Patents by Inventor Hiroshi Ohgami

Hiroshi Ohgami has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5960238
    Abstract: A method of supplying toner for refilling a process cartridge of an image forming apparatus of electrophotographic recording system without contaminating the hands of the operator and the image forming apparatus. A process cartridge for an image forming apparatus in which supply toner is supplied to the toner supply section from the outer section, is provided with a toner supply section for supplying toner to a development unit. The process cartridge is provided with a supply toner container made up of material capable of being cut and for containing supply toner, a supply toner container accommodating section for receiving the supply toner container, an edge body for cutting the container, a male screw member for pushing the container so as to be cut, and an engaging member for blocking the passage of cut chips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: NEC Corporation
    Inventor: Hiroshi Ohgami