Abstract

A method for filling toner into a toner cartridge includes the steps of (a) taking a container, which accommodates the toner therein and has opposite first and second ends, and then forming a toner outlet at the first end, (b) sleeving the toner cartridge, which is provided at an end thereof with an opening, onto the container from the first end to the second end via the opening, (c) forming an air permeable hole at the second end, (d) withdrawing the container from the toner cartridge to enable the toner to leave the container via the toner outlet and stay inside the toner cartridge, and (e) sealing the opening of the toner cartridge by a cover. The method is simple and convenient to operate. With the method, the toner can be effectively filled without leakage and with reduced amount of residual toner.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer

Goods & Services

Printing services in the field of business-to-business and business-to-consumer commerce, namely, color-management services, print management services, printing consultation services. Providing customer service and technical support services for photocopiers, facsimile machines and printers; providing technical information regarding parts and supplies for photocopiers, facsimile machines and printers.

Goods & Services

Printing services in the field of business-to-business and business-to-consumer commerce, namely, color-management services, print management services, printing consultation services. Providing customer service and technical support services for photocopiers, facsimile machines and printers; providing technical information regarding parts and supplies for photocopiers, facsimile machines and printers.

Goods & Services

photographic and electrostatic photocopiers; printers for use with computers; toner cartridges [empty] for printers and photocopiers; parts for plain paper photocopiers, plain paper facsimile machines and non-impact printers, namely, photoreceptive drums, blades, fuser rollers, pressure rollers, lamps, motor bearings, belts, brushes, bushings, corona wires, filters, gears, picker fingers, rollers, springs, and toner and developer section seals.

Goods & Services

photographic and electrostatic photocopiers; Document printers for use with computers; Toner cartridges, unfilled, for printers and photocopiers; parts for plain paper photocopiers, plain paper facsimile machines and non-impact printers, namely, photoreceptive drums, cleaning blades, fuser rollers, pressure rollers, copier lamps, motor bearings, fusing belts, cleaning brushes, bushings, corona wires, ink filters, gears, picker fingers, fixing rollers, springs, and toner cartridges unfilled and developer section seals

Abstract

A powder cartridge with a cartridge interface at a proximal, open end of a cartridge body. The cartridge interface has a dispense mechanism opened to the cartridge body and a coupling mechanism coupled with the dispense mechanism. The coupling mechanism includes at least one coupling extension and at least one shuttle configured for movable coupling with the dispense mechanism.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer
• G03G 21/16 - Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements

Abstract

A linking mechanism for a toner cartridge includes a cover, a horizontal sliding portion and a tilt sliding portion. The cover has an accommodating space for disposing a toner cylinder. The horizontal sliding portion is horizontally slidden when the toner cartridge is installed or disassembled, and is slidably connected to the cover. When the horizontal sliding portion is slidden, the tilt sliding portion is linked to rise or decline.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer

Goods & Services

Protective masks; Respiratory masks, other than for artificial respiration; Filters for respiratory masks; Breathing apparatus, except for artificial respiration; Respirators for filtering air. Face masks for medical purposes; Nose and mouth masks for medical purposes; Sanitary masks for medical purposes; Masks for use by medical personnel; Surgical masks; Sterile face masks for medical purposes; Therapeutic facial masks; Respirators for artificial respiration; Gloves for medical purposes; Medical apparatus and instruments; Surgical apparatus and instruments.

Abstract

A toner cartridge is adapted for being connected with an image-forming cartridge of an electronic image-forming, which includes a toner inlet and a step portion located by the toner inlet. The toner cartridge includes a housing having an internal accommodation for storage of toners, a toner outlet communicated with the internal accommodation and an outside of the housing, and a position-limiting hook located by the toner outlet. When the toner cartridge is connected with the image-forming cartridge, the position-limiting hook is engaged with the step portion such that the toner outlet is communicated with the toner inlet. As such, the toner cartridge can be positively positioned with the image-forming cartridge, and the toner outlet can be positively sealed to avoid toner leaking before installation and after dismantlement of the toner cartridge.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer
• G03G 21/16 - Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements

Abstract

A leak-prohibiting device includes a fixation mount for being mounted to an toner outlet of a housing of a toner cartridge, a valve member mounted in the fixation mount and forced by a first resilient member to seal an opening of the fixation mount, and a push member mounted in the fixation mount and moveable between an extended position where the push member is abutted against the valve member and a retracted position where an engagement portion of the push member is engaged with a position-limiting portion of the fixation mount such that the push member, on which a biasing force of a second resilient member exerts toward the extended position, is prohibited from moving from the retracted position to the extended position. As such, the leak-prohibiting device can positively block the toner cartridge and the toner cartridge can be repeatedly installed with less manual force.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer

Abstract

A waste toner detection device includes a stirring shaft for stirring waste toners, a transmission member moveable in response to a rotational load of the stirring shaft between an engaged position and a disengaged position where the transmission member does not transmit rotation to the stirring shaft, a rotary arm drivenable by the transmission member when the transmission member is located at the disengaged position, and an indication member. The indication member is restricted by the rotary arm at a retracted position when the rotary arm is located at a locked position, and the indication member is driven by a biasing force to move to an extended position when the rotary arm is located at a released position. As a result, the waste toner detection device can accurately detects whether the amount of the waste toners stored in a waste toner container has reached a predetermined amount.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 21/12 - Toner waste containers
• G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer

Abstract

A toner cartridge includes a cartridge body having a dispensing port. An interface mechanism is coupled with the cartridge body. The interface mechanism includes at least one detent movably coupled with the cartridge body. The at least one detent includes a retaining surface, a shuttle surface and a bias element coupled with the detent. At least one detent guide is coupled with the cartridge body, and the at least one detent guide includes a guide channel aligned with the retaining surface. The cartridge body is configured for installation in an image forming apparatus between intermediate and fully installed configurations. In the intermediate installed configuration a feature of the image forming apparatus is within the guide channel and the shuttle surface depresses the detent. In the fully installed configuration the bias element deploys the retaining surface into intercepting alignment with the feature.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer
• G03G 21/16 - Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements

Abstract

An error proof device for restricting assembling of a specific toner cartridge into an electronic image-forming apparatus only after the toner cartridge is rotated about a rotation axis includes a guiding portion at the apparatus and a retaining portion at the toner cartridge. The guiding portion has an axial groove and a positioning groove having a circular arc section. The retaining portion has an axial post located at the rotation axis and inserted into the axial groove, and a lateral post spaced from the axial post and inserted into the positioning groove. When the toner cartridge is rotated about the rotation axis, the lateral post moves along the circular arc section of the positioning groove. With the error proof device, a user can positively install a toner cartridge into an accuracy position, thereby avoiding material waste and undesired cleaning procedure due to error installation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 15/20 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for fixing, e.g. by using heat
• G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer

Abstract

A toner detection device of a waste toner container having a housing includes a rotational wheel, a transmission member and a resilient member. The rotational wheel is rotatably disposed to the housing and provided with a first abutment portion. The transmission member including a second abutment position is connected with the rotational wheel in a way that the transmission member is rotatable with the rotational wheel and moveable relative to the rotational wheel between a first position and a second position. Two ends of the resilient member are respectively abutted against the first and second abutment portions in a way that the second abutment portion approaches the first abutment portion and the transmission member is rotatable relative to the rotational wheel with the transmission member moving from the first position to the second position.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 21/10 - Collecting or recycling waste developer
• G03G 21/16 - Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements
• G03G 21/12 - Toner waste containers

Abstract

A connecting member includes a plate body having first and second lateral sides, a tube portion extending from the first lateral side and defining a central axis, two resilient arms extending from the second lateral side, two pin holes provided at the two resilient arms respectively and defining an imaginary line passing therethrough and an imaginary plane orthogonal to the imaginary line in a way that the central axis is located on the imaginary plane, and two restricting portions extending from the second lateral side and located at two sides of the imaginary plane in a way that inner peripheries of the two restricting portions are spaced from the central axis at a distance smaller than a distance between inner peripheries of the two resilient arms and the central axis. A transmission unit of an electronic image-forming apparatus having the connecting member is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 15/00 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern
• F16D 3/207 - Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts one coupling part entering a sleeve of the other coupling part and connected thereto by sliding or rolling members one coupling part having radially projecting pins, e.g. tripod joints the pins extending radially inwardly from the coupling part

Abstract

A connecting member includes a tube portion, a bottom portion provided at an end of the tube portion, an opening provided at the other end of the tube portion, two resilient arms spacedly extending from the bottom portion toward the opening in a way that each of the resilient arms is distanced from an inner wall surface of the tube portion, and two pin holes disposed in the two resilient arms, respectively. The connecting member is adapted to be coupled with a rotational force receiving member in a way that the rotational force receiving member is freely swingable within an angle range relative to the connecting member without being detached from the connecting member.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 21/16 - Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements

Abstract

A chip module for a toner cartridge includes a substrate having a top surface, a memory disposed on the substrate, transmission terminals electrically connected with the memory, and a ground terminal. Each transmission terminal has two legs disposed on the substrate, and a bridge connected between the two legs and located at a distance above the top surface of the substrate. The ground terminal is disposed on the substrate and located between the transmission terminals. The ground terminal is a lamellar-shaped piece and nonparallel to the top surface of the substrate. The chip module is firmly mounted to the toner cartridge and positively aligned and contacted with a reading head of an electronic image-forming apparatus.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 12/00 - Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, specially adapted for printed circuits, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB], flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures, e.g. terminal strips, ; Coupling devices specially adapted for printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures; Terminals specially adapted for contact with, or insertion into, printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures
• H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
• G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer
• H01R 12/58 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures characterised by the terminals terminals for insertion into holes
• H01R 13/516 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing
• H01R 13/648 - Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices
• G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
• G03G 21/18 - Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements using a processing cartridge

Abstract

A lateral cap of a process cartridge includes a main body, a through hole, a flange and a guiding portion. The main body has a first side for being disposed to a housing of a process cartridge, and a second side opposite to the first side. The through hole penetrates through the first and second sides. The flange extends from the second side of the main body toward a direction away from the first side. The guiding portion extends from the flange toward an axis direction of the through hole. The lateral cap guides a rotational force receiving member to a desired position and can guide the rotational force receiving member to move toward a driving head to make them firmly coupled with each other when the rotational force receiving member is moved from a biased position to a coaxial position in alignment with the driving head.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 21/00 - Arrangements not provided for by groups , e.g. cleaning, elimination of residual charge
• G03G 21/18 - Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements using a processing cartridge

Abstract

A connecting member includes a tube portion, a bottom portion provided at an end of the tube portion, an opening provided at the other end of the tube portion, a first limit portion extending from the bottom portion toward the opening in a way that a gap is left between the first limit portion and an internal periphery of the tube portion, and a second limit portion located inside the tube portion and spacedly facing the first limit portion. The first and second limit portions have first and second notches. The connecting member is used in a roller unit of an electronic image-forming apparatus. The connecting member is capable of being coupled with a rotational force receiving member in a way that the rotational force receiving member is freely swingable within an angle range relative to the connecting member without being detached from the connecting member.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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

Abstract

A toner cartridge includes a housing, a toner conveying shaft and a percussion device. The housing has a barrel portion, in which toners are contained, and a transmission portion rotatably disposed at an end of the barrel portion. The toner conveying shaft is rotatably disposed inside the barrel portion of the housing and drivenable by the transmission portion of the housing to rotate. The percussion device is configured to intermittently vibrate the barrel portion of the housing when the toner conveying shaft rotates. As such, when the percussion device intermittently vibrates the barrel portion of the housing, the toners attached on an inner wall surface of the barrel portion will be shaken down for being further discharged out of barrel portion, thereby reducing the residual amount of the toners that are contained in the barrel portion of the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer
• G03G 15/10 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a liquid developer

Abstract

A toner cartridge for accommodating toners includes a barrel, a transmission member and a toner conveying shaft. The barrel is adapted for accommodating toners and provided at an end thereof with an opening. The transmission member is rotatably disposed at the end of the barrel. The toner conveying shaft is rotatably disposed inside the barrel and provided with a shaft portion and at least one scoop portion extending from the shaft portion in a way that the scoop portion conveys the toners from the barrel to the transmission member when the toner conveying shaft rotates relative to the barrel. As a result, the toners inside the barrel can be continuously discharged out via the scoop portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer

Abstract

The invention relates to a transmission device for engagement with a photosensitive drum having a drum axis, which includes a housing detachably attached to the photosensitive drum; a sleeve coupled with the housing and arranged coaxially to the drum axis; and a transmission unit having a shaft disposed to the sleeve and being rotatable about and movable along the drum axis relative to the sleeve. The shaft includes a first part, a second part and a bushing, each part has a body, the bodies of the first and second parts are detachably attached to each other, and the bushing is disposed outside the bodies of the first and second parts so that the first and second parts can be attached to each other firmly. Accordingly, the transmission device will not separate apart when it is driven to rotate.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 15/00 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern
• F16D 1/112 - Quick-acting couplings in which the parts are connected by simply bringing them together axially having retaining means rotating with the coupling and acting by interengaging parts, i.e. positive coupling the interengaging parts comprising torque-transmitting surfaces, e.g. bayonet joints

Abstract

A toner cartridge includes a housing having a toner exit and two coupling portions, a slide piece disposed to the housing and slidably moveable between opened and sealed positions, a sealing member disposed to the slide piece in a way that the sealing member blocks the toner exit when the slide piece stays at the sealed position, and a clamping cover having an abutment portion, and two coupling arms extending upwardly from two lateral sides of the abutment portion and engaged with the two coupling portions, respectively. The abutment portion is abutted against the slide piece that stays at the sealed position in a way that the sealing member is compressed and deformed. As such, the sealing member can positively block the toner exit, and the slide piece can smoothly move between the opened and sealed positions after the clamping cover is removed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer
• G03G 21/16 - Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements

Goods & Services

business management services, namely, managing print services

Abstract

An end member includes a tubular bearing member and a shaft member held by the bearing member. The shaft member includes a rotating shaft rotatable around an axis and movable in an axial direction, and a rotating force receiving member disposed in one end portion of the rotating shaft and including an engaging member to be engaged with a driving shaft of the image forming apparatus body. The engaging member is switchable between a posture of being engaged with the driving shaft and a posture of not being engaged with the driving shaft. A maximum static friction coefficient applied when the rotating shaft moves in a rotating axial direction with respect to the bearing member is equal to or less than 0.40 where a force that acts in a direction orthogonal to a frictional force direction is 2.5 to 10.5 N.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 1/10 - Quick-acting couplings in which the parts are connected by simply bringing them together axially

Abstract

A toner cartridge includes a barrel having an opening, a transmission cap rotatably disposed to the barrel and blocking the opening, a sealing tape, and a toner conveying shaft rotatably disposed inside the barrel. The transmission cap has an outlet and an inner drive portion. The sealing tape has a first end sealing the outlet, and a second end fixedly mounted to the barrel. The toner conveying shaft has a driven portion. During a rotational period of the transmission cap, the first end of the sealing tape detaches from the outlet first, and then the inner drive portion abuts against the driven portion. When the transmission cap continuously rotates, the toner conveying shaft is driven by the transmission cap to rotate. As such, the transmission cap can drive the toner conveying shaft to synchronously rotate after the transmission cap brings the sealing tape to detach from the outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer

Abstract

A toner cartridge includes a cylinder having an opening and accommodating carbon powder, a transmission member having a pipe portion sleeved onto the cylinder, an end portion and at least one outlet communicating with the opening, a powder guiding member having a main body disposed at the end portion and blades extended from the main body radially, a powder storing cover having a cover body sleeved onto the pipe portion, a powder exiting passage located under the powder guiding member and a powder exit provided on the bottom side of the cover body and communicating with the powder exiting passage, and a spring. As a result, when the blades stir the spring, the carbon powder accumulating in the powder exiting passage can be vibrated, so the carbon powder remaining near the powder exit can be effectively reduced and the powder exit can be prevented from being blocked.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer

Abstract

A toner cartridge comprises a tubular body, a sliding base, a swinging member and a returning member. A first end of the tubular body provides with an arc-shape rail and an imaginary axis. The sliding base is slidable along the rail. The swinging member includes a pivotal portion pivotally connected with the sliding base, an inner end portion, and an outer end portion that is farther from the imaginary axis than the pivotal portion is. The swinging member is swingable between an inward position and an outward position relative to the sliding base. The returning member is connected with the swinging member and applies a force returning the swinging member to the inward position. Accordingly, the toner cartridge can be rotated into positioned actually, so as to engage with an electronic image forming apparatus successfully, and a lock mechanism of the electronic image forming apparatus can be released actually.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer

Abstract

A cartridge for use with an image forming apparatus. The cartridge includes a container configured for storing a volume of particulate image forming material and a dispensing port in communication with the container. The dispensing port includes a perimeter lip extending around a delivery passage. A dispensing spindle is rotatable relative to at least the dispensing port. The dispensing spindle includes a spindle core a plurality of arms extending from the spindle core. Each of the arms includes a sweeping face configured to sweep across the perimeter lip to convey a quantity of the particulate image forming material to the dispensing port.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer

Abstract

A transmission device includes a gear member, an intermediate member removably attached to the gear member and including a guiding groove, and a transmitter including a shaft, the shaft having at least one protrusion extending radially outward from the shaft, and the guiding groove is shaped such that the protrusion is movable along the guiding groove in an axial direction and rotatable relative to the guiding groove.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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

Abstract

A cartridge for use with an image forming apparatus. The cartridge includes a container configured for storing a volume of particulate image forming material and a dispensing port in communication with the container. The dispensing port includes a perimeter lip extending around a delivery passage. A dispensing spindle is rotatable relative to at least the dispensing port. The dispensing spindle includes a spindle core a plurality of arms extending from the spindle core. Each of the arms includes a sweeping face configured to sweep across the perimeter lip to convey a quantity of the particulate image forming material to the dispensing port.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer
• G03G 15/00 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern
• G03G 15/06 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing

Abstract

A toner cartridge includes a cylinder having an opening and accommodating carbon powder, a transmission member having a pipe portion sleeved onto the cylinder, an end portion and at least one outlet communicating with the opening, a powder guiding member having a main body disposed at the end portion and blades extended from the main body radially, and a powder storing cover having a cover body sleeved onto the pipe portion and a powder exit located under the powder guiding member. As a result, the carbon powder can leave the cylinder through the opening, enter the powder storing cover through the outlet, and be driven by the rotation of each blade of the powder guiding member to move to the powder exit, thereby discharged for usage in an electronic imaging device. The toner cartridge is simple in structure, convenient and fast in assembly, and less possibly has false actions.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer

Abstract

The present invention is an end member (30) to be placed at an end of a columnar rotatable body attached to an image forming device body (2). The end member comprises: a tubular bearing member (40); and a shaft member (50) held by the bearing member (40). The shaft member (50) has a rotary shaft (51) which is rotatable around the axis and which is movable in the axis direction, and a rotary force receiving member (55) which is placed at one end of the rotary shaft (51) and which includes an engagement member (58) to engage with a driving shaft (70) of the image forming device body (2). The engagement member (58) is switchable between a posture engaging with the driving shaft (70) and a posture not engaging with the driving shaft (70). The maximum static friction coefficient in movement, in the rotational axis direction, of the rotary shaft (51) with respect to the bearing member (40) is 0.40 or less when a force applied in a direction perpendicular to the friction force direction is 2.5-10.5 N.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 21/18 - Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements using a processing cartridge
• G03G 15/00 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern
• G03G 21/16 - Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements

Abstract

A transmission device (1) has: a gear member (60); an intermediate member (30) attached so as to be attachable and detachable from the gear member (60) and provided with a guide groove (324); and a transmission unit (20) provided with a shaft (70) with at least one protrusion (75) extending outside in the radial direction from the shaft (70) being provided on the shaft (70). The guide groove (324) is formed such that the protrusion is movable in the axial direction along the guide groove (324) and rotatable with respect to the guide groove (324).

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 15/00 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern
• G03G 21/16 - Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements

Abstract

A transmission device for a photosensitive drum includes a sleeve having at least one guiding groove, a transmission unit having a shaft disposed in the sleeve and capable of moving and rotating at the same time, an elastic member, and a gear member receiving the sleeve and the elastic member so that the elastic member exerts elastic force on the shaft of the transmission unit. The transmission unit has two engagement blocks and a receiving space between them. Each engagement block has an inclined outer surface, an inner surface, an inclined top surface and an engagement concave connecting the inner and outer surfaces. The engagement concaves are opened toward opposite directions for engagement with two pillars of a drive member of an electronic image forming apparatus respectively. As a result, the transmission device can be connected with and separated from the drive member smoothly.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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

Abstract

A transmission device for a photosensitive drum includes a sleeve, a transmission unit disposed in the sleeve and capable of moving and rotating at the same time, an elastic member, and a shell receiving the sleeve and the elastic member so that a relatively larger radius section and a relatively smaller radius section of the elastic member exert elastic force on the sleeve and the transmission unit, respectively. The transmission unit has two engagement blocks and a receiving space between them. Each engagement block has an inclined outer surface, an inner surface, an inclined top surface and an engagement concave connecting the inner and outer surfaces. The engagement concaves are opened toward opposite directions for engagement with two pillars of a drive member of an electronic image forming apparatus respectively. As a result, the transmission device can be connected with and separated from the drive member smoothly.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 15/00 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern

Abstract

A bearing mechanism for connection with a photosensitive drum and an electronic imaging device includes a transmission member for coupling a rotary driving member of the electronic imaging device, a conductive piece at an inner portion of the transmission member, a conductive bar, and a spring member. The transmission member is synchronously rotatably mounted to the photosensitive drum and includes a through hole. The conductive bar is slidably mounted into the through hoe of the transmission member for electrically contacting a conductive shaft of the electronic imaging device. The spring member is electrically connected between the conductive piece and the conductive bar for providing a rebound force forcing the conductive bar to move away from the inner portion of the transmission member. In this way, the axial offset between the transmission member and the rotary driving member can be compensated.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 15/00 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern

Abstract

A developer supply container includes a cover plate mounted on an outer surface of a container body and provided with an opening corresponding to a developer supply port of the container body, which is sealed by a seal tape. The seal tape has a folded section extending through a gap between the container body and the cover plate and a through hole of the cover plate such that an end portion of the seal tape is exposed. A seal piece is mounted on an outer surface of the cover plate. On the outer surface of the container body a door member is slidably mounted. The developer supply container can prevent developer from leak out and has a good manufacturing yield rate.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer

Goods & Services

photocopier toner; Photocopiers (Toner cartridges, filled, for printers and -); Printers and photocopiers (Toner cartridges, filled, for -); Toner cartridges, filled, for printers and photocopiers; Toner cartridges [filled] for dot matrix printers; Toner cartridges [filled] for laser printers; Cartridges filled with toner; Cartridges filled with toner for computer print-out apparatus; Toner cartridges [filled] for electronically operated printing apparatus; Toner cartridges [filled] for use with electrostatic photocopiers; Toner cartridges [filled] for use with photocopying machines; Toner cartridges [filled] for use with photographic photocopiers; Toner cartridges [filled] for use with thermic photocopiers . Toner cartridges [empty] for laser printers; Cartridges [software] for use with computers; Data cartridges; Games (cartridges for computer -) [software]; Games (cartridges for video -) [software]; Plug-in cartridges [electric]; Programmed video games contained on cartridges [software]; Read only memory [rom] cartridges; Solid ink cartridges [empty] for ink-jet printers; Video games cartridges .

Goods & Services

Toners; filled toner cartridges. Parts for printers, copiers, and other imaging machines. Providing technical support services for photocopiers, facsimile machines, printers and other imaging equipment; providing technical information regarding parts and supplies for photocopiers, facsimile machines, printers and other imaging equipment.

Goods & Services

Toners; filled toner cartridges

Abstract

A switching mechanism for a toner cartridge includes a base and a sliding member. The base is mounted to a housing. A chamber is defined between the housing and the base for receiving the sliding member. The base has a guiding slot. The sliding member has a body received in the chamber, a suspension arm extending from the body, a hook disposed on the suspension arm, and a post extending from the suspension arm and received in the guiding slot. When the sliding member is moved to different positions, an outlet of the toner cartridge can be closed or opened. The post moves along the guiding slot to cause an elastic deformation of the suspension arm for changing the position of the hook such that an erroneous operation of the switching mechanism can be avoided, and a mold for the switching mechanism is easy to manufacture to reduce the manufacturing costs.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer

Goods & Services

Photocopier toner, printer toner, toner filled cartridges; toner cartridges, filled, for photocopiers; toner cartridges, filled, for printers; and toner cartridges, filled, for fax machines. Unfilled ink developer cartridges for computer printers and photocopiers and unfilled toner cartridges for fax machines.

Abstract

A powder-delivering device includes a tapered shell received in a toner cartridge near an outlet of the toner cartridge. The tapered shell has a transection area becoming smaller gradually toward the outlet of the toner cartridge. The tapered shell has an outer surface having at least one projection or at least one recess. The projection of the tapered shell has a spiral or linear shape. The projection has an end, which is remote from the outlet of the toner cartridge, stopped against an inner wall of the toner cartridge. Thus, the powder-delivering device of the invention has simple structure and low product costs.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer

Abstract

Toner compositions, methods for making toner compositions, and methods for coating toner particles. A method for coating toner particles may include mixing dry toner particles and a dispersion including shell particles to coat at least a portion of an exterior surface of the toner particles with an essentially continuous layer of the shell particles. The toner particles may comprise a first resin and a coloring agent. The shell particles may comprise a second resin.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 9/08 - Developers with toner particles
• G03G 9/087 - Binders for toner particles
• G03G 9/093 - Encapsulated toner particles

Goods & Services

Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants; mordants; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists; filled toner cartridges. Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire-extinguishing apparatus; parts for photocopiers, facsimiles, laser and ink jet printers, multi-function devices and other imaging equipment, namely, photoreceptive drums and drum cartridges.

Goods & Services

Filled toner cartridges Parts for photocopiers, facsimiles, laser and ink jet printers, and multifunction machines, namely, combinations of printers/facsimile machines/copying machines/scanners/video captures, namely, photoreceptive drums and drum cartridges

Abstract

A toner cartridge includes a container defining a central axis and a toner-guiding member. The container is provided at one end thereof with an opening having a radius. The toner-guiding member is provided with an annular connecting portion connected with the container, an outlet at one end thereof, a longitudinally-extending portion at the other end thereof extending into the container through the opening, an inlet formed on the longitudinally-extending portion, and a flexible scraping piece mounted on the longitudinally-extending portion and adjacent to the inlet. The scraping piece has a distal end defining with the central axis a distance longer than the radius of the opening, such that the toner in the container can be substantially fully discharged out of the toner cartridge so as to lower the residual quantity of toner in the toner cartridge.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer

Abstract

A container for a toner cartridge includes a hollow main body defining a longitudinal central axis. The main body has a first section near a rear end thereof, a second section near a front end thereof, a connecting section between the first and second sections, a longitudinal rib extending from the first section to the second section via the connecting section. The radii of cross sections of the first and second sections respectively gradually increase toward the front end of the main body. The longitudinal rib has a third guiding surface defining with the central axis a distance shorter than the radius of a cross section of the connecting section. The container can effectively move the toner accommodated inside the container from the rear end toward the front end. A mold for the container is easy to manufacture, resulting in cost reduction in manufacturing.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer

Goods & Services

photocopier toners, printer toners, toner filled cartridges, and toner cartridges for photocopier and toner cartridges for printers

Abstract

A container for a toner cartridge includes a hollow main body defining a longitudinal central axis. The main body has a rear end, a front end with an opening, an inner circumference, a first section with a first guiding surface at the inner circumference, a second section with a second guiding surface at the inner circumference, a connecting section between the first section and the second section, and a guiding rib disposed at the inner circumference. The first guiding surface defines with the central axis a distance gradually increasing toward the opening and the second guiding surface defines with the central axis a distance gradually increasing toward the opening. The guiding rib extends from the first section to the second section via the connecting section and is unparallel to the central axis. The container has the advantages of being easy in manufacturing and hard to deform.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer

Abstract

A toner cartridge includes a casing provided at a bottom side thereof with an outlet, a sliding member slidably mounted on the casing, and a retaining member pivotally mounted on the casing. The sliding member is movable relative to the casing between a first position where the outlet is closed by the sliding member and a second position where the outlet is opened. The retaining member is pivotable relative to the casing between a third position where the retaining member is engaged with the sliding member to lock the sliding member at the first position, and a forth position where the retaining member is disengaged from the sliding member such that the sliding member is moveable to the second position to open the outlet. The toner cartridge has the advantage of preventing leakage of toner due to unintentional movement of the sliding member.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer
• G03G 21/16 - Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements

Goods & Services

Photocopier toner, printer toner, toner filled cartridges, toner cartridges for photocopier, and toner cartridges for printers Unfilled ink developer cartridges for computer printers and photocopiers

Abstract

A toner cartridge includes a housing, which has a receiving portion, a tubular portion, a first accommodating chamber defined in the tubular portion, a second accommodating chamber defined in the receiving portion in communication with the first accommodating chamber, and an outlet formed in the tubular portion in communication with the first accommodating chamber and the outside of the housing, an inner tube, which is rotatably mounted in the first accommodating chamber of the housing and which has plate portions and a slot communicatable with the outlet, and a seal, which is fixedly provided at an outer side of the inner tube and attachable to an inner surface of the tubular portion to prevent leakage of toner and which has a slot in communication with the slot of the inner tube.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer

Abstract

A toner cartridge includes a housing, which has a first chamber and a second chamber, a rotary member mounted in the first chamber and rotatable relative to the housing by an external rotary driving force, a first magnet fixedly fastened to the rotary member, an axial motion member mounted in the second chamber, and a second magnet, which is fixedly provided at the bottom side of the axial motion member for acting with the first magnet to force the axial motion member to reciprocate.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer

Goods & Services

Parts for photocopiers and non-impact laser and computer printers, namely, fusers and fixing rollers

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Paints, varnishes, lacquers; colorants; metals in foil and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists; chemicals for use in photocopiers, facsimiles, laser and ink jet printers and other imaging equipment, namely toners and inks. Photographic, cinematographic, optical, and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; hardware; parts for photocopiers, facsimile machines, laser and ink jet printers and other imaging equipment, including photoreceptive drums, blades, fuser rollers, fusing belts, pressure rollers, fuser assemblies, fixing assemblies and imaging unit cartridges. Repair services for photocopiers, facsimile machines and printers. Providing customer service and technical support services for photocopiers, facsimile machines and printers; providing technical information regarding parts and supplies for photocopiers, facsimile machines and printers.

Goods & Services

Chemicals used in industry, science and photography; chemicals for use with photocopiers, facsimiles, laser printers and other imaging equipment, namely developers. Paints, varnishes, lacquers; colorants; metal in foil and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists; chemicals for use with photocopiers, facsimiles, laser printers and other imaging equipment, namely toners and inks. Photographic, cinematographic, optical and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; parts for photocopiers, facsimiles, laser printers and other imaging equipment, namely photoreceptive drums, blades, fuser rollers, fusing belts, pressure rollers, lamps, motor bearings, belts, brushes, bushings, corona wires, filters, gears, picker fingers, rollers, springs, and toner and developer section seals.

Goods & Services

[Chemicals for use with photocopiers, facsimiles, laser printers and other imaging equipment, namely, developers] Chemicals for use with photocopiers, facsimiles, laser printers and other imaging equipment, namely, toners Parts for photocopiers, facsimiles, laser printers and other imaging equipment, namely, photoreceptive drums, blades, fuser rollers, fusing belts, pressure rollers, lamps, motor bearings, belts, and brushes

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Toner and toner cartridges for copying machines Empty toner units comprised of a container having a volume to receive toner in powder form for copying machines

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[ Chemicals for use with photocopiers, facsimiles, laser printers and other imaging equipment, namely, developers ] Chemicals for use with photocopiers, facsimiles, laser printers and other imaging equipment, namely toners Parts for photocopiers, facsimiles, laser printers and other imaging equipment, namely photoreceptive drums, blades, fuser rollers, fusing belts, pressure rollers, lamps, motor bearings, belts, brushes, bushings, corona wires, filters, gears, picker fingers, rollers, springs, and toner and developer section seals

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Filter cartridges for vacuum cleaners

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[ SOLID INK, ] TONER AND TONER CARTRIDGES, ALL TO BE USED WITH PRINTERS, [ COPIERS, SCANNERS AND FAX MACHINES ]

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providing technical information regarding parts and supplies for photocopiers, fax machines and printers, by means of a global computer network

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providing technical information regarding parts and supplies for photocopiers, fax machines and printers, by means of a global computer network

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Providing of food and drink; temporary accommodation; medical, hygienic and beauty care; veterinary and agricultural services; legal services; scientific and industrial research; computer programming.

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chemicals for use with photocopiers, facsimiles, laser printers and other imaging equipment, namely, developers chemicals for use with photocopiers, facsimiles, laser printers and other imaging equipment, namely, toners

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parts for plain paper photocopiers, plain paper facsimile machines and non-impact printers, namely, photoreceptive drums, blades, fuser rollers, pressure rollers, lamps, motor bearings, belts, brushes, bushings, corona wires, filters, gears, picker fingers, rollers, springs, and toner and developer section seals

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Chemical preparations and substances, all included in class 1 for use in photographic processes. Photographic apparatus and instruments and parts and fittings therefor included in class 9.

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CHEMICALS FOR USE WITH PHOTOCOPIERS, FASCIMILIES, LASER PRINTERS AND OTHER IMAGING EQUIPMENT, NAMELY TONERS AND DEVELOPERS

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(1) Chemicals for use with photocopiers, facsimiles, laser printers and other imaging equipment, namely developers. (2) Chemicals for use with photocopiers, facsimiles, laser printers and other imaging equipment, namely toners.

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PHOTOCOPIER AND NON-IMPACT PRINTER EQUIPMENT-NAMELY FUSER OR FIXING ROLLERS

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(1) Parts and accessories for photocopying equipment. (2) Parts for plain paper photocopiers, plain paper facsimile machines and non-impact printers, namely photoreceptive drums, blades, fuser rollers, pressure rollers, lamps, motor bearings, belts, brushes, bushings, corona wires, filters, gears, picker fingers, rollers, springs, and toner and developer section seals.

Goods & Services

Photocopier Equipment-Namely, Photoreceptive Drums, Copier Lamps, Pick-Off and Cleaning Blades, Corona and Pressure Wires, Motor Bearings, and Rollers