Patent ID: 6356724
Filing Date: 2002-03-12
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
A device for sealing a toner passage in a toner hopper used in printers, copying machines, facsimile machines, toner cartridges used therein, or any image forming apparatus said device including:a positioning support; a first adhesive or tape layer adhered to said positioning support; at least one kiss-cut extending through said positioning support to divide said positioning support into a main body portion and a tail portion whereby said tail portion can be removed prior to installation of said device; said positioning support and said first adhesive or tape layer being removably adhered to a flexible material layer with a main body portion and a tail portion divided by a positioning of said at least one kiss-cut through said positioning support; a second adhesive or tape layer having a first surface adhered to said flexible material layer; a release liner removably joined to a second surface of said second adhesive or tape layer and adapted to be removed to allow installation of said device whereby said main body portion of said positioning support can be removed after said device has been attached to a toner hopper to complete installation of said device.