Electrophotography – Having particular structure – Modular or displaceable
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-07
2009-10-27
Chen, Sophia S (Department: 2852)
Electrophotography
Having particular structure
Modular or displaceable
C399S162000, C399S302000, C399S313000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07609998
ABSTRACT:
A transfer belt is driven by a plurality of supporting rollers. A unit frame supports the supporting rollers in a rotatable manner. At least one of the supporting rollers includes a cylindrical member having a substantially same outer diameter over an entire length thereof. Each end portion of the cylindrical member in a longitudinal direction is supported by the unit frame via a bearing in a rotatable manner.
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Machine translation of JP 2005-091810 A dated Feb. 25, 2009.
Fukao Takeshi
Katoh Tsutomu
Kuma Kazuosa
Saeki Kazuchika
Takahashi Mitsuru
Chen Sophia S
Oblon, Spivak McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P.
Ricoh & Company, Ltd.
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