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Ink replenishing system transport and storage container

US5074418A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 12, 1990
Grant dateDec 24, 1991
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2251/1016
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The transport and storage container receives an ink replenishing system characterized by housing defining a well and having a rim formed around the well opening. An ink tray is slidably supported to the forward portion of the rim. A supply and drain pump are mounted to the bottom of the housing and hoses communication the pumps and ink tray. The transport and storage container includes a housing defining a chamber open at the top, a plurality of support surfaces, and a rim formed around said chamber opening. A support rim is formed within the chamber for supporting the ink replenishing system.

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