Patent · US Expired

Ink cartridge

US6511142B1 · kind B1 · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 24, 2000
Grant dateJan 28, 2003
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/17566
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An ink cartridge is provided which includes a rigid housing and a flexible ink storage bag inserted within the housing. The storage bag, which is connectable to the ink supply line of a printer by a hollow needle, is impenetrable by the needle or similar when the storage bag is depleted of ink.

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