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=INK RIBBON CARTRIDGE HAVING FIRST AND SECOND PROTRUSIONS TO BE FITTED IN FIRST AND SECOND HOLES OF FRAME OF PRINTING DEVICE, AND PRINTING DEVICE USING THE SAME=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA|BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA]]


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==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Yuya Nakamura of Nagoya (JP)|Yuya Nakamura of Nagoya (JP)]][[Category:Yuya Nakamura of Nagoya (JP)]]

[[:Category:Shinji Ukai of Kiyosu (JP)|Shinji Ukai of Kiyosu (JP)]][[Category:Shinji Ukai of Kiyosu (JP)]]

==INK RIBBON CARTRIDGE HAVING FIRST AND SECOND PROTRUSIONS TO BE FITTED IN FIRST AND SECOND HOLES OF FRAME OF PRINTING DEVICE, AND PRINTING DEVICE USING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18519628 titled 'INK RIBBON CARTRIDGE HAVING FIRST AND SECOND PROTRUSIONS TO BE FITTED IN FIRST AND SECOND HOLES OF FRAME OF PRINTING DEVICE, AND PRINTING DEVICE USING THE SAME

==Simplified Explanation==

The ink ribbon cartridge described in the patent application includes two spools, cases covering the spools, ribs on the cases, an ink ribbon, and protrusions on the cases that fit into holes on a printing device frame when the cartridge is attached.

* Two spools are enclosed in cases.
* Ribs are provided on the cases.
* Protrusions on the cases fit into holes on a printing device frame.
* Ink ribbon is included in the cartridge.

== Potential Applications ==
The technology described in the patent application could be used in various printing devices that require ink ribbon cartridges, such as receipt printers, label printers, and barcode printers.

== Problems Solved ==
This technology solves the problem of securely attaching an ink ribbon cartridge to a printing device, ensuring proper alignment and functionality during printing tasks.

== Benefits ==
The benefits of this technology include easy installation of ink ribbon cartridges, improved printing quality due to proper alignment, and reduced chances of errors or malfunctions during printing.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
The technology could be commercially applied in the manufacturing and sale of ink ribbon cartridges for a wide range of printing devices, catering to industries such as retail, logistics, and healthcare.

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art for this technology could be similar ink ribbon cartridge designs used in older models of printing devices, where protrusions and ribs were also utilized for secure attachment and alignment.

=== Unanswered Questions ===

=== How does this technology compare to existing ink ribbon cartridge designs in terms of cost-effectiveness and durability? ===
The patent application does not provide information on the cost-effectiveness or durability of the proposed technology compared to existing designs. Further research or testing would be needed to address this question.

=== Are there any potential compatibility issues with different models or brands of printing devices when using this ink ribbon cartridge? ===
The patent application does not mention any compatibility testing with various models or brands of printing devices. It would be important to investigate whether the protrusions and ribs on the cartridge cases fit correctly into the holes on different printing device frames to ensure universal compatibility.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

An ink ribbon cartridge includes a first spool, a first case covering the first spool, a second spool, a second case covering the second spool, a first rib provided at the first case, a second rib provided at the second case, an ink ribbon, a first protrusion, and a second protrusion. The first spool extends in a first direction and the second spool extends in a second direction. The first protrusion protrudes in the first direction from an end of the first case in the first direction. The second protrusion protrudes in the second direction from an end of the second case in the second direction. The first protrusion and the second protrusion are respectively fitted in a first hole and a second hole of a first frame of a printing device in a state where the ink ribbon cartridge is attached the printing device.



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