Ink barrier for optical sensor in inkjet printer

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8905508
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13669493

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A carriage assembly for an inkjet printer, the carriage assembly includes an inkjet printhead having a printhead die with an array of nozzles, and a holding receptacle for the inkjet printhead. The holding receptacle includes a bottom portion having an opening into which the printhead die extends. A viewing hole is disposed in the bottom portion of the holding receptacle for providing an optical pathway for an optical sensor. A barrier projects from the bottom portion between the opening and the viewing hole for impeding the flow of ink toward the viewing hole.

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  • EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kuu, Kok Huat Singapore, SG 1 0
Phua, Han Tian Singapore, SG 1 0
Swee, Hwai Tay Singapore, SG 2 1

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