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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 19, 2010
Filed:
Jun. 24, 2008
Soichiro Mase, Handa, JP;
Takeyuki Takagi, Nagoya, JP;
Soichiro Mase, Handa, JP;
Takeyuki Takagi, Nagoya, JP;
Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Nagoya-shi, Aichi-ken, JP;
Abstract
A developing cartridge and method of recycling a developing cartridge are provided. The developing cartridge includes a cartridge housing that is configured to accommodate developer. The cartridge housing includes a first opening for discharging the developer from the cartridge housing; and a second opening for accommodating the developer into the cartridge housing. The developing cartridge further includes a deflector that is configured to generate a swirling flow of air in the cartridge housing. The method of recycling the developing cartridge includes injecting air into the second opening such that the air is deflected by the deflector and refilling the developing cartridge with developer.