US4355889A
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Apparatus and method for resizing artwork
Assignee: FORWARD GRAPHICS Inc 7031 UNIVERSITY AVE DES MOINES IO A CORP OF
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Filing: 1981-06-23
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Granted: 1982-10-26
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Expires: 2001-06-23
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus and method for resizing artwork by using in combination with a headline setter device, an apparatus which allows the headline setter device to be used in addition to its normal typesetting function, to resize existing artwork.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard H. Nelson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 15:37
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03F; G03F1/00; G03F1/90; B; B41; B41B; B41B13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
231 words
In combination with a headline setter device including a copy board, a top light source directed toward said copy board, and a lens mounted for adjustable movement between said copy board and said top light source the improvement comprising: an insert block mounted on said headline setter, and insert block including a first vertical opening disposed between said top light source and said lens, and a second horizontal opening in communication with said first vertical opening; a selectively movable holder including a vertical aperture and means for releasably holding a projectable image focus slide in said vertical aperture, said holder being slideably insertable within said second horizontal opening such that said focus slide is disposed within said first vertical opening between said top light source and said lens, whereby the image of the focus slide is projected on said copy board and focused by adjustment of said lens; said holder further including means for releasably holding an unexposed photographic film in said vertical aperture, and an opaque flap disposed to cover said unexposed film, said holder being slideably insertable within said second horizontal opening such that said unexposed film is disposed within said first vertical opening between said opaque flap and said lens; and a base light disposed to illuminate an art work image disposed on said copy board and to expose said unexposed film to said illuminated art work image.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
231 words
In combination with a headline setter device including a copy board, a top light source directed toward said copy board, and a lens mounted for adjustable movement between said copy board and said top light source the improvement comprising: an insert block mounted on said headline setter, and insert block including a first vertical opening disposed between said top light source and said lens, and a second horizontal opening in communication with said first vertical opening; a selectively movable holder including a vertical aperture and means for releasably holding a projectable image focus slide in said vertical aperture, said holder being slideably insertable within said second horizontal opening such that said focus slide is disposed within said first vertical opening between said top light source and said lens, whereby the image of the focus slide is projected on said copy board and focused by adjustment of said lens; said holder further including means for releasably holding an unexposed photographic film in said vertical aperture, and an opaque flap disposed to cover said unexposed film, said holder being slideably insertable within said second horizontal opening such that said unexposed film is disposed within said first vertical opening between said opaque flap and said lens; and a base light disposed to illuminate an art work image disposed on said copy board and to expose said unexposed film to said illuminated art work image.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said second horizontal opening is an elongated slot disposed in mating relationship to said holder, whereby said holder is secured in accurate and precise aligned position in said insert block.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said insert block includes elongated raised ribs disposed on opposite sides thereof, and wherein said headline setter includes elongated grooves disposed in mating relationship to said ribs, whereby said insert block is mounted on and accurately and precisely positioned and aligned on said headline setter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said focus slide holding means includes a recessed ledge disposed at the perimeter of said vertical aperture.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said unexposed film holding means includes a recessed ledge disposed at the perimeter of said vertical aperture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said opaque flap is pivotally attached at one edge to said holder and movable between a first open position and a second closed position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 4 further including a recessed finger tab disposed at one side of said recessed ledge, whereby one edge of said focus slide is accessible for removal from the holder.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 5 further including a transparent membrane disposed within and co-extensive with said vertical aperture, and disposed in supporting relationship to said unexposed film.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said opaque flap includes a friction lock disposed opposite said pivotal attachment and disposed to frictionally engage an edge of said holder.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
46 words
The apparatus of claim 8 wherein said opaque flap includes a waffled surface disposed in contacting relationship with said unexposed film, whereby the unexposed film is supported on said transparent membrane and secured in position and prevented from flexing or wrinkling while positioned in said holder.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
45 words
The apparatus of claim 3, further including a snap lock attached to said insert block to frictionally engage a member of the headline setter, whereby the insert block is securely locked in position on the headline setter while the holders are being inserted and retracted.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
397 words
A method of resizing artwork on a headline setter device including a copy board, a top light source directed toward said copy board, and a lens mounted for adjustable movement between said copy board and said top light source, the method comprising the steps of: mounting an insert block on said headline setter, said insert block including a first vertical opening disposed between said top light source and said lens, and a second horizontal opening in communication with said first vertical opening; positioning an art work image to be resized on said copy board; placing a projectable image focus slide in a selectively movable holder including a vertical aperture and means for releasably holding a focus slide in said vertical aperture; inserting said holder within said second horizontal opening such that said focus slide is disposed within said first vertical opening between said top light source and said lens; activating said top light source to project the image of the focus slide on said art work image disposed on said copy board; adjusting the vertical position of said lens to focus the projected image into visual clarity on said art work image; maintaining the position of said lens in said adjusted position; retracting said holder from said second horizontal opening; removing said focus slide from said holder; placing an unexposed photographic film in said holder; placing an opaque flap over said unexposed film; inserting said holder within said second horizontal opening such that said unexposed film is disposed within said first vertical opening between said opaque flap and said lens; activating a base light to illuminate said art work image and to expose said unexposed film to said illuminated art work image; removing said art work image from said copy board; retracting said holder from said second horizontal opening; removing said opaque flap; removing said exposed film from said holder; developing said exposed film; placing said developed film in said holder; inserting said holder within said second horizontal opening such that said developed film is disposed within said first vertical opening between said top light source and said lens; placing a predetermined size piece of sensitized paper on said copy board; applying developer to said paper; adjusting the vertical position of said lens to project the art work image on said paper at the desired image size; and exposing said paper to said resized art work image.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
397 words
A method of resizing artwork on a headline setter device including a copy board, a top light source directed toward said copy board, and a lens mounted for adjustable movement between said copy board and said top light source, the method comprising the steps of: mounting an insert block on said headline setter, said insert block including a first vertical opening disposed between said top light source and said lens, and a second horizontal opening in communication with said first vertical opening; positioning an art work image to be resized on said copy board; placing a projectable image focus slide in a selectively movable holder including a vertical aperture and means for releasably holding a focus slide in said vertical aperture; inserting said holder within said second horizontal opening such that said focus slide is disposed within said first vertical opening between said top light source and said lens; activating said top light source to project the image of the focus slide on said art work image disposed on said copy board; adjusting the vertical position of said lens to focus the projected image into visual clarity on said art work image; maintaining the position of said lens in said adjusted position; retracting said holder from said second horizontal opening; removing said focus slide from said holder; placing an unexposed photographic film in said holder; placing an opaque flap over said unexposed film; inserting said holder within said second horizontal opening such that said unexposed film is disposed within said first vertical opening between said opaque flap and said lens; activating a base light to illuminate said art work image and to expose said unexposed film to said illuminated art work image; removing said art work image from said copy board; retracting said holder from said second horizontal opening; removing said opaque flap; removing said exposed film from said holder; developing said exposed film; placing said developed film in said holder; inserting said holder within said second horizontal opening such that said developed film is disposed within said first vertical opening between said top light source and said lens; placing a predetermined size piece of sensitized paper on said copy board; applying developer to said paper; adjusting the vertical position of said lens to project the art work image on said paper at the desired image size; and exposing said paper to said resized art work image.
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