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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 20, 2004
Filed:
Feb. 14, 2001
Keiko Toyoda, Toyokawa, JP;
Noritoshi Maruchi, Toyokawa, JP;
Minolta Co., Ltd., Osaka, JP;
Abstract
The present invention is to provide an image reader including a transparent substrate, which can be used effectively for an extended lifetime. The image reader comprises a transparent substrate and a stationary image pickup opposed to the transparent substrate for reading an image of an original document while the document is being transported between the transparent substrate and the stationary image pickup. The transparent substrate can be turned around and/or upside down relative to the image pickup in order to use the transparent substrate for an extended its service time. Also, the transparent substrate includes at least one first indicator showing an arrangement order how the transparent substrate has been turned around relative to the image pickup.