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Fuser assembly including memory

US7454146B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 7, 2005
Grant dateNov 18, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/553
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fuser assembly is provided with an onboard memory that may be used to store information useful in determining the conditions under which the fuser assembly has been operated. Such information can be used to better understand the root cause of fuser assembly failures, and estimate remaining fuser life, etc.

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