Ink reservoir with air bag

Details Ink reservoir with air bag Ink reservoir with air bag

2005-12-05

2008-10-07

Vo, Anh T. N. (Department: 2861)

Incremental printing of symbolic information

Ink jet

Fluid or fluid source handling means

C347S049000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07431440

ABSTRACT:
An ink cartridge for an inkjet printhead is disclosed. The ink cartridge comprises a sealed ink storage volume; an ink outlet for establishing sealed fluid communication between the printhead and the ink storage volume; and an air bag in the ink storage volume with an air inlet for allowing external air into the air bag. During use the air bag inflates as the ink is drawn from the ink storage volume.

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