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Machines for processing printing plates and the like
Assignee: DBS Inc
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Filing: 1961-04-05
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Granted: 1965-08-03
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Expires: 1981-04-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William F Grupe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 13:09
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J3/00; B41J3/38; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/17; Y10T156/1702; Y10T156/1705
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
IN A MACHINE OF THE CLASS DESCRIBED WHEREIN AN EMBOSSED PRINTING PLATE OR LIKE ARTICLE OF PREDETERMINED COLOR IS TO HAVE A SELECTED PORTION THEREOF PROVIDED WITH FACING MATERIAL OF CONTRASTING COLOR TRANSFERRED BY HEAT THERETO, A PLATEN IN THE MACHINE GUIDED FOR RECIPROCAL MOVEMENT BETWEEN A RETRACTED AND AN ACTUATED POSITION AND HAVING ELECTRICAL HEATING MEANS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH, MEANS FOR RECIPROCATING THE PLATENT INCLUDING ELECTROMAGNETIC MEANS AND AN ASSOCIATED CORE CONNECTED TO THE PLATEN, GUIDE MEANS FOR LOCATING A STRIP, COATED ON ONE SIDE WITH HEAT OFF-SETTABLE FACING MATERIAL, WITHIN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF THE PLATEN TO BE ENGAGED ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE BY THE PLATEN IN ITS ACTUATED POSITION, A SUPPORT FOR SUCH AN ARTICLE AND ARRANGED IN THE MACHINE FOR MANUAL MOVEMENT BETWEEN A LOADING POSITION WHEREAT THE ARTICLE TO BE FACED IS TO BE MOUNTED THEREIN AND A FACING POSITION WHEREAT THE ARTICLE SO MOUNTED IS DISPOSED WITH SAID PORTION THEREOF IN A PLANE COINCIDENT WITH THE FACING MATERIAL ON THE STRIP IN THE ACTUATED POSITION OF THE PLATEN, AND MEANS FOR ESTABLISHING AN ENERGIZING CIRCUIT FOR THE ELECTROMAGNETIC MEANS AND INCLUDING A NORMALLY OPEN SWITCH THAT IS CLOSED ONLY WHEN SAID SUPPORT HAS BEEN LOCATED ACCURATELY IN FACING POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
IN A MACHINE OF THE CLASS DESCRIBED WHEREIN AN EMBOSSED PRINTING PLATE OR LIKE ARTICLE OF PREDETERMINED COLOR IS TO HAVE A SELECTED PORTION THEREOF PROVIDED WITH FACING MATERIAL OF CONTRASTING COLOR TRANSFERRED BY HEAT THERETO, A PLATEN IN THE MACHINE GUIDED FOR RECIPROCAL MOVEMENT BETWEEN A RETRACTED AND AN ACTUATED POSITION AND HAVING ELECTRICAL HEATING MEANS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH, MEANS FOR RECIPROCATING THE PLATENT INCLUDING ELECTROMAGNETIC MEANS AND AN ASSOCIATED CORE CONNECTED TO THE PLATEN, GUIDE MEANS FOR LOCATING A STRIP, COATED ON ONE SIDE WITH HEAT OFF-SETTABLE FACING MATERIAL, WITHIN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF THE PLATEN TO BE ENGAGED ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE BY THE PLATEN IN ITS ACTUATED POSITION, A SUPPORT FOR SUCH AN ARTICLE AND ARRANGED IN THE MACHINE FOR MANUAL MOVEMENT BETWEEN A LOADING POSITION WHEREAT THE ARTICLE TO BE FACED IS TO BE MOUNTED THEREIN AND A FACING POSITION WHEREAT THE ARTICLE SO MOUNTED IS DISPOSED WITH SAID PORTION THEREOF IN A PLANE COINCIDENT WITH THE FACING MATERIAL ON THE STRIP IN THE ACTUATED POSITION OF THE PLATEN, AND MEANS FOR ESTABLISHING AN ENERGIZING CIRCUIT FOR THE ELECTROMAGNETIC MEANS AND INCLUDING A NORMALLY OPEN SWITCH THAT IS CLOSED ONLY WHEN SAID SUPPORT HAS BEEN LOCATED ACCURATELY IN FACING POSITION.
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) | 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 |