Flexible printhead circuit

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2011-08-16

2011-08-16

Mruk, Geoffrey (Department: 2853)

Incremental printing of symbolic information

Ink jet

Ejector mechanism

C347S058000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07997684

ABSTRACT:
A flexible circuit for use within a printhead assembly and to connect a printhead body to an external circuit includes a substantially planar portion having one or more layers of conductive material and having a top surface substantially parallel to a top surface of the printhead body. One or more integrated circuits can be mounted onto the planar portion. Multiple leads extend from each integrated circuit, the leads electrically connected to the printhead body. One or more arms are attached to, and substantially perpendicular to, the planar portion, each arm including one or more external connectors configured to connect to the external circuit.

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