A system including an ink bottle closure including a first closure member configured to be fixed to an ink bottle, the first closure member including a seal, arranged to be located over an outlet opening in a neck of the bottle and a second closure member attached to the first closure member and movable relative to the first closure member between a closed position, in which the second closure member covers the seal, and an open position in which the seal is exposed to be pierced or ruptured for dispensing ink from the bottle through the outlet opening, wherein the second closure member is movable in translation, relative to the first closure member between the closed position and the open position in a direction substantially perpendicular to a central or longitudinal axis of the bottle and a dispensing device for opening an ink bottle closure, including an adapter having a receiving area for receiving the ink bottle closure of an ink re-fill bottle with the bottle in an inverted orientation, a mechanism for moving the second closure member relative to the first closure member from a closed position, in which the second closure member covers the seal, to an open position in which the seal is exposed and a cutter arranged below the adapter substantially aligned with the receiving area, wherein the cutter is movable generally vertically between a lower position, in which the cutter is retracted from interaction with the ink bottle closure, and an upper position in which the cutter pierces or ruptures the exposed seal to dispense ink from the bottle.

The liquid cartridge for an industrial inkjet printer for printing goods has a film bag, a connector stub connected thereto, and a lower cap. The connector stub has an opening which is closed by the lower cap which has a lower rubber layer, a plastic layer formed by the connector stub, and a lower holder. The lower holder has a lower window which is situated above the opening. The lower holder is fastened to an outer side of the connector stub. The lower rubber layer and, underneath it, the plastic layer are situated below the lower window, and they are in contact with one another and with the lower holder.

A system including an ink bottle closure including a first closure member configured to be fixed to an ink bottle, the first closure member including a seal, arranged to be located over an outlet opening in a neck of the bottle and a second closure member attached to the first closure member and movable relative to the first closure member between a closed position, in which the second closure member covers the seal, and an open position in which the seal is exposed to be pierced or ruptured for dispensing ink from the bottle through the outlet opening, wherein the second closure member is movable in translation, relative to the first closure member between the closed position and the open position in a direction substantially perpendicular to a central or longitudinal axis of the bottle and a dispensing device for opening an ink bottle closure, including an adapter having a receiving area for receiving the ink bottle closure of an ink re-fill bottle with the bottle in an inverted orientation, a mechanism for moving the second closure member relative to the first closure member from a closed position, in which the second closure member covers the seal, to an open position in which the seal is exposed and a cutter arranged below the adapter substantially aligned with the receiving area, wherein the cutter is movable generally vertically between a lower position, in which the cutter is retracted from interaction with the ink bottle closure, and an upper position in which the cutter pierces or ruptures the exposed seal to dispense ink from the bottle.

The liquid cartridge for an industrial inkjet printer for printing goods has a film bag, a connector stub connected thereto, and a lower cap. The connector stub has an opening which is closed by the lower cap which has a lower rubber layer, a plastic layer formed by the connector stub, and a lower holder. The lower holder has a lower window which is situated above the opening. The lower holder is fastened to an outer side of the connector stub. The lower rubber layer and, underneath it, the plastic layer are situated below the lower window, and they are in contact with one another and with the lower holder.

An ink bottle closure for an ink re-fill bottle includes a first closure member configured to be fixed to an ink bottle, the first closure member including a seal, arranged to be located over an outlet opening of the bottle, and a second closure member attached to the first closure member and movable relative to the first closure member between a closed position, in which the second closure member covers the seal, and an open position in which the seal is exposed to be pierced or ruptured for dispensing ink from the bottle through the outlet opening. An ink bottle having an ink bottle closure and a dispensing device for opening an ink bottle closure are also disclosed.

An inkwell apparatus comprises an inkwell vessel and a cap for covering a vessel opening in an apparatus storage position. The cap has a protruding tip upon which to support the inkwell in an apparatus spinning position or a pooling position. A bottom (e.g. support surface) of the inkwell forms at least one of: i) a central region providing a tip engaging surface dimensioned to receive the tip in the spinning position; or ii) at least one tip engaging latch surface, each tip engaging latch surface dimensioned to receive the tip in the pooling position. Methods of use relate to the spinning position and the pooling position. The cap can comprise a seal ring to seal the opening or to provide support assistance in the spinning or pooling position(s). Ribs in the inkwell can provide deflection of ink when stirred such as by spinning.

An inkwell apparatus comprises an inkwell vessel and a cap for covering a vessel opening in an apparatus storage position. The cap has a protruding tip upon which to support the inkwell in an apparatus spinning position or a pooling position. A bottom (e.g. support surface) of the inkwell forms at least one of: i) a central region providing a tip engaging surface dimensioned to receive the tip in the spinning position; or ii) at least one tip engaging latch surface, each tip engaging latch surface dimensioned to receive the tip in the pooling position. Methods of use relate to the spinning position and the pooling position. The cap can comprise a seal ring to seal the opening or to provide support assistance in the spinning or pooling position(s). Ribs in the inkwell can provide deflection of ink when stirred such as by spinning.