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Orifice plate for an ink-jet pen

US5434606A · kind A · utility

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12References
19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 2, 1991
Grant dateJul 18, 1995
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/1606
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Selected portions of the orifice plate surfaces are formed to have wetting and non-wetting surface characteristics for minimizing the accumulation of residual ink on the outer surface of the plate and for enhancing the flow of supply ink to the orifices of the plate.

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