Cartridge detachably mounted to an image forming apparatus...

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2005-11-09

2009-02-03

Gray, David M (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Having particular structure

Modular or displaceable

C399S110000, C399S119000, C399S260000, C399S264000, C399S358000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07486910

ABSTRACT:
A process cartridge detachably mounted to an image forming apparatus is provided with a lock mechanism in a shutter member of opening and closing a toner discharge port, and once the process cartridge is mounted onto an image forming apparatus, the lock mechanism is configured to be unlocked so as to enable the shutter member to open and close subject to unlocking of a lock.

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