18365593. LIQUID SUPPLY DEVICE simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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LIQUID SUPPLY DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Seiichiro Karita of Saitama (JP)
LIQUID SUPPLY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18365593 titled 'LIQUID SUPPLY DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
- Explanation:**
The patent application describes a liquid supply device that can be attached to and detached from an image forming apparatus. It includes a storage portion for liquid, a supply portion to provide the liquid to the apparatus, an atmosphere communication port, and a flow passage member that can switch between open and sealed states.
- Potential Applications:**
- Printers - Photocopiers - Fax machines - 3D printers
- Problems Solved:**
- Ensures proper supply of liquid to the image forming apparatus - Prevents leakage or spillage of liquid - Allows for easy attachment and detachment of the supply device
- Benefits:**
- Improved efficiency in image forming processes - Reduced maintenance and cleaning efforts - Enhanced user convenience and flexibility in handling liquid supply devices
Original Abstract Submitted
A liquid supply device attachable to and detachable from an image forming apparatus includes: a storage portion configured to store liquid; a supply portion configured to supply the liquid stored in the storage portion to the image forming apparatus; an atmosphere communication port opening to an outside of the liquid supply device; and a flow passage member including a connection flow passage formed therein. The liquid supply device is switchable, by movement of the flow passage member, between an open state in which the connection flow passage connects the storage portion to the atmosphere communication port, and a sealed state in which the connection flow passage does not connect the storage portion to the atmosphere communication port.
