Fixing apparatus

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2007-08-14

2007-08-14

Gray, David M. (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Image formation

Fixing

Reexamination Certificate

active

10886703

ABSTRACT:
A fixing apparatus according to the present invention ensures a nip width larger than a certain value by a heating roller which has a thin film metal conductive layer, and a foamed rubber layer which is bonded to the end part of the metal conductive layer, formed with a gap in a center part, and not bonded to the metal conductive layer.

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