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Heating apparatus using low resistance film

US5115278A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 1990
Grant dateMay 19, 1992
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/2064
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A heating apparatus for heating a visualized image on a recording material includes a stationary heater; a film in sliding contact with the heater, wherein the recording material has a visualized image which is heated through the film by heat from the heater; wherein the film comprises plural layers each having a volume resistivity of not more than 10.sup.11 ohm.cm; and a device for maintaining a potential of one of the layers contactable with the film substantially at a predetermined level.

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