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Image forming apparatus

US12393142B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 9, 2024
Grant dateAug 19, 2025
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2044

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/5004
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

According to at least one embodiment, an image forming apparatus includes a heater and a controller. The heater is configured to generate heat. The controller is configured to control AC power to the heater so that a part of the AC power which exceeds a threshold voltage is not applied to the heater.

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