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Ink delivery system for printers

US5121132A · kind A · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 28, 1991
Grant dateJun 9, 1992
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/175
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An ink delivery system for an inkjet printer includes a vented supply chamber for providing a reservoir of ink and an ink compartment which is connected to the supply chamber via a hydrophobic membrane which acts as a fluid diode for regulating the flow of ink from the supply chamber into the compartment.

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