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Fixing belt, fixing device, and image forming apparatus

US10877413B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 2020
Grant dateDec 29, 2020
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/2057
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fixing belt includes a polyimide layer. The polyimide layer includes polyimide and an aprotic solvent. The solvent has a boiling point not lower than 230° C. and a solubility parameter not less than 24.5 (J/cm3)1/2 and not greater than 30.7 (J/cm3)1/2. The solvent has a content not less than 0.1 ppm and not greater than 1000 ppm in the polyimide layer.

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