Ink jet ink cartridge with vented wick
US8002398B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 9, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for assembling an ink cartridge, the method includes the steps of providing a reservoir body having a fluid discharge port including a rim; inserting a wick in the discharge port; providing an opening that is bounded by the rim; inserting a capillary media into the reservoir body and the capillary media contacts a portion on the wick; affixing a lid to the reservoir body and the lid includes a hole and an air vent; injecting ink into the capillary through the hole in the lid; wherein a vent path is formed extending from the opening, along at least a side of the capillary media and to the air vent in the lid.
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