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Identifiable inkjet cartridge and method of preventing misplacing inkjet cartridge in an inkjet apparatus

US7077506B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 5, 2004
Grant dateJul 18, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/17546
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An identifiable TAB for an inkjet cartridge. The identifiable tab contains a flexible substrate, a plurality of conductive traces formed on the flexible substrate, and a plurality of contacts formed on the flexible substrate and connected to the conductive traces. The contacts of the identifiable TAB are arranged into at least one identifiable area for aiding in identifying the inkjet cartridge.

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