LIQUID CARTRIDGE
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1. A liquid cartridge, comprising:
- a first surface;
a second surface spaced apart from the first surface;
a third surface extending between the first surface and the second surface;
a liquid outlet through the first surface;
a circuit board mounted on the third surface;
a locking mechanism including a locking surface extending above the third surface;
a liquid detection mechanism including a light access portion, wherein the light access portion is disposed between the circuit board and the locking surface, and the circuit board is disposed between the first surface and the light access portion.
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Abstract
A liquid cartridge includes a first surface, a second surface spaced apart from the first surface, and a third surface extending between the first surface and the second surface, with a liquid outlet through the first surface. A circuit board is mounted on the third surface. A locking mechanism includes a locking surface that extends above the third surface, and a liquid detection mechanism includes a light access portion. The light access portion is disposed between the circuit board and the locking surface, and the circuit board is disposed between the first surface and the light access portion.
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33 Claims
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1. A liquid cartridge, comprising:
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a first surface; a second surface spaced apart from the first surface; a third surface extending between the first surface and the second surface; a liquid outlet through the first surface; a circuit board mounted on the third surface; a locking mechanism including a locking surface extending above the third surface; a liquid detection mechanism including a light access portion, wherein the light access portion is disposed between the circuit board and the locking surface, and the circuit board is disposed between the first surface and the light access portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A liquid cartridge, comprising:
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a first surface; a second surface spaced apart from the first surface; a third surface extending between the first surface and the second surface; a circuit board mounted on the third surface; a locking mechanism including a locking surface extending above the third surface; a liquid detection mechanism including a light access portion extending above the third surface; and an insertion detection mechanism including a light attenuating wall extending above the third surface. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A liquid cartridge comprising:
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a bottom surface; a top surface spaced apart from the bottom surface; a front surface extending between the top surface and the bottom surface; and a rear surface opposite the front surface and extending between the top surface and the bottom surface; a circuit board mounted on the top surface; a locking mechanism including a locking surface extending above the top surface; and a liquid detection mechanism including a light access portion extending above the top surface. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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