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Thermal ink-jet head structure

CA 1300975 C · Owner: Hewlett-Packard Company · Inventors: Taub, Howard H.; Denler, Gordon D.

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Abstract From the Canadian patent

Off-setting the orifice (20) from the resistor (10) in a thermal ink-jet printhead provides improved print quality by controlling misdirection of first drops (26), second and subsequent drops (28) in multidrop printing, and for satellite drop control.

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  • Granted May 19, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 19, 2009.
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FiledJune 23, 1988
GrantedMay 19, 1992
Term endedMay 19, 2009
Patent numberCA 1300975 C
Classification (IPC)B41J2/01 +1 more

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1989199219951998200120042007Application filedJune 23, 1988Patent grantedMay 19, 1992Term endedMay 19, 2009

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