Patent · US Expired

Vibration control technology and interface for computer printers and scanners

US7791758B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 2, 2001
Grant dateSep 7, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J29/08
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Method and apparatus for altering the operation of printers and scanners to reduce vibration and/or acoustics. The technology involves altering the mode of operation of the printer or scanner to be in either “quick”, “quiet” or an intermediate mode. Additionally, structure for achieving the different modes of operation are also disclosed.

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