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Method and apparatus for tuning ink jets

US4366490A · kind A · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 19, 1982
Grant dateDec 28, 1982
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/04581
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Portions of ink jet transducers are deactivated so as to tune the transducer to the transducer drive rather than vice versa. Deactivation may be accomplished by creating a discontinuity in a conductive coating on the transducer or by partially depoling the transducer.

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