Electrophotography – Having particular structure – Modular or displaceable
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-24
2007-07-24
Deb, Anjan (Department: 2858)
Electrophotography
Having particular structure
Modular or displaceable
Reexamination Certificate
active
11036101
ABSTRACT:
A fitting protecting apparatus of a developer cartridge includes a housing storing liquid developer. The housing has at least one connection fitting connected to an outside corresponding connection fitting. A cover part is movably disposed between a first position of sealing the connection fitting to prevent exposure and a second position of opening the connection fitting to provide access thereto. The cover part is disposed in the housing. An operation part moves the cover part between the first and second positions. When a developer cartridge is taken out of a main body of an image forming apparatus or while being stored, the connection fitting connected to the outside corresponding connection fitting is covered, thereby preventing developer exposure through the connection fitting, pollution of the connection fitting by alien substances, such as dust, and damage of the connection fitting by external collisions.
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Deb Anjan
Roylance Abrams Berdo & Goodman L.L.P.
Samsung Electronic Co. Ltd.
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