18273009. PHYSICAL INDICATORS OF PRINT MATERIAL REFILL CONTAINERS simplified abstract (HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.)
Contents
- 1 PHYSICAL INDICATORS OF PRINT MATERIAL REFILL CONTAINERS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 PHYSICAL INDICATORS OF PRINT MATERIAL REFILL CONTAINERS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
PHYSICAL INDICATORS OF PRINT MATERIAL REFILL CONTAINERS
Organization Name
HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
Inventor(s)
Gabriel Scott Mcdaniel of Boise ID (US)
Paul L. Jeran of Boise ID (US)
Jeffrey Harold Luke of Boise ID (US)
PHYSICAL INDICATORS OF PRINT MATERIAL REFILL CONTAINERS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18273009 titled 'PHYSICAL INDICATORS OF PRINT MATERIAL REFILL CONTAINERS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a print material refill container that includes a physical indicator to show whether the container is unused or used based on its engagement with a printing device.
- The print material refill container has a housing and a chamber to hold print material.
- A physical indicator on the container changes states when it engages with a printing device.
- The indicator shows an unused condition when in the first state and a used condition when in the second state.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various industries where refillable containers are used, such as printing, packaging, and manufacturing.
Problems Solved
This innovation helps users easily identify if a print material refill container is empty or still has material left, preventing interruptions in printing tasks.
Benefits
- Improved efficiency in monitoring print material levels - Reduced downtime by ensuring timely refills - Cost savings by preventing premature replacement of containers
Potential Commercial Applications
"Smart Print Material Refill Containers: Enhancing Efficiency and Cost Savings"
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be refillable ink cartridges with transparent windows to visually check ink levels.
Unanswered Questions
How does the physical indicator engage with the printing device?
The exact mechanism of engagement between the physical indicator and the printing device is not detailed in the abstract. Further information on this process would be beneficial for a complete understanding of the technology.
Are there any limitations to the types of printing devices this technology can be used with?
The abstract does not specify if there are any restrictions on the compatibility of the print material refill container with different types of printing devices. Understanding any limitations in this regard would be essential for potential users.
Original Abstract Submitted
A print material refill container includes a housing and a chamber, within the housing, to contain a print material. The print material refill container includes a physical indicator subject to modification based on an engagement of the physical indicator with an engagement member of a printing device when the print material refill container engages the printing device to deliver the print material to a reservoir of the printing device. The physical indicator indicates an unused condition of the print material refill container when the physical indicator has a first state prior to the modification, and the physical indicator indicates a used condition of the print material refill container when the physical indicator has a second state subsequent to the modification.
