An ink container for containing ink to be supplied to an ink jet head, includes fibrous material; an ink discharge port for discharging the ink to the ink jet head; a portion for containing the fibrous material at least adjacent the ink discharge port; wherein the fibrous material is deformed within...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6412932?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6412932 - Ink container, ink jet head having ink container, ink jet apparatus having ink container, and manufacturing method for ink container