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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 09, 2011
Filed:
Jul. 30, 2008
Koichi Toba, Shiojiri, JP;
Shuichi Koganehira, Matsumoto, JP;
Shohei Shiono, Shiojiri, JP;
Seiko Epson Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A liquid container for supplying a liquid to a liquid consuming apparatus includes: a liquid containing section that contains the liquid; a liquid supply section that supplies the liquid to the liquid consuming apparatus; a liquid flow section that connects from the liquid containing section to the liquid supply section; a sensor that is provided in the liquid flow section and used for detecting presence or absence of the liquid at a corresponding position thereof; and a stirring member that stirs the liquid, the stirring member is provided at a position between the sensor and the liquid supply section in the liquid flow section.