Rotating wick device

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1996-06-21

1998-03-24

Brase, Sandra L.

Electrophotography

Image formation

Fixing

399320, 430124, G03G 1520

Patent

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057323178

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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