Manuel M Nunez

US Patent:

20180088493, Mar 29, 2018

Filed:

Mar 14, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/566613

Inventors:

- Glendale CA, US
Shinichi IIJIMA - San Marino CA, US
Mark DRAKE - Simi Valley CA, US
Valeriy KISELEV - Pasadena CA, US
Manuel NUNEZ - Sylmar CA, US
Carlos GORDON - Inglewood CA, US
Gerardo MARTINEZ - Glendale CA, US

Assignee:

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU IMAGING CORPORATION - Glendale CA

International Classification:

G03G 15/08

Abstract:

The invention provides devices and methods for remanufacturing toner printer cartridges and their components by reusing a seal for the toner opening port. The invention also provides devices and methods for remanufacturing a printer cartridge by resealing the toner opening port of the toner hopper. The invention also relates to devices and methods to install and replace seals on a toner hopper, refill toner in a toner hopper, replace a bag of toner in a toner hopper, and replace a chip for a toner cartridge. Also included are devices and methods of sealing a toner cartridge and reattaching a toner cartridge end cap to a waste hopper. A soft shell bottle suitable for use in a toner cartridge composed of a soft polymeric material is also provided.