Ink blotter for an ink jet printer maintenance station providing increased ink carrying capacity
US6491371B1 · kind B1 · utility
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20Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/1742
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved ink blotter method system usable in a maintenance station of an ink jet printer including wiper blades positioned to clean the printheads and an assembly of absorbent materials to clean the wiper blades.
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