Patent · US Expired

Printhead cap assembly for an ink jet printer

US7021741B2 · kind B2 · utility

9Cited by
28References
23Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 21, 2003
Grant dateApr 4, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/16508
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A printhead capping assembly includes a cap holder and a printhead cap. The cap holder defines a cavity and a vent exit. The printhead cap has a base and a lip portion extending from the base. The lip portion defines an open interior region. The base is inserted into the cavity of the cap holder. The base includes a serpentine channel extending from the open interior region to the vent exit of the cap holder.

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