Patent ID: 7672610
Filing Date: 2010-03-02
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A method of modifying a toner hopper assembly for use in a toner cartridge comprising: providing the toner hopper assembly having a generally cylindrical shape and an at least partially non-functioning electronic chip with electrical contacts disposed in an endplate section of the generally cylindrical shape; and modifying the toner hopper assembly by affixing a replacement chip to the toner hopper assembly to form a modified toner hopper assembly, wherein the replacement chip includes replacement electrical contacts which allow the replacement chip to communicate with a printer when the modified toner cartridge is installed in the printer. wherein the electrical contacts of the replacement chin are placed over the electrical contacts of the at least partially non-functioning electronic chip, and wherein the replacement chip has electrical components and the electrical components are positioned in gaps which exist between the at least nonfunctioning electronic chip and the endplate when the replacement chip is placed over the at least partially non-functioning electronic chip.