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Ink jet ink supply apparatus

US5343226A · kind A · utility

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9References
4Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 28, 1990
Grant dateAug 30, 1994
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2002/17576
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An ink supply apparatus comprises a container for storing ink jet ink having an opening for releasing ink from the container and a valve member mounted in the opening in the container and spring means coupled to the valve member for biasing the valve member so as to prevent the flow of ink from the container when the ink supply is not mounted on a supply base.

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