Electrophotography – Image formation – Development
Patent
1996-04-29
1998-06-02
Royer, William J.
Electrophotography
Image formation
Development
222325, 222DIG1, G03G 1508
Patent
active
057615853
ABSTRACT:
A cap for a toner fillable container for use with a toner developing device includes an end wall dimensioned to sealingly mate with an end of the toner fillable container, a peripheral wall connected to the end wall and structured to slide over the toner fillable container for releasably and integrally connecting the peripheral wall to the toner fillable container to prevent relative rotation therebetween, and a knob connected to and extending radially away from the peripheral wall, wherein manipulation of the knob in concert with the toner fillable container provides communication between the developing device and the toner fillable container. The knob may also include an engagement surface that is engageable with an angled surface mounted within a printer to cause rotation of the toner fillable container upon installation of the toner fillable container within the printer to provide communication therebetween.
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English-language abstract of Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 62-16964.
English-language translation of Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 3-53232.
Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
Royer William J.
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