Incremental printing of symbolic information – Thermal marking apparatus or processes – Recording means engaging or holding means
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-10
2009-02-24
Tran, Huan H (Department: 2861)
Incremental printing of symbolic information
Thermal marking apparatus or processes
Recording means engaging or holding means
C400S120160
Reexamination Certificate
active
07495685
ABSTRACT:
A downsizable image generating apparatus capable of reducing the number of components is obtained. This thermal transfer printer (image generating apparatus) comprises a drive gear arranged on a first end of a support rod for rotating a head portion by transmitting driving force of a motor to a head portion pressing member. The head portion pressing member is provided with a gear portion meshing with the drive gear and a protrusion. The head portion is provided with a notch engaging with the protrusion of the head portion pressing member upon upward rotation of the head portion pressing member.
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Nakatani Masaki
Takasaka Daisuke
Crowell & Moring LLP
Funai Electric Co. Ltd.
Tran Huan H
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