Method and apparatus for reassembling a toner cartridge
US7013100B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/00987
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In the toner cartridge recycling and remanufacturing industry, used xerographic toner cartridges are reconditioned and refilled with toner. The present invention is directed to a method of reassembling of toner cartridges that may not have sufficient securing surfaces to allow the cartridge to be physically held together using an external securing device. The present invention provides for an efficient way of reassembling a toner cartridge once it has been disassembled, by allowing removable reassembly of a toner cartridge. The present invention, used in conjunction with mounting screws, will provide a secure fastening method for reassembling of a toner cartridge. By taking advantage of the present invention's ability to be used repeatedly, the toner cartridge may be refurbished multiple times.
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