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Liquid storage container and recording apparatus

US12304211B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 17, 2023
Grant dateMay 20, 2025
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2044

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2002/17516
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A liquid storage container attachable to and detachable from a recording apparatus includes: a liquid storage bag that includes a supply port for supplying liquid to a port to be supplied of the recording apparatus and is configured to store liquid; an opening and closing body movable between an open position that allows liquid to be supplied from the supply port to the port to be supplied and a closed position that closes the supply port; a handle configured to move the opening and closing body between the open position and the closed position; and a lock mechanism configured to lock the opening and closing body in the closed position so as to permit the opening and closing body to move to the open position only when the liquid storage container is in an attached state in which the liquid storage container is attached to the recording apparatus.

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