Fluidic structure that allows removal of air bubbles from print heads without generating waste ink
US9039141B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 10, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/86292
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluidic structure has a first chamber having a connection to a fluid reservoir and a connection to an array of apertures, the chamber forming a flow path between the fluid reservoir and the array of apertures, a second chamber having a connection to at least one vent connected to an atmosphere external to the fluidic structure, and at least one path between the first chamber and the second chamber.
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