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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 29, 1998
Filed:
Sep. 02, 1997
Peter W Bracken, Lexington, KY (US);
Jeffery R Brener, Lexington, KY (US);
Martin V DiGirolamo, Lexington, KY (US);
Sam E Mullinix, Jr, Lexington, KY (US);
Donald W Stafford, Lexington, KY (US);
Peter E Wallin, Lexington, KY (US);
Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY (US);
Abstract
A conductive paste comprising a flexible elastomer, an electrically conductive particulate material and, optionally, a solvent is disclosed. This paste is used for providing flexible, electrically conductive bonding between materials. In a preferred embodiment, conductive paste of the present invention is used in a flexible doctor blade to provide bonding and an electrical connection between the support member and the portion of the blade which contacts the developer roller.