Apparatus and method for modifying toner cartridges for sealing
OwnerCosta G. Chitourasinventor
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Abstract
A method for preparing a toner cartridge for reconditioning and resealing with a replacement seal includes providing a used toner cartridge whose seal has been removed and the toner essentially consumed with the cartridge substantially otherwise intact. The interior of the cartridge is partially separated or penetrated so as to remove, modify or by-pass any impediments present which would or could interfere with the resealing of the cartridge. A new seal is secured to the toner cartridge.
Claims10
A method for preparing a toner cartridge for reconditioning and resealing with a replacement seal, comprising:
- a) providing a used toner cartridge whose seal has been removed and the toner has been essentially consumed with the toner cartridge substantially otherwise intact;
- b) penetrating by drilling, milling, cutting or sawing said toner cartridge so as to remove, modify or bypass any impediments present which interferes with the resealing of said toner cartridge without fully splitting said toner cartridge;
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- c) securing the replacement seal with an adhesive to said toner cartridge.
A method for preparing a toner cartridge for reconditioning and resealing with a replacement seal, comprising:
- a) providing a used toner cartridge having a seal removed from an original seal position;
- b) removing an impediment in the used toner cartridge by drilling, milling, cutting or sawing wherein said impediment interferes with insertion of a replacement seal insertion tool into the toner cartridge for resealing with a replacement seal without fully splitting said toner cartridge;
- c) inserting the replacement seal with the replacement seal insertion tool into the toner cartridge;
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- d) removing the replacement seal insertion tool from the toner cartridge while leaving the replacement seal attached in a sealing position with an adhesive, thereby resealing the toner cartridge.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.