US4190345A
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Lithographic plate processing apparatus
Assignee: Warren SD Co
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Filing: 1978-07-14
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Granted: 1980-02-26
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Expires: 1998-07-14
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is an improved lithographic plate processing apparatus which comprises means for moving an exposed lithographic plate through the apparatus on an uphill slope, developer means within the apparatus for applying a developer liquid to the plate as it moves through the apparatus, and gumming means within the apparatus for applying gum to the plate after it has been developed, the gumming means including a baffle member under which the plate passes in contact and which forms a dam to hold a puddle of gum on the plate and against the baffle member, and spray means for spraying the gum onto the plate, the improvement comprising, as part of the gumming means, a rotatable gumming scrub brush between the baffle member and the spray means and in a position to scrub the plate when it passes thereunder.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred S. Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:18
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03F; G03F7/00; G03F7/26; G03F7/30; G03F7/3042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
In a lithographic plate processing apparatus which comprises means for moving an exposed lithographic plate through the apparatus on an uphill slope, developer means within the apparatus for applying a developer liquid to the plate as it moves through the apparatus, and gumming means within the apparatus for applying gum to the plate after it has been developed, the gumming means including a baffle member under which the plate passes in contact to enter the gumming means and which forms a dam to hold a puddle of gum on the plate and against the baffle member, and spray means for spraying the gum onto the plate at the downstream end of the gumming means whereby the gum flows downhill over the upwardly moving plate, the improvement comprising, as part of the gumming means, a rotatable gumming scrub brush between the baffle member and the spray means and in a position to scrub the plate when it passes thereunder after passing through the puddle of gum and before passing the spray means:
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
In a lithographic plate processing apparatus which comprises means for moving an exposed lithographic plate through the apparatus on an uphill slope, developer means within the apparatus for applying a developer liquid to the plate as it moves through the apparatus, and gumming means within the apparatus for applying gum to the plate after it has been developed, the gumming means including a baffle member under which the plate passes in contact to enter the gumming means and which forms a dam to hold a puddle of gum on the plate and against the baffle member, and spray means for spraying the gum onto the plate at the downstream end of the gumming means whereby the gum flows downhill over the upwardly moving plate, the improvement comprising, as part of the gumming means, a rotatable gumming scrub brush between the baffle member and the spray means and in a position to scrub the plate when it passes thereunder after passing through the puddle of gum and before passing the spray means:
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The lithographic plate processing apparatus of claim 1, wherein the gumming scrub brush rotates against the plate only in a direction against the movement of the plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The lithographic plate processing apparatus of claim 2, wherein the spray means also sprays gum onto the gumming scrub brush.
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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) | 1983-02-25 | 1983-08-27 | 1984-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-25 | 1987-08-27 | 1988-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-25 | 1991-08-27 | 1992-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |