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2007-09-27

2008-08-26

Luu, Matthew (Department: 2861)

Incremental printing of symbolic information

Ink jet

Fluid or fluid source handling means

C347S007000, C347S019000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07416290

ABSTRACT:
An ink cartridge includes a case including a front face and a rear face opposite the front face, an ink supply portion positioned at the front face of the case, an air intake portion positioned at the case, and a movable member configured to move between a first position and a second position relative to the case. The ink cartridge also includes a resilient member having a first end which is coupled to the front face of the case and a second end which is coupled to the movable member. Moreover, the resilient member is configured to expand and to contract to move the movable member relative to the case between the first position and the second position.

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