Electrophotography – Image formation – Development
Patent
1999-10-22
2000-10-17
Grimley, Arthur T.
Electrophotography
Image formation
Development
399263, 222DIG1, G03G 1508
Patent
active
061344117
ABSTRACT:
A cartridge unit is for use with a toner cartridge assembly of an image developing device. The cartridge unit has a cartridge including a toner bottle coupled with a cap assembly, where the toner bottle includes an elongate cylindrical structure which has a central axis. The cap assembly is coupled with the toner bottle and includes a mouth portion. At least one scoop is coupled within the mouth portion of the cap assembly, where the scoop is adapted for drawing developer from the toner bottle through the mouth portion as the toner bottle is rotated about the central axis.
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Meyer Merle L.
Thompson Steven A.
Grimley Arthur T.
Katun Corporation
Moldafsky Greg
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