US5019869A
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Toner fusing/finishing device for selecting alternatively the style of finishing on a glossy, matte, or textured print finish
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1989-03-21
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Granted: 1991-05-28
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Expires: 2009-03-21
Abstract
Abstract A selected finish is applied to a electrophotographic print of a photographic negative at a fusing station. One of a plurality of finishing rollers is moved into operative engagement with a fusing roller to provide the desired finish. The fusing roller is heated internally. The finishing rollers which are rotatable brought into contact with the fusing roller each have a different and distinct surface characteristic. Three types are surfaces are described these being a glossy surface, a matte surface and a textured surface.
Inventors
- 👤 David L. Patton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:21
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/20; G03G15/2003; G03G15/2014; G03G15/2064; G03G2215/00; G03G2215/00362; G03G2215/00789; G03G2215/00805; G03G2215/0081
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
In an electrophotographic copier which produces a print of a photographic negative having a desired finish, finishing apparatus comprises: (a) a fusing roller; (b) a plurality of finishing rollers, each of such finishing rollers having a surface selected to imparted a different finish to a print; (c) means for moving a selected one of such finishing rollers into operative engagement with the fusing roller to provide a nip; and (d) means for providing heat to the nip so that when a print passes through the nip the desired finish is imparted to the print surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
In an electrophotographic copier which produces a print of a photographic negative having a desired finish, finishing apparatus comprises: (a) a fusing roller; (b) a plurality of finishing rollers, each of such finishing rollers having a surface selected to imparted a different finish to a print; (c) means for moving a selected one of such finishing rollers into operative engagement with the fusing roller to provide a nip; and (d) means for providing heat to the nip so that when a print passes through the nip the desired finish is imparted to the print surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein there are three finishing rollers which respectively impart glossy, matte, and textured finishes to the surface of the print.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-05-27 | 1994-11-26 | 1995-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-05-27 | 1998-11-26 | 1999-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-05-27 | 2002-11-26 | 2003-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |