Patent ID: 6801734
Filing Date: 2004-10-05
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
A method for reassembling a toner cartridge comprising the steps of:providing a developer roller housing, said developer roller housing having a forward securing edge and an upper rear securing flange, providing a toner hopper reservoir, said toner hopper reservoir having a lower rear securing flange, a mounting surface, a bottom, and a forward surface contour, such forward surface contour extending from the mounting surface to the bottom, providing a securing fixture, said securing fixture having a lip, connecting said securing fixture to the mounting surface, such that the lip extends towards the lower rear securing flange, mating the developer roller housing with the toner hopper reservoir, by inserting the forward securing edge under the lip of the securing fixture, creating a combined rear flange, which comprises the upper rear securing flange and the lower rear securing flange connected together, and securing the combined rear flange.