Patent ID: 7976138

Claim:
An image-formation-material (“IFM”) reservoir comprising: a securing mechanism integrally formed with the IFM reservoir, the securing mechanism configured to secure a data-providing component, the data-providing component comprising first and second sides opposite each other and third and fourth sides opposite each other, and configured to provide information to a data processing system about the IFM reservoir to facilitate monitoring the IFM reservoir by the data processing system, the securing mechanism comprising: a support configured to retain the data-providing component, the support comprising two opposing guiding regions each configured to secure the first and second sides of the data-providing component when the data-providing component is inserted into the support; a stop datum contacting the third side of the data-providing component to prevent the data-providing component from moving further when the data-providing component is inserted into the support; and an engaging retention feature disposed at the fourth side of the data-providing component when the data-providing component is inserted into the support for preventing the data-providing component from withdrawing from the securing mechanism.