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Printhead with ejection orifice in flexible element

  • US 7,753,490 B2
  • Filed: 05/02/2007
  • Issued: 07/13/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/09/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An inkjet printhead comprising:

  • a substrate having a first layer and a second layer;

    a flexible element supported by the second layer and having an orifice defined therein;

    an actuator for receiving an electrical pulse and deflecting the flexible element in response to the electrical pulse;

    wherein,the substrate has an opening formed through the first layer and a hole through the second layer such that the hole and the opening are in fluid communication with the orifice to eject ink by deflecting the flexible element.

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