Incremental printing of symbolic information – Ink jet – Fluid or fluid source handling means
Patent
1996-01-11
1996-10-01
Fuller, Benjamin R.
Incremental printing of symbolic information
Ink jet
Fluid or fluid source handling means
138 45, 138118, 138119, B41J 2175, F15D 114, F16L 1122
Patent
active
055614531
ABSTRACT:
A custom profiled flexible conduit system conveys a fluid therethrough between two locations, which may be moving relative to one another. The conduit profile includes a wall with a nonuniform thickness selected to control a diffusion rate of the fluid when conveyed through, or when standing within the conduit. The conduit profile defines a main chamber and optional auxiliary chambers. During a collapse of the conduit, caused by a kink for instance, restricted fluid flow may be sustained through a constricted passageway formed in the main chamber, through the auxiliary chambers, or both. The profile may include a protuberance into the main chamber to maintain flow during collapse. The profile may also be customized to minimize the bend radius before collapse of the conduit, and to promote bending in a particular direction. A method is also provided of conveying fluid between two locations.
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Ahlvin Eric L.
Shibata Alan
Fuller Benjamin R.
Hallacher Craig A.
Hewlett--Packard Company
Martin Flory L.
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