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Seal for ink jet printhead

US5475410A · kind A · utility

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4Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 19, 1992
Grant dateDec 12, 1995
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2012

Classification

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

Abstract

An ink jet printer includes an ink jet printhead having a drop generator and an ink drop charging and catching assembly. An elastomeric seal mounted on a lever arm about a pivot remote from the charging and catching assembly seals the ink drop generator and charging and catching assembly when the ink jet printer is not in use.

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