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Snout-encompassing capping system for inkjet printheads

US6540323B1 · kind B1 · utility

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37Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 31, 2002
Grant dateApr 1, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 31, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/16511
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention includes as one embodiment a capping station for a fluid ejection device having a snout feature, the capping station comprising a cap with a rigid body and a gland seal disposed around an inner perimeter of a cavity defined by the rigid body for resiliently receiving side portions of the snout feature of the fluid ejection device to create a seal with the fluid ejection device.

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