| Future Graphics Imaging Corporation Patent applications |
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| 20100212137 | Methods and devices for sealing toner opening ports of printer cartridges - There is provided a method of promoting adhesion of a printer cartridge seal to a printer cartridge. The method comprises providing a printer cartridge seal applicator having an applicator portion configured to apply pressure on a printer cartridge seal, an applicator body connected to the applicator portion, and a handle connected to the applicator body. The method further comprises positioning the printer cartridge seal applicator in between a toner supply roller and a printer cartridge surface defining a toner opening port. The method further comprises using the applicator portion to press the printer cartridge seal against the printer cartridge surface defining the toner opening port. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100142991 | Method and devices for remanufacturing printer cartridges - Methods and devices for remanufacturing printer cartridges are provided where the printer cartridges comprise a photoconductive drum, the photoconductive drum comprises a drum gear end, and the drum gear end of the photoconductive drum is configured to be attached to a laser printer via a rotational force transmitting assembly. In an embodiment, the method comprises removing the rotational force transmitting assembly from the photoconductive drum, providing a replacement photoconductive drum, and attaching the rotational force transmitting assembly to the replacement photoconductive drum. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20090257775 | Pin driver - The present invention also includes a method of remanufacturing a printer cartridge, the printer cartridge comprising printer cartridge components fastened together by a pin, the method comprising the steps of providing a device, the device comprising a shaft configured to apply pressure to the pin; a drive means for driving the shaft against the pin; and applying pressure to the pin using the device. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090257774 | Methods for increasing printer cartridge compatibility - A method of making an aftermarket printer cartridge, the aftermarket printer cartridge substantially resembling an original market printer cartridge, the original market printer cartridge comprising a key set attached to a toner hopper, the key set comprising an arched structure and at least one elongated structure attached to the arched structure, the method comprising providing an aftermarket toner hopper resembling the toner hopper of the original market printer cartridge, the aftermarket toner hopper missing at least one elongated structure of the key set. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090208244 | Methods and apparatus for remanufacturing toner cartridges - A cutting device for use in detaching a drum from a printer cartridge, the drum defining a hollow interior, the hollow interior being surrounded by an interior wall of the drum, the cutting device comprising a shaft and a pointed edge protruding from the shaft, the pointed edge being configured to rotate with the shaft when the drum is being detached from the printer cartridge. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090185820 | Methods and apparatus for remanufacturing toner cartridges - A device for manufacturing a printer cartridge, the printer cartridge having a doctor blade and a developer roller, the doctor blade being configured to regulate the amount of toner delivered to the developer roller, the device comprising: (a) first surface, the first surface lying on a first plane; and (b) a second surface positioned opposite the first surface, the second surface lying on a second plane, the first and the second plane being parallel to each other, the second surface comprising a flat portion, the flat portion being configured to contact a portion of the doctor blade, wherein when the flat portion contacts the doctor blade portion, the device applies pressure to the doctor blade portion. | 07-23-2009 |
