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Ink cartridge and image forming apparatus employing the ink cartridge

US8272723B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 6, 2010
Grant dateSep 25, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 1, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/17556
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An ink cartridge includes an inner pack that stores ink, an outer pack that packs the inner pack and into which gas is introduced to squeeze the inner pack to supply the ink to an exterior of the ink cartridge, and a cartridge case having a housing portion to enclose the outer pack and an inner wall surface against which the outer pack is inflated to be pressed as gas is introduced into the outer pack.

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