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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 16, 2013
Filed:
Mar. 25, 2010
James H. Hurst, Rochester, NY (US);
Andrew Ciaschi, Pittsford, NY (US);
Donald S. Rimai, Webster, NY (US);
Carl I. Bouwens, Leroy, NY (US);
James H. Hurst, Rochester, NY (US);
Andrew Ciaschi, Pittsford, NY (US);
Donald S. Rimai, Webster, NY (US);
Carl I. Bouwens, Leroy, NY (US);
Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY (US);
Abstract
Apparatus for heating toner on a receiver having an ignition energy, having an energy source for providing input energy; and a membrane disposed adjacent to the receiver. The membrane receives the input energy from the energy source; stores a portion of the input energy; and radiates emitted energy that is absorbed by the toner, the receiver, or a combination thereof, wherein the absorption causes the temperature of the toner to rise above a desired temperature. The stored portion of the input energy is less than the ignition energy.