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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 29, 2008
Filed:
Oct. 14, 2004
Katsumi Harumoto, Iwatsuki, JP;
Katsumi Harumoto, Iwatsuki, JP;
Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A cartridge is detachably attached to an image forming device, and an identification information tag that stores identification information for distinguishing the cartridge from other cartridges therein is attached to the cartridge. An identification key is provided on the identification information tag and mechanically engages with the image forming device and distinguishes whether or not the cartridge can be attached. The identification information tag is characterized by the identification key mechanically engaging with the image forming device and distinguishing whether or not the cartridge can be attached. In an image forming device to which the cartridge is attached, when the cartridge is attached the attachment portion, the image forming device mechanically identifies whether or not the cartridge can be attached by using the identification key provided on the identification information tag attached to the cartridge.
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