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Continuous ink jet catcher with improved screen structure

US5469202A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 20, 1992
Grant dateNov 21, 1995
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2002/1853
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A catcher for an ink jet print head is provided with locating features in the catcher throat to positively locate a catcher screen that serves to wick caught ink into the catcher throat, and a screen construction that resists compression of the screen without adversely affecting the ink flow in the catcher throat.

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