Image forming apparatus

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2008-06-13

2011-10-18

Gray, David (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Having particular structure

Reexamination Certificate

active

08041252

ABSTRACT:
An image forming apparatus and printer are provided. The image forming apparatus includes a plurality of side frames opposed to each other; an intermediate frame provided between the plurality of side frames; a plurality of first screws for connecting the side frames and the intermediate frame at first mutually opposed positions of the side frames; and a plurality of second screws for connecting the side frames and the intermediate frame at second mutually opposed positions of the side frames; wherein a distance between the first mutually opposed positions of the first screws is narrower than a distance between the second mutually opposed positions of the second screws.

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JP Office Action dtd Apr. 28, 2009, JP Appln. 2007-157263, partial English Translation.
Notification of Reasons for Refusal drafted Nov. 5, 2010 in Japanese Application No. 2007-157263 and English translation thereof.

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