Electrophotography – Image formation – Development
Reexamination Certificate
2008-10-31
2010-11-23
Porta, David P (Department: 2884)
Electrophotography
Image formation
Development
Reexamination Certificate
active
07840165
ABSTRACT:
A toner replenishing apparatus that allows easy removal of a toner replenishing container and make contributions to downsizing of an image forming apparatus, and an image forming apparatus having the toner replenishing apparatus are provided. A toner replenishing apparatus has a displacement mechanism for displacing a toner replenishing container from a position with the toner replenishing container held by a container holding member. The displacement mechanism includes a hook portion formed in a retaining member and an engagement portion formed in the toner replenishing container. The displacement mechanism effects displacement of the toner replenishing container in conjunction with a release of the toner replenishing container from a retaining action of the retaining member.
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Kim Kiho
Porta David P
Renner , Otto, Boisselle & Sklar, LLP
Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
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