Ink source for an ink delivery system
US5710585A · kind A · utility
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3Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/17523
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The bag includes a selected volume of gas having a selected volume of dead space. The dead space being provided to accommodate expansion of the gas in the event of atmospheric and temperature changes. The dead space is within a range of 9% to 9.5% of the combined volume of the bag. The selected volume of air is sufficient such that complete drainage of an ink supply line to the printhead is allowed.
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