公开(公告)号：US20050146570A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-07

申请号：US10751516

申请日：2004-01-06

Applicant: Brian Hilton ,  Kazuyuki Oda ,  Takatoshi Tsuchiya ,  Eric Merz

Inventor： Brian Hilton ,  Kazuyuki Oda ,  Takatoshi Tsuchiya ,  Eric Merz

IPC: B41J2/175

CPC classification number: B41J2/17506

Abstract: A refill junction for a fluid container including an exterior surface; a retaining clip having an outer face and an inner face, at least one of the exterior surface and the inner face including at least one capillary.

Abstract translation: 用于包括外表面的流体容器的再填充接头; 具有外表面和内表面的保持夹，所述外表面和所述内表面中的至少一个包括至少一个毛细管。

公开(公告)号：US20050110984A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-26

申请号：US10721332

申请日：2003-11-26

Applicant: Eric Merz ,  Yoshihiko Fujimura

Inventor： Eric Merz ,  Yoshihiko Fujimura

IPC: B41J2/01 ,  B41J2/125 ,  B41J11/42 ,  B41J19/18 ,  G01J1/26 ,  G03G21/00 ,  G01J1/42

CPC classification number: B41J2/125 ,  G01J1/26

Abstract: An optical sensor has a sensor compensation to compensate for sensor degradation due to airborne contaminations in the operating environment. For example, in a thermal ink jet printing environment, the thermal ink jet operation produces misting or splashing of the thermal ink jet droplets, causing a gradual degradation of the sensor sensitivity due to a surface accumulation of the ink jet droplets. The optical sensor device includes an optical emitter emitting an optical signal according to an emitter input, an optical detector disposed to detect the optical signal and output a detector output having an output level according to the detected optical signal, a variable attenuator having an adjustable attenuation setting, and a controller adjusting the attenuation setting of the variable attenuator. During an adjustment operation, the controller determines the attenuation setting at which the output level of the detector output exceeds a predetermined value, and accordingly sets the variable attenuator to operate the detector output at an output level exceeding the predetermined value by a margin. Compensations for the optical emitter and the optical detector are disclosed, including the use of a variable pulse-width modulated signal.

Abstract translation: 光学传感器具有传感器补偿，以补偿由于操作环境中的空气污染导致的传感器劣化。 例如，在热喷墨打印环境中，热喷墨操作产生热喷墨滴的雾化或飞溅，导致由于喷墨液滴的表面积累导致的传感器灵敏度的逐渐降低。 所述光学传感器装置包括根据发射极输入发射光信号的光发射器，设置成检测光信号并根据检测到的光信号输出具有输出电平的检测器输出的光检测器，具有可调衰减的可变衰减器 设置和调节可变衰减器的衰减设置的控制器。 在调整操作期间，控制器确定检测器输出的输出电平超过预定值的衰减设置，并因此设置可变衰减器以使输出电平以超过预定值的输出电平进行一定余量的操作。 公开了用于光发射器和光学检测器的补偿，包括使用可变脉冲宽度调制信号。

公开(公告)号：US20050140758A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-30

申请号：US10747201

申请日：2003-12-30

Applicant: Eric Merz ,  Brian Hilton

Inventor： Eric Merz ,  Brian Hilton

IPC: B41J2/175

CPC classification number: B41J2/17533 ,  B41J2/17553

Abstract: A mechanism for sealing a cover to a container for storing ink in an inkjet cartridge is provided. The mechanism includes a container for storing ink, a cover and a gasket. The cover fits over the container and the gasket is interposed between an inside edge of the cover and an outside edge of the container. Inkjet cartridges and printing apparatuses employing such mechanisms are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于将盖密封到用于在墨盒中存储墨的容器的机构。 该机构包括用于存储墨水的容器，盖子和垫圈。 盖子装配在容器上，衬垫介于盖的内边缘和容器的外边缘之间。 还提供了使用这种机构的喷墨墨盒和打印设备。

公开(公告)号：US20050110848A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-26

申请号：US10721353

申请日：2003-11-26

Applicant: Takatoshi Tsuchiya ,  Eric Merz ,  Kazuyuki Oda ,  Brian Hilton

Inventor： Takatoshi Tsuchiya ,  Eric Merz ,  Kazuyuki Oda ,  Brian Hilton

IPC: B41J2/175

CPC classification number: B41J2/17523 ,  B41J2/17513 ,  B41J2/17553

Abstract: A fluid ejection container system provides a first container that contains the fluid, the first container being evacuated to negative gauge pressure when being filled with the fluid, a second container having a capillary medium that contains the fluid, a passage between the first and second containers communicating the fluid at a level wherein the passage is wetted with the fluid, a ventilation port to communicate air between an interior region in the fluid ejection system and ambient, at least one spill over region to communicate the fluid with the second container, and a plurality of channels to communicate at least the air between the interior region and the second container; wherein the at least one spill over region has sufficient volume to contain a quantity of the fluid that migrates out of the second container. The fluid ejection container system also provides a lid for sealing the first and second containers from the ambient, wherein the channels are disposed on the lid.

Abstract translation: 流体喷射容器系统提供容纳流体的第一容器，当填充流体时第一容器被抽空至负表压;具有容纳流体的毛细管介质的第二容器，第一和第二容器之间的通道 在流体与流体接触的水平面上传送流体;通气口，用于在流体喷射系统的内部区域和环境之间连通空气，至少一个溢出区域以使流体与第二容器连通;以及 多个通道以至少使内部区域和第二容器之间的空气连通; 其中所述至少一个溢出区域具有足够的体积以容纳从第二容器迁出的一定量的流体。 流体喷射容器系统还提供用于将第一和第二容器与环境密封的盖，其中通道设置在盖上。

公开(公告)号：US20050110815A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-26

申请号：US10721275

申请日：2003-11-26

Applicant: Eric Merz ,  Brian Hilton

Inventor： Eric Merz ,  Brian Hilton

IPC: B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/195

CPC classification number: B41J2/17566 ,  B41J2/17509

Abstract: A controller for a fluid ejecting system having a refillable container includes an ejection count initializing circuit, routine or application, a count incrementing circuit, routine or application, at least one fluid level indicator, and a fluid quantity circuit, routine or application for determining an expended quantity of fluid, a fluid reserve capacity circuit, routine or application for determining a fluid reserve capacity in the container, an ejection job determining circuit, routine or application for determining a fluid job requirement, a reserve comparing circuit, routine or application to compare the fluid reserve capacity and the fluid job requirement, and a refill condition determining circuit, routine or application to determine that the container is to be refilled. Counts for a ejection amount and a reserve capacity are incremented in response to a specific amount of fluid being ejected from the container. The expended quantity of fluid is based on the ejection amount count subsequent to the fluid level being indicated. The fluid reserve capacity is based on the reserve capacity count and the expended quantity of fluid. The fluid job requirement is based on the expended quantity of fluid and a job number of ejected amounts of fluid. The container is determined to be refilled upon at least a condition wherein the fluid job requirement exceeds the fluid reserve capacity, and a condition wherein the fluid level is below a refill threshold.

Abstract translation: 用于具有可再填充容器的流体喷射系统的控制器包括喷射计数初始化电路，程序或应用，计数递增电路，程序或应用，至少一个液位指示器和流体量电路，用于确定 流体储备容量回路，用于确定容器中流体储备容量的程序或应用程序，排出作业确定电路，用于确定流体工作要求的程序或应用程序，备用比较电路，比较例程或应用程序 流体储备容量和流体工作要求，以及重新填充条件确定电路，程序或应用程序以确定容器将被重新填充。 响应于从容器喷出的特定量的流体，喷射量和储备容量的计数增加。 流体的消耗量基于指示流体液面之后的喷射量计数。 流体储备能力基于储量和计量流量。 流体工作要求是基于流体的消耗量和排出量的流体的工作数量。 确定容器至少在其中流体作业要求超过流体储备容量的条件下重新填充，以及其中液面低于再填充阈值的条件。

公开(公告)号：US20050012765A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-20

申请号：US10758406

申请日：2004-01-15

Applicant: Eric Merz ,  Donna Delmonte

Inventor： Eric Merz ,  Donna Delmonte

IPC: B41J2/175 ,  B41J29/38 ,  G03G21/00 ,  B41J2/195

CPC classification number: B41J2/17553 ,  B41J2/17546

Abstract: A system and method of obtaining information from a marking material container is disclosed. The method includes providing a marking material container having a phosphorescent material with predetermined phosphor properties for emitting light with characteristics corresponding to the information, shining light at a container position for a period of time, sensing for emitted light coming from the phosphorescent material, determining the characteristics of the emitted light, and generating the information. The system includes a marking material container having a phosphorescent material with predetermined phosphor properties for emitting light with characteristics corresponding to the information, a light source for producing a light beam directed towards the phosphorescent material, a photo detector for detecting light emitted from the phosphorescent material, and a controller for determining characteristics of the light detected by the photo detector to provide information.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种从标记材料容器获得信息的系统和方法。 该方法包括提供具有磷光材料的标记材料容器，其具有预定的荧光物质，用于发射具有对应于该信息的特性的特征，在容器位置照射一段时间的光，感测来自磷光材料的发射光，确定 发射光的特性，并产生信息。 该系统包括具有预定荧光物质的磷光材料的标记材料容器，用于发射具有对应于该信息的特性的光，用于产生指向磷光材料的光束的光源，用于检测从磷光材料发射的光的光电检测器 以及用于确定由光电检测器检测到的光的特性以提供信息的控制器。

公开(公告)号：US20050179715A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-18

申请号：US10778100

申请日：2004-02-17

Applicant: Eric Merz ,  Brian Hilton ,  Gary Kneezel

Inventor： Eric Merz ,  Brian Hilton ,  Gary Kneezel

IPC: B41J2/01 ,  B41J2/05 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J29/38 ,  B41J29/393

CPC classification number: B41J2/04515 ,  B41J2/04563 ,  B41J2/0458 ,  B41J2/04581 ,  B41J29/393

Abstract: Temperature regulating system for use in fluid ejection devices, such as inkjet printing devices, are provided. Such temperature regulating systems can include an ink reservoir, a printhead and optionally an intermediate ink container. Exchange of ink between the ink reservoir, or optionally the intermediate ink container, and the printhead regulates the temperature of the printhead and makes the temperature substantially uniform from drop ejector to drop ejector. Optionally, the ink is transported in a fluid communication path that is in contact with a thermally conductive substrate to further dissipate heat. Printing devices comprising such inkjet cartridges are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于诸如喷墨打印装置的流体喷射装置中的温度调节系统。 这种温度调节系统可以包括墨水储存器，打印头和可选的中间墨水容器。 在墨水储存器或可选地中间墨水容器与打印头之间的墨水的交换调节打印头的温度，并使得温度从滴液喷射器基本上均匀到落下喷射器。 可选地，油墨在与导热基板接触的流体连通路径中输送以进一步散热。 还提供了包括这种喷墨盒的打印装置。

公开(公告)号：US20050151798A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-14

申请号：US10752718

申请日：2004-01-08

Applicant: Eric Merz ,  Brian Hilton

Inventor： Eric Merz ,  Brian Hilton

IPC: B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/17

CPC classification number: B41J2/17556 ,  B41J2/17509

Abstract: A refillable fluid container system having a communication channel between the manifold and fluid reservoir that allows air to vent from the manifold to an air accumulation area with in the fluid resevoir.

Abstract translation: 一种可再填充流体容器系统，其在歧管和流体储存器之间具有连通通道，其允许空气在流体储存器中从歧管排出到空气积聚区域。

公开(公告)号：US20050140759A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-30

申请号：US10747396

申请日：2003-12-30

Applicant: Brian Hilton ,  Eric Merz

Inventor： Brian Hilton ,  Eric Merz

IPC: B05C5/00 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/195

CPC classification number: B41J2/17513

Abstract: A refillable fluid container system having a pressure control architecture in which persistent air bubbles are released from a capillary or foam fluid reservoir and are directed from an optical level sensing system in a liquid fluid reservoir.

Abstract translation: 一种具有压力控制结构的可再填充流体容器系统，其中持久性气泡从毛细管或泡沫流体储存器释放并且从液体流体储存器中的光学水平传感系统引导。

公开(公告)号：US20050110828A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-26

申请号：US10721220

申请日：2003-11-26

Applicant: Roger Markham ,  Eric Merz ,  Brian Hilton

Inventor： Roger Markham ,  Eric Merz ,  Brian Hilton

IPC: B41J2/01 ,  B41J19/20 ,  B41J29/377

CPC classification number: B41J29/377

Abstract: A system, method and structures for dissipating heat away from a thermal fluid ejector modules through a thermally-conductive carriage molded from a polymer to the ambient air surrounding the structure upon which the thermally-conductive fluid ejector carriage translates. The heat is transferred via conduction and convection from the thermally-conductive fluid ejector carriage across a thin volume of air trapped between a thermally-conductive carriage rod guide, enclosed on each end by thermally-conductive carriage rod guide bearings, and the thermal contact of the thermally-conductive carriage rod guide bearings with the surface of at least one thermally-conductive carriage guide rod which the thermally-conductive fluid ejector carriage translates.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从热流体喷射器模块通过由聚合物模制的导热托架将热量散发到围绕结构的环境空气的导热流体喷射器托架翻转的系统，方法和结构。 热量通过传导和对流从导热流体喷射器托架转移穿过狭窄的空气，该空气被捕获在导热支架杆导向件之间，导热托架杆导向件由每个端部由导热支架导杆轴承封闭，并且热接触 导热支架导杆轴承，其具有导热流体喷射器托架平移的至少一个导热滑架导杆的表面。