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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 28, 2013
Filed:
Jun. 05, 2012
Nathan Eymard Smith, Hamlin, NY (US);
Roger Leighton, Hilton, NY (US);
Michael Fredrick Leo, Penfield, NY (US);
Robert Tuchrelo, Williamson, NY (US);
Patrick James Walker, Rochester, NY (US);
David Peter Lomenzo, Pittsford, NY (US);
Nathan Eymard Smith, Hamlin, NY (US);
Roger Leighton, Hilton, NY (US);
Michael Fredrick Leo, Penfield, NY (US);
Robert Tuchrelo, Williamson, NY (US);
Patrick James Walker, Rochester, NY (US);
David Peter Lomenzo, Pittsford, NY (US);
Xerox Corporation, Norwalk, CT (US);
Abstract
A solid phase change ink melter assembly in a phase change ink image producing machine includes an array of a plurality of spaced apart fins, the array defining a top face for receiving the solid pieces of phase change ink, a bottom face for discharging melted ink, and opposite melter surfaces for melting the solid pieces in contact therewith. The assembly further including a number of heat transfer devices extending through and in heat transfer contact with the plurality of fins, the heat transfer devices including a heating element for heating the device. The bottom edge of the fins defines a plurality of apexes which serve as drip points for molten phase change ink.