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Hot stamping and heat transfer press for rollable objects
Assignee: PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Corp AN IL CORP
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Filing: 1970-02-17
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Granted: 1971-09-28
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Expires: 1990-02-17
Abstract
Abstract A press for hot stamping or heat-transferring an image upon a rollable object comprises a rigid bottom surface on which are rolled, in gripping relation, at least one pair of similar resilient spaced rollers carrying end-projecting shafts. The object is grippingly rolled between these rollers for imprinting the image thereon. A movable chain disposed on each side of the rolls has slotted bearings in which ride the projecting shaft ends, thus enabling the shaft ends to move vertically but not horizontally. A rigid unheated upper surface is disposed over the rollers in a manner to be capable of applying a vertical downward pressure on the rolled objects. A heated die is disposed within the upper surface, and a foil carrying thermoplastic ink or transfer is disposed between the object and the die for transferring the image onto the object as it is rolled under the die.
Inventors
- 👤 Tony Sciame
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-02 12:22
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41F; B41F19/00; B41F19/02; B41F19/06; B41F17/00; B41F17/08; B41F17/14; B41P; B41P2219/00; B41P2219/40; B41P2219/43
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A press for hot stamping or heat-transferring an image upon a rollable object, comprising: a rigid bottom surface, at least one pair of similar resilient spaced rollers carrying end-projecting shafts and designed to roll over said bottom surface in gripping relation, and between which a rollable object may be grippingly rolled for hot stamping or heattransferring thereon, a movable chain disposed at each side of said rolls and having vertically slotted bearings for accommodating said projecting end shafts in a manner such as to permit said shaft ends to move vertIcally but not horizontally, a rigid unheated upper surface disposed over said rollers in spaced relation in a manner such as to be capable of applying a vertical downward pressure upon an object being rolled between said rollers, a heated die disposed within said upper surface, and a foil carrying thermoplastic ink or transfer disposed between said object and said die for transferring the image onto said object as it is rolled under said die.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A press for hot stamping or heat-transferring an image upon a rollable object, comprising: a rigid bottom surface, at least one pair of similar resilient spaced rollers carrying end-projecting shafts and designed to roll over said bottom surface in gripping relation, and between which a rollable object may be grippingly rolled for hot stamping or heattransferring thereon, a movable chain disposed at each side of said rolls and having vertically slotted bearings for accommodating said projecting end shafts in a manner such as to permit said shaft ends to move vertIcally but not horizontally, a rigid unheated upper surface disposed over said rollers in spaced relation in a manner such as to be capable of applying a vertical downward pressure upon an object being rolled between said rollers, a heated die disposed within said upper surface, and a foil carrying thermoplastic ink or transfer disposed between said object and said die for transferring the image onto said object as it is rolled under said die.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
A press, according to claim 1, in which said pair of rollers comprises: a first roller having shaft ends riding in said chain bearings, a second roller arranged to trail freely behind said first roller, and independent-bearing connecting means disposed on each side of both latter rollers and connecting the two rollers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A press, according to claim 2, in which said second roller is adjustably connected to said connecting means to enable increasing or decreasing the distance between the two rolLers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
69 words
A press, according to claim 1, having: a cross-shaft disposed between said chains and connected at each end thereto, a pair of bearing bars swivelly attached, each at one end to said cross-shaft, in line with said chains and disposed, one apiece near the inner portion of each chain, and said pair of rollers being mounted in tandem to and between said bearing bars near the other end thereof.
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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) | 1974-09-27 | 1975-03-29 | 1975-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-27 | 1979-03-29 | 1979-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-27 | 1983-03-29 | 1983-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |