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Ink-jet cartridge with pressure adjustment device

US6293666A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 25, 1999
Grant dateSep 25, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/17513
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pressure adjustment device in an ink cartridge employs an elastic air bag in communication with the atmosphere through a ventilation hole in a connection body which is installed in a top wall of the cartridge housing. Response to pressure changes is increased by a spring connected between a bottom end of the air bag and a bottom wall of the cartridge housing which applies a pulling force to the bottom end of the air bag.

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