Electrophotography – Internal machine environment – Particle or contaminant control
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-19
2011-07-19
Walsh, Ryan D (Department: 2852)
Electrophotography
Internal machine environment
Particle or contaminant control
C399S102000, C399S120000, C399S262000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07983592
ABSTRACT:
A toner container for replenishing toner to an image forming apparatus including: a container main body which comprises a toner storage section and a toner outlet; a cap that covers the toner outlet; and a seal member that is interposed between the container main body and the cap to prevent toner leakage, wherein the container main body has a step portion formed between the toner storage section and the toner outlet, and the seal member is fixed on the step portion to be interposed between the step portion and the cap.
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Naito Kiyotaka
Nakanishi Tatsuo
Toyoizumi Yoshihiko
Konica Minolta Business Technologies Inc.
Lucas & Mercanti LLP
Walsh Ryan D
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