Abstract:
A method of producing viewable images is disclosed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention wherein a character pattern comprised of modulated radiant energy is transmitted onto a surface of superconducting material disposed in an external magnetic field. The external magnetic field is less than a critical field value such that the transmitted modulated radiant energy is effective to maintain certain portions of the surface of superconducting material in their respective normal states in accordance with the character pattern when the ambient temperature is decreased below a critical temperature value, whereby magnetic flux penetrates said certain portions. Upon decreasing the ambient temperature, the superconductivity of said superconducting material is obtained and the penetrated magnetic flux is trapped in said certain portions to form a magnetostatic latent image of the transmitted character pattern. The magnetostatic latent image is then developed to form a viewable image of the character pattern. Alternatively, the superconducting material initially admits of its superconducting state and the transmitted modulated radiant energy is effective to quench the superconductivity of certain portions thereof whereby magnetic flux penetrates said certain portions. The penetrated magnetic flux is trapped in said certain portions upon the restoration of the superconductivity thereof.
Abstract:
An exposure medium for producing a reflex exposure of an original image onto a photosensitive surface including a transparent conductive member adapted for positioning proximate to the original image to be reproduced. The exposure medium further includes an opaque conductive member spaced from the transparent conductive member and adapted for positioning proximate to the photosensitive surface. A luminescent member is positioned between the transparent conductive member and the opaque conductive member and is adapted when energized to illuminate the original image through the transparent conductive member. A plurality of light conductive members are disposed throughout the opaque conductive member and the luminescent member for conducting patterns of light reflected from the original image through the opaque conductive member and thus exposing the photosensitive surface according to the reflected light patterns. The light conductive members include light insulating means associated therewith and with the luminescent member for preventing the direct illumination of the luminescent member from reaching the photosensitive surface.
Abstract:
Apparatus for effecting transfer of electroscopic toner particles from a surface carrying electrical charges in image configuration to a support medium. An electrically biased transfer roller having an outer peripheral surface of electrically isolated segments of a conductive resilient material is positioned adjacent the electrical charge carrying surface with the support medium passing therebetween. The electrically isolated conductive segments are selectively actuated in response to the length of the support medium to effect transfer of the electroscopic toner particles thereto to the exclusion of effecting transfer of the toner particles to the transfer roller surface.
Abstract:
Apparatus for effecting development of an electrostatic latent image comprising a plurality of magnetic developing rollers positioned with intersecting magnetic force fields for effecting a blanket of developing material extending about and between the developing rollers adjacent an electrostatic latent image-bearing surface. A cylindrical roller, which may be electrically biased, is positioned between the magnetic developing rollers adjacent the electrostatic latent image bearing surface to enhance image development.
Abstract:
A roller for pneumatically supporting copy sheets in the transfer station of a xerographic machine. The roller is electrically biased to transfer toner images from a photoreceptive member to copy sheets supported on the roller. Recirculation of the roller may effect the transfer of superimposed images to the backing sheets.
Abstract:
Apparatus for developing electrostatic latent images carried by a support medium with a vibrating bed of two-component magnetizable developer material. The development unit includes a housing, containing developer material, positioned adjacent a latent image-bearing support medium and vibrated to convey the developer material into contact with the latent image for effecting the development thereof. A plurality of electromagnets are carried by the inner peripheral surface of the developer housing and sequentially actuated to, in combination with the vibratory movement effect intermixing of the developer material.