Electrophotography – Image formation – Fixing
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-15
2007-05-15
Ngo, Hoang (Department: 2852)
Electrophotography
Image formation
Fixing
C399S328000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10861942
ABSTRACT:
A fixing roller has a heat source therein and has a rubber layer on an outer periphery of a metal pipe. Hardness of the fixing roller is set to a range from 70° to 85° (ASKER C). A pressing roller is come into pressure contact with the fixing roller and a silicone foam rubber is formed on an outer periphery of a core. Hardness of the pressing roller is set to a range from 55° to 70° (ASKER C). A fixing apparatus in which a pressure necessary for color fixing is obtained, a print medium is not wrapped, and heat insulating performance of the pressing roller is obtained is provided.
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Oishi Noboru
Shimosugi Masahiko
Tsunoda Shigeru
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld & LLP
Ngo Hoang
Oki Data Corporation
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