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Elastomer die swellable into engagement with a cylinder by solvent contained in the ink
Assignee: Arcos Corp
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Filing: 1962-11-02
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Granted: 1965-08-03
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Expires: 1982-11-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Mikurak John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 06:17
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41F; B41F17/00; B41F17/08; B41F17/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
IN MARKING EQUIPMENT, A MARKING DRUM HAVING AN ANNULAR GROOVE WHICH IS FREE FROM UNDERCUT, AN ELASTOMER PRINTING DIE EXTENDING AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE DRUM FITTING INTO AND OCCUPYING THE GROOVE AND HAVING PRINTING CHARACTERS ON THE OUTSIDE, SAID ELASTOMER BEING SWELLED UPON CONTACT WITH A SOLVENT AND SHRINKING UPON BEING REMOVED FROM CONTACT WITH SAID SOLVENT, A BODY OF INK INCLUDING A SWELLING SOLVENT FOR SAID ELASTOMER DIE, AND MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING THE INK INCLUDING THE SOLVENT TO THE DIE, WHEREBY THE DIE IS HELD IN THE GROOVE DUE TO THE SWELLING CAUSED BY SAID SOLVENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
IN MARKING EQUIPMENT, A MARKING DRUM HAVING AN ANNULAR GROOVE WHICH IS FREE FROM UNDERCUT, AN ELASTOMER PRINTING DIE EXTENDING AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE DRUM FITTING INTO AND OCCUPYING THE GROOVE AND HAVING PRINTING CHARACTERS ON THE OUTSIDE, SAID ELASTOMER BEING SWELLED UPON CONTACT WITH A SOLVENT AND SHRINKING UPON BEING REMOVED FROM CONTACT WITH SAID SOLVENT, A BODY OF INK INCLUDING A SWELLING SOLVENT FOR SAID ELASTOMER DIE, AND MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING THE INK INCLUDING THE SOLVENT TO THE DIE, WHEREBY THE DIE IS HELD IN THE GROOVE DUE TO THE SWELLING CAUSED BY SAID SOLVENT.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-08-02 | 1969-02-01 | 1969-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-02 | 1973-02-01 | 1973-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-02 | 1977-02-01 | 1977-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |