US4324482A
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Pressure roll cleaning device
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1980-11-28
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Granted: 1982-04-13
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Expires: 2000-11-28
Abstract
Abstract Roll fuser apparatus and cleaning structure therefor. The cleaning structure is characterized by the provision of a pad supported in rubbing contact with the backup roll of the roll fuser apparatus. The pad is constructed so that approximately 75% of its total volume is made of intercommunicated voids so that toner removed from the backup roll can move freely therethrough and not agglomerate at the surface of the pad as in the case of prior art devices. In one embodiment of the invention the back surface of the pad is unobstructed to allow toner to actually move out of the pad thereby increasing the useful cleaning life of the pad.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas F. Szlucha
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 02:45
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/20; G03G15/2003; G03G15/2014; G03G15/2017; G03G15/2025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
Roll fuser apparatus comprising: a heated fuser roll; a backup roll cooperating with said fuser roll to form a nip through which copy substrates carrying toner images pass with the toner images contacting said heated fuser roll; a cleaning pad; means for supporting said cleaning pad in rubbing contact with said backup roll for removing toner therefrom, said pad being constructed such that about 75% of its total volume is made up of intercommunicated voids whereby the removed toner can freely pass into and through the pad.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
Roll fuser apparatus comprising: a heated fuser roll; a backup roll cooperating with said fuser roll to form a nip through which copy substrates carrying toner images pass with the toner images contacting said heated fuser roll; a cleaning pad; means for supporting said cleaning pad in rubbing contact with said backup roll for removing toner therefrom, said pad being constructed such that about 75% of its total volume is made up of intercommunicated voids whereby the removed toner can freely pass into and through the pad.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said pad is supported such that the surface thereof opposite the one contacting said backup roll is unobstructed whereby toner passing through said pad can pass out of said pad.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
Apparatus according to claims 1 or 2 including means for applying a loading pressure between said pad and said backup roll, said loading pressure being insufficient to cause compression of said pad.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus according to claim 3 wherein said loading pressure is on the order of 3-5 pounds over an area of 22.5 inches.
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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) | 1985-04-12 | 1985-10-12 | 1986-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-04-12 | 1989-10-12 | 1990-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-04-12 | 1993-10-12 | 1994-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |