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Fusing apparatus with solid elastomeric fuser roller

US4984027A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 1988
Grant dateJan 8, 1991
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/2053
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fusing member suitable for use as a fuser roller in an electrostatographic fusing apparatus, is made entirely of elastomeric materials and has a smooth surface that can be heated. Such a fuser roller is particularly inexpensive to manufacture, not susceptible to delamination failure, and particularly suitable for use in a fusing apparatus as an externally heated and axially unsupported roller.

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