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Printhead cleaning system

US11135775B2 · kind B2 · utility

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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 31, 2017
Grant dateOct 5, 2021
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Expiry dateMar 4, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/16552
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

According to an example, an apparatus may include a printhead to deliver a printing liquid from firing chambers through a plurality of bores arranged along a surface of the printhead. The apparatus may also include a cleaning system to apply a pressurized cleaning fluid onto the surface of the printhead while preventing application of the pressurized cleaning fluid into the firing chambers through the plurality of bores.

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