Electrophotography – Image formation – Development
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-06
2009-10-20
Royer, William J (Department: 2852)
Electrophotography
Image formation
Development
C399S262000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07606520
ABSTRACT:
The present application is directed to cartridges for use with an image forming device. The cartridge includes a body with an interior reservoir sized to contain toner, and an outlet to move the toner to the image forming device. A shutter is rotatably connected to the body and movable between a closed orientation to prevent toner from passing from the cartridge and into the image forming device, and an open orientation to allow toner to pass. A biasing mechanism is operatively connected to the shutter and the body of the cartridge. The biasing mechanism urges the shutter towards one of the open and closed orientations.
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Kalish David D.
Lexmark International Inc.
Royer William J
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