Toner cartridge

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2007-01-11

2010-10-26

Brase, Sandra L (Department: 2884)

Electrophotography

Image formation

Development

C399S263000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07822370

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides toner cartridges that deliver toner in a metered fashion to an image forming apparatus. The cartridges have a delivery mechanism comprising a toner delivery member that delivers toner to the supply port as it is rotated. Depending upon the orientation of the delivery mechanism, the toner delivery member can at least partially block or at least partially allow the free flow of toner out of the supply port, as desired. The delivery mechanism of the invention can be used to deliver toner, developer, or any such powder out of a container.

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Front page of corresponding PCT publication WO 2007120369, International Search Report and IPPR (9 pages).

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