US3355324A
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Method of cleaning ink from rubber dies
Assignee: Covington Manufacturing Corp
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Filing: 1964-01-24
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Granted: 1967-11-28
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Expires: 1984-01-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Catzen Robert William
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:55
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41N; B41N3/00; B41N3/06; B41F; B41F35/00; B41F35/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A METHOD OF CLEANING AND REMOVING INK FROM RUBBER PRINTING DIES WITHOUT THE NEED FOR MECHANICAL SCRUBBING OR BRUSHES, SAID METHOD COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: (A) SUPPORTING THE DIES WITH THE PRINTING FACES THEREOF DIRECTED UPWARDLY, ON AN ARCUATE FORAMINOUS SURFACE; (B) INTERMITTENTLY SUBJECTING THE PRINTING FACES ON THE DIES TO A SPRAY OF SODIUM SILICATE CLEANING SOLUTION FOR A FIRST GIVEN PERIOD OF TIME OF SUFFICIENT LENGTH SUCH THAT SAID DIES ARE CLEANED AND EFFECTIVELY FREE OF INK WHEN SUBJECTED TO STEPS (C) AND (D); (C) THEN FOR A SECOND GIVEN PERIOD OF TIME LESS THAN SAID FIRST GIVEN PERIOD OF TIME, INTERMITTENTLY SUBJECTING THE PRINTING FACES ON THE DIES TO A WATER SPRAY; (D) THEN FOR A THIRD GIVEN PERIOD OF TIME LESS THAN SAID FIRST GIVEN PERIOD OF TIME, INTERMITRTENTLY SUBJECTING THE PRINTING FACES ON THE DIES TO AN AIR BLAST.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
144 words
A METHOD OF CLEANING AND REMOVING INK FROM RUBBER PRINTING DIES WITHOUT THE NEED FOR MECHANICAL SCRUBBING OR BRUSHES, SAID METHOD COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: (A) SUPPORTING THE DIES WITH THE PRINTING FACES THEREOF DIRECTED UPWARDLY, ON AN ARCUATE FORAMINOUS SURFACE; (B) INTERMITTENTLY SUBJECTING THE PRINTING FACES ON THE DIES TO A SPRAY OF SODIUM SILICATE CLEANING SOLUTION FOR A FIRST GIVEN PERIOD OF TIME OF SUFFICIENT LENGTH SUCH THAT SAID DIES ARE CLEANED AND EFFECTIVELY FREE OF INK WHEN SUBJECTED TO STEPS (C) AND (D); (C) THEN FOR A SECOND GIVEN PERIOD OF TIME LESS THAN SAID FIRST GIVEN PERIOD OF TIME, INTERMITTENTLY SUBJECTING THE PRINTING FACES ON THE DIES TO A WATER SPRAY; (D) THEN FOR A THIRD GIVEN PERIOD OF TIME LESS THAN SAID FIRST GIVEN PERIOD OF TIME, INTERMITRTENTLY SUBJECTING THE PRINTING FACES ON THE DIES TO AN AIR BLAST.
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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) | 1970-11-27 | 1971-05-29 | 1971-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-27 | 1975-05-29 | 1975-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-27 | 1979-05-29 | 1979-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |