Electrophotography – Machine operation – Electrical connection
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-25
2006-07-25
Chen, Sophia S. (Department: 2852)
Electrophotography
Machine operation
Electrical connection
C219S216000, C399S328000, C399S330000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07082273
ABSTRACT:
An image forming apparatus according to the present invention includes: a pressing roller for pressing a sheet of paper on which an unfixed developer is prepared; a fixing roller including a conductive roller and a releasing layer coating the conductive roller, the releasing layer facilitating removal of adhered developer, the fixing roller rotating with the sheet of paper being sandwiched between the fixing roller and the pressing roller to fix the developer to the sheet of paper with heat; an auxiliary member being for eliminating electricity a substantial circle member, engaged with the outer surface of said fixing roller, and having at least one protruding portion penetrating the releasing layer to contact and electrically connect to the surface of the conductive roller; and an member set at ground potential for electrically contact the auxiliary member to the ground potential.
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Foley & Lardner LLP
Toshiba Tec Kabushiki Kaisha
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