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Wiper bumper for a fluid dispensing component

US8573742B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 14, 2008
Grant dateNov 5, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/16541
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, a component for dispensing a fluid includes: a plurality of fluid ejection orifices arrayed in a plane; and an elongated bumper extending along one side of the array generally in a plane intersecting the plane of the array and the bumper having a protruding exterior surface that includes a first part inclining away from the array and a contiguous second part inclining back toward the array.

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