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Regulator assembly for modulating fluid pressure within an ink-jet printer

US6130694A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 13, 1996
Grant dateOct 10, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2202/05
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A regulator assembly is incorporated within an ink-jet pen for regulation of ink pressure within the pen. The regulator assembly comprises an ink delivery chamber and an ink control chamber wherein regulation of the ink pressure is effectuated by the response of a deformable diaphragm located within the ink control chamber, to ink pressure changes within the pen.

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