Patent ID: 8007912
Filing Date: 2011-08-30
Classification: G03G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A fusing member comprising, in order: a base member; a cured liquid silicone rubber substrate layer; an amino silane and an anhydrous solvent containing adhesive layer; a fluoroelastomer fusing surface topcoat layer comprising poly(vinylidene fluoride-tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene); wherein said solvent is selected from the group consisting of a methanol and a ketone; said solvent content of said adhesive layer is from about 5% to about 10%; said amino silane is comprised of curative (N-(2-aminoethyl)-3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane); and, wherein an adhesion between said topcoat layer and said substrate layer includes a pull force in a range exceeding 2.25 lb/in and up to 3.37 lb/in.