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System and methods for fluid drop ejection

US7637592B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17References

24Claims

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Assignee

FUJIFILM Dimatix, Inc. · US

Inventors

Robert Rosenblum · Hartford, US
Melvin L. Biggs · Hartford, US
Edward R. Moynihan · Plainfield, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 26, 2006
Grant date	Dec 29, 2009
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 19, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB41J2002/14475
WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A drop ejection device includes three or more orifices disposed in a two-dimensional pattern in a nozzle plate, a fluid conduit coupled to the three or more orifice, and an actuator configured to actuate the fluid in the fluid conduit to eject separate fluid drops out of the three or more orifices, the fluid drops remaining separate in flight.

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