Credential production print ribbon and transfer ribbon cartridges
US7922407B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 8, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J32/02
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ribbon cartridge for use in a credential production device is disclosed. The ribbon cartridge includes a take-up spool, a supply spool and a ribbon wound on the supply and take-up spools. The supply spool includes a loaded condition, in which a majority of the ribbon is wound on the supply spool and a minority of the ribbon is wound on the take-up spool. The take-up spool includes a loaded condition, in which a majority of the ribbon is wound on the take-up spool and a minority of the ribbon is wound on the supply spool. The ribbon wound on the supply spool in the loaded condition extends into the space occupied by the ribbon wound on the take-up spool when the take-up spool is in the loaded condition.
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