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Ink jet pen having a free ink chamber

US7654665B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2005
Grant dateFeb 2, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J3/36
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An ink jet pen that is equipped with a free ink chamber. The ink jet pen has a free ink chamber in fluid communication with a negative pressure producing chamber. The negative pressure producing chamber is in communication with a printhead. The ink jet pen has a power source and a surface detection device. The surface detection device is adapted to move along a surface of the substrate.

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