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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 12, 2016
Filed:
Sep. 23, 2014
Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Nagoya-shi, Aichi-ken, JP;
Hiroto Sugahara, Ama, JP;
Kenta Hayashida, Inazawa, JP;
Taro Nagano, Nagoya, JP;
Ayako Ohishi, Nagoya, JP;
Hirofumi Kondo, Aichi-ken, JP;
Suguru Tomoguchi, Okazaki, JP;
BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA, Nagoya-Shi, Aichi-Ken, JP;
Abstract
A liquid cartridge includes a movable member and the movable member includes a detection portion and a float. The liquid cartridge also includes a restriction member and the restriction member includes an operation portion and a restriction portion. When the operation portion is in a first position, the restriction portion is configured to contact the movable member such that the movement of the float is restricted within a restricted range. When the operation portion is in a second position, the restriction portion is configured to release the movable member such that the float is positioned in a free range which is above the restricted range.