US4045163A
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Heated fuser release agent container
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1976-08-30
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Granted: 1977-08-30
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Expires: 1996-08-30
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus in which a metered quantity of release material is applied to a fuser roll. The release material is heated to maintain it substantially in a fluid state.
Inventors
- 👤 Sukumaran K. Menon
- 👤 Louis R. Hattler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 22:50
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/20; G03G15/2003; G03G15/2014; G03G15/2017; G03G15/2025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
An apparatus for metering a quantity of release material to a fuser member operatively associated with a back-up member to substantially fix particles to a sheet of support material passing therebetween, including: a housing defining a chamber for storing therein the release material, said housing comprising an inner shell defining the chamber for storing therein the release material, and an outer liner mounted contiguous with said inner shell and being made preferably from a thermally insulating material to substantially reduce loss of heat from the release material to the environment; a substantially tubular heating member positioned in contact with a portion of said inner shell for heating said housing to maintain the release material in a substantially fluid state; and means for applying release material from said housing to the surface of the fuser member.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
135 words
An apparatus for metering a quantity of release material to a fuser member operatively associated with a back-up member to substantially fix particles to a sheet of support material passing therebetween, including: a housing defining a chamber for storing therein the release material, said housing comprising an inner shell defining the chamber for storing therein the release material, and an outer liner mounted contiguous with said inner shell and being made preferably from a thermally insulating material to substantially reduce loss of heat from the release material to the environment; a substantially tubular heating member positioned in contact with a portion of said inner shell for heating said housing to maintain the release material in a substantially fluid state; and means for applying release material from said housing to the surface of the fuser member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein said applying means includes a blade member having one marginal edge portion thereof secured to said housing with the other marginal edge portion thereof being closely adjacent to the fuser member to regulate the thickness of the layer of release material applied thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
156 words
A fusing apparatus employed in an electrostatographic printing machine for substantially permanently affixing toner particles to a sheet of support material, including: a heated fuser roll; a backup roll operatively associated with said fuser roll to enable the sheet of support material to pass therebetween with the toner particles contacting said fuser roll; a housing defining a chamber for storing therein the release material, said housing comprising an inner shell defining the chamber for storing therein the release material and an outer liner mounted contiguous with said inner shell and being made preferably from a thermally insulating material to substantially reduce loss of heat from the release material to the environment; a substantially tubular heating member positioned in contact with a portion of said inner shell for heating said housing to maintain the release material in a substantially fluid state; and means for applying release material from said housing to the surface of said fuser roll.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
156 words
A fusing apparatus employed in an electrostatographic printing machine for substantially permanently affixing toner particles to a sheet of support material, including: a heated fuser roll; a backup roll operatively associated with said fuser roll to enable the sheet of support material to pass therebetween with the toner particles contacting said fuser roll; a housing defining a chamber for storing therein the release material, said housing comprising an inner shell defining the chamber for storing therein the release material and an outer liner mounted contiguous with said inner shell and being made preferably from a thermally insulating material to substantially reduce loss of heat from the release material to the environment; a substantially tubular heating member positioned in contact with a portion of said inner shell for heating said housing to maintain the release material in a substantially fluid state; and means for applying release material from said housing to the surface of said fuser roll.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
A fusing apparatus as recited in claim 3, wherein said applying means includes a blade member having one marginal edge portion thereof secured to said housing with the other marginal edge portion thereof being closely adjacent to said fuser roll to regulate the thickness of the layer of release material applied thereto.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-08-29 | 1981-02-28 | 1981-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-29 | 1985-02-28 | 1985-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-29 | 1989-02-28 | 1989-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |