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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 14, 2012
Filed:
Feb. 13, 2008
Osamu Teramura, Tokyo, JP;
Osamu Teramura, Tokyo, JP;
Oki Data Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A toner container holds toner and is detachably attached to an image forming apparatus. A housing holds the toner therein and includes a first engagement portion and an opening through which the toner is discharged into the image forming apparatus. The first engagement portion includes a first surface and either a first projection formed on the first surface or a first recess formed in the first surface. A shutter is fitted into the housing and is slidable relative to the housing. The shutter includes a second engagement portion that engages the first engagement portion when the shutter slides relative to the housing. The second engagement portion includes a second surface. Either a second projection is formed on the second surface or a second recess is formed in the second surface.