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Ink supply and filter for ink jet printing systems

US4272773A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 24, 1979
Grant dateJun 9, 1981
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Expiry dateMay 24, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01D15/18
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sealed, collapsible container is disclosed for ink supply in ink jet printing systems. Fill and delivery conduits extending into the container terminate in small filter assemblies having a filter element made from compressed fibers forming a plurality of substantially parallel passages through which capillary flow is achievable.

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