US3812779A
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Automatic multi-color printing arrangement
Assignee: American Screen Printing Equipment Co
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Filing: 1969-05-22
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Granted: 1974-05-28
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Expires: 1989-05-22
Abstract
Abstract A multi-color printing arrangement adapted to print cut piece textile goods with different colors without running, smearing, overlapping or the like. Means is provided to assure proper registration of the workpiece carrying the material to be printed, a portion of the registration means also functioning to hold the workpiece during the printing cycle. Means in the novel control circuit permits selection of the duration of the cycle best suited for the ink used.
Inventors
- 👤 C Cobb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:01
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41F; B41F15/00; B41F15/08; B41F15/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A multi-color printing assembly particularly adapted to print diverse colors on material in an exact location relative to a previously printed color without overlapping or spacing from said color, said multi-color printing assembly comprising at least two printing presses in spaced relationship to each other, conveying means to move a workpiece to be printed from one of said presses to the other of said presses, first registration means associated with said conveying means to prevent movement of said workpiece beyond each of said presses thereby registering said workpiece in a longitudinal direction, said registration means to register said workpiece transversely of said conveying means thereby to locate said workpiece for printing thereof, and control means to operate said first and second registration means, said control means including at least two timer means alternately operable to permit selection of a single stroke mode or double stroke mode of press operation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A multi-color printing assembly particularly adapted to print diverse colors on material in an exact location relative to a previously printed color without overlapping or spacing from said color, said multi-color printing assembly comprising at least two printing presses in spaced relationship to each other, conveying means to move a workpiece to be printed from one of said presses to the other of said presses, first registration means associated with said conveying means to prevent movement of said workpiece beyond each of said presses thereby registering said workpiece in a longitudinal direction, said registration means to register said workpiece transversely of said conveying means thereby to locate said workpiece for printing thereof, and control means to operate said first and second registration means, said control means including at least two timer means alternately operable to permit selection of a single stroke mode or double stroke mode of press operation.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-05-27 | 1977-11-26 | 1978-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-27 | 1981-11-26 | 1982-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-27 | 1985-11-26 | 1986-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |