Free flow fluid delivery system for printing device
US7500737B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/195
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A free flow fluid delivery system, such as, for example in a printing device, includes a fluid supply container configured to hold a printing fluid, a separating container coupled to the fluid supply container and configured to receive a froth made of gas and the printing fluid and output the printing fluid in the froth to the fluid supply container and output the gas in the froth to atmosphere. A pump is coupled to the separating container and configured to urge the froth into the separating container, and a valve is coupled to the fluid supply container and configurable selectively to allow printing fluid to flow out of the fluid supply container.
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