Fixing device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9310729
APP PUB NO 20150093162A1
SERIAL NO

14501100

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A fixing device includes a heating element extending in a first direction and configured to generate heat, a nip member extending along the heating element in the first direction and configured to receive radiant heat from the heating element, an endless belt extending along the heating element in the first direction, a backup member extending along the heating element in the first direction, and an adhesive. The endless belt is configured to rotate. The endless belt surrounds the heating element and the nip member. The backup member nips the endless belt in cooperation with the nip member. The adhesive is disposed between the heating element and the nip member and fixes the heating element and the nip member relative to each other.

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  • BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ishida, Kei Nagoya, JP 81 702

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