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Method and apparatus for redundant sealing of a printhead pressure regulator

US5719609A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 22, 1996
Grant dateFeb 17, 1998
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Expiry dateAug 22, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S137/907
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fail-safe, stop valve for an ink-jet print head in a pressurized ink delivery system. The stop valve is actuated by a back pressure regulator if the operating pressure of the print head approaches atmospheric pressure during operation.

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