Abstract: The invention includes a device for separating a toner hopper from a mounting member so that the cartridge can be reliably resealed and refilled with toner for repeated use. A container holds the cartridge while leaving the outer edge of each of the spacers exposed. In one embodiment, the container is provided with wheels that travel in a track. The container moves linearly along the track past a blade that cuts through the outer edge of the spacers. In a second embodiment, the container is positioned on a rail aligned to pass between two spaced-apart blades. The rail is mounted on a linear bearing so that the rail moves linearly past the blades to cut through both of the outer edges of the spacers in a single pass. This allows the hopper to be separated from the mounting member. Finally, a vacuum system is provided for removing waste debris.

Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for reconditioning and resealing toner cartridges.The method generally comprises the following steps: a) providing a used toner cartridge having a hopper, a mounting member and spacers interposed therebetween, b) separating the toner hopper and mounting member by cutting the spacers, and c) securing a new seal assembly between said toner hopper and mounting member to seal the toner discharge opening. The invention includes a device for separating a toner hopper from a mounting member so that the cartridge can be reliably resealed and refilled with toner for repeated use. A container holds the cartridge while leaving the outer edge of each of the spacers exposed. In one embodiment, the container is provided with wheels that travel in a track. The container moves linearly along the track past a blade that cuts through the outer edge of the spacers. In a second embodiment, the container is positioned on a rail aligned to pass between two spaced-apart blades.

Abstract: The present invention is a device for separating a toner cartridge hopper from its mounting member so that the cartridge can be reliably resealed and refilled with toner for repeated use. A container holds the cartridge while leaving the outer edge of the gasket exposed. In one embodiment, the container is provided with wheels that travel in a track. The container moves linearly along the track past a blade that cuts away the outer edge of the gasket. In a second embodiment, the container is positioned on a rail aligned to pass between two spaced-apart blades. The rail is mounted on a linear bearing so that the rail moves linearly past the blades to remove both gasket outer edges in a single pass. By removing the outer edges of the gasket, the welds that join the hopper and mounting member to the gasket are broken and the hopper can be separated from the mounting member.

Abstract: The present inventions are a reconditioned and resealed toner cartridge, the method of making the same, and a table saw used in this method. The reconditioned and resealed toner cartridge has a toner hopper, a new seal assembly and a mounting member. The new seal assembly comprises a gasket and a removable seal member which are secured between the toner hopper and the mounting member and seal the toner discharge opening. The method generally comprises the following steps: a) providing a used toner cartridge having a hopper and a mounting member which are attached by a used gasket, b) separating the toner hopper and mounting member from the used gasket, and c) securing a new seal assembly between said toner hopper and mounting member to seal the toner discharge opening. The table saw has a blade for cutting the outer edge of the used gasket, which separates the gasket from the toner hopper and mounting member. A cart is provided for aligning and carrying the toner cartridge passed the blade.