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Liquid container

US7950789B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 7, 2007
Grant dateMay 31, 2011
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/17523
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides a liquid container for supplying liquid to a liquid consumption apparatus, and includes: a container body that is detachably attached to a container attachment unit of the liquid consumption apparatus; first and second positioning portions that prevent the movement of the container body when corresponding first and second positioning members provided on the container attachment unit fit therein, respectively; a liquid feed outlet to communicate with a liquid supply unit on the container attachment unit to supply liquid from the liquid container to the liquid consumption apparatus; an information memory unit; electric contacts that cause the information memory unit provided on the container body to be connected to an information control circuit of the liquid consumption apparatus; and an engaging portion preventing the detachment of the container body from the container attachment unit when an engaging member engages therewith.

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