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Liquid container and liquid consumption apparatus

US9440755B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 8, 2013
Grant dateSep 13, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B3/027
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A liquid container includes a liquid containing bag and a case member. The liquid containing bag includes a flat end portion extending in a first direction. The case member defines an opening at one end and accommodates the liquid containing bag inserted from the opening in the first direction. The case member has an end portion accommodating section extending in the first direction and accommodating at least the end portion of the liquid containing bag, a main portion accommodating section accommodating a main portion of the liquid containing bag, and a partition wall that partitions the end portion accommodating section and the main portion accommodating section. The partition wall includes a slit extending along the first direction, with the end portion of the liquid containing bag being inserted through the slit.

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