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Printhead and method for removing air bubbles

US11358395B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Memjet Technology Limited · IE

Inventors

Garry Raymond Jackson · Sydney, AU
Norman Micheal Berry · Sydney, AU
Michael John Hudson · Sydney, AU
Brian Robert Brown · Chatswood, AU
Samuel George Mallinson · Sydney, AU
Geordie McBain · Chatswood, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 18, 2020
Grant date	Jun 14, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 18, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB41J2202/21
WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An inkjet printhead includes: a fluid manifold having a base defining a plurality of fluid outlets and printhead chips attached to the base. Each printhead chip receives printing fluid from a set of the fluid outlets. All fluid outlets are flared with a respect to a width dimension of the printhead chips for facilitating removal of air bubbles.

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