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Seal and secondary film for ink tank

US8579425B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 27, 2012
Grant dateNov 12, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/1754
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An ink tank that is mountable to a printhead, the ink tank includes a wall including an ink outlet configured to supply ink to the printhead; a first film including a sealing portion that is adhered to a sealing area surrounding the ink outlet; and a second film adhered to the first film, the second film configured to capture ink residue when the first film is removed from the sealing area.

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