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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 02, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 29, 2010
Alan E. Rapkin, Pittsford, NY (US);
Eric C. Stelter, Pittsford, NY (US);
Rodney R. Bucks, Webster, NY (US);
Donald S. Rimai, Webster, NY (US);
Alan E. Rapkin, Pittsford, NY (US);
Eric C. Stelter, Pittsford, NY (US);
Rodney R. Bucks, Webster, NY (US);
Donald S. Rimai, Webster, NY (US);
Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY (US);
Abstract
Methods are provided for operating a development station. A method comprises the steps of applying a first force at a first end of an auger and applying a second force at a second end of the auger with the first force and the second force being sufficient to rotate the auger against a drag exerted by a developer and a replenishment toner being moved by rotation of the auger; and, tensioning the auger along a length of the auger by urging the first end of the auger away from the second end and by urging the second end of the auger away from the first end.