Image forming apparatus and cartridge for the use therewith

Details Image forming apparatus and cartridge for the use therewith Image forming apparatus and cartridge for the use therewith

2008-02-29

2011-10-25

Lee, Susan (Department: 2884)

Electrophotography

Having particular structure

Modular or displaceable

C399S262000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08045886

ABSTRACT:
An image forming apparatus and a cartridge for use therewith are provided. The image forming apparatus includes a main body; a cartridge that stores a developer; and a supporting member that receives the cartridge, the supporting member being rotatably supported by the main body. The supporting member pivots between a reception position at which the cartridge is received into the main body and an exposure position at which the cartridge is exposed from the main body. The cartridge includes an inner chassis; an outer chassis comprising a shutter member; a first protrusion provided at one of the inner and outer chassis; and a second protrusion provided at the other chassis, wherein the first and second protrusions engage with the image forming apparatus, such that one is moved and the other is regulated, based on a position of the cartridge with respect to the image forming apparatus.

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Co-pending U.S. Appl. No. 11/782,917, filed Jul. 25, 2007.
Office Action for corresponding Japanese Patent Application 2007-051420 mailed on Sep. 6, 2011.

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