Process cartridge, method for assembling process cartridge and image forming apparatus
August 29, 2015. 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 ReferencesElectrophotographic copying apparatus Personal alpha contamination simulator and detector Process kit and image forming apparatus using such kit Corona discharger system Image-forming apparatus and a method for a detecting developer amount therein Image-forming apparatus having an erase device located at a first or second position when the apparatus is in an opened or closed position Process cartridge and image forming apparatus usable with same featuring selectively engageable drive mechanism Developing device and process cartridge including the device Process cartridge detachably mountable to image forming apparatus featuring a peripherally supported image bearing drum Laser shutter mechanism InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 521069 filed on 08/29/1995US Classes:399/114Including coverExaminersPrimary: Moses, R. L.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassG03G 015/00Foreign Application Priority Data1992-09-04 JPAbstractThe present invention provides a process cartridge mountable to an image forming apparatus, comprising a frame, an image bearing member, process means acting on the image bearing member, and a gripper for gripping the process cartridge. The gripper portion is provided on said frame at a position offset from a longitudinal center of the process cartridge toward a position where the frame is subjected to a greater mounting resistance generated by engagement between the process cartridge and a member on the main body, when the process cartridge is mounted to the image forming apparatus.Other References
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