Patent ID: 7085515
Filing Date: 2006-08-01
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A developer cartridge for containing a developer and for delivering the developer to a developer hopper of an electro-photographic machine, the developer cartridge comprising: a developer containment means including a means for containing the developer and a means for delivering the developer to the developer hopper; a means for sealing disposed adjacent the means for delivering the developer; and a first cover means disposed adjacent the means for delivering the developer and positionable in a first direction between an open position for delivery of the developer and a closed position for preventing delivery of the developer, the first cover means configured to move in a second direction different than the first direction during movement between the open and closed positions, wherein the means for sealing contacts the first cover means to prevent undesired leakage of the developer therebetween, and wherein the means for sealing has a first overall height when the first cover means is in the open position and has a second overall height when the first cover means is in the closed position.