Apparatus for dispensing toner particles and sealing the storage chamber thereof
Patent 4492321 Issued on January 8, 1985. Estimated Expiration Date: 
November 22, 2002. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
November 22, 2002. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 1191116 3149760 3200430 3881446 3894510 3898956 Toner-replenishing apparatus for use in dry process electrostatic copier Tuner supply for electrostatic copiers Patent #: 4237943 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 06/443402 filed on 11/22/1982US Classes:222/410, Rotary222/548Rotary, axiallyExaminersPrimary: Tollberg, Stanley H.Assistant: Huppert, Michael S. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesG01F 11/10 (20060101)G01F 11/24 (20060101) AbstractAn apparatus in which particles are discharged from the open end of a storage chamber. In the operative mode, a brush mounted movably adjacent the open end of the chamber, is actuated. The brush has at least one row of bristles for dispensing particles from the open end of the storage chamber. In the inoperative mode, the brush is positioned such that the row of bristles seals the open end of the chamber preventing the discharge of particles therefrom.Field of SearchMotor controlMotor operated With scraper or wiper for or carried by discharge assistant Movable or conveyer-type trap chamber With striking or clearing means Sectional Brush Rotary Peripheral surface material contact MOTOR OPERATED OUTLET ELEMENT Plural and/or carried by separably attached element Rotary, axially | |
