking or a foam surface so as to prevent toner leakage from a developer housing. The seal functions as a self-building magnetic seal to close undesired openings. Sealin is achieved with magnetic attraction that packs toner into

XEROX DISCLOSURE JOURNAL

MAGNETIC SEALS FOR MAGNETIC TONERS Gregory V. Bogoshian

Proposed Classification US. C1.355/260
Int. C1. G03g 15/06

Proposed is the use of a seal comprising a high flux density magnet covered with flocking or a foam surface so as to prevent toner leakage from a developer housing. The seal functions as a self-building magnetic seal to close undesired openings. Sealin is achieved with magnetic attraction that packs toner into ^or flocking the development system would likewise be attracted to the seal.

B ^orm covering. Toner clouds caused by vibration in the

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