Toner cartridge for a developing device included in an image forming apparatus
USRE37542E1 · kind E1 · reissue
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| Filing date | Aug 5, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
In a developing device included in an image forming apparatus, a toner cartridge has a body and a replenishing member disposed in the body. The cartridge makes it needless to adhere or otherwise affix an elastic piece to the edge of the base of the replenishing member that slidably contacts the inner periphery of the body. The replenishing member is capable of scooping up toner while being held in sliding contact with the inner periphery of the body under a constant pressure.
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