US4667597A
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Printing press blanket cleaner
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-09-22
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Granted: 1987-05-26
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Expires: 2006-09-22
Abstract
Abstract A blanket cleaner for removing dust, lint or ink from a blanket cylinder in an offset printing press during the uninterrupted course of a press run. A first fluid cylinder periodically urges a brush against the blanket cylinder and retracts the brush from the blanket cylinder. Retraction of the brush permits the dust and lint swept before the brush to fall onto a door of a lint catcher. The door is raised and lowered by action of a second fluid cylinder. Operation of the second fluid cylinder lags the operation of the first fluid cylinder by an interval of time sufficient to permit the dust, lint or ink to fall onto the door. In the preferred embodiment, the structure includes a device for removal of debris from the lint catcher.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman D. Wright
- 👤 Gary C. Glanzner
- 👤 John A. Signorelli
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 12:23
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41F; B41F35/00; B41P; B41P2235/00; B41P2235/10; B41P2235/20; B41P2235/23
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
214 words
In an offset printing press having a blanket cylinder adapted to rotate about a longitudinal axis, the improvement which comprises a dry mechanical blanket cleaner system for removing dust and lint from said blanket cylinder during an uninterrupted course of a press run, said blanket cleaner system including a normally non-rotating brush means operatively mounted to said press, said brush means including a brush mounted for movement between at least a first position where said brush is in contact with said blanket cylinder and a second position where said brush is remote from said blanket cylinder, means for moving said brush between said first and said second positions; means for mounting said brush to said press including means for adjusting the position of said brush with respect to said blanket cylinder; means for receiving debris from said brush when said brush is moved to said second position, said receiving means including an enclosure, said enclosure having one wall movable between at least a first position adjacent said brush when said brush is in contact with said blanket cylinder, and a second position, and means for moving said wall between said first and said second positions so that said wall is in said first position when said brush is in contact with said blanket cylinder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
214 words
In an offset printing press having a blanket cylinder adapted to rotate about a longitudinal axis, the improvement which comprises a dry mechanical blanket cleaner system for removing dust and lint from said blanket cylinder during an uninterrupted course of a press run, said blanket cleaner system including a normally non-rotating brush means operatively mounted to said press, said brush means including a brush mounted for movement between at least a first position where said brush is in contact with said blanket cylinder and a second position where said brush is remote from said blanket cylinder, means for moving said brush between said first and said second positions; means for mounting said brush to said press including means for adjusting the position of said brush with respect to said blanket cylinder; means for receiving debris from said brush when said brush is moved to said second position, said receiving means including an enclosure, said enclosure having one wall movable between at least a first position adjacent said brush when said brush is in contact with said blanket cylinder, and a second position, and means for moving said wall between said first and said second positions so that said wall is in said first position when said brush is in contact with said blanket cylinder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
202 words
In an offset printing press having a blanket cylinder adapted to rotate about a longitudinal axis, the improvement which comprises a dry mechanical blanket cleaner system for removing dust and lint from the blanket cylinder during an uninterrupted course of a press run, said blanket cleaner system including a normally non-rotating brush means operatively mounted to said press, said brush means including a brush mounted for movement between at least a first position where said brush is in contact with said blanket cylinder and a second position where said brush is remote from said blanket cylinder, means for moving said brush between said first and said second positions; means for mounting said brush to said press including means for adjusting the position of said brush with respect to said blanket cylinder; means for receiving debris from said brush when said brush is moved to said second position, said receiving means including at least one wall movable so as to be adjacent said brush when said brush is in contact with said blanket cylinder, and means for moving said wall to said adjacent positions so that said wall is in said adjacent position when said brush is in contact with said blanket cylinder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
202 words
In an offset printing press having a blanket cylinder adapted to rotate about a longitudinal axis, the improvement which comprises a dry mechanical blanket cleaner system for removing dust and lint from the blanket cylinder during an uninterrupted course of a press run, said blanket cleaner system including a normally non-rotating brush means operatively mounted to said press, said brush means including a brush mounted for movement between at least a first position where said brush is in contact with said blanket cylinder and a second position where said brush is remote from said blanket cylinder, means for moving said brush between said first and said second positions; means for mounting said brush to said press including means for adjusting the position of said brush with respect to said blanket cylinder; means for receiving debris from said brush when said brush is moved to said second position, said receiving means including at least one wall movable so as to be adjacent said brush when said brush is in contact with said blanket cylinder, and means for moving said wall to said adjacent positions so that said wall is in said adjacent position when said brush is in contact with said blanket cylinder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The blanket cleaner system of claim 2 wherein said receiving means further includes an enclosure, said enclosure delimiting a lint catcher operatively mounted to said press and positioned at least partially below said brush at the point of contact of said brush with said blanket cylinder.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
61 words
The blanket cleaner system of claim 3 wherein said wall forms a part of said enclosure, said wall being mounted for movement with respect to said enclosure between first and second positions, one of said first and said second positions being adjacent said blanket cylinder and the other of said first and said second positions being remote from said blanket cylinder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The blanket cleaner system of claim 4 wherein said movable wall includes a resilient lip.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The blanket cleaner assembly of claim 2 wherein said brush comprises at least one linear brush removably mounted to said mounting means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein said wall includes a resilient lip.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The improvement of claim 7 wherein said lip is attached to said movable wall.
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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) | 1990-05-25 | 1990-11-24 | 1991-05-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-05-25 | 1994-11-24 | 1995-05-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-05-25 | 1998-11-24 | 1999-05-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |