Endless belt dry toner agitator
US6671481B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/0825
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A toner cartridge includes a housing which defines a toner reservoir. A rotatable endless belt is located within the toner reservoir. The belt can be used to agitate or stir toner which can be placed in the toner reservoir. In one example the belt has periodic openings in the belt which allow toner to pass through the belt so that agitated toner can be provided to toner distribution components within and outside of the toner cartridge.
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