Toner cartridge for image forming device including flight with magnetic particles to generate a magnetic field
US10877398B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 23, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L9/3247
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A toner cartridge for an image forming device includes a body for holding toner and a flight. The flight contains magnetic particles and is configured to guide movement of a magnetic field sensor. The magnetic particles generate a magnetic field that the sensor reads. Other systems and methods are disclosed.
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