18585542. CARTRIDGE simplified abstract (SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION)
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CARTRIDGE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Keisuke Taruya of Shiojiri-shi (JP)
Taishi Sasaki of Matsumoto-shi (JP)
Akio Ishimoto of Shiojiri-shi (JP)
Hirosuke Yasuki of Matsumoto-shi (JP)
CARTRIDGE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18585542 titled 'CARTRIDGE
The patent application describes a cartridge designed for a tape printer, consisting of a ribbon roll for an ink ribbon and a cartridge case for a tape roll and ribbon roll.
- The cartridge case includes a third case portion, a first case portion for the tape roll, and a second case portion for the ribbon roll.
- The first case portion can open and close to accommodate the tape roll.
- The second case portion is separated from the first case portion and accommodates the ribbon roll.
- The third case portion connects the first and second case portions to form the complete cartridge.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in various types of tape printers for businesses and personal use. - It can improve the efficiency and quality of printing tasks that require both tape and ink ribbon.
Problems Solved: - Simplifies the process of changing both tape and ink ribbon in a tape printer. - Ensures that the tape and ink ribbon are securely housed in the cartridge for smooth printing operations.
Benefits: - Streamlines the cartridge replacement process in tape printers. - Reduces downtime and maintenance efforts associated with changing tape and ink ribbon separately.
Commercial Applications: - This innovation can be valuable for companies that rely on tape printers for labeling, packaging, and other printing tasks. - It can lead to cost savings and improved productivity in printing operations.
Prior Art: - Prior art related to this technology may include patents or publications on cartridge designs for tape printers and printing consumables.
Frequently Updated Research: - Stay updated on advancements in cartridge technology for tape printers and innovations in printing consumables for enhanced performance.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does this cartridge design improve the efficiency of tape printers? 2. What are the key features that set this cartridge apart from existing designs?
Original Abstract Submitted
A cartridge configured to be mounted on a tape printer, the cartridge includes a ribbon roll around which an ink ribbon is wound, and a cartridge case configured to accommodate a tape roll around which a tape is wound and that accommodates the ribbon roll, in which the cartridge case includes a third case portion, a first case portion that constitutes a tape roll accommodating portion accommodating the tape roll between the first case portion and the third case portion, and a second case portion that is separated from the first case portion and accommodates the ribbon roll between the second case portion and the third case portion, and the first case portion is configured to open and close the tape roll accommodating portion.
