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Ink cartridges

US7284848B2 · kind B2 · utility

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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 29, 2006
Grant dateOct 23, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/17566
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An ink cartridge includes a first wall and a second wall opposite the first wall. The ink cartridge also includes an ink chamber, an ink supply portion extending from the first wall in a first direction, and a communication path coupled to the ink supply portion and to the ink chamber. The ink cartridge includes a third wall which is substantially perpendicular to each of the first wall and the second wall, and a fourth wall which is substantially perpendicular to the first wall, the second wall and the third wall. The third wall has a recess formed therein, and the recess extends from the first wall towards the second wall in a second direction opposite the first direction. A plane which is parallel to the first direction and the fourth wall intersects at least a portion of the recess and at least a portion of the communication path.

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