Refill unit for simultaneously engaging with, and opening inlet valve to, an ink cartridge

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7490927
APP PUB NO 20050157015A1
SERIAL NO

11014729

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. By configuring the refill unit so that it opens the inlet valve on the ink cartridge at the same time that it docks with the cartridge, the risk of dust or other contaminants getting into the cartridge is reduced. This improves the performance and operational life of the printhead nozzles.

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MEMJET TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDDUBLIN

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Berry, Norman Micheal Balmain, AU 328 3410
Hibbard, Christopher Balmain , AU 326 2206
Jackson, Garry Raymond Balmain, AU 409 5117
Mackey, Paul Ian Balmain , AU 249 1964
Nakazawa, Akira Balmain , AU 517 5900
Silverbrook, Kia Balmain , AU 5829 91498

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