Patent ID: 8770732
Filing Date: 2014-07-08
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. A container for melting solid ink in a solid inkjet printer comprising: a housing comprised of non-electrically conductive material, the housing having a volume of space internal to the housing, the volume of space having a height, a width, and a depth; an inductive heater element positioned within the volume of space of the housing to melt ink within the volume of space, the heater element being configured to have a surface area that is greater than an area defined by the height and width of the volume of space; a temperature sensor positioned within the volume of space to enable the temperature sensor to sense a temperature of ink stored in the volume of space within the housing, the temperature sensor being configured to enable a controller to be operatively connected to the temperature sensor for monitoring temperature within the housing; at least one retainer located on the housing to enable an electrical coil to be positioned proximate the housing.