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Fusing member for electrostatographic reproducing apparatus and method for preparing fusing members

US5474821A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 21, 1993
Grant dateDec 12, 1995
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31663
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A fusing member and a method for preparing such a fusing member are disclosed. The method has the steps of conversion coating a support member; applying a base cushion of thermally insulating silicone elastomer over the conversion coating; vulcanizing the base cushion; and baking the support member and the base cushion at a temperature in excess of the temperature necessary to vulcanize the base cushion in less than 5 minutes.

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