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Apparatus and method for placing fluid droplets onto an object

US6669325B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 2002
Grant dateDec 30, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J25/34
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a method of placing fluid droplets onto an object. The method includes moving a fluid ejection device in a first direction, reducing air flow between the fluid ejection device and the object with a member leading the fluid ejection device, and ejecting the fluid droplets onto the object.

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