US3768280A
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Apparatus for printing on textile strips and pieces
Assignee: Herbert Kannegiesser GmbH and Co
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Filing: 1971-02-02
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Granted: 1973-10-30
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Expires: 1991-02-02
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed herein is an improved system for printing on textile by sublimation of a dye-coating contained on a printing foil the printing occurring when the textile and the foil are placed in contact under the influence of heat and pressure.
Inventors
- 👤 K Mussiger
- 👤 H Kannegiesser
- 👤 R Juraschek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 11:45
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41F; B41F17/00; B41F16/00; B41F16/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
213 words
A system for printing on and dyeing textile material comprising a mesh material containing synthetic fibers, said system comprising: a. printing foil means coated with a dye, said printing foil means being brought into contact with one side of said material; b. first pressure means comprising an air impermeable, flexible heat resistant surface for maintaining at least an atmospheric pressure on said printing foil means; c. second pressure means comprising a cylindrical surface having an air permeable surface for maintaining a reduced pressure wherein said printing foil means with said material in contact therewith are positioned between said first and second pressure means such that the other side of said material is in contact with said second pressure means and wherein said second pressure means reduces the pressure to the extent that said printing foil means is held against said one side of said material without substantially changing the thickness of said material; and d. heater means for heating said printing foil means and said material such that the dye on said printing foil means is released therefrom wherein said dye is drawn into said material due to the pressure differential between said first and second pressure means whereby said material is dyed in accordance with the dye on said printing foil means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
213 words
A system for printing on and dyeing textile material comprising a mesh material containing synthetic fibers, said system comprising: a. printing foil means coated with a dye, said printing foil means being brought into contact with one side of said material; b. first pressure means comprising an air impermeable, flexible heat resistant surface for maintaining at least an atmospheric pressure on said printing foil means; c. second pressure means comprising a cylindrical surface having an air permeable surface for maintaining a reduced pressure wherein said printing foil means with said material in contact therewith are positioned between said first and second pressure means such that the other side of said material is in contact with said second pressure means and wherein said second pressure means reduces the pressure to the extent that said printing foil means is held against said one side of said material without substantially changing the thickness of said material; and d. heater means for heating said printing foil means and said material such that the dye on said printing foil means is released therefrom wherein said dye is drawn into said material due to the pressure differential between said first and second pressure means whereby said material is dyed in accordance with the dye on said printing foil means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system as set forth in claim 1 wherein said first pressure means is a conveyor belt.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system as set forth in claim 1 wherein said heater means are infra-red heaters.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system as set forth in claim 3 wherein said heater means includes means for varying the intensity of the heat applied to said printing foil means and said material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system as set forth in claim 1 wherein said second pressure surface means includes a heat resistant fabric covering said cylindrical surface.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
210 words
A system for printing on and dyeing textile materials comprising a mesh material containing synthetic fibers said system comprising: a. printing foil means comprising a flexible air impermeable surface for maintaining at least an atmospheric pressure on said one side of said material, said printing foil means coated with a dye, said dye being in contact with one side of said material; b. pressure means comprising a cylindrical surface having an air permeable surface for maintaining a reduced pressure on the other side of said material wherein said material is positioned between said printing foil means and said pressure means such that the other side of said material is in contact with said pressure means and wherein said pressure means reduces the pressure to the extent that said printing foil means is held against said one side of said material without substantially changing the thickness of said material; and c. heater means for heating said printing foil means and said material such that the dye on said printing foil means is released therefrom, wherein said dye is drawn into said material due to the pressure differential between the printing foil means and the pressure means, whereby said material is dyed in accordance with the dye on said printing foil means.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
210 words
A system for printing on and dyeing textile materials comprising a mesh material containing synthetic fibers said system comprising: a. printing foil means comprising a flexible air impermeable surface for maintaining at least an atmospheric pressure on said one side of said material, said printing foil means coated with a dye, said dye being in contact with one side of said material; b. pressure means comprising a cylindrical surface having an air permeable surface for maintaining a reduced pressure on the other side of said material wherein said material is positioned between said printing foil means and said pressure means such that the other side of said material is in contact with said pressure means and wherein said pressure means reduces the pressure to the extent that said printing foil means is held against said one side of said material without substantially changing the thickness of said material; and c. heater means for heating said printing foil means and said material such that the dye on said printing foil means is released therefrom, wherein said dye is drawn into said material due to the pressure differential between the printing foil means and the pressure means, whereby said material is dyed in accordance with the dye on said printing foil means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The system as set forth in claim 6 further including guide roller means positioned to contact said cylindrical surface, for guiding said material and said printing foil means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
46 words
The system as set forth in claim 6 wherein said heater means includes a heat radiating means and a diaphragm means for movement between said heat radiating means and printing foil means wherein the heat applied to said printing foil means and said material is interrupted.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
The system as set forth in claim 8 wherein the heat is interrupted during the movement of the initial and end portions of said printing foil means and material means along said pressure means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
The system as set forth in claim 9 wherein said diaphragm means includes drive means and guide means and wherein said diaphragm means is driven in synchronism with said pressure means.
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