Incremental printing of symbolic information – Ink jet – Fluid or fluid source handling means
Reexamination Certificate
2008-10-27
2011-10-18
Lepisto, Ryan (Department: 2883)
Incremental printing of symbolic information
Ink jet
Fluid or fluid source handling means
C347S019000, C347S084000, C347S085000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08038277
ABSTRACT:
An ink cartridge includes a case including an ink chamber defined in the case and configured to store ink, and a first wall facing an exterior of the case. The first wall has a first opening formed therethrough, and a second opening formed therethrough. The first opening is configured to introduce air into an interior of the ink chamber, and the second opening is configured to supply ink from an interior of the case to the exterior of the case. The case also includes a second wall facing the exterior of the case and positioned opposite the first wall, and a third wall positioned in the case and defining a portion of the ink chamber. The third wall has a third opening formed therethrough, and the third opening is positioned closer to the second wall than to the first wall. Moreover, the case includes a particular ink path extending from the second opening to the third opening. The particular ink path is in fluid communication with the ink chamber via the third opening.
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Baker & Botts L.L.P.
Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
Lepisto Ryan
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