US5043768A
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Rotating wick for fusing apparatus
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1990-05-07
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Granted: 1991-08-27
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Expires: 2010-05-07
Abstract
Abstract A rotating release liquid applying device for a fuser which fuses toner images on a receiving sheet, includes an outer porous ceramic material which contacts a surface to which liquid is to be applied and rotates with movement of that surface. Liquid is fed by a pump through a distribution tube located inside the ceramic material.
Inventors
- 👤 Susan C. Baruch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 16:47
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/20; G03G15/2003; G03G15/2014; G03G15/2017; G03G15/2025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A fuser, including a fusing member having a movable surface and a device for applying oil to said surface, said device including: an elongated hollow distribution tube having a plurality of holes through which oil under pressure can flow, and a porous ceramic material surrounding said tube said ceramic material having an outside surface rollable on the surface to be oiled, said ceramic material having sufficiently fine pores to pass oil from said distribution tube to said surface to be oiled without localized areas of excess oil.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A fuser, including a fusing member having a movable surface and a device for applying oil to said surface, said device including: an elongated hollow distribution tube having a plurality of holes through which oil under pressure can flow, and a porous ceramic material surrounding said tube said ceramic material having an outside surface rollable on the surface to be oiled, said ceramic material having sufficiently fine pores to pass oil from said distribution tube to said surface to be oiled without localized areas of excess oil.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A fuser according to claim 1, including a pump for pumping oil to the interior of said distribution tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A fuser according to claim 1, wherein said porous ceramic material is generally cylindrical in shape and is spaced from said distribution tube.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
A fuser according to claim 3, wherein said ceramic material is spaced from said distribution tube by a pair of spacing elements located at each end of said material each of which spacing elements include an opening for said distribution tube and a bearing surface permitting rotation of said ceramic material with respect to said distribution tube.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A fuser according to claim 4, wherein the plurality of holes through said distribution tube are located in a generally upward direction to lessen the escape of oil from said tube when said oil is not under pressure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
71 words
A rotatable oil applying device for insertion in a rotating wick oil applying apparatus for a fuser, said oil applying device comprising: an uncovered hollow porous ceramic material and a pair of end spacers in each end of said material, said spacers having holes in their center for receipt of a distribution tube and bearing surfaces permitting rotation of said spacers and said ceramic material with respect to said distribution tube.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
71 words
A rotatable oil applying device for insertion in a rotating wick oil applying apparatus for a fuser, said oil applying device comprising: an uncovered hollow porous ceramic material and a pair of end spacers in each end of said material, said spacers having holes in their center for receipt of a distribution tube and bearing surfaces permitting rotation of said spacers and said ceramic material with respect to said distribution tube.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The oil applying device according to claim 6, wherein said ceramic material has a porosity of 40 microns or less.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
53 words
A rotatable oil applying device for insertion in a rotating wick oil applying apparatus for a fuser, said device including an uncovered hollow porous ceramic material and a pair of end spacers, one of said end spacers having a hole through which oil is deliverable to the hollow interior of said ceramic material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
53 words
A rotatable oil applying device for insertion in a rotating wick oil applying apparatus for a fuser, said device including an uncovered hollow porous ceramic material and a pair of end spacers, one of said end spacers having a hole through which oil is deliverable to the hollow interior of said ceramic material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device according to claim 8 wherein said end spacers include means for supporting said device for rotation.
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