US3587464A
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Saddle mounting for flexible thin printing plates
Assignee: WR Grace and Co
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Filing: 1968-09-26
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Granted: 1971-06-28
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Expires: 1988-09-26
Abstract
Abstract THE INVENTION DISCLOSED IS DIRECTED TO A METHOD AND MOUNTING MEANS FOR DETACHABLY MOUNTING FLEXIBLE THIN PRINTING PLATES. THE PRINTING PLATES ARE DETACHABLY MOUNTED TO A BACKING PLATE OR SADDLE BY MEANS OF A PRINTING PLATE SECURING MEMBER IS ASSOCIATION WITH A WEDGE-SHAPED ELEMENT DISPOSED ON AT LEAST ONE TERMINAL EDGE OF THE BACKING PLATE OR SADDLE. THE PRINTING PLATE SECURING MEMBER IS DESIRABLY PIVOTALLY MOUNTED BY ARM MEMBERS AND INCLUDES AN ANGULARLY DISPOSED PRINTING PLATE CONTACTING SURFACE FOR PRESSING A FLEXIBLE THIN PRINTING PLATE AGAINST A MATING EDGE OF THE WEDGE-SHAPED SURFACE ON AT LEAST ONE END OF THE SADDLE OR BACKING PLATE.
Inventors
- 👤 Forrest Ashton Wessels
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-28 00:42
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41F; B41F27/00; B41F27/14
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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) | 1974-06-27 | 1974-12-27 | 1975-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-27 | 1978-12-27 | 1979-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-27 | 1982-12-27 | 1983-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |