Handheld and/or mountable fluid-ejection device having removable tip with cap
US7959874B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2300/042
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A fluid-ejection device includes a handheld and/or mountable enclosure, a removable tip, a cap, a pneumatic fitting, and a controller. The removable tip has a fluid-ejection mechanism located at an end thereof. The cap is disposed on the end of the removable tip such that just the fluid-ejection mechanism is exposed through the cap. The pneumatic fitting extends from the enclosure and is receptive to placement of the removable tip thereon. The controller is situated within the enclosure to cause the removable tip to eject fluid.
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