Imaging system and media supply for use in imaging system
US7277199B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2405/32
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A media supply is provided for use in an imaging device having an entry port. The media supply has a housing defining a media storage area to hold media, an opening to receive media, and a device engagement surface shaped for insertion into the entry port A media enclosure is mounted to the housing and is movable between an open position wherein the media storage area can be accessed through the opening and a closed position blocking the opening. Wherein the media storage area, media enclosure, and engagement surface are arranged so that the media enclosure can be moved between the closed position and the open position when the engagement surface is inserted into the entry port.
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