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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 22, 1996
Filed:
Jul. 01, 1994
Katherine E Durfee, Rochester, NY (US);
James C Barry, Fairport, NY (US);
Charles J Bennett, Hilton, NY (US);
Gary B Bertram, Honeoye Falls, NY (US);
Mark Kristansen, Churchville, NY (US);
Bruce D MacLellan, Ontario, NY (US);
Anthony Sacino, Rochestor, NY (US);
Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY (US);
Abstract
A reproduction apparatus including a transfer drum for electrostatic transfer of a toner image from an image bearing member, and a transfer drum cleaning mechanism. The transfer drum cleaning mechanism comprises a member for wiping the surface of the transfer drum to remove residual toner and debris therefrom. The wiper is selectively movable into operative relation with the transfer drum surface. A blade member is provided for removing toner and debris from the wiper. The blade member is resiliently urged into association with the wiper under substantially uniform load.