Electrophotography – Image formation – Development
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-15
2008-07-15
Beatty, Robert (Department: 2852)
Electrophotography
Image formation
Development
Reexamination Certificate
active
11179500
ABSTRACT:
In accordance with a replacing mechanism of the present invention, a toner cartridge is replaced from a main body of an image forming apparatus by performing, in a substantially same timing, an operation of closing a toner pouring opening with a cover by a levering action; and an operation of displacing the toner cartridge from the main body of the image forming apparatus to an operater side, the toner cartridge being provided with a flange portion. The toner cartridge cannot be pulled out unless the toner pouring opening is fully closed by the shutter member.
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Beatty Robert
Foley & Lardner LLP
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
Toshiba Tec Kabushiki Kaisha
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