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Ink jet writing device

US4278983A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 1979
Grant dateJul 14, 1981
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Expiry dateMay 23, 1999

Classification

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

Abstract

An improved ink jet writing device is disclosed which comprises a specially configured glass capillary liner having a smoothly flaring, integral inlet nozzle in one embodiment and a converging-diverging inlet nozzle in another embodiment, both embodiments having a smoothly converging outlet nozzle. Both exhibit improved frequency response at reduced voltage compared to other jets having glass liners. A jet having an angled or bent tip also is disclosed.

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