(1) Imaging supplies, namely, toner for photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines and xerographic devices; toner in new and remanufactured cartridges for use in photocopiers, laser printer, facsimile machine and xerographic devices.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Imaging supplies, namely, toner for photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines and xerographic devices; toner in new and remanufactured cartridges for use in photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines and xerographic devices. New and remanufactured mechanical parts, namely, primary charge rollers, magnetic development rollers, wiper blades, doctor blades, organic photoconductive drums and static shielding bags, all sold as components for use in photocopiers, laser printers, laser toner cartridges, facsimile machines and xerographic devices.
Imaging supplies, namely, toner for photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines and xerographic devices; toner in new and remanufactured cartridges for use in photocopiers, laser printer, facsimile machine and xerographic devices.
Imaging supplies, namely, toner for photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines and xerographic devices; toner in new and remanufactured cartridges for use in photocopiers, laser printer, facsimile machine and xerographic devices.
(1) Imaging supplies, namely, toner for photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines and xerographic devices; toner in new and remanufactured cartridges for use in photocopiers, laser printer, facsimile machine and xerographic devices.
(1) Imaging supplies, namely, toner for photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines and xerographic devices; toner in new and remanufactured cartridges for use in photocopiers, laser printer, facsimile machine and xerographic devices.
9.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STORING AND SHIPPING TONER BAGS
A method of packaging a flexible toner bag holding toner including placing the toner bag in a reduced pressure bag; removing at least a portion of the air inside the reduced pressure bag; and sealing an opening of the reduced pressure bag to form a reduced pressure bag assembly.
B65D 81/00 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
B65D 81/20 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure, or in a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
B65D 37/00 - Portable flexible containers not otherwise provided for
G03G 15/00 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern
G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer
A drive gear for a generally cylindrical imaging component. The drive gear includes a body for engaging the generally cylindrical imaging component; a cylindrical shaft attached to the body, the cylindrical shaft having an end surface; and three prongs extending longitudinally outward from the end surface.
A method of operating a cartridge chip installed in an imaging device including transmitting a first value to the imaging device in response to a first request from the imaging device; if the first value is accepted by the imaging device, (a) receiving an authentication command from the imaging device and (b) operating in a first mode of operation; if the value is not accepted by the imaging device, waiting for the imaging device to transmit a second request; transmitting a second value to the imaging device in response to a second request from the imaging device, the second value not equaling the first value; if the second value is accepted by the imaging device, (a) receiving an authentication command from the imaging device and (b) operating in a second mode of operation.
A drive gear for a generally cylindrical imaging component. The drive gear includes a body for engaging the generally cylindrical imaging component; a cylindrical shaft attached to the body, the cylindrical shaft having an end surface; and lobes extending longitudinally outward from the end surface.
The invention relates to a process cartridge, which comprises a process cartridge housing, a photosensitive member, a driving force receiving opening, a retractable mechanism and a control mechanism, wherein the photosensitive member is arranged inside the process cartridge housing; the driving force receiving opening is connected with the photosensitive member and provides a driving force for the photosensitive member; the retractable mechanism allows the driving force receiving opening to extend or retract in the axial direction of the photosensitive member; and the control mechanism controls the extension and retraction of the retractable mechanism.
A method of remanufacturing an imaging cartridge comprising a toner hopper having a toner bag and not having a seal port, the method comprising forming a seal port in the toner hopper; disposing a replacement toner container in the toner hopper, the replacement toner container including a removable seal having a seal tail; and inserting a portion of the seal tail through the seal port. A method of remanufacturing an imaging cartridge comprising a toner hopper having a toner bag and not having a seal port, the method comprising providing a replacement toner hopper having a seal port; removing the toner hopper not having the seal port from the imaging cartridge; and attaching the replacement toner hopper having a seal port to the imaging cartridge.
A cartridge drive gear assembly for holding a drum coupling includes a drive gear having an outer surface and an inner surface, the inner surface including inner projections which extend into the interior of the drive gear and includes at least two voids disposed on opposing sides of the inner projections, and at least one slot disposed in the inner surface.
G03G 21/16 - Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements
G03G 15/00 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern
G03G 21/18 - Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements using a processing cartridge
F16D 1/06 - Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end
The invention relates to a process cartridge, which comprises a process cartridge housing, a photosensitive member, a driving force receiving opening, a retractable mechanism and a control mechanism, wherein the photosensitive member is arranged inside the process cartridge housing; the driving force receiving opening is connected with the photosensitive member and provides a driving force for the photosensitive member; the retractable mechanism allows the driving force receiving opening to extend or retract in the axial direction of the photosensitive member; and the control mechanism controls the extension and retraction of the retractable mechanism.
Methods are provided for modifying an imaging process cartridge intended for installation in one type of printer to be installed in at least one other type of printer. In one embodiment, a method of modifying the imaging process cartridge may include modifying one or more endplates of the imaging process cartridge. In another embodiment, one or more of the endplates is removed and replaced with a replacement endplate.
Systems and methods of reusing an imaging component include providing a used photoconductive drum assembly comprising a cylindrical photoconductive drum and a gear hub extending from an end of the photoconductive drum; removing the gear hub from the end of the photoconductive drum; and crimping a replacement photoconductive drum to the gear hub to form a remanufactured drum assembly.
A cartridge drive gear assembly for holding a drum coupling includes a drive gear having an outer surface and an inner surface, the inner surface including inner projections which extend into the interior of the drive gear and includes at least two voids disposed on opposing sides of the inner projections, and at least one slot disposed in the inner surface
A cartridge drive gear assembly for holding a drum coupling includes a drive gear having an outer surface and an inner surface, the inner surface including inner projections which extend into the interior of the drive gear and includes at least two voids disposed on opposing sides of the inner projections, and at least one slot disposed in the inner surface
Electronic systems, such as printing systems, often use components that have integral memory. The integral memory can be used to store information about the component. In some printing systems this memory includes a portion that stores a value indicative of a print yield. Disclosed is a method and system for allowing the memory to have data indicative of an increased print yield.
Electronic systems, such as printing systems, often use components that have integral memory. The integral memory can be used to store information about the component. In some printing systems this memory includes a portion that stores a value indicative of a print yield. Disclosed is a method and system for allowing the memory to have data indicative of an increased print yield.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Imaging supplies, namely, toner for photocopiers, laser
printers, facsimile machines and xerographic devices; toner
in new and remanufactured cartridges for use in
photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines and
xerographic devices; filled laser toner cartridges; filled
ink jet cartridges. New and remanufactured mechanical parts, namely, primary
charge rollers, magnetic development rollers, wiper blades,
doctor blades, organic photoconductive drums and static
shielding bags, all sold as components for photocopiers,
laser printers, facsimile machines and xerographic devices;
encoded electronic chips for use on remanufactured toner and
ink cartridges.
A drive gear for a generally cylindrical imaging component. The drive gear includes a body for engaging the generally cylindrical imaging component; a cylindrical shaft attached to the body, the cylindrical shaft having an end surface; and three prongs extending longitudinally outward from the end surface.
A method of operating a cartridge chip installed in an imaging device includes: causing, by the cartridge chip, the imaging device to enter an error condition; monitoring the timing or sequence of communication signals received from the imaging device during at least a portion of the error condition; and operating, based on the timing or sequence of the communication signals received from the imaging device during at least a portion of the error condition, in a first mode of operation compatible with a first type of imaging device or in a second mode of operation compatible with a second type of imaging device.
Electronic systems, such as printing systems, often use components that have integral memory. The integral memory can be used to store information about the component. In some printing systems this memory includes a portion that stores a value indicative of a print yield. Disclosed is a method and system for allowing the memory to have data indicative of an increased print yield.
Electronic systems, such as printing systems, often use components that have integral memory. The integral memory can be used to store information about the component. In some printing systems this memory includes a portion that stores a value indicative of a print yield. Disclosed is a method and system for allowing the memory to have data indicative of an increased print yield.
A drive gear for a generally cylindrical imaging component. The drive gear includes a body for engaging the generally cylindrical imaging component; a cylindrical shaft attached to the body, the cylindrical shaft having an end surface; and three prongs extending longitudinally outward from the end surface.
A method of modifying a printer cartridge is disclosed. The modifications increase the versatility of an existing cartridge by enabling the cartridge to be transformed into a universal cartridge. The OEM print cartridges are restricted to use in a few or only one type of printer due to specialized gear side end plates and contact side end plates. End plates contain features or portions, such as bosses, which restrict the number of models of printer that a cartridge may be fit into. The features or portions may be removed by any combination of cutting, modifying, or replacing the gear side end or the contact side end plates. Removing the portions, removes the restrictions imposed by the end plates and allows the print cartridge to been fit into a greater number of printers. The universal cartridge may be used in the printer for which it is originally designed as well as another printer or printer family, thus increasing the versatility of the cartridge.
A drive gear for a generally cylindrical imaging component. The drive gear includes a body for engaging the generally cylindrical imaging component; a cylindrical shaft attached to the body, the cylindrical shaft having an end surface; and three prongs extending longitudinally outward from the end surface.
Image recording devices, such as electrophotographic devices, laser printers, copiers, and fax machines, often have a cartridge that utilizes a drive gear to transmit rotational force from the printer to the print cartridge. Also, it is desirable to remanufacture print cartridge both to reduce waste and to save resources. Therefore, it may be desirable to provide a drive gear mechanism that is easily replaced or reused when a print cartridge is remanufactured.
A drive gear for a generally cylindrical imaging component. The drive gear includes a body for engaging the generally cylindrical imaging component; a cylindrical shaft attached to the body, the cylindrical shaft having an end surface; and three prongs extending longitudinally outward from the end surface.
A drive gear for a generally cylindrical imaging component. The drive gear includes a body for engaging the generally cylindrical imaging component; a cylindrical shaft attached to the body, the cylindrical shaft having an end surface; and three prongs extending longitudinally outward from the end surface.
A drive gear for a generally cylindrical imaging component. The drive gear includes a body for engaging the generally cylindrical imaging component; a cylindrical shaft attached to the body, the cylindrical shaft having an end surface; and three prongs extending longitudinally outward from the end surface.
A drive gear for a generally cylindrical imaging component. The drive gear includes a body for engaging the generally cylindrical imaging component; a cylindrical shaft attached to the body, the cylindrical shaft having an end surface; and three prongs extending longitudinally outward from the end surface. Each prong may include an extension member extending perpendicular to the prongs and the cross-sectional area of the extension members may be less than the cross-sectional area of the prongs.
Imaging devices, such as laser printers, often use a toner cartridge to print images on a recording medium. For both environmental and economical reasons, it is often desirable to reuse an exhausted toner cartridge. Some imaging devices use toner cartridges comprised of two sections that are fixed together with some limited movement. This limited movement is necessary to compensate for any misalignment in the toner cartridge and to reduce printer defects. Disclosed is a method and device for remanufacturing this type of toner cartridge.
A charging roller for an imaging device may include a shaft having a shaft length; a cylindrical foam layer partially covering the shaft and having a foam thickness, a first foam end and a second foam end, the cylindrical foam layer having a foam length less than the shaft length; a skin layer covering the cylindrical foam layer; and first and second retention members, the first retention member disposed adjacent to the first foam end and the second retention member disposed adjacent to the second foam end.
G03G 15/02 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for laying down a uniform charge, e.g. for sensitisingCorona discharge devices
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Imaging supplies, namely, toner for photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines, scanning machines, printing machines, copying machines, and multi-function machines that combine printing, photocopying, document scanning and facsimile transmission and reception; toner in new and remanufactured cartridges for use in photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines, scanning machines, printing machines, copying machines, and multi-function machines that combine printing, photocopying, document scanning and facsimile transmission and reception; new and remanufactured parts and components for photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines, scanning machines, printing machines, copying machines, and multi-function machines that combine printing, photocopying, document scanning and facsimile transmission and reception, namely, primary charge rollers, magnetic development rollers, wiper blades, doctor blades, and organic photoconductive drums.
(2) Encoded electronic chips for use on remanufactured toner and ink cartridges. (1) Telephone order and mail order catalog services featuring new and remanufactured parts and components for photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines, scanning machines, printing machines, copying machines, and multi-function machines that combine printing, photocopying, document scanning and facsimile transmission and reception, namely, primary charge rollers, magnetic development rollers, wiper blades, doctor blades, and organic photoconductive drums; operation of a wholesale business selling and distributing new and remanufacturered parts and components for photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines, scanning machines, printing machines, copying machines, and multi-function machines that combine printing, photocopying, document scanning and facsimile transmission and reception, namely, primary charge rollers, magnetic development rollers, wiper blades, doctor blades, and organic photoconductive drums; providing technical support to remanufacturers of toner cartridges via email, telephone, website information, catalog information, fax fliers and in person.
A method of modifying an imaging cartridge detachably mountable to an imaging apparatus, the imaging cartridge comprising a cartridge chip, the method including detaching the cartridge chip from the imaging cartridge, the cartridge chip comprising a light emitting device adapted for emitting light in the visible spectrum; and attaching a replacement cartridge chip to the imaging cartridge, the replacement cartridge chip comprising a light emitting device adapted for emitting light outside the visible spectrum.
B41J 2/385 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective supply of electric current or selective application of magnetism to a printing or impression-transfer material
G03G 13/04 - Exposing, i.e. imagewise exposure by optically projecting the original image on a photoconductive recording material
A toner hopper seal assembly is disclosed. The toner hopper seal assembly has a gasket which has a gasket opening, a pull strip having a first and second end, the pull strip attached to a first side of the gasket and covering the gasket opening. The first end of the pull strip is positioned near the gasket opening. The toner hopper seal assembly also having an integrated pull tab disposed at an end of the gasket, the integrated pull tab has a first side and a second side, the integrated pull tab is formed from a same material as the gasket and separated from the gasket by a cut in the material. The toner hopper seal assembly also has an adhesive layer covering a second side of the gasket and the second side of the integrated pull tab as well as a release liner covering the adhesive layer on the second side of the gasket and the second side of the integrated pull tab. The release liner secures the integrated pull tab in place adjacent to the end of the gasket.
A universal inkjet cartridge usable in an inkjet printer the inkjet cartridge having an inkjet tank, the inkjet tank storing ink and having an upper surface and a lower surface is disclosed. Mounted on the lower surface are configurable color identification tabs and mounted on the upper surface are printer identification fins, the configurable color identification tabs are configured to allow the universal inkjet cartridge to be used in multiple inkjet cartridge locations within the inkjet printer identified by the printer identification fins.
Techniques are provided for modifying an image processing cartridge. In one aspect, a method of modifying one such imaging process cartridge is disclosed. The method provides the imaging process cartridge, the imaging process cartridge has a waste bin assembly, and the waste bin assembly further has an organic photo conductor (OPC) drum which is coupled with a first wiper blade. The first wiper blade exerts a first abutment pressure when the first wiper blade is coupled to the OPC drum. The method removes the first wiper blade and installs a second wiper blade, wherein the second wiper blade exerts a second abutment pressure when coupled to the OPC drum.
A method of cleaning and coating a used organic photoconductive drum is disclosed. Using this method remanufacturers can reliably reuse certain used organic photoconductive drums which could not be reused without this method. The method comprises providing a used organic photoconductive drum, cleaning the surface of the used organic photoconductive drum, applying a new surface layer comprising a non-volatile non-polar dielectric fluid such as a silicone oil with a viscosity of less than 200 cSt at 40 degrees Celsius. The resulting liquid surface on the used organic photoconductive drum provides wear resistance, and improved electrical characteristics allowing the used organic photoconductive drum to be used at least a second time.
G03G 15/02 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for laying down a uniform charge, e.g. for sensitisingCorona discharge devices
58.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMANUFACTURING IMAGING COMPONENTS
A drive gear for a generally cylindrical imaging component. The drive gear includes a body for engaging the generally cylindrical imaging component; a cylindrical shaft attached to the body, the cylindrical shaft having an end surface; and three prongs extending longitudinally outward from the end surface.
A universal cartridge chip (150) for use with an imaging process cartridge (100) installed in an imaging device is disclosed. The universal cartridge chip (150) includes a memory (430) storing imaging process cartridge data. The universal cartridge chip (150) may be installed on the imaging process cartridge (100) in a first orientation or a second orientation. If the cartridge chip (150) is installed in a first orientation, the cartridge chip (150) operates in a first mode. If the cartridge chip (150) is installed in a second orientation the cartridge chip operates in a second mode.
Techniques for spoofing an imaging device adapted for reading data from an electrical storage device to determine a volume of ink in an ink container include providing a replacement electrical storage device for use with the ink container, the replacement electrical storage device comprising memory locations; and responding, by the replacement electrical storage device, to reads of memory locations of the replacement electrical storage device by returning data to the imaging device which causes the imaging device to calculate an inaccurate initial volume of ink stored in the ink container.
Techniques are provided for modifying a printer cartridge and an imaging drum unit intended for installation in one type of printer to be installed in another type of printer or a plurality of printers. In one aspect, a method of modifying a toner cartridge may include modifying one or more end plate of the toner cartridge. In another aspect, a method of modifying a toner cartridge may include replacing one or more end plates of the toner cartridge with replacement end plates. In yet another aspect of the present invention, an imaging drum unit may include modifying one or more end plates of the imaging drum unit. In another aspect, an imaging drum unit may include replacing one or more end plates with replacement end plates.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Imaging supplies, namely, toner for photocopiers, laser
printers, facsimile machines and xerographic devices; toner
in new and remanufactured cartridges for use in
photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machine and
xerographic devices. New and remanufactured mechanical parts, namely, primary
charge rollers, magnetic development rollers, wiper blades,
doctor blades, and organic photoconductive drums, all sold
as components for photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile
machines and xerographic devices. Mail and telephone order catalog services featuring new and
remanufactured mechanical parts, namely, primary charge
rollers, magnetic development rollers, wiper blades, doctor
blades, and organic photoconductive drums, all sold as
components for photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile
machines and xerographic devices; wholesale distributorship
featuring new and remanufactured mechanical parts, namely,
primary charge rollers, magnetic development rollers, wiper
blades, doctor blades, and organic photoconductive drums,
all sold as components for photocopiers, laser printers,
facsimile machines and xerographic devices (terms considered
too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13(2)(b) of the
Common Regulations under the Madrid Agreement and Protocol). Providing technical support to remanufacturers of toner
cartridges via email, telephone, web site information,
catalog information, fax fliers and in person.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Imaging supplies, namely, toner for photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines and xerographic devices; toner in new and remanufactured cartridges for use in photocopiers, laser printer, facsimile machine and xerographic devices. New and manufactured mechanical parts, namely, primary charge rollers, magnetic development rollers, wiper blades, doctor blades and organic photoconductive drums, all sold as components for photocopiers, laser printers, laser toners, facsimile machines and xerographic devices. Advertising by telephone ordering and mail order services, the processing of orders received by telephone and mail order, featuring new and remanufactured mechanical parts, namely, primary charge rollers, magnetic development rollers, wiper blades, doctor blades, organic photoconductive drums and static shielding bags, all sold as components for photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines and xerographic devices; wholesale distributorship featuring new and remanufactured mechanical parts, namely, primary charge rollers, magnetic development rollers, wiper blades, doctor blades, organic photoconductive drums and static shielding bags, all sold as components for photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines and xerographic devices. Providing technical support to remanufacturers of toner cartridges.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
[ Mail and ] telephone order catalog services featuring new and remanufactured mechanical parts, namely, primary charge rollers, magnetic development rollers, wiper blades, doctor blades, and organic photoconductive drums, all sold as components for photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines and xerographic devices; wholesale distributorship featuring new and remanufactured mechanical parts, namely, primary charge rollers, magnetic development rollers, wiper blades, doctor blades, and organic photoconductive drums, all sold as components for photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines and xerographic devices Providing technical support to remanufacturers of toner cartridges via email, telephone, web site information, catalog information [, fax fliers ] and in person
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Imaging supplies, namely, toner for photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines and xerographic devices; toner in new and remanufactured cartridges for use in photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machine and xerographic devices New and remanufactured mechanical parts, namely, primary charge rollers, magnetic development rollers, wiper blades, doctor blades, and organic photoconductive drums, all sold as components for photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines and xerographic devices
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Imaging supplies, namely, toner for photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines and xerographic devices; toner in new and remanufactured cartridges for use in photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines and xerographic devices Magnetic development rollers for use in photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines, and xerographic devices; organic photoconductive drums for use in photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines, and xerographic devices
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
Goods & Services
Imaging supplies; toner for photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines and xerographic devices; toner in new and remanufactured cartridges for use in photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines and xerographic devices. New and remanufactured mechanical component parts for use in photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines and xerographic devices; primary corona rollers, magnetic development rollers, wiper blades, doctor blades, organic photoconductive drums; static shielding bags and toner cartridges for use in photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines and xerographic devices; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Printed instructional, educational, teaching and training material relating to components, parts and accessories for photocopiers, facsimile machines, laser printers and other xerographic devices.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
imaging supplies, namely, toner for photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines and xerographic devices; toner in new and remanufactured cartridges for use in photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines and xerographic devices new and remanufactured mechanical parts, namely, primary charge rollers, magnetic development rollers, wiper blades, doctor blades, organic photo conductive drums and static shielding bags, all sold as components for photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines and xerographic devices
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
imaging supplies, namely, toner for photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines and xerographic devices; toner in new and remanufactured cartridges for use in photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines and xerographic devices new and remanufactured mechanical parts, namely, primary charge rollers, magnetic development rollers, wiper blades, doctor blades, organic photo conductive drums and static shielding bags, all sold as components for photocopiers, laser printers, facsimile machines and xerographic devices
