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Image forming apparatus and methods thereof

US8422918B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 2011
Grant dateApr 16, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/104
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ink tank apparatus usable with an image forming apparatus and methods of mixing ink in an ink tank apparatus are disclosed. The ink tank apparatus and methods include directing ink particles against at least one of an impeller and an interior surface of a head housing to reduce a particle size of the respective ink particles.

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