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Fuser thermal detector

US4000394A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 1975
Grant dateDec 28, 1976
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Expiry dateAug 28, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/2039
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus in which heat settable particles are affixed substantially permanently to a sheet. The apparatus includes a heated fuser member cooperating with a backup member to define a nip through which the sheet passes. A detector is in contact with the heated fuser member to measure the temperature thereof. The detector is supported so as to be universally pivotable.

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