The invention provides a developing device, a process cartridge and an
image forming apparatus that allow preventing abrupt variations in toner
charge on a developing roller, caused by intrusion, into a nip, of toner
accumulated above a regulating member of the developing device. A
developing device using a one-component developer includes: a supply
roller to which one-component developer is replenished, by natural
motion, from a developer storing section. The bottom of the developing
device is of a size that allows the supply roller to rotate. The
developing device further comprises a filling member for filling a space
above the regulating member, in order to prevent the toner located above
the regulating member from intruding into a nip formed between the supply
roller and a developing roller.