US PATENT SUBCLASS 399 / 327
.~.~ Cleaning of fixing member


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399 /   HD   ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY

130  DF  IMAGE FORMATION {30}
320  DF  .~ Fixing (e.g., fusing) {9}
327.~.~ Cleaning of fixing member


DEFINITION

Classification: 399/327

Cleaning of fixing member:

(under subclass 320) Subject matter wherein an arrangement is provided for removal of developer material or other contaminants from a fixing member.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

34, for cleaning diagnostics.

71, for control of cleaning during the electrophotography process.

123, for particular structure of cleaning unit.

149, for combined development and cleaning by a single component.

245, for self-cleaning with electrodes a liquid development application member.

343+, for cleaning an imaging surface (i.e., photoconductive member), including for a cleaning member cyclically movable into and out of contact with the imaging surface. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning,

1.51+, for electrostatic cleaning and subclasses 300.1+ for air blast or suction which may be used to clean electrophotos:graphic, photoresponsive imaging surfaces.

134, Cleaning and Liquid Contact With Solids,

1+, for cleaning applications of electric, wave, ray, or radiant energy.

OTHER CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS:

ipc{2}G03G15/20, for fixing (e.g., by using heat).

jpofiG03G15/20 105, cleaning of the roller.

epcG03G15/20H2P2, with special means for lubricating or cleaning the fuser unit (e.g., applying offset preventing fluid).