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Gear support for remanufactured printer cartridge

US10948852B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2019
Grant dateMar 16, 2021
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2215/00987
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of remanufacturing a toner cartridge includes obtaining a toner cartridge including a drive transmitting gear supported for rotation by an axle oriented substantially perpendicularly relative to a side surface of the cartridge. The drive transmitting gear includes an overhanging flange portion that faces and is spaced from the side surface of the cartridge to define an open space between the side surface and the overhanging flange portion. A supplemental support member may be positioned into the open space. The supplemental support member is configured to limit movement of the overhanging flange portion toward the side surface.

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