Patent ID: 7479321
Filing Date: 2009-01-20
Classification: G03G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A fuser member, for fixing a developed image to a copy substrate, comprising: a substrate; an outer layer comprising a fluoroelastomer and a first filler, wherein said first filler has a particle size of 0.3 microns or less; wherein the first filler is selected from the group consisting of boron carbide, tungsten carbide, and combinations thereof; and wherein the fluoroelastomer is a tetrapolymer of vinylidenefluoride, hexafluoropropylene, tetrafluoroethylene, and a cure site monomer; and an intermediate layer located between the substrate and the outer layer, the intermediate layer comprising a fluoropolymer, an adhesive, and a second filler, the second filler having a particle size of 0.3 microns or less and being selected from the group consisting of boron carbide, tungsten carbide, and combinations thereof.