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Oil reservoir with float level sensor

US8152293B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 2011
Grant dateApr 10, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/17596
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A drum maintenance system for use in an imaging device includes a reservoir for the storage of release agent used by the drum maintenance unit. The reservoir includes a bottle, an end cap, and a float sensor. The float sensor operates to detect the release agent in the bottle reaching a predetermined minimum level.

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