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Method of filling an ink container

US5621446A · kind A · utility

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2Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 3, 1995
Grant dateApr 15, 1997
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/17556
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An ink container includes an ink discharging portion for discharging ink; an air vent; first liquid absorbing material for absorbing the ink therein and; a second ink absorbing material, disposed between the air vent and the first absorbing material, for absorbing the ink. The first and second absorbing materials at least partly contacting each other.

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