Incremental printing of symbolic information – Ink jet – Ejector mechanism
Reexamination Certificate
2009-03-02
2011-11-08
Do, An (Department: 2853)
Incremental printing of symbolic information
Ink jet
Ejector mechanism
Reexamination Certificate
active
08052247
ABSTRACT:
An image forming apparatus includes a plurality of heads each of which discharges liquid droplets, a base member to hold the heads arranged thereon, and a liquid supply member provided on each head to extend in a direction in which the heads are arranged, and to form a common channel for distributing and supplying liquid to the heads. The liquid supply member includes a first supply opening to receive ink in the liquid supply member, a second supply opening to supply ink to the head, and an annular seal member and provided between the liquid supply member and the head to connect the first and second supply openings by sealing a connection portion between the liquid supply member and the head.
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Cooper & Dunham LLP
Do An
Ricoh & Company, Ltd.
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