Abstract: In one example, a datuming system to position a printhead assembly relative to a component external to the printhead assembly includes a first datum on the printhead assembly to establish a first plane, a first line, and a first point and a second datum on the printhead assembly to establish a second plane orthogonal to the first plane, a second line, and a second point.

Abstract: In one example, a datuming system to position a printhead assembly relative to a component external to the printhead assembly includes a first datum on the printhead assembly to establish a first plane, a first line, and a first point and a second datum on the printhead assembly to establish a second plane orthogonal to the first plane, a second line, and a second point.

Abstract: In one example, a datuming system to position a printhead assembly relative to a component external to the printhead assembly includes first primary datum points and second primary datum points. The first primary datum points establish a first datum plane to position the printhead assembly relative to a first component external to the printhead assembly. The second primary datum points establish a second datum plane to position the printhead assembly relative to a second component external to the printhead assembly.

Abstract: An ink cartridge for an ink jet printer includes a substratum and a cover attached to the substratum and having an aperture provided therein. A printhead is attached to the substratum and provided at least partially within the aperture. At least one connector extends from the printhead into the aperture, and an adhesive material covers at least a portion of the at least one connector. At least one barrier is provided for preventing the adhesive material from flowing to locations away from the at least one connector.

Abstract: An ink cartridge for an ink jet printer includes a substratum and a cover attached to the substratum and having an aperture provided therein. A printhead is attached to the substratum and provided at least partially within the aperture. At least one connector extends from the printhead into the aperture, and an adhesive material covers at least a portion of the at least one connector. At least one barrier is provided for preventing the adhesive material from flowing to locations away from the at least one connector.

Abstract: A fluid ejection head of a fluid ejection device is provided, the fluid ejection head having a substrate, a fluid ejection die coupled with the substrate, an electromagnetic radiation-curable adhesive disposed on the substrate, and a cover coupled with the substrate via the electromagnetic radiation-curable adhesive, wherein the cover includes an opening configured to pass fluids ejected from the fluid ejection die, and wherein the cover is made at least partially of a material transparent to electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract: Embodiments of an apparatus including a rolling contact bearing are disclosed.

Abstract: One embodiment of a plug includes a multi-lobed plug including a part line positioned within a recess between said multi-lobes.

Abstract: One embodiment of a vent seal includes a vent that defines a vent channel and a seal positioned within the channel in both a closed vent condition and in an open vent condition.

Abstract: The described embodiments relate to methods and systems for forming and protecting electrical interconnect assemblies. In one embodiment, an electrical interconnect assembly forming method forms an electrical interconnect between one or more conductors of a first support structure and one or more conductors of a second support structure. The method also distributes a generally flowable material over the electrical interconnect and exposes the generally flowable material to conditions sufficient to render the generally flowable material into a generally non-flowable state that provides fluid protection to the electrical interconnect and supports the electrical interconnect to reduce stress concentration at the electrical interconnect.

Abstract: An ink cartridge for an ink jet printer includes a substratum and a cover attached to the substratum and having an aperture provided therein. A printhead is attached to the substratum and provided at least partially within the aperture. At least one connector extends from the printhead into the aperture, and an adhesive material covers at least a portion of the at least one connector. At least one barrier is provided for preventing the adhesive material from flowing to locations away from the at least one connector.

Abstract: A fluid ejection head of a fluid ejection device is provided, the fluid ejection head having a substrate, a fluid ejection die coupled with the substrate, an electromagnetic radiation-curable adhesive disposed on the substrate, and a cover coupled with the substrate via the electromagnetic radiation-curable adhesive, wherein the cover includes an opening configured to pass fluids ejected from the fluid ejection die, and wherein the cover is made at least partially of a material transparent to electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a fluid ejection device is configured to receive a signal and ejecting fluid in response thereto, including an ink ejecting nozzle layer having a substrate with first and second surfaces joined along an edge, an insulating feature located on the first surface adjacent the edge and a flexible lead that bends around the edge and lies flush against the insulating feature.

Abstract: An ink cartridge for a thermal ink jet printer containing a separate collapsible ink reservoir which is kept under negative pressure by a pressure regulator to prevent ink leakage. The collapsible reservoir has one or more flexible sidewalls connected at their periphery to form an ink reservoir, wherein said sidewalls include a plurality of layers. The pressure regulator comprises a pair of spaced parallel side plates urged apart by a spring toward the adjacent reservoir sidewalls whereby the reservoir is collapsible against the spring pressure to an essentially flat shape to permit substantially complete dispensation of ink from the reservoir.

Abstract: An ink cartridge for a thermal ink jet printer containing a separate collapsible ink reservoir which is kept under negative pressure by a pressure regulator to prevent ink leakage. The collapsible reservoir has a pair of flexible plastic membrane ink bag sidewalls each connected at their periphery to form an ink bag and an ink pressure regulator in the bag. The pressure regulator comprises a pair of spaced parallel side plates urged apart by a spring toward the adjacent bag sidewalls whereby the reservoir is collapsible against the spring pressure to an essentially flat shape to permit substantially complete dispensation of ink from the bag. Inadvertent puncture of the thin bag walls by the regulator is prevented by a protective edge guard in the form of a layer of tough plastic bonded to the outer surfaces of the sideplates, the protective layers each having a peripheral edge which extends beyond the edge of the side plate to prevent the edges of the sideplates from directly contacting the bag walls.