US4053344A
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Process of printing on non-paper material
Assignee: Kamaya Kagaku Kogyo Co Ltd
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Filing: 1976-04-07
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Granted: 1977-10-11
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Expires: 1996-04-07
Abstract
Abstract A process of printing letters and/or patterns on an article of non-paper material, such as glass, metal, plastics, porcelain, with the clear and lasting reproduction thereof, by screen printing followed by hot foil transferring to and over the screen printing to give a metallic and attractive appearance.
Inventors
- 👤 Toyozi Hirahara
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:17
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41M; B41M1/00; B41M1/12; B41M1/22; B41M1/26; B41M1/34; B41M7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A process of printing a pattern on articles of non-paper materials comprising the steps of: a. printing the pattern in ink on the article by silk screening; b. drying said ink until tacky; c. applying a layer of stamping foil having an adhesive layer thereon over the pattern, said adhesive layer contacting said pattern and being reactive with said ink at elevated temperatures; d. applying a heated pressure member through a rubber layer to said stamping foil; e. the temperature of said heated pressure member being above the temperature at which the ink reacts adhesively with the foil and below the reaction temperature of the article whereby the foil which contacts the ink becomes adhered thereto; and f. removing the unadhered stamping foil.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A process of printing a pattern on articles of non-paper materials comprising the steps of: a. printing the pattern in ink on the article by silk screening; b. drying said ink until tacky; c. applying a layer of stamping foil having an adhesive layer thereon over the pattern, said adhesive layer contacting said pattern and being reactive with said ink at elevated temperatures; d. applying a heated pressure member through a rubber layer to said stamping foil; e. the temperature of said heated pressure member being above the temperature at which the ink reacts adhesively with the foil and below the reaction temperature of the article whereby the foil which contacts the ink becomes adhered thereto; and f. removing the unadhered stamping foil.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A process of printing patterns on an article of non-paper material as claimed in claim 1, wherein the ink employed is capable of copolymerization, quick vaporization and oxidation polymerization.
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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) | 1980-10-10 | 1981-04-11 | 1981-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-10 | 1985-04-11 | 1985-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-10 | 1989-04-11 | 1989-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |