Ink reservoir for an inkjet printer
US6460985B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/17509
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to an ink container for providing ink to an inkjet printhead. The ink container includes a reservoir for containing ink. Also included in the ink container is at least one continuous fiber defining a three dimensional porous member. The at least one continuous fiber is bonded to itself at points of contact to form a self-sustaining structure that is disposed within the reservoir for retaining ink. Ink is drawn from the self-sustaining structure and provided to the inkjet printhead.
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