Incremental printing of symbolic information – Ink jet – Fluid or fluid source handling means
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-27
2010-02-23
Meier, Stephen D (Department: 2853)
Incremental printing of symbolic information
Ink jet
Fluid or fluid source handling means
C347S085000, C251S061200
Reexamination Certificate
active
07665833
ABSTRACT:
A differential pressure valve unit that is accommodated in a liquid cartridge main body having: a liquid containing portion containing liquid; and a liquid supply portion supplying the liquid in the liquid containing portion to the outside, the differential pressure value unit including: a membrane valve that is opened when a predetermined pressure difference between the liquid containing portion and the liquid supply portion occurs; and a first member that holds the membrane valve and forms a downstream pressure chamber together with the membrane valve, wherein, in the first member, an opposing surface forming the downstream pressure chamber and having a connection port connected to the liquid supply portion has a shape corresponding to a movable range of the membrane valve, and a groove portion is provided at the opposing surface in order to allow the liquid in the downstream pressure chamber to easily flow into the connection port.
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Ishizawa Taku
Shinada Satoshi
Garcia, Jr. Rene
Meier Stephen D
Seiko Epson Corporation
Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP
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