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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 28, 2014
Filed:
May. 18, 2011
Toshikazu Tsumita, Ebina, JP;
Toshikazu Tsumita, Ebina, JP;
Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A powder container includes a containing portion that is capable of containing powder therein, the containing portion having an opening through which the powder passes; an opening/closing member that is supported by the containing portion so as to be movable between an open position at which the opening is open and a closed position at which the opening/closing member closes the opening; and an engaged portion disposed on a side surface of the opening/closing member with respect to an installation direction, the installation direction being a direction in which the containing portion is removably installed into an apparatus, the engaged portion restraining a movement of the opening/closing member by being engaged with an engaging portion of the apparatus when the containing portion is installed in the apparatus.