Article and method for dispensing toner and the like

Details Article and method for dispensing toner and the like Article and method for dispensing toner and the like

1997-01-21

1997-09-16

Smith, Matthew S.

Electrophotography

Having particular structure

Modular or displaceable

399262, G03G 1508

Patent

active

056690444

ABSTRACT:
An article for dispensing toner and the like to an electrophotographic copier. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, the article has a generally cylindrical housing with an open end and a closed end, the open end having a flanged collar adjacent thereto. The collar is provided with outwardly extending teeth for enabling the article's rotation upon driving engagement with a dispensing device of the copier. The article open end further comprises a lip and flange portions which loosely secure a ring thereto. Upon mounting the article to the dispensing device, serrated edges about the ring engage a receptacle of the device so as to limit ring movement relative to the receptacle, while allowing rotation of the canister. The ring also has lip portions configured for minimizing spillage of toner, upon removal of the canister from the receptacle.

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