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Print fluid tank

US11141983B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 7, 2017
Grant dateOct 12, 2021
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/19
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus to supply print fluid (9) to a print fluid delivery system (28) of a printer, the apparatus comprising a tank (4) to store print fluid (9); a print fluid supply conduit (12) coupled to the tank (4) to supply print fluid (9) to the print fluid delivery system (28); and a vent conduit (10) extending from the tank (4); the tank (4) movable from a first position to supply print fluid (9) and in which first position the print fluid supply conduit (12) and vent conduit (10) are open to a second position to permit filling of the tank (4) and in which movement to the second position closes the print fluid supply conduit (12) and vent conduit (10).

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