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Imaging system

US6637328B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 16, 2000
Grant dateOct 28, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/9418
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An imaging system includes a guide which transports a recording medium and a roller which holds the recording medium in place to pull the recording medium through an imaging plane defined by a surface of the roller. A device forms an image onto the recording medium at the imaging plane. The roller is a vacuum roller that uses a vacuum produced at the imaging plane to hold the recording medium in place during transport and imaging.

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