Electrophotography – Internal machine environment – Particle or contaminant control
Patent
1997-06-12
1998-10-13
Royer, William J.
Electrophotography
Internal machine environment
Particle or contaminant control
399106, 399262, G03G 1508
Patent
active
058226532
ABSTRACT:
A toner cartridge includes a toner cartridge body formed with a toner outlet, and a shutter mechanism provided movably closing the toner outlet, the shutter mechanism including a shutter element having a free shutter edge defining a closed space between the shutter element and an outer surface of the toner cartridge body, wherein the shutter element further carries a member for preventing a spillage of toners accumulated in the space from the free shutter edge.
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Ricoh & Company, Ltd.
Royer William J.
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