Patent · US Expired

Image forming device having a brush type processing member

US7008123B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 25, 2003
Grant dateMar 7, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/0027
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to an image-forming device that comprises a roller that includes a plurality of micromembers. The micromembers are preferably hook or loop-like members made of a compliant material such as plastic or rubber. The micromembers on the roller essentially define a compliant surface, which is self-correcting for unintentional media thickness variations within a print area. The roller is rotational such that when the roller contacts the media the rotational or spinning force is converted to a compressional force, which is sufficient to rupture the microcapsules in the media.

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