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Mechanism for supplying ink to a portable ink jet printer

US6834946B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 28, 2002
Grant dateDec 28, 2004
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/17513
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An ink jet cartridge is provided comprising an outlet port, an ink containing region, and a wick substantially surrounding a portion of the ink containing region, the wick being configured such that ink flows to the outlet port. Preferably, the wick is configured such that ink flows to the outlet port irrespective of an orientation of the ink jet cartridge.

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