Toner hopper engagement device, a toner container, and a...

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2006-05-09

2006-05-09

Ngo, Hoang (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Internal machine environment

Particle or contaminant control

C222SDIG001, C399S120000, C399S262000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07043173

ABSTRACT:
A hopper engagement device includes a base member having an orifice releasably engaging with a toner container. The orifice is provides an interference fit with an opening of the container. The engagement device includes a sealing member on the container wherein the sealing member includes an adhesive portion configured to engage an outer surface of a lid. When the lid is opened, the sealing member is peeled off from an opening of the container. A toner refilling kit includes a hopper engagement device having an orifice and a toner hopper container having a removable sealing member having an adhesive portion. The adhesive portion engages an outer surface of a hopper cover when the container engages the hopper engagement device. A toner container includes an opening and a sealing member attached to the opening. A refill kit includes a base member having an orifice and a toner container.

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