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System and method for applying lubricant onto a surface

US9798275B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 2015
Grant dateOct 24, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16N39/04
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for applying lubricant to a surface, such as a heating surface of a fuser member. The system includes lubricant conduit for carrying pressurized lubricant toward a spraying assembly. A heating element surrounds the lubricant conduit and heats the pressurized lubricant before it arrives at the spraying assembly. The system also includes a pair of double O-ring sealing assemblies for sealingly coupling a lubricant tube to the system.

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