Powder container having a lower section with multiple parts...

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2008-07-29

2008-07-29

Gray, David M. (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Image formation

Development

C399S260000, C399S262000, C222SDIG001

Reexamination Certificate

active

07406278

ABSTRACT:
A part of a toner supply path is formed in a setting unit, and a nozzle coupled to a toner container is provided, wherein the fitting direction of the toner container to the setting unit and the coupling direction of the nozzle to the toner container are different. There is a powder container having an upper section and a multi-part lower section. The multi-part lower section has an upper portion and a lower portion, the lower portion having an opening which is perpendicular to an opening of the upper portion. The upper and lower portions are rotatably engaged such that the upper portion and the lower portion are engaged with each other when rotated to a first position relative to each other, and the upper portion and the lower portion are unengaged with each other when rotated to a second position relative to each other.

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