Patent ID: 8517516
Filing Date: 2013-08-27
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. A method of ejecting a liquid from a liquid dispenser comprising: providing the liquid dispenser including: providing a continuous flow of liquid from a liquid supply through the liquid supply channel through the liquid dispensing channel through the liquid return channel and back to the liquid supply; and selectively actuating the diverter member to divert a portion of the liquid flowing through the liquid dispensing channel through outlet opening of the liquid dispensing channel; wherein the first portion of the MEMS transducing member and the second portion of the compliant membrane being anchored to the same wall of the liquid dispensing channel that includes the outlet opening, the compliant membrane including an orifice, a third portion of the compliant membrane being anchored to another portion of the wall of the liquid dispensing channel that includes the outlet opening such that the orifice of the compliant membrane defines a perimeter of the outlet opening.