Patent · US Expired

Compact print cartridge with oppositely located fluid and electrical interconnects

US6164771A · kind A · utility

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22Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 31, 1999
Grant dateDec 26, 2000
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/17553
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An inkjet print cartridge having minimized size dimensions and capable of removable installation in a carriage. In a preferred printer environment a plurality of such print cartridges are mounted in a carriage, with each print cartridge holding a different type/color of liquid to be applied to a media material. Liquid replenishment is provided through a liquid interconnect and control signals are provided through an electric interconnect, which are respectively positioned in spaced apart locations on opposite sides of the print cartridge.

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