Patent ID: 7054588
Filing Date: 2006-05-30
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A fuser release agent dispensing system for a fuser device of a reproduction apparatus for toner image production on a substrate, comprising: a sump containing a supply of release agent; a release agent transfer stage for transferring release agent to a fuser device and having a first transfer roller with a surface rotatable about an axis, a second transfer roller positionable for contact with said first transfer roller while being simultaneously selectively positionable relative to said fuser device to simultaneously rotate with said fuser device and couple the rotation of said fuser device to said first transfer roller; and a release agent metering stage operatively associated with said transfer stage for controlling the amount of release agent received by said transfer stage, said metering stage having a metering roller with a surface for removing release agent from said sump, and a translational assembly configured to move said metering roller surface into and out of contact with the first transfer roller surface.