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Method and apparatus for hot stamping cylindrical articles
Assignee: Ethyl Corp
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Filing: 1972-08-10
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Granted: 1974-06-11
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Expires: 1992-08-10
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for hot stamping or heat transferring an image to a cylindrical object. A cylindrical object, such as a hollow plastic bottle, is rotatably mounted on a support platform which is horizontally movable. A horizontally movable die is mounted on a frame above the bottle-holding platform. A strip of movable decorating tape is interposed between the cylindrical article and the die. Means are provided for applying fluid pressure to the interior of the bottle to rigidify the bottle during the printing step. The die moves across the decorating tape pressing the tape onto the surface of the bottle and rotating the bottle as the die moves over the tape. Gripping means are provided for gripping the tape and pulling the tape forward at the same rate of movement as the die.
Inventors
- 👤 W Kinslow
- 👤 E Robertson
- 👤 W Ritter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 23:02
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41F; B41F19/00; B41F19/02; B41F19/06; B41F17/00; B41F17/08; B41F17/14; B41P; B41P2217/00; B41P2217/50; B41P2217/60; B41P2217/62; B41P2219/00; B41P2219/40; B41P2219/43; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/17; Y10T156/1702; Y10T156/1705; Y10T156/1707; Y10T156/171
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
In an apparatus for decorating a cylindrical article, the combination comprising: a. a base for supporting said apparatus; b. a generally rectangular, open frame mounted on said base; c. a vertically movable, article holder platform mounted on said base within said frame; d. a horizontally movable die holder mounted on said frame above said article holder platform; e. a die mounted on said die holder; f. a strip of movable decorating tape extending between said article holder platform and said die; g. means to vertically move said article holder platform; h. means to horizontally move said die holder and said die into engagement with said tape and said cylindrical article carried by said article holder platform; and i. tape gripping means attached directly to and supported solely from said die holder and adapted to fixedly grip said tape to move said tape at the same horizontal rate as said die holder and said die.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
In an apparatus for decorating a cylindrical article, the combination comprising: a. a base for supporting said apparatus; b. a generally rectangular, open frame mounted on said base; c. a vertically movable, article holder platform mounted on said base within said frame; d. a horizontally movable die holder mounted on said frame above said article holder platform; e. a die mounted on said die holder; f. a strip of movable decorating tape extending between said article holder platform and said die; g. means to vertically move said article holder platform; h. means to horizontally move said die holder and said die into engagement with said tape and said cylindrical article carried by said article holder platform; and i. tape gripping means attached directly to and supported solely from said die holder and adapted to fixedly grip said tape to move said tape at the same horizontal rate as said die holder and said die.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
In the apparatus of claim 1 wherein said tape-gripping means includes a fluid actuated power source, a pivotable arm attached to said power source, a tapegripping bar attached to said arm, and a support bar adapted to make contact with said tape-gripping bar to grip said tape therebetween.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
In the apparatus of claim 1 including tape take-up means and wherein said tape take-up means includes continuously energized tape windup means and intermittently operable tape-holding means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
In the apparatus of claim 3 wherein said tape-holding means includes a fluid power source, a pivotable arm attached to said power source, a tape-locking bar attached to said arm, and a backing bar adapted to make contact with said tape-locking bar to grip said tape therebetween.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
In the apparatus of claim 3 wherein said tape windup means includes a continuously energized power means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
In the apparatus of claim 1 including means spaced from the face of said die for heating the face of said die by radiant heat when said die is in the retracted position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
In the apparatus of claim 6 wherein said means for heating the face of said die includes a radiant heater plate fixedly attached to said frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
In the apparatus of claim 7 wherein said radiant heater plate has attached to its outer end a position roller positioned adjacent said cylindrical article when said article holder platform is in its uppermost position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
49 words
In the apparatus of claim 1 wherein said article holder platform includes article holding means for rotatably holding said article for decorating, said article holding means providing adjusting means for changing the width and height of said article holding means to accommodate cylindrical articles having different lengths and diameters.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
In the apparatus of claim 1 wherein said die holder has attached to its underside a cooling plate, which has said die attached to its underside.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
163 words
In a method for applying decoration to a cylindrical article, the steps comprising: a. positioning said article for rotation about its longitudinal axis; b. moving said article vertically into engagement with a strip of decorating material; c. horizontally moving a die platform assembly including a heated die in a plane perpendicular to said longitudinal axis of said article to engage said strip of decorating material and to press said decorating material against said cylindrical article; d. rotating said bottle on its longitudinal axis solely by frictional contact between said bottle, said tape and said die; e. advancing said strip of decorating material in the direction of movement of said die at the same rate as said die by positively gripping said strip with gripping means attached directly to and supported solely by said die platform assembly; and f. causing the face of said die to be exposed to a source of radiant heat external of said die and spaced from said die face.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
163 words
In a method for applying decoration to a cylindrical article, the steps comprising: a. positioning said article for rotation about its longitudinal axis; b. moving said article vertically into engagement with a strip of decorating material; c. horizontally moving a die platform assembly including a heated die in a plane perpendicular to said longitudinal axis of said article to engage said strip of decorating material and to press said decorating material against said cylindrical article; d. rotating said bottle on its longitudinal axis solely by frictional contact between said bottle, said tape and said die; e. advancing said strip of decorating material in the direction of movement of said die at the same rate as said die by positively gripping said strip with gripping means attached directly to and supported solely by said die platform assembly; and f. causing the face of said die to be exposed to a source of radiant heat external of said die and spaced from said die face.
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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) | 1977-06-10 | 1977-12-10 | 1978-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-10 | 1981-12-10 | 1982-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-10 | 1985-12-10 | 1986-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |