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Apparatus and method for cleaning a pressure roll of a fuser unit as used in printing

US8855538B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 27, 2012
Grant dateOct 7, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 12, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/2025
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus and method are provided for cleaning a pressure roll of a fuser unit useful in printing by way of a cleaning member having a compressible surface portion configured to contact the pressure roll, the compressible surface portion comprising a porous material configured to absorb a release agent from the pressure roll.

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