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Metallization process for making fuser members

US7976692B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 25, 2008
Grant dateJul 12, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31681
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The presently disclosed embodiments are directed to an improved metallization process for making fuser members which avoids the extra steps of metal seeding or special substrate treatment. In embodiments, a metallized substrate, formed via a polycatecholamine-assisted metallization process, is used for the complete fabrication of the fuser member.

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