Patent ID: 7561833

Claim:
An apparatus for transporting powder into a developer station containing at least powder and magnetic carrier comprising: a. a developer station first space and second space including a developer sump such that the first space is adjacent to or within the second space, as well as, adjacent a powder supply; b. a powder conveying device located in the first space, the powder conveying device having a tapered body with a first end and a second end; and c. a conveyance housing, having periodic openings with flaps over the openings, adjacent to and disposed such that the powder conveying device conveys the powder toward the developer sump, in the second space, as the powder travels from the first end of the tapered body to the second end of the tapered body, the housing having slots or openings so that the powder is deposited in the developer sump along the length of the powder conveying device.