Incremental printing of symbolic information – Ink jet – Fluid or fluid source handling means
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-05
2011-07-05
Martin, Laura E (Department: 2853)
Incremental printing of symbolic information
Ink jet
Fluid or fluid source handling means
C347S099000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07971979
ABSTRACT:
An image producing machine including (a) an imaging member having a surface; (b) a printhead for forming an image onto the imaging surface; (c) a substrate supply system for feeding substrates to receive the formed image; and (d) a static eliminating container that includes a closed end; an open end; at least one cylindrical member having an interior surface defining a chamber for containing a quantity of solid phase-change ink pastilles. The static eliminating apparatus includes (i) a conductive interior portion for contacting the quantity of solid phase change ink pastilles being contained and moved therein; (ii) a groundable conductive exterior portion; and (iii) a conductive connector for connecting the conductive interior portion to the groundable conductive exterior portion, thereby enabling dissipation of static build up from frictionally moving the quantity of solid phase-change ink pastilles within the interior chamber.
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Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Martin Laura E
Xerox Corporation
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