Ink cartridge detector, ink jet printer incorporating the same and ink cartridge detected by the same
CA 2598250 C · Owner: Fujikawa, Masashi · Inventors: Suzuki, Tomoji; Fujikawa, Masashi
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An ink cartridge is detachably mounted on a cartridge holder. At least one first reflector is provided in the cartridge holder. A reflective- type optical sensor includes a light emitter and a light receiver. The optical sensor is operable to form an optical path originated from the light emitter to the light receiver via the first reflector. A shading member is provided in the ink cartridge operable to shade the optical path when the ink cartridge is mounted on the cartridge holder. A second reflector is provided in the ink cartridge. The second reflector reflects light emitted from the light emitter and varies an intensity thereof in accordance with an ink amount remaining in the ink …
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- Filed April 16, 2003 and granted May 22, 2012. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended April 16, 2023.
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