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Media electrostatic hold down and conductive heating assembly

US7216968B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2003
Grant dateMay 15, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J13/10
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A media hold down and heating assembly of one embodiment of the invention is disclosed that includes a dielectric against which media is positioned, a conductive heating element, and an electrostatic hold down element. The conductive heating element is to conductively heat the media through the dielectric. The electrostatic hold down element is to electrostatically hold down the media against the dielectric.

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