Patent ID: 7174123
Filing Date: 2007-02-06
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A toner cartridge adapted to fit within a toner cartridge-receiving cavity of a printer, comprising: a toner chamber; a shaft mounted for rotation within said toner chamber; an agitator mounted on said shaft whereby the rotation of said shaft results in the synchronous rotation of said agitator into, through, and out of engagement with the toner within said toner chamber; a light blocking wheel integral, and in non-yielding engagement, with a distal end of said shaft at a point external of said toner chamber whereby rotation of said shaft results in synchronous rotation of said light blocking wheel; and a drive gear integral, and in non-yielding engagement, with a distal end of said shaft at a point external of said toner chamber whereby rotation of said drive gear results in synchronous rotation of said shaft.