Print fluid tank
US11141983B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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