US Patent No: 8,075,110
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Refill unit for an ink storage compartment connected to a printhead through an outlet valve
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Dec 13, 2011
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Apr 28, 2010
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12/769,533
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Abstract
A refill unit for refilling an ink storage compartment for a printhead assembly. The ink storage compartment is fluidically connected to the printhead assembly via an outlet valve. The refill unit a variable volume container for holding a quantity of ink and a valve actuator for closing the outlet valve as the refill unit engages the ink storage compartment.
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