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US3599566A
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Sealed printing mechanism using highly volatile inks
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-06-10
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Granted: 1971-08-17
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Expires: 1988-06-10
Abstract
Abstract A printing attachment in which a sealed housing containing an ink carrier is supplied with all types of inks including highly volatile inks. An opening in the housing exposes a portion of the ink carrier for purposes of periodically transferring ink from the carrier by means of a printing member to a printing surface, and the printing member is provided with a sealing means for closing the opening in the housing when contacting the ink carrier.
Inventors
- 👤 Leslie A Fish
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:08
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B61/00; B65B61/26; B41; B41F; B41F17/00; B41K; B41K3/00; B41K3/02; B41K3/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
In a printing attachment, the combination comprising: a support member, a yoke member having a printing means thereon pivotally supported on said support member, said printing means having a sealing means thereon, a housing having an opening and at least one roller means supported therein, an endless belt supported entirely within said housing on said roller means and having a portion thereof arranged to Cover said opening, means supplying ink to said belt, said printing means engaging said belt exposed to said opening and said sealing means engaging said housing and surrounding said opening for a given position of said yoke member, and actuating means connected to said yoke member and said roller means for moving said yoke member and rotating said roller means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
In a printing attachment, the combination comprising: a support member, a yoke member having a printing means thereon pivotally supported on said support member, said printing means having a sealing means thereon, a housing having an opening and at least one roller means supported therein, an endless belt supported entirely within said housing on said roller means and having a portion thereof arranged to Cover said opening, means supplying ink to said belt, said printing means engaging said belt exposed to said opening and said sealing means engaging said housing and surrounding said opening for a given position of said yoke member, and actuating means connected to said yoke member and said roller means for moving said yoke member and rotating said roller means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
141 words
In a printing attachment, the combination comprising: a housing having an interior wall and including a window therein, belt means supported entirely in said housing and arranged to traverse about at least one roller means, said belt having a surface portion thereof arranged to traverse in contact with the portions of said interior wall adjacent said window to cover the window and thereby seal said housing, means communicating with the interior of said housing for supplying ink to said belt, pressure means interposed between said last-named means and said belt means and over which said belt traverses before it passes said window, said pressure means arranged to control the residual ink in said belt means, a clutch means connected to said roller means, and means for driving the latter to rotate said roller means and move said belt past said window.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
141 words
In a printing attachment, the combination comprising: a housing having an interior wall and including a window therein, belt means supported entirely in said housing and arranged to traverse about at least one roller means, said belt having a surface portion thereof arranged to traverse in contact with the portions of said interior wall adjacent said window to cover the window and thereby seal said housing, means communicating with the interior of said housing for supplying ink to said belt, pressure means interposed between said last-named means and said belt means and over which said belt traverses before it passes said window, said pressure means arranged to control the residual ink in said belt means, a clutch means connected to said roller means, and means for driving the latter to rotate said roller means and move said belt past said window.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
In a printing attachment as claimed in claim 2 wherein said pressure means includes a roller means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
In a printing attachment as claimed in claim 2 wherein said pressure means urges said belt means towards said one roller means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
In a printing attachment as claimed in claim 2 wherein the pressure means squeezes said belt means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
167 words
In a printing attachment, the combination comprising: a housing having an interior wall and including a window therein, belt means supported entirely in said housing and arranged to traverse about at least one roller means, said belt having a surface portion thereof arranged to traverse in contact with the portions of said interior wall adjacent said window to cover the window and thereby seal said housing, means communicating with the interior of said housing for supplying ink to said belt, a clutch means connected to said roller means, means for driving the latter to rotate said roller means and move said belt past said window, and indicia carrying means mounted for movement between a first position in which indicia carried thereby contacts said belt through said window and a printing position, said indicia carrying means being provided with sealing means to contact the exterior of said housing adjacent said window when said indicia-carrying means are in said first position to prevent evaporation of ink from said belt.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
167 words
In a printing attachment, the combination comprising: a housing having an interior wall and including a window therein, belt means supported entirely in said housing and arranged to traverse about at least one roller means, said belt having a surface portion thereof arranged to traverse in contact with the portions of said interior wall adjacent said window to cover the window and thereby seal said housing, means communicating with the interior of said housing for supplying ink to said belt, a clutch means connected to said roller means, means for driving the latter to rotate said roller means and move said belt past said window, and indicia carrying means mounted for movement between a first position in which indicia carried thereby contacts said belt through said window and a printing position, said indicia carrying means being provided with sealing means to contact the exterior of said housing adjacent said window when said indicia-carrying means are in said first position to prevent evaporation of ink from said belt.
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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) | 1974-08-16 | 1975-02-15 | 1975-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-16 | 1979-02-15 | 1979-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-16 | 1983-02-15 | 1983-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |