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Fusing device including resistive heating layer and image forming apparatus including the fusing device

US8355661B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 10, 2010
Grant dateJan 15, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49083
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fusing device includes; a heating member having a resistive heating layer constituting an outermost portion of the heating member, a nip forming member facing the heating member to form a fusing nip therewith, and a plurality of current supplying electrodes which contact an outer circumference of the resistive heating layer to supply electrical current to the resistive heating layer.

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