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US3634174A
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Machine for surface decorating of articles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-03-27
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Granted: 1972-01-11
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Expires: 1990-03-27
Abstract
Abstract A machine for transferring a decorative foil from a carrier tape to an object using pressure and heat in which the object can be round or flat. The machine can be used for moving the object vertically into the die or the die can be moved horizontally across the object.
Inventors
- 👤 Rubin Warsager
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:20
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44B; B44B5/00; B44B5/0071; B41; B41F; B41F16/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/17; Y10T156/1702; Y10T156/1705
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
In a machine for applying a decorative material to an object comprising, a. a base comprising a frame defining an open work area, b. elevator means on the base to raise and lower an objectholding member into the work area, c. means to reciprocally move a die mounted on the frame for movement in the work area, d. decorative means on the base located between said object and said die whereby the latter can be impressed upon the surface of the object, e. means on said base for i) selectively maintaining said die fixed in axial alignment with the elevator and spaced from said object such that the elevator urges the object into a pressurized engagement with said die, and ii. for moving said die longitudinally past the longitudinal axis of the elevator whereby the die engages the object and applies pressure thereto as it traverses the object.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
In a machine for applying a decorative material to an object comprising, a. a base comprising a frame defining an open work area, b. elevator means on the base to raise and lower an objectholding member into the work area, c. means to reciprocally move a die mounted on the frame for movement in the work area, d. decorative means on the base located between said object and said die whereby the latter can be impressed upon the surface of the object, e. means on said base for i) selectively maintaining said die fixed in axial alignment with the elevator and spaced from said object such that the elevator urges the object into a pressurized engagement with said die, and ii. for moving said die longitudinally past the longitudinal axis of the elevator whereby the die engages the object and applies pressure thereto as it traverses the object.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
In a machine for applying a decorative material to an object as defined in claim 1 in which said elevator means comprises a cylinder adapted to be filled with pressurized air, a piston in said air cylinder, and a piston road on said cylinder fixed to a platform whereupon movement of said piston in response to the pressurized air moves said platform up and down.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
In a machine for applying a decorative material to an object as defined in claim 1 in which the decorative means comprises tape having a foil releasably secured thereto, in which the tape is on a supply reel fixed to said base, said tape is threaded through a plurality of guides on said base such that the tape passes between the die and the object.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
In a machine for applying a decorative material to an object as defined in claim 3 further comprising a pair of rollers having a friction surface thereon which grips the tape and can move the tape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
In a machine for applying a decorative material to an object as defined in claim 4 further comprising means to rotate said rollers in response to movement of said platform.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
In a machine for applying a decorative material as defined in claim 1 further comprising means to laterally move said decorative means in response to movement of said elevator means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
In a machine for applying a decorative material as defined in claim 1 further comprising air supply means on said base to inject air into said object whereby said object will not materially deform when pressure is applied thereto.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
69 words
In a machine for applying a decorative material as defined in claim 1 in which said means on the base for selectively maintaining said die fixed and for moving said die comprises an electrical circuit which operates valve members to open and close pressure lines leading to said elevator means and to said means to move said die, and a selector switch which selects a ''''rotary'''' or ''''vertical'''' operAtion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
In a machine for applying a decorative material as defined in claim 8 in which the pressure lines are tubular members which carry air under pressure to said elevator means and to said means to move said die.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
65 words
In a machine for applying a decorative material to an object as defined in claim 5 in which said means to rotate said rollers comprise a gear on at least one roller and a rack gear engaging said gear for movement therewith and an air cylinder fixed to said rack gear and adapted to move said rack gear in response to air pressure applied thereto.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
In a machine for applying a decorative material as defined in claim 8 further comprising a timing means which controls the time interval during which the elevator is raised.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
In a machine for applying a decorative material as defined in claim 7 in which a timing means controls the time interval during which pressurized air is maintained in said object.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
39 words
In a machine for applying a decorative material as defined in claim 8 in which said means on the base for selectively maintaining said die fixed and for moving said die further comprises switch means in said electrical circuit.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
48 words
In a machine for applying a decorative material as defined in claim 13 in which a tang on the elevator means actuates said switch means which signals air valve means thereby supplying pressurized air to move said decorative means when said selector switch is in the ''''vertical'''' position.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
52 words
In a machine for applying a decorative material as defined in claim 13 in which a tang on the elevator means actuates said switch means which signals air valve means thereby supplying pressurized air to said die reciprocating means to reciprocate the die when said selector switch is in the ''''rotary'''' position.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
57 words
In a machine for applying a decorative material as defined in claim 13 in which an abutment on the die reciprocating means actuates a switch at the end of its movement in one direction which signals air valve means thereby supplying pressurized air to move said elevator means when said selector switch is in the ''''rotary'''' 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) | 1975-01-10 | 1975-07-12 | 1976-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-10 | 1979-07-12 | 1980-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-10 | 1983-07-12 | 1984-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |