Image forming device and cartridge

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2008-02-20

2010-11-23

Porta, David P (Department: 2884)

Electrophotography

Machine operation

Electrical connection

Reexamination Certificate

active

07840154

ABSTRACT:
An image forming device according to an aspect comprises: a photoconductive drum; a developing roller opposed to the photoconductive drum; a developer container; a cartridge; a second portion; and a second terminal. The cartridge comprises: a cartridge frame; a memory unit; a first portion disposed at an upstream portion in a vicinity of an upstream end in an attachment direction of the cartridge frame; and a first terminal disposed at least a part of the first portion and electrically connected to the memory unit. The second terminal is disposed at least a part of the second portion to contact with the first terminal and electrically connected to a controller disposed in the main body. One of the first portion and second portion receives the other of the first portion and second portion.

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Non-Final Office Action in U.S. Appl. No. 12/034,203 dated Jun. 9, 2010.

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