Rotating wick device

Electrophotography – Image formation – Fixing

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399320, 430124, G03G 1520

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ABSTRACT:
A rotating wick device for applying release oil to a fusing roller or other fuser member includes an elongated hollow distribution tube. A porous ceramic material surrounds the distribution tube and is covered with a porous polytetrafluoroethylene material. Preferably, the polytetrafluoroethylene material includes a first portion adjacent the ceramic material which is of unexpanded polytetrafluoroethylene and a second portion adjacent the first portion which is expanded polytetrafluoroethylene.

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