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Methods and apparatuses for implementing multi-via heater chips

US7559629B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 29, 2005
Grant dateJul 14, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/14072
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A heater chip for use in a printing device that includes a first heater array with a left side and a right side and a first ink via placed on the left side of the first heater array. The chip also includes a second heater array with a left side and a right side, where a right side of the first heater array faces the left side of the second heater array, a second ink via placed on the right side of the second heater array, and at least one logic array is disposed between the first heater array and the second heater array.

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