IP Library Granted Patent US 7,458,676
Granted Patent B2
US 7,458,676 · App. 11/505,849 · Granted Dec 2, 2008

Print media cartridge with integral print media and ink storage

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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 7,458,676
App. No.
11/505,849
Granted
Dec 2, 2008
Kind
B2
Abstract

A cartridge is provided for a printing device. The cartridge includes a print media chamber structure that defines a print media chamber in which a stack of respective sheets of print media can be stored. A plurality of ink supply chambers are each configured to store a respective type of ink for printing. In one embodiment, the cartridge includes an outer molding that defines a recess in which the stack can be provided and a substantially planar molding configured to be engaged with the outer molding so as to define the print media chamber.

Claims (10)

1. A cartridge for a printing device, the cartridge comprising:

a print media chamber structure that defines a print media chamber in which a stack of sheets of print media can be stored and an outlet feed opening from which the sheets can be fed;

a feed mechanism for feeding the sheets from the outlet; and

an ink supply chamber structure that defines a plurality of ink supply chambers each configured to store a respective type of ink for printing by the printing device,

wherein the feed mechanism includes a retainer arranged to retain remaining sheets in the print media chamber during feeding of a sheet, and

the ink supply chamber structure comprises a further outer molding and a gasket located between said further molding and the planar molding.

2. A cartridge for a printing device as claimed in claim 1 , in which the print media chamber structure comprises an outer molding defining a recess in which the stack can be provided and a substantially planar molding configured to be engaged with the outer molding such that the print media chamber structure is comprised of the moldings.

3. A cartridge for a printing device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the outer molding defines a plurality of air inlets each in fluid communication with a respective one of the ink supply chambers.

4. A cartridge for a printing device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the planar molding defines a tab which extends from the cartridge, the tab defining a plurality of tubular outlets which are each in fluid communication with a respective one of the ink supply chambers.

5. A cartridge for a printing device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein said other outer molding defines a plurality of channels which, together with the gasket and the planar molding, each form a respective one of the ink supply chambers.

Assignments (2)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Oct 2, 2017
From: GOOGLE INC.
To: GOOGLE LLC
Reel/Frame 044101/0610 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 18, 2013
From: SILVERBROOK RESEARCH PTY LTD
To: GOOGLE INC.
Reel/Frame 029823/0001 →