US3720162A
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Apparatus for decorating rotatable articles
Assignee: Murray Curvex Printing Ltd
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Filing: 1970-06-26
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Granted: 1973-03-13
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Expires: 1990-06-26
Abstract
Abstract A machine for printing or decorating the external surfaces of articles has a freely rotatable work holder on which an article can be mounted, an offset printing blanket and a screen stencil or stencils by which an offsetting image presenting a developed view of the pattern to be applied to the article can be produced on the blanket. Either the work holder or the blanket is mounted on a pivotal arm pivotal movement of which produces relative movement of the article and blanket during which the article rolls along the surface of the blanket and thus picks up the image.
Inventors
- 👤 D James
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 04:57
CPC Classifications
B; B28; B28B; B28B11/00; B28B11/001; B41; B41F; B41F17/00; B41F17/08; B41F17/14; B41F17/20; B41F17/22; B41F17/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A machine for the printing or decorating of a generally cylindrical or conical outer surface of an article, comprising a freely rotatable work holder for supporting the article, a pivotal arm on which the work holder is mounted, an endless flexible conveyor, a plurality of resilient offset printing blankets mounted on and along the length of the endless conveyor, a plurality of successive inking stations spaced along the path of the endless conveyor, each inking sTation having screen stencil means by which ink is applied to the blankets, said inking stations being followed, in the direction of conveyor travel, by a printing station in which said work holder is located, fixed back support means for the endless conveyor for supporting the blankets in said inking stations, and ram means movably engageable with the back of the endless flexible conveyor in the printing station to press an inked blanket against the article supported by the work holder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A machine for the printing or decorating of a generally cylindrical or conical outer surface of an article, comprising a freely rotatable work holder for supporting the article, a pivotal arm on which the work holder is mounted, an endless flexible conveyor, a plurality of resilient offset printing blankets mounted on and along the length of the endless conveyor, a plurality of successive inking stations spaced along the path of the endless conveyor, each inking sTation having screen stencil means by which ink is applied to the blankets, said inking stations being followed, in the direction of conveyor travel, by a printing station in which said work holder is located, fixed back support means for the endless conveyor for supporting the blankets in said inking stations, and ram means movably engageable with the back of the endless flexible conveyor in the printing station to press an inked blanket against the article supported by the work holder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
156 words
A machine for the printing or decorating of a generally cylindrical or conical outer surface of an article, comprising a freely rotatable work holder for supporting the article, a pivotal arm on which the work holder is mounted, an endless flexible conveyor, a plurality of resilient offset printing blankets mounted on and along the length of the endless conveyor, a plurality of successive inking stations spaced along the path of the endless conveyor, each inking sTation having screen stencil means by which ink is applied to the blankets, said inking stations being followed, in the direction of conveyor travel, by a printing station in which said work holder is located, fixed back support means for the endless conveyor for supporting the blankets in said inking stations, and ram means movably engageable with the back of the endless flexible conveyor in the printing station to press an inked blanket against the article supported by the work holder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
156 words
A machine for the printing or decorating of a generally cylindrical or conical outer surface of an article, comprising a freely rotatable work holder for supporting the article, a pivotal arm on which the work holder is mounted, an endless flexible conveyor, a plurality of resilient offset printing blankets mounted on and along the length of the endless conveyor, a plurality of successive inking stations spaced along the path of the endless conveyor, each inking sTation having screen stencil means by which ink is applied to the blankets, said inking stations being followed, in the direction of conveyor travel, by a printing station in which said work holder is located, fixed back support means for the endless conveyor for supporting the blankets in said inking stations, and ram means movably engageable with the back of the endless flexible conveyor in the printing station to press an inked blanket against the article supported by the work holder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A machine as claimed in claim 1, said ram means having a deformable convex pad which engages said conveyor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
A machine as claimed in claim 1, said conveyor being a slatted conveyor.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-03-12 | 1976-09-11 | 1977-03-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-12 | 1980-09-11 | 1981-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-12 | 1984-09-11 | 1985-03-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |