US2543013A
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Printing plate and method of printing
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1947-04-30
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Granted: 1951-02-27
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Expires: 1967-04-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Courtney Q Glassey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 18:38
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41M; B41M5/00; B41M5/26; B41M5/382; B41M5/38278
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
THE METHOD OF PRINTING WHICH COMPRISES PREPARING A CELLULAR PRINTING PLATE HAVING A SINGLE LAYER OF CELLS UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED OVER THE PLATE AND WITH A NARROW OPENING FROM EACH CELL THROUGH THE PRINTING SURFACE OF THE PLATE, THE TOTAL AREA OF THE OPENINGS LESS THAN 10 PER CENT OF THE TOTAL PRINTING AREA OF THE PLATE AND WITH EACH CELL BEING AT LEAST PARTLY FILLED WITH PRINTING FLUID, THE FLUID BEING SUBSTANTIALLY LEVEL IN EACH OPENING WITH SAID PRINTING SURFACE, PLACING THE PRINTING SURFACE SUBSTANTIALLY IN CONTACT WITH THE SURFACE OF THE MATERIAL TO BE PRINTED UPON, ILLUMINATING THE OTHER SURFACE OF THE PLATE WITH A VISIBLE AND INFRARED IMAGE NEGATIVE TO THAT TO BE PRINTED AND CONTINUING THE ILLUMINATING FOR A PERIOD OF TIME SUFFICIENT TO HEAT THE CONTENTS OF THE CELLS DIFFENTIALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE IMAGE INTENSITY AT EACH POINT AND TO EXPELL PRINTING FLUID FROM THE CELLS TO THE AMOUNT DESIRED IN THE FINAL PRINT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
159 words
THE METHOD OF PRINTING WHICH COMPRISES PREPARING A CELLULAR PRINTING PLATE HAVING A SINGLE LAYER OF CELLS UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED OVER THE PLATE AND WITH A NARROW OPENING FROM EACH CELL THROUGH THE PRINTING SURFACE OF THE PLATE, THE TOTAL AREA OF THE OPENINGS LESS THAN 10 PER CENT OF THE TOTAL PRINTING AREA OF THE PLATE AND WITH EACH CELL BEING AT LEAST PARTLY FILLED WITH PRINTING FLUID, THE FLUID BEING SUBSTANTIALLY LEVEL IN EACH OPENING WITH SAID PRINTING SURFACE, PLACING THE PRINTING SURFACE SUBSTANTIALLY IN CONTACT WITH THE SURFACE OF THE MATERIAL TO BE PRINTED UPON, ILLUMINATING THE OTHER SURFACE OF THE PLATE WITH A VISIBLE AND INFRARED IMAGE NEGATIVE TO THAT TO BE PRINTED AND CONTINUING THE ILLUMINATING FOR A PERIOD OF TIME SUFFICIENT TO HEAT THE CONTENTS OF THE CELLS DIFFENTIALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE IMAGE INTENSITY AT EACH POINT AND TO EXPELL PRINTING FLUID FROM THE CELLS TO THE AMOUNT DESIRED IN THE FINAL PRINT.
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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) | 1954-02-26 | 1954-08-28 | 1955-02-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1958-02-26 | 1958-08-28 | 1959-02-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1962-02-26 | 1962-08-28 | 1963-02-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |