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US 2016/0259295 A1Published application
Process Cartridge Modification and Method for Retractable Process Cartridge Drive
AssigneeClover Technologies Group, LLC
InventorJohn MORGAN
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Abstract
A modification for an imaging cartridge is provided for use with certain aftermarket or non-OEM cartridge drive mechanisms. At least one wall of a cartridge guiding member is removed to increase a clearance between the guiding member and the cartridge drive mechanism.
Claims18
A method of modifying a process cartridge, the method comprising:
- obtaining a process cartridge including a guide member having a central body portion with an opening defining an axis and a regulating projection positioned substantially adjacent to the opening and extending axially from the central body, the regulating projection including an inner wall and an outer wall spaced radially outwardly from the inner wall;
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- eliminating the inner wall to increase a radial distance between the axis and the regulating projection.
A method of modifying a process cartridge, the method comprising:
- obtaining a process cartridge including a guide member having a central body portion with an opening defining an axis and a regulating projection positioned substantially adjacent to the opening and extending axially from the central body, the regulating projection including an innermost arcuate portion spaced a radial distance from the axis;
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- modifying the guide member to increase the radial distance between the innermost arcuate portion of the regulating projection and the axis.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.