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Vacuum platen assembly for fluid-ejection device with anti-clog vacuum hole sidewall profiles

US6783206B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2002
Grant dateAug 31, 2004
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Expiry dateJan 8, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J11/08
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vacuum platen assembly for a fluid-ejection device of one embodiment of the invention is disclosed includes a platen that has a number of vacuum holes. Each of at least one of the vacuum holes has sidewalls with anti-clog profiles at least substantially prevent collection of media debris and aerosol on the sidewalls.

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