Patents by Inventor Kouichi Aota

Kouichi Aota has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Transfer sheet drying device for electrophotographic copying machine
    Patent number: 4193680
    Abstract: A transfer sheet drying device for an electrophotographic copying machine which comprises a heating plate 2 having a plurality of narrow grooves 5 cut in a parallel direction with the copy sheet direction of movement, said heating plate 2 being provided as a transfer sheet transporting device disposed prior to a transferring station. A copy sheet keep member 6 rotatably provided on said heating plate 2 cooperates therewith to form an area through which the transfer sheet passes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1980
    Assignee: Rank Xerox Limited
    Inventors: Akira Yoshikawa, Kouichi Aota