US3100439A
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Embossing apparatus and method for adjusting the length of an embossing roll
Assignee: Pid Corp
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Filing: 1961-04-03
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Granted: 1963-08-13
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Expires: 1981-04-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Sam L Leach
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:34
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41F; B41F13/00; B41F13/08; B41F13/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A METHOD OF ADJUSTING THE LENGTH OF AN EMBOSSING ROLL, HAVING A KNOWN COEFFICIENT OF THERMAL EXPANSION, TO PROVIDE ALIGNED REGISTRATION BETWEEN THE EMBOSSING FACE OF SAID ROLL AND AN IMAGE CARRIED ON AN EMBOSSABLE SHEET STRUCTURE TO BE EMBOSSED THEREBY, SAID METHOD COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: (A) PROVIDING FIRST SPACED MARGINAL INDICES ON AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID SHEET STRUCTURE; (B) PROVIDING SPACED EMBOSSING INDICES ON SAID EMBOSSING ROLL CORRESPONDING TO SAID FIRST SPACED INDICES AND REGISTRABLE THEREWITH WHEN THERE IS PROPER ALIGNED REGISTRATION BETWEEN SAID FIRST INDICES ON SAID SHEET STRUCTURE AND SAID EMBOSSING INDICES; (C) EMBOSSING A TEST PORTION OF SAID SHEET STRUCTURE HAVING AT LEAST TWO OF SAID FIRST INDICES THEREON WITH SAID EMBOSSING ROLL TO PROVIDE ON SAID TEST PORTION OF SAID SHEET STRUCTURE AS EMBOSSED, SECOND SPACED INDICES FORMED BY AND CORRESPONDING TO SAID EMBOSSING INDICES;
Claim 2
Independent Claim
143 words
A METHOD OF ADJUSTING THE LENGTH OF AN EMBOSSING ROLL, HAVING A KNOWN COEFFICIENT OF THERMAL EXPANSION, TO PROVIDE ALIGNED REGISTRATION BETWEEN THE EMBOSSING FACE OF SAID ROLL AND AN IMAGE CARRIED ON AN EMBOSSABLE SHEET STRUCTURE TO BE EMBOSSED THEREBY, SAID METHOD COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: (A) PROVIDING FIRST SPACED MARGINAL INDICES ON AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID SHEET STRUCTURE; (B) PROVIDING SPACED EMBOSSING INDICES ON SAID EMBOSSING ROLL CORRESPONDING TO SAID FIRST SPACED INDICES AND REGISTRABLE THEREWITH WHEN THERE IS PROPER ALIGNED REGISTRATION BETWEEN SAID FIRST INDICES ON SAID SHEET STRUCTURE AND SAID EMBOSSING INDICES; (C) EMBOSSING A TEST PORTION OF SAID SHEET STRUCTURE HAVING AT LEAST TWO OF SAID FIRST INDICES THEREON WITH SAID EMBOSSING ROLL TO PROVIDE ON SAID TEST PORTION OF SAID SHEET STRUCTURE AS EMBOSSED, SECOND SPACED INDICES FORMED BY AND CORRESPONDING TO SAID EMBOSSING INDICES;
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) | 1966-08-12 | 1967-02-11 | 1967-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-12 | 1971-02-11 | 1971-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-12 | 1975-02-11 | 1975-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |