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Imaging apparatus cartridge including an encoded device

DC CAFC
  • US 5,995,772 A
  • Filed: 12/17/1996
  • Issued: 11/30/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/16/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A cartridge for an electrophotographic machine, comprising:

  • a sump for carrying an agitator rotatably mounted in said sump for engagement with a toner;

    an encoded device coupled to a first end of said agitator; and

    a torque sensitive coupling connected to a second end of said agitator, which is connectable to a drive mechanism of said machine;

    said encoded device having coding means representing cartridge characteristic information.

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