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Servicing cassettes for handheld fluid jet apparatuses for use in modifying surfaces

US9616668B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 2015
Grant dateApr 11, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/16514
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An interchangeable servicing cassette is sized to be removably received by a servicing portion of a service station for servicing a handheld jet dispensing apparatus comprising a fluid jet cartridge carrying a composition and a camera for capturing an image of a surface. The servicing cassette includes a moveable actuation member configured to be moved by an actuator of the docking station relative to the fluid jet cartridge of the jet dispensing apparatus. At least one of a wiping element, a calibration element and a composition receiving element is carried by the moveable actuation member.

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