Patent ID: 8118408
Filing Date: 2012-02-21
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. A liquid dispenser comprising: a liquid supply channel including an exit, the exit having a cross sectional area; a liquid return channel; a liquid dispensing channel including an outlet opening, the outlet opening including an end that is adjacent to the liquid return channel, liquid dispensing channel having a cross sectional area, the cross sectional area of a portion of the liquid dispensing channel that is located at the end of the outlet opening being greater than the cross sectional area of the exit of the liquid supply channel, the liquid dispensing channel including a first wall and a second wall positioned opposite each other, the first wall and the second wall extending from the exit of the liquid supply channel to the end of the outlet opening of the liquid dispensing channel, the first wall and the second wall being spaced farther apart from each other at the end of the outlet opening of the liquid dispensing channel when compared to the exit of the liquid supply channel; a liquid supply that provides liquid under pressure from the liquid supply channel through the liquid dispensing channel to the liquid return channel; and a diverter member selectively actuatable to divert a portion of the liquid toward outlet opening of the liquid dispensing channel.