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Ink cartridge and image forming apparatus including the same

US8474958B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 2, 2010
Grant dateJul 2, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2002/17579
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An ink cartridge includes a flexible container containing ink; and a restriction mechanism allowing the flexible container to deform only in the direction to decrease the volume of the flexible container. The ink cartridge is used for an image forming apparatus including an inkjet head for jetting ink from nozzles.

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