Abstract: A lidar system includes one or more light sources configured to generate a first beam of light and a second beam of light, a scanner configured to scan the first and second beams of light across a field of regard of the lidar system, and a receiver configured to detect the first beam of light and the second beam of light scattered by one or more remote targets. The scanner includes a rotatable polygon mirror that includes multiple reflective surfaces angularly offset from one another along a periphery of the polygon mirror, the reflective surfaces configured to reflect the first and second beams of light to produce a series of scan lines as the polygon mirror rotates. The scanner also includes a pivotable scan mirror configured to (i) reflect the first and second beams of light and (ii) pivot to distribute the scan lines across the field of regard.

Abstract: A toner supply insert adapted to be inserted into an empty toner supply cartridge to provide a resupplied cartridge capable of dispensing toner. The toner supply insert includes a substantially hollow container having a generally cylindrical wall having a longitudinal axis, an insert rear portion including a closed end, an insert front portion including an open end, and a transition piece connecting the insert front portion to the insert rear portion. A quantity of toner is provided within the toner supply insert. A seal member caps the open end and includes a tab suitable for removing the seal member. A handle capable of being connected to the toner supply insert for removing the insert when the insert is empty may also be provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus for dispensing toner comprising a generally cylindrical container for containing a quantity of toner, at least one end aperture and at least one toner discharge opening formed therein, a first closure detachably, rotatably and sealingly secured to the cylindrical container for closing the end aperture, a shutter member extending from the first closure for selectively opening and closing the toner discharge opening of the cylindrical container when the first closure is rotated, and means for aligning the dispensing apparatus.

Abstract: A toner dispensing cartridge having a hollow toner cup with an open end portion to which a sleeve-cap is fitted. The sleeve-cap has at least one opening forming a mouth portion. The sleeve-cap is rotatable relative to the hollow toner cup. An agitator element disposed within the hollow toner cup, is connected to and rotatable by the sleeve-cap. With the hollow toner cup stationary, rotation of the sleeve-cap causes the agitator element to displace toner contained within the cartridge toward the mouth portion of the cartridge for egress of the toner through the mouth portion to toner receiving apparatus.

Abstract: A ribbon cartridge for use with a printer is disclosed having a removable capstan. The removable capstan may be interchanged with other capstans having different circumferences and configurations for engaging printer drive mechanisms of different printers. Both single pass and invertible cartridges may use the removable capstan of the present invention. In an invertible cartridge application, only one capstan is required to advance the ribbon in either direction.