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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 24, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 02, 2009
Ali R. Dergham, Fairport, NY (US);
Timothy M. Davis, Macedon, NY (US);
Jorge M. Rodriguez, Webster, NY (US);
Randall E. Kaufman, Rochester, NY (US);
Ali R. Dergham, Fairport, NY (US);
Timothy M. Davis, Macedon, NY (US);
Jorge M. Rodriguez, Webster, NY (US);
Randall E. Kaufman, Rochester, NY (US);
Xerox Corporation, Norwalk, CT (US);
Abstract
This is a waste cyclone toner dispense system with a controlled gate and a collection bag below the gate. The controlled gate is configured to be opened and closed at a predetermined time thereby permitting the use of relatively inexpensive bags for collection of toner debris. The gate is hinged to permit easy opening by a controller and motor. The controller turns off any pressure while the gate is open. The drop gate conveys when open waste toner from an upper waste collection funnel to the collection bag.