Abstract:
A method for modifying a process cartridge includes providing the process cartridge comprising a waste bin having physical characteristics. The method further includes altering the physical characteristics of the waste bin to form an altered process cartridge.
Abstract:
A method of forming a package includes forming a container comprising an RF blocking or attenuating material or intended to store an item comprising an RF blocking or attenuating material, and permanently attaching a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag to the container. The RFID tag includes an antenna held in a position at least partially extending outward from the container such that the antenna is not shielded from RF signals by any metal components of the container or any metal held in the container. In another aspect, a package includes a container comprising an RF blocking or attenuating material or intended to store an item comprising an RF blocking or attenuating material. The package also includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag permanently affixed to the container. The RFID tag includes an antenna held in a position at least partially extending outward from the container.
Abstract:
An elongate probe of at least 2 feet in length for alerting a user to the presence of electrical energy includes an antenna to sense radiated electrical energy and an indicator to alert a user when activated. Circuitry determines when the sensed electrical energy meets a user adjustable threshold and activates the indicator when the sensed electrical energy meets the user adjustable threshold. An adjustor allows for selecting the user adjustable threshold.
Abstract:
A method of remanufacturing an imaging cartridge comprising toner hopper not including a toner hopper access port comprises forming an access hole in a surface of the toner hopper, inserting toner into the toner hopper through the access hole, and adhering a hopper cap over the access hole to seal the access hole, the hopper cap comprising apparatus for facilitating removal of the hopper cap.
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.
Abstract:
A cartridge chip for use with a first type of imaging cartridge and a second type of imaging cartridge comprises a controller and a resistive element connected between the controller and a reference potential, the cartridge chip adapted for operation in a first mode of operation compatible with the first type of imaging cartridge when the controller detects the reference potential through the resistive element, the cartridge chip adapted for operation in a second mode of operation compatible with the second type of imaging cartridge when the controller cannot detect the reference potential through the resistive element.
Abstract:
In the toner cartridge recycling and remanufacturing industry, used xerographic toner cartridges are reconditioned and refilled with toner. There are various types and models of toner cartridges, each having unique physical properties. The present invention is directed to the 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 will also enable the toner cartridges to be more efficiently remanufactured by allowing a quick connect or disconnect during the assembly or disassembly process.
Abstract:
An indentation in a waste bin assembly of a xerographic process cartridge allows the cartridge to physically fit into various types of printing machines. The location and size of this indentation will vary depending on the type of printing machine. An apparatus and method is provided to allow modification of various types of printer cartridges, that after modification, the altered cartridges may be used in additional printing machines that were limited initially by the original shape of the waste bin assembly.
Abstract:
A cartridge drive gear assembly for holding a drum coupling includes a drive gear having an outer surface and an inner surface, the inner surface including inner projections which extend into the interior of the drive gear and includes at least two voids disposed on opposing sides of the inner projections, and at least one slot disposed in the inner surface.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a process cartridge, which comprises a process cartridge housing, a photosensitive member, a driving force receiving opening, a retractable mechanism and a control mechanism, wherein the photosensitive member is arranged inside the process cartridge housing; the driving force receiving opening is connected with the photosensitive member and provides a driving force for the photosensitive member; the retractable mechanism allows the driving force receiving opening to extend or retract in the axial direction of the photosensitive member; and the control mechanism controls the extension and retraction of the retractable mechanism.