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Venting and ink recycling device

US4491433A · kind A · utility

44Cited by
8References
25Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 29, 1983
Grant dateJan 1, 1985
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 29, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/18
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The ink supply container disclosed herein is adapted for use with a moving carriage printer and controls foaming of a liquid ink in the container by providing, at the top of the container, a well having a sloping floor. Foamed ink is communicated to the well where it is condensed and returns through an opening at the lower end of the floor.

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