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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 22, 1976
Filed:
May. 17, 1974
Ryoichi Namiki, Hino, JA;
Ricoh Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JA;
Abstract
A device comprising an offset preventing liquid supply roller of a novel construction which is capable of supplying a suitable amount of offset preventing liquid in one operation to a fixing roller of an electrophotographic copying apparatus and remaining in sevice over a prolonged time by merely being maintained in contact with the fixing roller with a low force. The supply roller comprises a reservoir disposed in its central portion for containing therein a substantial amount of offset preventing liquid, and a liquid permeable material layer disposed outwardly of the reservoir and capable of being permeated with the offset preventing liquid for supplying to the fixing roller the offset preventing liquid which oozes therethrough.