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Image forming apparatus

US7386247B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2006
Grant dateJun 10, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2026

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

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit, an image heating unit, an air circulating unit, and a filter. The air circulating unit circulates air around the image heating unit. The filter absorbs a volatile organic substance in an air circulation path defined by the air circulating unit.

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