Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
1 Apparatus for facilitating the transfer of flowable xerographic toner from a container to a replenisher or dispenser, characterised in that the container has a toner dispensing aperture (81,82; 124,125; 208) normally closed by first closure means (85; 122; 210), the replenisher has a toner refill aperture (59,60; 111,112; 222), normally closed by second closure means (67,68; 103; 228), and a container mounting mechanism which includes parts which cooperate with parts on the container to lock the container to the mounting mechanism by relative movement, such relative movement causing both closure means to be opened or openable.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
1 Apparatus for facilitating the transfer of flowable xerographic toner from a container to a replenisher or dispenser, characterised in that the container has a toner dispensing aperture (81,82; 124,125; 208) normally closed by first closure means (85; 122; 210), the replenisher has a toner refill aperture (59,60; 111,112; 222), normally closed by second closure means (67,68; 103; 228), and a container mounting mechanism which includes parts which cooperate with parts on the container to lock the container to the mounting mechanism by relative movement, such relative movement causing both closure means to be opened or openable.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
2 Apparatus according to claim 1, in which the container is movable in the mounting mechanism in the direction of relative movement, the second closure means being movable with the container and the first closure means being held stationary with the mounting mechanism, whereby both closure means are opened.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
3 Apparatus according to claim 2, in which the container is rotatable in the mounting mechanism and the closure means comprise valve discs rotatable about a common axis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
4 Apparatus according to claim 1, 2 or 3, in which the closure means are held in the closed positions by mechanical detent means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
5 Apparatus according to any preceding claim, in which the replenisher has a slidable elongated cover on which the toner container mounting mechanism is supported, attachment of a container enabling communication between replenisher and container and sliding of the cover enabling distribution of toner along the length of the replensiher.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
6 Apparatus according to claim 5, in which a toner stirrer is attached to the cover within the replenisher.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
7 Apparatus according to claim 1, in which the container is movable in the mounting mechanism in one direction to lock the container therein, and is movable in another direction to open the first and second closure means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
8 Apparatus according to claim 7, in which the locking movement of the container is rotating about an axis and the opening movement is longitudinal in the direction of the axis.