Abstract: Method of making an electro-mechanical roll such as a bias transfer roll for use in an electrostatographic apparatus such as a printing or copying apparatus comprising a conductive core having a segmented layer of compressible material positioned in a tandem relation to another thereon to form a generally cylindrical roll.

Abstract: An apparatus such as a connector or circuit includes a substrate having a plurality of conductive members and a plurality of non-conductive members. The conductive members include a plurality of conductive fibers in association with a polymer material. The conductive members and the non-conductive members are disposed in the substrate member and are selectively situated with respect to each other forming a modular matrix configuration of contacts suitable for an array or association with other circuitry.

Abstract: An automatic supply ordering system for electronically ordering a consumable component or replaceable part in a marking machine. The system provides electronic identification of a condition of a replaceable component and automatically electronically sends an offer to purchase a replacement part upon identification of a threshold condition.

Abstract: A method of automatic supply ordering system for electronically ordering a consumable part or replaceable part in a marking machine. The system provides electronic identification of a condition of a replaceable component and automatically electronically sends an offer to purchase a replacement part upon identification of a threshold condition.

Abstract: A method and information system for informing a user about consumable components such as a CRU using printed documents in an electrostatographic system.

Abstract: A method of forming a flexible belt including: providing a flexible member; providing a work surface; forming the flexible member in a loop shape including an overlap region; positioning the overlap region of the flexible member in pressure contact with the work surface such that the photosensitive surface and the work surface is on the outside of the loop shape; positioning a welding tool on an inside surface of the loop shape of the flexible member opposite the overlap region; and ultrasonically welding the flexible member at one or more locations.

Abstract: An automatic supply ordering system for electronically ordering a consumable component or replaceable part in a marking machine. The system provides electronic identification of a condition of a replaceable component and automatically electronically sends an offer to purchase a replacement part upon identification of a threshold condition.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning an imaging surface with a cleaning blade including a drop seal actuator that urges a seal into position and then collects toner in a cleaner unit. The seal captures falling accumulated toner from the cleaning blade which may contaminate the xerographic area when the cleaning blade is retracted from the imaging surface. Implementation of the drop seal actuator in contact with the seal positions the seal to contain toner within the cleaner unit.

Abstract: A media clearance apparatus including a member having a length, a thickness, and a width, and a first end and a second end. The member is securable along a portion of the member to a secondary member and is functionally operational such that one end of the member is movable from a first position out of contact with a media path into a second position in contact with the media path.

Abstract: A cradle for a fusing assembly including end tabs or protrusions for supporting and pivoting on a side wall. The cradle functionally associates with the side walls and is adapted to angularly pivot between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: An apparatus for sending a switching signal to a switching device for switching the position of an injection gate of a injection molding machine for molding a work piece in a mold during a molding cycle between an open position and a closed position is provided. The switching signal is indicative of one of the open position and the closed position. The apparatus is to be hand carried by a machine operator. The apparatus includes a frame including a portion thereof for gripping by the operator and a power supply operably associated with the frame. The apparatus also includes a timer operably associated with the frame. The timer is operably connectable to the power supply for receiving an initiation signal from the injection molding machine indicative of the initiation of the molding cycle and for generating the switching signal in response to the initiation signal.

Abstract: A mounting stud for supporting a component such as a gear in an imaging machine. The mounting stud is removably securable to a wall.

Abstract: A container is provided for delivering a supply of particles for use in a developer unit of an electrophotographic apparatus. A resistor member, is permanently associated with the container. When the container is associated with the electrophotographic apparatus, the resistance of the resistor member is identified and a fault signal is communicated to a display when the incorrect configuration of the container is identified as being used in the electrophotographic apparatus. Also provided is a method of determining the configuration of a container in a printing or copying apparatus.

Abstract: A detoning blade including a steel member of stainless steel or carbon steel having a length, a width, and a thickness and a coating including titanium nitride or tungsten carbide having a thickness ranging from 0.1 microns to 4 microns or a coating of diamond embedded chromium having a thickness ranging from 2.5 microns to 7.5 microns.

Abstract: A method of providing support to a user of a computer peripheral includes sensing a peripheral indicia at a computer and registering the peripheral and downloading from a server additional information about the peripheral based on the peripheral indicia. The peripheral indicia includes any of a model number, a part number, a serial number, a date of manufacturer and a configuration indicia. Registering the peripheral is performed by launching a communications browser to connect to the server. The method also senses a peripheral condition at the computer where the peripheral condition includes either an error code or a code indicative of a consumable reaching a predetermined threshold or both. This method accesses the server at an address defined by the peripheral condition, and the server provides the browser with additional information about the peripheral condition.

Abstract: An information system for informing a user about consumable components such as a CRU using printed documents in an electrostatographic system.

Abstract: An electro-mechanical roll such as a bias transfer roll for use in a printing or copying apparatus comprising a conductive core having a segmented layer of compressible material positioned in a tandem relation to another thereon to form a generally cylindrical roll member.

Abstract: A bearing for use in a reproduction machine includes an elongated body having an elongated first portion and an elongated second portion. The first portion extends radially outward from the second portion. The second portion includes a lumen for receiving and supporting a shaft. Resilient elongated members originate from the second portion and extend radially outward toward the first portion and are spaced from the second portion over a portion thereof. The resilient members are movable between a first position and a second position for removable securement to a wall in a reproduction machine.

Abstract: A shaft assembly including an elongated member having at least a portion which is hollow having an inside surface defining a shaft core is provided. The shaft assembly includes a rotatable, torque transmitting elongated member defining a portion thereof which is hollow having an inside surface and defining a shaft core. The shaft has an outside surface including a torque transmitting portion and a functional feature portion. The elongated member defines an aperture gate extending from the inside surface to the outside surface. The elongated member also defines a hardened, moldable material. The material extends from the inside surface through the aperture gate. The material is secured to at least a portion of the outside surface.

Abstract: A process cartridge for use in a printing machine is provided. The process cartridge further includes a plurality of rivets. Each of the plurality of rivets includes a retaining portion thereof. At least one of the first housing portion and the second housing portion define an aperture for passage of the retaining portion of at least one of the rivets therethrough. The other of at least one of the first housing portion and the second housing portion define a cavity for receiving the retaining portion of the at least one rivet. The portion of the housing defining the cavity being interferencely fitted to the retaining portion of the at least one rivet.