Drying and gas or vapor contact with solids – Material treated by electromagnetic energy – Microwave energy
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-07
2005-06-07
Esquivel, Denise L. (Department: 3749)
Drying and gas or vapor contact with solids
Material treated by electromagnetic energy
Microwave energy
C034S418000, C034S259000, C219S690000, C219S696000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06901683
ABSTRACT:
A method, apparatus and article of manufacture for providing electromagnetic drying of printed media. A resonant cavity allows support of standing waves along many radial axes throughout the resonant cavity. The electromagnetic drying unit allows forced air to be introduced into the resonant cavity, thereby reducing moisture within the resonant cavity and extending the life of the resonant cavity. Input and output openings may be arranged longitudinally along the resonant cavity and may be designed to substantially reduce the amount of electromagnetic radiation emanating from them during operation. A honeycomb feature at the end of the resonant cavity may allow egress of the forced air, while substantially reducing the amount of electromagnetic radiation emanating from the end of the resonant cavity.
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Bildstein Carl Robert
Lyle Ruthie D.
Trelewicz Jennifer Q.
Crawford & Maunu PLLC
Esquivel Denise L.
International Business Machines - Corporation
O'Malley Kathryn S.
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