Fuser heating element for an electrophotographic imaging device
US9417572B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/2035
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A heating element for the fuser for an electrophotographic imaging device. The heating element includes a panel of positive temperature coefficient material having electrodes coupled to opposed surfaces thereof. The positive temperature coefficient material serves to stabilize the temperature of the heating element so as to prevent damage due to overheating.
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