US3986452A
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Liquid applicator for lithographic systems
Assignee: Dahlgren Manufacturing Co Inc
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Filing: 1972-08-14
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Granted: 1976-10-19
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Expires: 1992-08-14
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for applying a controlled quantity of dampening fluid to a lithographic printing system comprising a smoothly finished hydrophilic transfer roller mounted in pressure indented relation with a metering roller having a smooth resilient surface. Pressure between the metering roller and transfer roller is adjustable and the respective rollers are driven by independent variable speed drive means such that surface speeds of the rollers relative to each other and relative to surfaces of the lithographic printing system are precisely controllable.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold P. Dahlgren
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 20:46
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41N; B41N7/00; B41N7/04; B41F; B41F7/00; B41F7/20; B41F7/24; B41F7/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A method of metering dampening fluid onto a moving film of ink comprising the steps of: metering a film of dampening fluid between independently driven rollers positioned in pressure indented relation; moving the film of dampening fluid into contact with a surface of the film of ink such that contacting surfaces of the film of ink and the film of dampening fluid move at different surface speeds; maintaining the speed differential between the surface of the ink film and the film of dampening fluid to within a range wherein the film of dampening fluid is split, transferring a portion of the film of dampening fluid to the surface of the ink; rotating the metering roller such that the surface speed thereof is less than the surface speed of the ink film.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
131 words
A method of metering dampening fluid onto a moving film of ink comprising the steps of: metering a film of dampening fluid between independently driven rollers positioned in pressure indented relation; moving the film of dampening fluid into contact with a surface of the film of ink such that contacting surfaces of the film of ink and the film of dampening fluid move at different surface speeds; maintaining the speed differential between the surface of the ink film and the film of dampening fluid to within a range wherein the film of dampening fluid is split, transferring a portion of the film of dampening fluid to the surface of the ink; rotating the metering roller such that the surface speed thereof is less than the surface speed of the ink film.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
92 words
A method of dampening a plate on a lithographic press comprising the steps of: depositing a layer of dampening fluid on the surface of resilient metering roller; rotating the layer of dampening fluid against the surface of a hard hydrophillic transfer roller in pressure indented relationship therewith; metering a film of such dampening fluid from said layer between the surfaces of said rollers; transporting the metered film to the surface of an ink coated roller; and controlling the relative speeds of rotation of the rollers such that there will be slippage therebetween.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
92 words
A method of dampening a plate on a lithographic press comprising the steps of: depositing a layer of dampening fluid on the surface of resilient metering roller; rotating the layer of dampening fluid against the surface of a hard hydrophillic transfer roller in pressure indented relationship therewith; metering a film of such dampening fluid from said layer between the surfaces of said rollers; transporting the metered film to the surface of an ink coated roller; and controlling the relative speeds of rotation of the rollers such that there will be slippage therebetween.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method called for in claim 2 wherein the relative speeds of rotation of the rollers is such that fluid will not be separated from the surfaces thereof by centrifugal force.
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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) | 1979-10-19 | 1980-04-19 | 1980-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-19 | 1984-04-19 | 1984-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-19 | 1988-04-19 | 1988-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |