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Dryers that use rollers to define fire enclosure openings

US8672469B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2012
Grant dateMar 18, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/11
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for drying print media. The system comprises a dryer comprising an enclosure and a roller. The roller is proximate to an opening into the enclosure. A perimeter of the roller covers a portion of the opening, and an uncovered portion of the opening comprises a gap for a web of print media. The gap has a size defined on one side by the perimeter of the roller and on another side by a surface of the opening.

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