Electrophotography – Having particular structure – Modular or displaceable
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-16
2009-08-25
Ngo, Hoang (Department: 2852)
Electrophotography
Having particular structure
Modular or displaceable
C399S118000, C399S205000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07580653
ABSTRACT:
An image forming apparatus includes a cover frame that holds a held shaft of an optical writing unit to allow a free movement thereof and urges the optical writing unit in a predetermined direction by using an urging coil spring to bring the held portion shaft of the optical writing unit separated from the writing operation position into contact with a contact target portion thereof.
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Hagiwara Genta
Idehara Ryoh
Kita Nobuhiko
Kondo Kazuyoshi
Okano Tadashi
Ngo Hoang
Oblon & Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt P.C.
Ricoh & Company, Ltd.
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