Patents Examined by Steven D. Meier
  • Ink detection circuit and sensor for an ink jet printer
    Patent number: 6626513
    Abstract: An ink detection sensor for an ink jet printer includes two terminals defining a substantially linear gap therebetween. An ink support device supports ink in the gap between the terminals. An electrical measuring device detects a change in an electrical resistance between the terminals when ink is supported in the gap by the ink support device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Alan Adkins, Adam Jude Ahne, Michael Clark Campbell, Mark Joseph Edwards