US4699054A
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Printing device with disposable cartridge and filling means
Assignee: FINEST MARKING SUPPLIES Inc
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Filing: 1985-05-28
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Granted: 1987-10-13
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Expires: 2005-05-28
Abstract
Abstract The invention provides an apparatus for printing indicia on a substrate which includes a frame assembly having a print roller, a transfer roller in rotational engagement therewith and a fountain roller in rotational engagement with the transfer roller. A bracket member is mounted on the frame assembly for retaining a disposable ink cartridge at the fountain roller, the disposable ink cartridge being mounted in the bracket. The disposable ink cartridge has a top, an upwardly recessed bottom and contains an ink absorbing material such as a sponge. A means for storing and introducing a metered supply of ink to the cartridge during operation of the apparatus is provided including a bag container, conduit means for conducting the ink to the cartridge and means for penetrating the ink absorbing material such as a needle mounted at the terminus of the conduit means.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick Scrudato
- 👤 John St. John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 20:45
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41F; B41F31/00; B41F31/02; B41F31/08; B41F31/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
An apparatus for printing indicia on a substrate comprising: (a) a frame having rotatably mounted thereon a print roller carrying indicia to be printed, a transfer roller and a fountain roller; (b) bracket means mounted under said fountain roller for retaining a disposable ink cartridge; (c) a disposable ink cartridge containing a supply of ink mounted in said bracket, said disposable ink cartridge having a top, an upwardly recessed bottom, an ink absorbing material, and a leak preventive member having a central aperture sealed to the top of said container; and (d) means for introducing an additional supply of ink to said cartridge by gravity during operation of said apparatus comprising a bag for containing said ink supply under airless conditions, conduit means communicating with said bag for conducting said ink to said cartridge and a needle having a single aperture connected with said conduit means for penetrating said ink absorbing material to introduce ink to said cartridge.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
158 words
An apparatus for printing indicia on a substrate comprising: (a) a frame having rotatably mounted thereon a print roller carrying indicia to be printed, a transfer roller and a fountain roller; (b) bracket means mounted under said fountain roller for retaining a disposable ink cartridge; (c) a disposable ink cartridge containing a supply of ink mounted in said bracket, said disposable ink cartridge having a top, an upwardly recessed bottom, an ink absorbing material, and a leak preventive member having a central aperture sealed to the top of said container; and (d) means for introducing an additional supply of ink to said cartridge by gravity during operation of said apparatus comprising a bag for containing said ink supply under airless conditions, conduit means communicating with said bag for conducting said ink to said cartridge and a needle having a single aperture connected with said conduit means for penetrating said ink absorbing material to introduce ink to said cartridge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said print roller further comprises drive bearers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said bag includes means for removing air therefrom.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
122 words
In combination, an ink cartridge system for use with a printing apparatus comprising: (a) a disposable ink cartridge containing a supply of ink, said disposable ink cartridge having a top, an upwardly recessed bottom, an ink absorbing material, and a leak preventive member having a central aperture sealed to the top of said container; and (d) means for introducing an additional supply of ink to said cartridge by gravity during operation of said apparatus comprising a bag for containing said ink supply under airless conditions, conduit means communicating with said bag for conducting said ink to said cartridge and a needle having a single aperture connected with said conduit means for penetrating said ink absorbing material to introduce ink to said cartridge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
122 words
In combination, an ink cartridge system for use with a printing apparatus comprising: (a) a disposable ink cartridge containing a supply of ink, said disposable ink cartridge having a top, an upwardly recessed bottom, an ink absorbing material, and a leak preventive member having a central aperture sealed to the top of said container; and (d) means for introducing an additional supply of ink to said cartridge by gravity during operation of said apparatus comprising a bag for containing said ink supply under airless conditions, conduit means communicating with said bag for conducting said ink to said cartridge and a needle having a single aperture connected with said conduit means for penetrating said ink absorbing material to introduce ink to said cartridge.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
189 words
An apparatus for printing indicia on a substrate comprising: (a) a frame having rotatably mounted thereon a print roller carrying indicia to be printed, a transfer roller in rotational engagement with said print roller and a fountain roller in rotational engagement with said transfer roller; (b) a cartridge bracket substantially horizontally mounted on said frame assembly below said print roller comprising a vertically adjustable mounted member and a cartridge retaining member secured to said mounting member having a central aperture for releasably retaining a disposable and replaceable ink cartridge containing its own supply of ink therein, said cartridge being self-supported in said cartridge retaining member and upwardly ejectable from said retaining member, said fountain roller engaging said ink cartridge when inserted; and (c) means for introducing an additional supply of ink to said cartirdge by gravity during operation of said apparatus comprising a bag for containing said ink supply under airless conditions, conduit means communicating with said bag for conducting said ink to said cartridge and a needle having a single aperture connected with said conduit means for penetrating said ink absorbing material to introduce ink to said cartridge.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
189 words
An apparatus for printing indicia on a substrate comprising: (a) a frame having rotatably mounted thereon a print roller carrying indicia to be printed, a transfer roller in rotational engagement with said print roller and a fountain roller in rotational engagement with said transfer roller; (b) a cartridge bracket substantially horizontally mounted on said frame assembly below said print roller comprising a vertically adjustable mounted member and a cartridge retaining member secured to said mounting member having a central aperture for releasably retaining a disposable and replaceable ink cartridge containing its own supply of ink therein, said cartridge being self-supported in said cartridge retaining member and upwardly ejectable from said retaining member, said fountain roller engaging said ink cartridge when inserted; and (c) means for introducing an additional supply of ink to said cartirdge by gravity during operation of said apparatus comprising a bag for containing said ink supply under airless conditions, conduit means communicating with said bag for conducting said ink to said cartridge and a needle having a single aperture connected with said conduit means for penetrating said ink absorbing material to introduce ink to said cartridge.
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