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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 11, 2003
Filed:
Apr. 16, 1999
Robert D. Russell, Pittsford, NY (US);
Xerox Corporation, Stamford, CT (US);
Abstract
A shaft assembly including an elongated member having at least a portion which is hollow having an inside surface defining a shaft core is provided. The shaft assembly includes a rotatable, torque transmitting elongated member defining a portion thereof which is hollow having an inside surface and defining a shaft core. The shaft has an outside surface including a torque transmitting portion and a functional feature portion. The elongated member defines an aperture gate extending from the inside surface to the outside surface. The elongated member also defines a hardened, moldable material. The material extends from the inside surface through the aperture gate. The material is secured to at least a portion of the outside surface.