Abstract: An ink cartridge includes a case including a front face and a rear face opposite the front face, an ink supply portion positioned at the front face of the case, an air intake portion positioned at the case, and a movable member configured to move between a first position and a second position relative to the case. The ink cartridge also includes a resilient member having a first end which is coupled to the front face of the case and a second end which is coupled to the movable member. The movable and member and the resilient member are positioned outside the case. Moreover, the resilient member is configured to expand and to contract to move the movable member relative to the case between the first position and the second position.

Abstract: A liquid container includes a liquid chamber, a liquid supply chamber, a liquid introduction portion, and a particular liquid path. The liquid chamber is at least partially defined by at least one first wall, the liquid supply chamber is defined by at least one second wall having a first opening and a second opening formed therethrough, and the liquid introduction portion is defined by at least one third wall having a third opening formed therethrough. The particular liquid path extends from the third opening to the second opening, and the liquid introduction portion is configured to introduce fluid from an exterior of the liquid container to the liquid supply chamber via the particular liquid path. The particular liquid path is positioned externally from the liquid chamber.

Abstract: An ink cartridge includes an ink chamber configured to store ink. The ink chamber is defined by at least one wall, and an air layer is formed in the ink chamber between a surface of the ink and a portion of the wall. The ink cartridge also includes a pump for selectively supplying air to the air layer and to draw air from the air layer. An ink supply system includes a first ink tank including an ink chamber defined by at least one wall, and an air layer is formed in the ink chamber between a surface of the ink and a portion of the wall. The ink supply system also includes a pump for selectively supplying air to the air layer and to draw air from the air layer, and a second ink tank in fluid communication with the first ink tank.

Abstract: An ink cartridge includes a frame, and a film connected to the frame. The frame and the film define an ink chamber therein, and the ink chamber is configured to store ink therein. The ink cartridge also includes a supporting member configured to support the film, and a movable member pivotably coupled to the supporting member. The movable member is configured to selectively move within the ink chamber in a first direction and in a second direction opposite the first direction based on an amount of ink within the ink chamber, and the supporting member, the movable member, and the film are aligned in a particular direction which is perpendicular to the first direction and to the second direction.

Abstract: An ink cartridge includes an ink storing portion configured to store ink therein and a particular wall defining a portion of the ink storing portion. The particular wall has a particular passage formed therethrough. The ink cartridge also includes a pipe extending from an interior of the ink storing portion to an exterior of the ink storing portion via the particular passage. The pipe has an inner passage formed therethrough, and the inner passage is configured to transmit ink from the interior of the ink storing portion to the exterior of the ink storing portion.

Abstract: An ink cartridge includes a case which includes a first case member. The first case member includes a first wall, and the first wall includes an air intake portion extending from the first wall in a predetermined direction. The case also includes a second case member which is connected to the first case member, and the first case member and the second case member define an ink chamber therein. The second case member includes a second wall which is opposite to the first wall, and a support member connected to an interior surface of the second wall. The ink cartridge also includes a movable member which is connected to the support member.

Abstract: An ink cartridge includes an ink chamber, a communication path configured to dispense ink from an interior of the ink chamber to an exterior of the ink chamber, and a valve member disposed within the communication path. The valve member is configured to selectively open and close the communication path. The ink cartridge also includes an elastic, and the elastic member has a first opening formed therethrough. Moreover, the ink cartridge includes a cap member connected to the elastic member, such that the elastic member is positioned between the cap member and the valve member, and the cap member has a second opening formed therethrough and a chamber formed therein. In addition, a portion of the chamber is aligned with the first opening.

Abstract: An ink cartridge arrangement includes an ink cartridge including an ink chamber, and an ink cartridge packaging system. The ink cartridge packaging system includes an enclosure, and the ink cartridge is disposed within the enclosure. Moreover, a difference between a first pressure within the ink chamber and a second pressure within the enclosure is greater than or equal to about 3 Kilopascals.

Abstract: A packaging arrangement includes an ink cartridge and a packaging member enclosing the ink cartridge. The ink cartridge includes a body, a movable member, and at least one resilient member disposed between the body and the movable member. The movable member is configured to move between a first position and a second position relative to the body when the at least one resilient member expands and contracts, and a distance between the second position and the body is less than a distance between the first position and the body. A pressure inside the packaging member is less than a pressure outside the packaging member, and the movable member is retained in the second position when the ink cartridge is enclosed within the packaging member.

Abstract: An ink cartridge includes an enclosure, and the enclosure includes a first wall, a second wall opposite the first wall, a third wall connected to each of the first wall and the second wall, and a fourth wall connected to each of the first wall and the second wall. The third wall is substantially perpendicular to each of the first wall and the second wall, and the fourth wall is opposite the third wall and is substantially perpendicular to each of the first wall and the second wall. The ink cartridge also includes an ink chamber disposed within the enclosure, an air intake portion positioned at the first wall, and a first chamber disposed within the enclosure. The first chamber is coupled to the air intake portion via a first opening formed through the first chamber. Moreover, the ink cartridge includes an air communication path disposed within the enclosure and having a first end coupled to the first chamber, and a second chamber disposed within the enclosure.

Abstract: A method of forming a cartridge includes the steps of positioning a movable member within a chamber, enclosing the chamber, and dispensing a liquid within at least a portion of the chamber. The method also includes the steps of positioning a first portion of the enclosed chamber within a first case member, positioning a second portion of the enclosed chamber within a second case member, and bonding the first case member to the second case member.

Abstract: An ink cartridge includes a particular wall, a protruding member extending from the particular wall in a particular direction, a protrusion extending from the particular wall in the particular direction, and an ink chamber configured to store ink therein. The ink cartridge also includes a translucent portion defining an enclosure, an ink supply portion configured to supply ink from an interior of the ink chamber to an exterior of the ink chamber, in which the ink supply portion and the translucent portion are each positioned between the protrusion and the protruding member. The ink cartridge further includes a signal blocking member positioned within the enclosure. Moreover, the signal blocking member is configured to move within the enclosure based at least on an amount of ink disposed within the ink chamber, and the signal blocking member is sandwiched between the at least one pair of wall surfaces.

Abstract: An ink cartridge includes a wall, and an ink supply portion positioned at the wall. The ink supply portion has an ink supply opening formed therein. The ink cartridge also includes a plurality of protrusions which includes a first protrusion and a second protrusion, and each of the first protrusion and the second protrusion extend from the wall. In an embodiment, a distance between the first protrusion and the second protrusion is greater than 0 mm and less than a diameter of the ink supply opening. In another embodiment, the distance between the first protrusion and the second protrusion is greater than 0 mm and less than a diameter of the ink supply opening.

Abstract: An ink cartridge includes a first surface, second surface opposite the first surface, an ink chamber, and a grip part extending from the second surface. The ink cartridge includes a first communication chamber extending from the ink chamber toward the first surface, a first valve device disposed within the first communication chamber, a second communication chamber extending from the ink chamber toward the first surface, and a second valve device disposed within the second communication chamber.

Abstract: A liquid jetting apparatus includes a head having a nozzle which jets a liquid; a drive mechanism which reciprocately moves the head in a vertical direction to move the nozzle in the vertical direction; a nozzle protective member which is arranged in a moving area for the head and which protects the nozzle of the head; a controller which controls the drive mechanism to stop the head at a standby position which faces the nozzle protective member; a liquid container which contains the liquid; and a liquid tube which supplies the liquid to the head, and the liquid container is arranged such that, when the liquid container is filled with the liquid at a maximum capacity thereof, a liquid level of the liquid in the liquid container is same as or lower than a lowermost point of the nozzle in the head stopped at the standby position.

Abstract: An ink cartridge includes a case, and the case includes a first case member. The first case member includes a first wall, and the first wall includes a translucent portion extending from the first wall in a predetermined direction. The translucent portion has an inner space formed therein. The case also includes a second case member connected to the first case member. The first case member and the second case member define an ink chamber therein, and the second case member includes a second wall which is opposite to the first wall, and a support member connected to an interior surface of the second wall. Moreover, the ink cartridge includes a movable member which includes a signal blocking portion. The signal blocking portion is positioned within the inner space of the translucent portion, and the movable member is connected to the support member.

Abstract: An ink cartridge includes an ink chamber, an ink supply portion, and a supply chamber positioned adjacent to the ink supply portion. The supply chamber is configured to be in fluid communication with the ink chamber and the ink supply portion, and the ink supply portion is configured to dispense ink from an interior of the ink chamber to an exterior of the ink chamber via the supply chamber. Moreover, the supply chamber has a central axis extending from an open end of the supply chamber to a closed end of the supply chamber, a wall defining a portion of the supply chamber has an opening formed therethrough, and the opening of the wall is offset from the central axis of the supply chamber.

Abstract: An ink cartridge includes a particular wall, a protruding member extending from the particular wall in a particular direction, a protrusion extending from the particular wall in the particular direction, and an ink chamber configured to store ink therein. The ink cartridge also includes a translucent portion defining an enclosure, an ink supply portion configured to supply ink from an interior of the ink chamber to an exterior of the ink chamber, in which the ink supply portion and the translucent portion are each positioned between the protrusion and the protruding member. The ink cartridge further includes a signal blocking member positioned within the enclosure. Moreover, the signal blocking member is configured to move within the enclosure based at least on an amount of ink disposed within the ink chamber, and the signal blocking member is sandwiched between the at least one pair of wall surfaces.

Abstract: An ink cartridge includes a cartridge case enclosing an ink chamber; an ink supply path extending from the ink chamber to an exterior of the ink cartridge; an ink filling path extending from the ink chamber to an area outside of the ink chamber; and a plug member provided in the ink filling path, the plug member sealing the ink filling path. The ink filling path adjoins the area outside of the ink chamber at a location enclosed by the cartridge case.