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Printing system particle removal device and method

US7946683B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 20, 2007
Grant dateMay 24, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/175
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A printing system includes a liquid source including a liquid with the liquid including particles. An acoustic transducer is associated with the liquid source. A controller is operably associated with the acoustic transducer and is configured to actuate the acoustic transducer to generate a standing sound wave including a nodal point in the liquid such that the particles are caused to move toward the nodal point of the standing sound wave.

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