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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 15, 2016
Filed:
May. 22, 2013
Seiko Epson Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Izumi Nozawa, Matsumoto, JP;
Tadahiro Mizutani, Shiojiri, JP;
Hiroyuki Nakamura, Shiojiri, JP;
Atsushi Kobayashi, Matsumoto, JP;
Ryota Takahashi, Matsumoto, JP;
Seiko Epson Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A cartridge or a sealing member is provided to reduce the likelihood that a fluid is leaked outside. The cartridge is configured to supply a fluid to a fluid ejection apparatus. The cartridge has: a fluid accommodation portion; and a fluid supply port connectable with the fluid ejection apparatus. The fluid supply port includes: a fluid exit provided to flow out the fluid to the fluid ejection apparatus; and an opening arranged to connect outside of the fluid supply port with inside of the fluid supply port. The opening is not in contact with a side face of the fluid supply port.