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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 11, 2003
Filed:
Jan. 31, 2002
Shinichi Kamoshida, Nagano-Ken, JP;
Kaneo Yoda, Nagano-Ken, JP;
Kenjiro Yoshioka, Nagano-Ken, JP;
Mikio Furumizu, Nagano-Ken, JP;
Seiko Epson Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
The object of the invention is to provide an image carrier which is capable of securely preventing the leakage of charge in lateral direction so as to stably conduct the application or removal of charge and which can be easily manufactured. An image carrier comprises a dielectric layer, wherein charge is transferred between the dielectric layer and a charge-transfer controlling means so as to apply charge to or remove charge from the dielectric layer, wherein the dielectric layer is formed in such a structure that a large number of conductive portions are formed to be separately dispersed in its outer surface. Charge is transferred between the conductive portions and the charge-transfer controlling means so as to apply charge to or remove charge from the conductive portions.