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Ink tank, ink jet recording apparatus mounting the ink tank, and package for the ink tank

US6325500A · kind A · utility

30Cited by
5References
16Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 21, 2000
Grant dateDec 4, 2001
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/17559
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An ink tank provided with an ink containing portion containing ink therein, and a housing protecting the ink containing portion is characterized by a resin material capable of transmitting therethrough visible light and infrared light travelling from the exterior of the housing toward the interior of the ink containing portion and capable of decreasing ultraviolet light travelling from the exterior of the housing toward the interior of the ink containing portion.

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