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Waste ink collection system

US7878634B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2007
Grant dateFeb 1, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 23, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/1742
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An ink collection system includes at least one target surface and a fluid supply system in communication with the at least one target surface. The fluid supply system is configured to create a film of fluid across at least a portion of the at least one target surface, and wherein the film of fluid flushes away ink that impinges on the at least one target surface.

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