Fluid distribution system having multi-path valve for gas venting

US8882247B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Memjet Technology Limited · IE

Inventors

• Jeff Borra · San Diego, US
• Ryan Root · San Diego, US
• Jon Lucas · Tampa, US
• Tom Alesi · San Diego, US
• Neal Cekalski · San Diego, US
• Bob Mallory · San Diego, US
• Robert Rosati · San Diego, US
• Raul Perez · San Diego, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 16, 2011
• Grant date: Nov 11, 2014
• Expiry date: May 20, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T137/87338
• WIPO field: Textile and paper machines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A fluid distribution system for a printhead, the system having a fluid container fluidically interconnected with the printhead via a closed fluid flow loop, a gas vent on the closed loop and a multi-path valve on the closed loop for selectively allowing venting of gas in the closed loop via the gas vent.