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Thermal transfer ribbon with end of ribbon markers

US6989180B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 9, 2003
Grant dateJan 24, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41M5/38214
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Thermal transfer ribbons which employ a reflective sensor marker of a small size for detecting the end of the ribbon and also thermal transfer ribbons which employ a reflective sensor marker and a transparent sensor marker for detecting the end of the ribbon.

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