Endless belt dry toner agitator
US6823162B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2023 |
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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