Patents by Inventor Yosuke Kashiide
Yosuke Kashiide 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).
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Patent number: 11960239Abstract: An electrophotographic image forming apparatus includes a main assembly and a cartridge mountable to the main assembly, with the cartridge being movable in the main assembly between a developing position at a terminal end of a mounting path and a spaced position moved from the developing position in a direction different from a direction of the mounting path. The cartridge includes a developer carrying member and a coupling member capable of inclining relative to a rotational axis of the developer carrying member. The coupling member is capable of taking a reference position when the cartridge is at a developing position, an at-dismounting position inclined relative to the rotational axis of the developer carrying member when the cartridge is dismounted from the main assembly, and an at-spaced position inclined relative to the rotational axis of the developer carrying member in a direction different from that in the at-dismounting position.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2023Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Yosuke Kashiide, Masaaki Sato, Hiroyuki Munetsugu
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Publication number: 20240061373Abstract: Disclosed is a cartridge attachable to an image forming apparatus body, the cartridge including: a memory member storing information relating to the cartridge; and a supporting body having a memory mounting portion on which the memory member is mounted, the memory member having a first surface, a second surface, and a lateral surface, the first surface is provided with a contact portion connected to a body electrode portion of the body of the image forming apparatus when the cartridge is installed in the body of the image forming apparatus, the memory mounting portion has a first opposing portion opposing the second surface and a second opposing portion opposing the lateral surface when the memory member is mounted, the memory member is mounted by adhesive between the second surface and the first opposing portion and between the lateral surface and the second opposing portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: YU FUKASAWA, YUKIO KUBO, YOSUKE KASHIIDE
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Publication number: 20240004342Abstract: According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a toner cartridge detachably mountable to a receiving device, the toner cartridge comprising a container including a accommodating portion for accommodating the toner and a discharge opening for discharging the toner from the accommodating portion into the receiving device; and an open/close member including a closing portion for closing the discharge opening and an engaging portion movable relative to the closing portion, the open/close member being rotatable relative to the container between (a) an opening position for causing the closing portion to open the discharge opening and (b) a closing position for causing the closing portion to close the discharge opening, wherein the engaging portion is movable relative to the closing portion between (c) a engaging position for engagement with the receiving device to receive a force for moving the open/close member from the opening position to the closing position when the toner cartridge is dType: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Yosuke Kashiide, Takashi Kimura
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Publication number: 20240004341Abstract: According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a toner cartridge detachably mountable to a receiving device, the toner cartridge comprising a container including a accommodating portion for accommodating the toner and a discharge opening for discharging the toner from the accommodating portion into the receiving device; and an open/close member including a closing portion for closing the discharge opening and an engaging portion movable relative to the closing portion, the open/close member being rotatable relative to the container between (a) an opening position for causing the closing portion to open the discharge opening and (b) a closing position for causing the closing portion to close the discharge opening, wherein the engaging portion is movable relative to the closing portion between (c) a engaging position for engagement with the receiving device to receive a force for moving the open/close member from the opening position to the closing position when the toner cartridge is dType: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Yosuke Kashiide, Takashi Kimura
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Publication number: 20230418221Abstract: A cartridge includes a photosensitive drum rotatable about an axis extending in an axial direction; a memory including a storing element configured to store information, a memory contact electrically connected to the storing element, and a substrate having a surface on which the memory contact is provided; and a frame which supports the photosensitive drum, on which the substrate is mounted, and which includes a first end with respect to the axial direction and a second end opposite from the first end. The frame includes a container provided with an accommodating chamber for accommodating a developer collected from the photosensitive drum and with an opening communicating with the accommodating chamber and includes a mounting member mounted on the container so as to cover the opening. The mounting member includes a supporting portion for supporting the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: YOSUKE KASHIIDE, YUICHI FUKUI, NAOKI HAYASHI, NAOKI MAEDA, TAKASHI KIMURA, TOSHIAKI TAKEUCHI, SHUICHI GOFUKU, TAKAYUKI YADA
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Patent number: 11841675Abstract: Disclosed is a cartridge attachable to an image forming apparatus body, the cartridge including: a memory member storing information relating to the cartridge; and a supporting body having a memory mounting portion on which the memory member is mounted, the memory member having a first surface, a second surface, and a lateral surface, the first surface is provided with a contact portion connected to a body electrode portion of the body of the image forming apparatus when the cartridge is installed in the body of the image forming apparatus, the memory mounting portion has a first opposing portion opposing the second surface and a second opposing portion opposing the lateral surface when the memory member is mounted, the memory member is mounted by adhesive between the second surface and the first opposing portion and between the lateral surface and the second opposing portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2023Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Yu Fukasawa, Yukio Kubo, Yosuke Kashiide
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Publication number: 20230367260Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a mounting portion for mounting a process cartridge, the process cartridge including a first unit having an image bearing drum, and a second unit having a developing roller, the second unit being movable between a contact position in which the roller contacts the drum and a spaced position in which they are mutually spaced; an engageable member engageable with a force receiving portion provided on the second unit; wherein the engageable member is movable between a first position for maintaining the second unit in the spaced position by engaging with the force receiving portion, a second position for permitting movement of the second unit from the spaced position to the contact position; and a third position for permitting the process cartridge to be mounted, by being pressed by the process cartridge to retract, when the process cartridge is mounted to the mounting portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventors: Akira Yoshimura, Tomio Noguchi, Yukio Kubo, Masaaki Sato, Satoshi Nishiya, Yosuke Kashiide
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Patent number: 11754970Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a mounting portion for mounting a process cartridge, the process cartridge including a first unit having an image bearing drum, and a second unit having a developing roller, the second unit being movable between a contact position in which the roller contacts the drum and a spaced position in which they are mutually spaced; an engageable member engageable with a force receiving portion provided on the second unit; wherein the engageable member is movable between a first position for maintaining the second unit in the spaced position by engaging with the force receiving portion, a second position for permitting movement of the second unit from the spaced position to the contact position; and a third position for permitting the process cartridge to be mounted, by being pressed by the process cartridge to retract, when the process cartridge is mounted to the mounting portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2022Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Akira Yoshimura, Tomio Noguchi, Yukio Kubo, Masaaki Sato, Satoshi Nishiya, Yosuke Kashiide
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Patent number: 11714374Abstract: According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a toner cartridge detachably mountable to a receiving device, the toner cartridge comprising a container including a accommodating portion for accommodating the toner and a discharge opening for discharging the toner from the accommodating portion into the receiving device; and an open/close member including a closing portion for closing the discharge opening and an engaging portion movable relative to the closing portion, the open/close member being rotatable relative to the container between (a) an opening position for causing the closing portion to open the discharge opening and (b) a closing position for causing the closing portion to close the discharge opening, wherein the engaging portion is movable relative to the closing portion between (c) a engaging position for engagement with the receiving device to receive a force for moving the open/close member from the opening position to the closing position when the toner cartridge is dType: GrantFiled: May 31, 2019Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Yosuke Kashiide, Takashi Kimura
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Patent number: 11709453Abstract: According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a toner cartridge detachably mountable to a receiving device, the toner cartridge comprising a container including a accommodating portion for accommodating the toner and a discharge opening for discharging the toner from the accommodating portion into the receiving device; and an open/close member including a closing portion for closing the discharge opening and an engaging portion movable relative to the closing portion, the open/close member being rotatable relative to the container between (a) an opening position for causing the closing portion to open the discharge opening and (b) a closing position for causing the closing portion to close the discharge opening, wherein the engaging portion is movable relative to the closing portion between (c) a engaging position for engagement with the receiving device to receive a force for moving the open/close member from the opening position to the closing position when the toner cartridge is dType: GrantFiled: September 29, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Yosuke Kashiide, Takashi Kimura
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Patent number: 11703793Abstract: According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a toner cartridge detachably mountable to a receiving device, the toner cartridge comprising a container including a accommodating portion for accommodating the toner and a discharge opening for discharging the toner from the accommodating portion into the receiving device; and an open/close member including a closing portion for closing the discharge opening and an engaging portion movable relative to the closing portion, the open/close member being rotatable relative to the container between (a) an opening position for causing the closing portion to open the discharge opening and (b) a closing position for causing the closing portion to close the discharge opening, wherein the engaging portion is movable relative to the closing portion between (c) a engaging position for engagement with the receiving device to receive a force for moving the open/close member from the opening position to the closing position when the toner cartridge is dType: GrantFiled: October 21, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Yosuke Kashiide, Takashi Kimura
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Publication number: 20230221677Abstract: According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a toner cartridge detachably mountable to a receiving device, the toner cartridge comprising a container including a accommodating portion for accommodating the toner and a discharge opening for discharging the toner from the accommodating portion into the receiving device; and an open/close member including a closing portion for closing the discharge opening and an engaging portion movable relative to the closing portion, the open/close member being rotatable relative to the container between (a) an opening position for causing the closing portion to open the discharge opening and (b) a closing position for causing the closing portion to close the discharge opening, wherein the engaging portion is movable relative to the closing portion between (c) a engaging position for engagement with the receiving device to receive a force for moving the open/close member from the opening position to the closing position when the toner cartridge is dType: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2023Publication date: July 13, 2023Inventors: Yosuke Kashiide, Takashi Kimura
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Publication number: 20230185234Abstract: In a cartridge structure employing an inclinable coupling member engaging with a rotational force transmitting portion of an electrophotographic image forming apparatus, the coupling member is unable to engage with the rotational force transmitting portion of the electrophotographic image forming apparatus when the mounting and dismounting direction and the developing/spacing direction relative to the electrophotographic image forming apparatus of different from each other. Under the circumstances, a coupling lever contacting and retracting relative to the coupling member in interrelation with the mounting and dismounting operation of a developing cartridge B1, and a coupling spring for the coupling lever to apply an urging force to the coupling member are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2023Publication date: June 15, 2023Inventors: Yosuke Kashiide, Masaaki Sato, Hiroyuki Munetsugu
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Patent number: 11669038Abstract: A cartridge includes a projection portion provided in a first region of an upper surface of a frame in a vertical direction. The projection portion projects more upward than second regions between which the first region is interposed. An inside of the projection portion is a space that is part of a developer accommodating portion. The projection portion is configured to pass through a space under an abutting portion while being elastically deformed by the abutted portion being pressed by the abutting portion after the cartridge is transitioned from the first posture to the second posture in accordance with movement of the cartridge in the attaching direction.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2021Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Takuya Kawakami, Yosuke Kashiide, Makoto Hayashida, Noriyuki Komatsu
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Publication number: 20230168625Abstract: Disclosed is a cartridge attachable to an image forming apparatus body, the cartridge including: a memory member storing information relating to the cartridge; and a supporting body having a memory mounting portion on which the memory member is mounted, the memory member having a first surface, a second surface, and a lateral surface, the first surface is provided with a contact portion connected to a body electrode portion of the body of the image forming apparatus when the cartridge is installed in the body of the image forming apparatus, the memory mounting portion has a first opposing portion opposing the second surface and a second opposing portion opposing the lateral surface when the memory member is mounted, the memory member is mounted by adhesive between the second surface and the first opposing portion and between the lateral surface and the second opposing portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2023Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: Yu FUKASAWA, Yukio KUBO, Yosuke KASHIIDE
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Patent number: 11662687Abstract: In a cartridge structure employing an inclinable coupling member engaging with a rotational force transmitting portion of an electrophotographic image forming apparatus, the coupling member is unable to engage with the rotational force transmitting portion of the electrophotographic image forming apparatus when the mounting and dismounting direction and the developing/spacing direction relative to the electrophotographic image forming apparatus of different from each other. Under the circumstances, a coupling lever contacting and retracting relative to the coupling member in interrelation with the mounting and dismounting operation of a developing cartridge B1, and a coupling spring for the coupling lever to apply an urging force to the coupling member are provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2022Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Yosuke Kashiide, Masaaki Sato, Hiroyuki Munetsugu
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Patent number: 11650536Abstract: According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a toner cartridge detachably mountable to a receiving device, the toner cartridge comprising a container including a accommodating portion for accommodating the toner and a discharge opening for discharging the toner from the accommodating portion into the receiving device; and an open/close member including a closing portion for closing the discharge opening and an engaging portion movable relative to the closing portion, the open/close member being rotatable relative to the container between (a) an opening position for causing the closing portion to open the discharge opening and (b) a closing position for causing the closing portion to close the discharge opening, wherein the engaging portion is movable relative to the closing portion between (c) a engaging position for engagement with the receiving device to receive a force for moving the open/close member from the opening position to the closing position when the toner cartridge is dType: GrantFiled: April 15, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Yosuke Kashiide, Takashi Kimura
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Patent number: 11630416Abstract: In a cartridge structure employing an inclinable coupling member engaging with a rotational force transmitting portion of an electrophotographic image forming apparatus, the coupling member is unable to engage with the rotational force transmitting portion of the electrophotographic image forming apparatus when the mounting and dismounting direction and the developing/spacing direction relative to the electrophotographic image forming apparatus of different from each other. Under the circumstances, a coupling lever contacting and retracting relative to the coupling member in interrelation with the mounting and dismounting operation of a developing cartridge B1, and a coupling spring for the coupling lever to apply an urging force to the coupling member are provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2022Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Yosuke Kashiide, Masaaki Sato, Hiroyuki Munetsugu
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Patent number: 11619903Abstract: According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a toner cartridge detachably mountable to a receiving device, the toner cartridge comprising a container including a accommodating portion for accommodating the toner and a discharge opening for discharging the toner from the accommodating portion into the receiving device; and an open/close member including a closing portion for closing the discharge opening and an engaging portion movable relative to the closing portion, the open/close member being rotatable relative to the container between (a) an opening position for causing the closing portion to open the discharge opening and (b) a closing position for causing the closing portion to close the discharge opening, wherein the engaging portion is movable relative to the closing portion between (c) a engaging position for engagement with the receiving device to receive a force for moving the open/close member from the opening position to the closing position when the toner cartridge is dType: GrantFiled: April 15, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Yosuke Kashiide, Takashi Kimura
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Patent number: D1015421Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Tachio Kawai, Shigemi Kamoshida, Hiroyuki Munetsugu, Isao Koishi, Yosuke Kashiide, Takashi Kimura, Yuko Harada, Goshi Ozaki, Yuichi Sakakibara, Shohei Katsuya, Soichi Ishii, Takashi Taneda