Electrophotography – Image formation – Transfer
Reexamination Certificate
2008-08-06
2010-10-05
Porta, David P (Department: 2884)
Electrophotography
Image formation
Transfer
Reexamination Certificate
active
07809317
ABSTRACT:
An intermediate transfer device including an intermediate transfer member, an intermediate transfer part configured to transfer a toner image from an image bearing member onto the intermediate transfer member, a heating member configured to heat the intermediate transfer member to apply heat to the toner image thereon, a deformation member configured to apply pressure to the heated toner image on the intermediate transfer member, and a recording transfer part configured to transfer the compressed toner image from the intermediate transfer member onto a recording medium.
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Shimizu Misaki
Someya Yukimichi
Kim Kiho
Oblon, Spivak McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P.
Porta David P
Ricoh Company Limited
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