US PATENT SUBCLASS 399 / 326
.~.~.~.~ Cleaning member


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399 /   HD   ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY

130  DF  IMAGE FORMATION {30}
320  DF  .~ Fixing (e.g., fusing) {9}
324  DF  .~.~ Offset prevention {1}
325  DF  .~.~.~ Parting agent applicator {1}
326.~.~.~.~ Cleaning member


DEFINITION

Classification: 399/326

Cleaning member:

(under subclass 325) Subject matter wherein the parting agent is applied by a member that cleans the 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.

327, for cleaning a fixing 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).

jpofiG03G15/20 104, by applying an offset preventing fluid.

G03G15/20 105, cleaning of the roller.