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High frequency droplet ejection device and method

US7281778B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2004
Grant dateOct 16, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/04593
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In general, in one aspect, the invention features a method for driving a droplet ejection device having an actuator, including applying a multipulse waveform that includes two or more drive pulses to the actuator to cause the droplet ejection device to eject a single droplet of a fluid, wherein a frequency of the drive pulses is greater than a natural frequency, fj, of the droplet ejection device.

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