Xerox Corporation

Lee J Gang, Jr

Paul Martin Wegman

Richard W Flemming

John M Palmer

A sacrificial circuit connector for interposition between male and female connector terminals for applications in which the expected connect and disconnect cycles may exceed the rated cycle limits of at least one of the connector terminals. The structure of sacrificial connector is largely determined by the need for connection compatibility between the sacrificial connector and the connector terminals. By making repeated disconnections at the sacrificial connector rather than between the connector terminals, the usable life of at least one connector terminal can be significantly increased, thereby adding efficiency and reliability while decreasing costs.

Sacrificial circuit connector for connect/disconnect applications that exceed the rated cycle limits of circuit connector terminals

An apparatus is provided for directing toner from a hopper containing a supply of toner to evenly fill a non-symmetric container without excessive dusting and spills. The apparatus includes (a) a conduit member operably connected to the hopper and having a discharging end for permitting a toner to be moved therethrough; (b) a conveyor device located at least partially within the conduit member for moving the toner from the hopper in a toner moving direction towards the non-symmetric container; and (c) a nozzle member for directing the toner from the conveyor to evenly fill the non-symmetric container. The nozzle member is operably connected to the discharge end of the conduit member and has a first end connected to the conduit member, a second and opposite end for dispensing moving toner into the non-symmetric container, and a central portion between the first end and the second and opposite end. The second and opposite end includes an enclosed toner redirecting structure for changing the toner moving direction so as to enable even-filling of the non-symmetric container without excessive dusting and spills.

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Rochester, NY, United States of America

Lee J Gang, Jr