Electrophotography – Image formation – Fixing
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-02
2011-08-02
Lee, Susan S (Department: 2884)
Electrophotography
Image formation
Fixing
Reexamination Certificate
active
07991338
ABSTRACT:
A belt-type fixing device having therein a pressure roller that has an elastic layer which is made of solid rubber, wherein, the elastic layer is covered by a resin layer on which a plurality of cracks are formed to be substantially deep enough to arrive at the elastic layer, and cracks harmful for the elastic layer are not caused by pressurization at a nip portion.
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Konica Minolta Business Technologies Inc.
Lee Susan S
Sidley Austin LLP
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