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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 24, 2007
Filed:
Jun. 28, 2004
Christopher N. Delametter, Rochester, NY (US);
Alok Verma, Rochester, NY (US);
David P. Trauernicht, Rochester, NY (US);
Thomas M. Stephany, Churchville, NY (US);
Christopher N. Delametter, Rochester, NY (US);
Alok Verma, Rochester, NY (US);
David P. Trauernicht, Rochester, NY (US);
Thomas M. Stephany, Churchville, NY (US);
Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY (US);
Abstract
A liquid drop emitter, a method of mixing a liquid, and a method of printing are provided. The liquid emitter includes a structure defining a chamber adapted to provide a liquid having an orifice through which a drop of the liquid can be emitted. A drop forming mechanism is operatively associated with the chamber. A mixing mechanism is associated with the chamber and is operable to create a surface tension gradient on the liquid provided by the chamber such that the liquid flows without being emitted from the chamber.