IP Library Granted Patent US 8,538,295
Granted Patent B2
US 8,538,295 · App. 13/283,684 · Granted Sep 17, 2013

Systems and methods for remanufacturing imaging components

Inventors: Donald R. Huck (Sanford, NC); James H. Jones (Fayetteville, NC); Matthew J. Morton (Holly Springs, NC); Anthony D. Causey (Fuquay Varina, NC)
Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.
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Patent No.
US 8,538,295
App. No.
13/283,684
Granted
Sep 17, 2013
Kind
B2
Abstract

A drive gear for a generally cylindrical imaging component. The drive gear includes a body for engaging the generally cylindrical imaging component; a cylindrical shaft attached to the body, the cylindrical shaft having an end surface; and three prongs extending longitudinally outward from the end surface.

Claims (17)

1. A drive gear for a generally cylindrical imaging component, the drive gear comprising:

a body for engaging the generally cylindrical imaging component;

a cylindrical shaft attached to the body, the cylindrical shaft having an end surface; and

at least one cam shaped element that extends outward from the end surface, wherein the at least one can shaped element has at least one protrusion.

2. The drive gear of claim 1 wherein the at least one cam shaped element is shaped to engage a helical recess.

3. The drive gear of claim 2 wherein the helical recess is in a drive mechanism of an imaging device.

4. The drive gear of claim 1 wherein the at least one protrusion extends generally angularly along an edge of the at least one cam shaped element.

5. An imaging apparatus assembly comprising:

a drive mechanism including a helical recess; and

a drive gear including a body for engaging a generally cylindrical imaging component; a cylindrical shaft attached to the body, the cylindrical shaft having an end surface; and at least one cam shaped element that extends outward from the end surface, wherein the at least one cam shaped element has at least one protrusion.

6. The imaging apparatus assembly of claim 5 wherein the at least one cam shaped element is shaped to engage the helical recess.

7. The imaging apparatus of claim 5 wherein the at least one protrusion extends angularly along an edge of the at least one cam shaped element.

8. An imaging apparatus assembly comprising:

a generally cylindrical imaging component; and

a drive gear including a body engaging a generally cylindrical imaging component; a cylindrical shaft attached to the body, the cylindrical shaft having an end surface; and at least one cam shaped element that extends outward from the end surface wherein the at least one cam shape element has at least one protrusion.

9. The imaging apparatus assembly of claim 8 wherein the at least one cam shaped element is shaped to engage a helical recess.

10. The imaging apparatus assembly of claim 8 wherein the at least one protrusion extends generally angularly along an edge of the at least one cam shaped element.

Assignments (2)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 11, 2024
From: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
To: STATIC CONTROL COMPONENTS, INC.; SC COMPONENTS CANADA, INC.; LEE AVENUE PROPERTIES, INC.; SANTRONICS, INC.
Reel/Frame 066782/0781 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Dec 23, 2016
From: STATIC CONTROL COMPONENTS, INC.; SANTRONICS, INC.; SC COMPONENTS CANADA, INC.; LEE AVENUE PROPERTIES, INC.
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
Reel/Frame 041182/0601 →
Continuity (3)
Continuation 12902625 · Oct 12, 2010
Continuation 11825262 · Jul 5, 2007
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