Patent ID: 8992857
Filing Date: 2015-03-31
Classification: B01F,B01J,B41J

Abstract:
1. A mixing device, comprising: a printhead; a first independent drop ejector disposed in mechanical cooperation with the printhead comprising a first set of nozzles, wherein said first set of nozzles are configured to be substantially uniform in size, and wherein the first drop ejector is configured to eject a plurality of drops of a first reactant; a second independent drop ejector disposed in mechanical cooperation with the printhead comprising a second set of nozzles, wherein said second set of nozzles are configured to be substantially uniform in size, and wherein said second drop ejector is configured to eject a plurality of drops of second reactant; a heating element asymmetrically disposed in at least one of said nozzles; and a collector to receive the reactants of the first and second drop electors, wherein the first and second set of nozzles are configured at an angle to mix the first and second reactants prior to being received by the collector to form an inked image thereon after ejection from the first and second drop ejectors.