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G03G 2217/0008

Process where toner image is produced by controlling which part of the toner should move to the image- carrying member

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Details of electrographic processes using patterns other than charge patterns > Process where toner image is produced by controlling which part of the toner should move to the image- carrying member

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  • G03G 2217/0016 where the toner is conveyed over the electrode array to get a charging and then being moved
  • G03G 2217/0025 where the toner starts moving from behind the electrode array, e.g. a mask of holes
  • G03G 2217/0033 where the toner is held behind a gate electrode array until being released

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class G03, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. CANON JP 19,215
  2. CANON 12,916
  3. ASML NETHERLANDS NL 10,000
  4. FUJIFILM JP 7,814
  5. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 5,181
  6. CARL ZEISS SMT DE 5,079
  7. RICOH COMPANY JP 4,343
  8. LG INNOTEK COMPANY KR 4,054
  9. KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS 3,812
  10. KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS JP 3,682