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Recording method and apparatus for controlling ejection bubble formation

US6155673A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 30, 1993
Grant dateDec 5, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2202/11
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A liquid jet recording method includes applying thermal energy to liquid in a liquid passage to produce film boiling of the liquid to produce a bubble; permitting the bubble to communicate with ambience; wherein the liquid passage is not blocked in the communicating step.

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