Fluid container having plurality of chambers and valves
US9315030B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 7, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D83/771
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluid container usable with an image forming apparatus is disclosed. The fluid container includes a housing unit, a free-fluid chamber disposed in the housing unit and configured to store fluid, and a regulated chamber disposed in the housing unit. The regulated chamber includes a regulator unit, an outlet and a plurality of states. The regulator unit is configured to regulate respective fluid therein. The outlet is configured to transport the respective fluid from the regulated chamber. The fluid container also includes a plurality of valves disposed in the housing unit. At least one of the valves is configured to selectively stop fluid communication between the regulated chamber and the free-fluid chamber based on the respective state of the regulated chamber.
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