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Inkjet cartridge refilling system

US7883188B2 · kind B2 · utility

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8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 9, 2006
Grant dateFeb 8, 2011
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 28, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/17506
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A computer-controlled, semi-automatic, refill system for inkjet cartridges includes a touch screen and audio system for providing on-screen graphic and auditory instructions. The system also includes a plurality of exhausting units, a plurality of refilling units, a weighing unit and a plurality of test printers. The system is adapted to refill a plurality of black, color and color photo inkjet cartridge models from a plurality of manufacturers.

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