Electrophotography – Image formation – Development
Reexamination Certificate
2008-06-24
2010-10-19
Gray, David M (Department: 2852)
Electrophotography
Image formation
Development
Reexamination Certificate
active
07817945
ABSTRACT:
A developing cartridge and method of recycling a developing cartridge are provided. The developing cartridge includes a cartridge housing that is configured to accommodate developer. The cartridge housing includes a first opening for discharging the developer from the cartridge housing; and a second opening for accommodating the developer into the cartridge housing. The developing cartridge further includes a deflector that is configured to generate a swirling flow of air in the cartridge housing. The method of recycling the developing cartridge includes injecting air into the second opening such that the air is deflected by the deflector and refilling the developing cartridge with developer.
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Mase Soichiro
Takagi Takeyuki
Banner & Witcoff , Ltd.
Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
Gray David M
Hyder G. M.
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