Image heating apparatus

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2005-11-01

2005-11-01

Chen, Sophia S. (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Image formation

Fixing

C219S216000, C399S324000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06961532

ABSTRACT:
An image heating apparatus has an endless film which has a metal layer; a device for increasing the temperature of the film; a regulating member for preventing the lopsided movement of the film; and a lubricating part disposed in a contact part between the film and the regulating member. An image on a recording material is heated by heat from the film.

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