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Fluid ejector apparatus and methods

US6786591B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 24, 2002
Grant dateSep 7, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J3/407
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fluid ejector head, includes a fluid ejector body adapted to be inserted into an opening of an enclosing medium having an interior surface, and at least one nozzle disposed on the fluid ejector body. The fluid ejector head further includes, a fluid ejector actuator in fluid communication with the at least one nozzle, wherein activation of the fluid ejector actuator ejects a fluid through the at least one nozzle at controlled locations onto the interior surface of the enclosing medium.

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