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Temperature monitoring system for a media preheater

US8708447B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 2012
Grant dateApr 29, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J11/00212
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A temperature monitoring system for a media heater of an imaging device comprises a temperature indicator overlying a surface of a media heater of an imaging device. The temperature indicator is configured to vary an optical property in response to changes in temperature at the surface of the media heater. The system includes an optical scanner for scanning the temperature indicator to detect the optical quality. The optical scanner is configured to generate a signal corresponding to the detected optical property.

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