Patent ID: 7404628
Filing Date: 2008-07-29
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. A liquid container containing liquid to be supplied to a liquid consuming apparatus, comprising: a container body; a first reservoir chamber which is located within the container body and which is at least in part defined by a first flexible member; a second reservoir chamber which is located within the container body and which is at least in part defined by a second flexible member; an urging member which urges the second flexible member in a direction from a first position to a second position; a liquid delivery port formed in the container body; a first flow path through which the first reservoir chamber is in fluid communication with the second reservoir chamber; and a second flow path through which the second reservoir chamber is in fluid communication with the liquid delivery port, wherein the second reservoir chamber expands to cause the second flexible member to reach the first position when pressure is applied through the first flexible member to the liquid existing a predetermined amount or more in the first reservoir chamber.