Image forming apparatus

US9348252B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9348252-B2
Application numberUS-201514866034-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateSep 25, 2015
Priority dateMar 26, 2013
Publication dateMay 24, 2016
Grant dateMay 24, 2016

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An image forming apparatus has a photosensitive member configured to transport a developer containing a compound that causes cis-trans isomerization reaction by light absorption to induce phase transition; a first exposure device configured to emit ultraviolet light having a wavelength of 300 nm-400 nm to a developer image; and a pressing member configured to press a recording sheet holding a developer image exposed by the first exposure device thereon. It is possible to achieve conservation of energy during image formation.

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What is claimed is: 1. An image forming apparatus comprising: a photosensitive member configured to transport a developer containing a compound that causes cis-trans isomerization reaction by light absorption to induce phase transition; a first exposure device configured to emit ultraviolet light having a wavelength of 300 nm or more to less than 400 nm to a developer image; and a pressing member configured to press a recording sheet holding a developer image exposed by the fi…

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What does patent US9348252B2 cover?
An image forming apparatus has a photosensitive member configured to transport a developer containing a compound that causes cis-trans isomerization reaction by light absorption to induce phase transition; a first exposure device configured to emit ultraviolet light having a wavelength of 300 nm-400 nm to a developer image; and a pressing member configured to press a recording sheet holding a d…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Brother Ind Ltd
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification G03G15/04045. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue May 24 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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