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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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Мониторинг СМИ и социальных сетей. Сканирование интернета, новостных сайтов, специализированных контентных площадок на базе мессенджеров. Гибкие настройки фильтров и первоначальных источников.

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22-03-2012 дата публикации

Method of printing

Номер: US20120069109A1
Автор: Paul Anthony Anderson, Roger Matthew Walkley
Принадлежит: Inca Digital Printers Ltd

The application describes a method and apparatus for controlling surface finish in the printing of a substrate in a plurality of passes using a curable print material and an ink jet printer having a radiation source. A first set of passes is carried out, including depositing ink on the substrate and emitting radiation from a radiation source toward the deposited ink. The emitted radiation applies a dose of radiation in a first range. A second set of passes is then carried out to deposit ink on the substrate. Further radiation is emitted from a radiation source toward the deposited ink, the emitted radiation applying a dose of radiation in a second range different from the first range.

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Номер записи: 1
12-04-2012 дата публикации

Ink jet recording method

Номер: US20120086762A1
Автор: Eiji Noda, Masayuki Koyano, Noriyasu Takeuchi, Okitoshi Kimura, Shinya Seno, Soh Noguchi, Takao Hiraoka, Tamotsu Aruga, Tomoko Hasegawa, Tsutomu Maekawa
Принадлежит: Ricoh Co Ltd

A method of ink jet recording including forming an uncured first ink layer of a first ultraviolet curable ink A on a recording medium, forming an uncured second ink layer having a recording pattern inside the uncured first ink layer of the ink A by discharging a second ultraviolet curable ink B from an ink jet head, and curing the uncured first ink layer by irradiating the uncured first ink layer with ultraviolet light after forming the uncured second ink layer, wherein the ink A contains a photoradical generator and the ink B contains a photobase generator and a coloring agent.

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Номер записи: 2
20-12-2012 дата публикации

Methods, apparatus, and systems for uv gel ink spreading

Номер: US20120320117A1
Автор: Anthony S. Condello, Bryan J. Roof
Принадлежит: Xerox Corp

A UV curable gel ink spreading method and system includes setting an ink re-flow drum temperature, jetting UV gel ink onto a substrate using a print head, heating a back side of the substrate to cause re-flow using the re-flow drum, and curing the UV gel ink image using a UV source to produce a cured image. At least one of drawback and line spread may be measured in-line to determine whether to modify a drum temperature, a UV source location, and/or a print process speed to optimize drawback and/or line spread. Acceptable or optimized temperatures and/or UV source locations may be saved as a set point that corresponds to a substrate type.

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Номер записи: 3
15-08-2013 дата публикации

PRINTING FINISHING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A PRINT FINISHING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130209151A1
Автор: Felix Markus, RUGE Martin
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A device and method for producing complex multipart collections (K) of printed products includes at least two partial collections (T, T, T) of precursors. The device comprises a collating device () having a conveyor track () on which a plurality of receptacle units () circulate in a closed circuit for receiving collated precursors, and on which a plurality of feeder apparatuses (-) are disposed in at least one collating region (), from which precursors are dispensed into the receptacle units () moving past on the conveyor track. A transfer apparatus () is disposed in at least one location of the conveyor track (), transferring collated first partial collections (T) from the receptacle units () for further processing, and a collator () is disposed in at least one further location of the conveyor track (), collating further collated partial collections (T, T) from the receptacle units () into collections (K). 1123. A print finishing system ( , , ) for collating and further processing flat pre-products (V) , said print finishing system comprising:{'b': 5', '6', '7', '8', '41, 'a collating apparatus (, , , ) with a conveying track ();'}{'b': 50', '5', '6', '7', '8', '50', '10', '11', '12', '13', '101', '112', '50, 'a plurality of receiving units () arranged on the collating apparatus (, , , ) in a closed circuit, the plurality of receiving units (), arranged one behind the other in the direction of circulation, circulate for receiving pre-products (V) to be collated, and on which in at least one collating region (, , , ) several supplying devices (-) are arranged one behind the other in the direction of circulation, from which pre-products (V) are output into the receiving units () moving past them on the conveying track; and'}{'b': 30', '34', '35', '80', '81', '1', '5', '50', '42', '31', '35', '82', '83', '2', '4', '6', '7', '50', '1', '5', '1', '42', '43, 'a transfer device (, , , , ), which transfers collated first part collections (T, T) from the receiving units () ...

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Номер записи: 4
22-08-2013 дата публикации

Printing Apparatus and Printing Method

Номер: US20130215167A1
Автор: YAMADA Kazumi
Принадлежит: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

A printing apparatus that prints onto a printed object using a special glossy ink and a color ink includes a control unit that executes the print adding the special glossy ink to a region, in pixels of a night scene formed by the color ink, that is lighted. 1. A printing apparatus that prints onto a printed object using a special glossy ink and a color ink , the apparatus comprising:a control unit that executes the print adding the special glossy ink to a region, in pixels of a night scene formed by the color ink, that is lighted.2. The printing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the region that is lighted is the moon.3. The printing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the region that is lighted is neon signage.4. The printing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the region that is lighted is a window in a building.5. The printing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the control unit executes the print so that the color of the special glossy ink lightens as a distance increases from a pixel having the highest brightness in the region that is lighted.6. A printing method that prints onto a printed object using a special glossy ink and a color ink claim 1 , the method comprising:executing the print adding the special glossy ink to a region of the moon in pixels of a night scene formed by the color ink.7. A printing apparatus comprising:an image input unit that inputs image data configured of a plurality of pixels; anda control unit that selects a pixel to which a special glossy ink is to be added and executes a print adding the special glossy ink to a region corresponding to the pixel, based on scene determination information included as metadata of the image data inputted from the image input unit. The entire disclosure of Japanese Patent Application No. 2012-31438, filed Feb. 16, 2012 is expressly incorporated by reference herein.1. Technical FieldThe present invention relates to printing apparatuses and printing methods.2. Related ArtIn recent years, ...

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Номер записи: 5
22-08-2013 дата публикации

Printing Apparatus and Printing Method

Номер: US20130215180A1
Автор: YAMADA Kazumi
Принадлежит: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

A printing apparatus that prints onto a printed object using a special glossy ink and a color ink includes a control unit that executes the print adding the special glossy ink to locations in which the pixels formed by the color ink have a maximum luminance or saturation. 1. A printing apparatus that prints onto a printed object using a special glossy ink and a color ink , the apparatus comprising:a control unit that executes a print adding the special glossy ink to locations in which pixels formed by the color ink have a maximum luminance or saturation.2. The printing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the control unit executes the print also adding the special glossy ink to the periphery of the locations in which the pixels formed by the color ink have a maximum luminance or saturation.3. The printing apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the control unit executes the print so that a tone value of the special glossy ink is higher in the locations in which the pixels formed by the color ink have a maximum luminance or saturation than in the periphery.4. The printing apparatus according to claim 3 ,wherein the control unit executes the print so that the tone value of the special glossy ink is the highest in the locations in which the pixels formed by the color ink have a maximum luminance or saturation, and the tone value of the special glossy ink decreases as the locations move away from the locations in which the pixels formed by the color ink have a maximum luminance or saturation.5. The printing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the special glossy ink is not added to locations aside from the locations having a maximum luminance or saturation.6. The printing apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the special glossy ink is not added to locations aside from the locations having a maximum luminance or saturation and the periphery of the locations having a maximum luminance or saturation.7. A printing method that prints onto a printed object using a ...

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Номер записи: 6
29-08-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR RECORDING GLOSSY IMAGE

Номер: US20130220531A1
Автор: Ohashi Masakazu
Принадлежит: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

A recording method includes a method for recording a glossy image on a recording medium of which a recording surface includes a recording portion having the glossy image recorded and a non-recording portion having the glossy image non-recorded. The method includes the steps of attaching a resin-containing masking composition to the non-recording portion; attaching an adhesive composition to the recording portion by an ink jet method; bringing the recording medium into contact with a glossy film-formed sheet such that the recording surface of the recording medium faces the glossy film-formed surface of the sheet, heating the adhesive composition; and peeling off the recording medium and the sheet. 1. A method for recording a glossy image on a recording medium of which a recording surface includes a recording portion having the glossy image recorded and a non-recording portion having the glossy image non-recorded , the method comprising the steps of:attaching a resin-containing masking composition to the non-recording portion;attaching an adhesive composition to the recording portion by an ink jet method;bringing the recording medium into contact with a glossy film-formed sheet such that the recording surface of the recording medium faces the glossy film-formed surface of the sheet,heating the adhesive composition; andpeeling off the recording medium and the sheet.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the adhesive composition contains an adhesive compound and the adhesive compound has a glass transition temperature of −10° C. or higher and 70° C. or lower.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the masking composition contains the resin of 3% by mass or more.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the resin has a glass transition temperature of 70° C. or higher.5. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the resin is at least one of acryl-based claim 3 , urethane-based claim 3 , and polyester-based claim 3 , and incorporated as emulsion in the ...

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Номер записи: 7
10-10-2013 дата публикации

COLOR ERASING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE OF HEAT SOURCE IN COLOR ERASING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130267413A1
Автор: Oshiro Toshiaki
Принадлежит: TOSHIBA TEC KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A color erasing apparatus according to an embodiment comprises a paper feeding section configured to supply to a conveying path a paper on which images are formed by a heat-erasable coloring material, a sensor configured to output a sensor signal indicative of a thickness of the paper, and a paper thickness detector configured to determine the thickness of the paper based on the sensor signal. The color erasing apparatus further comprises a color erasing section including a heat source configured to heat the paper; and a heat source temperature controller configured to control the heat source in the color erasing section to a predetermined temperature based on the determined thickness of the paper. 1. A color erasing apparatus comprising:a paper feeding section configured to supply to a conveying path a paper on which images are formed by a heat-erasable coloring material;a sensor configured to output a sensor signal indicative of a thickness of the paper;a paper thickness detector configured to determine the thickness of the paper based on the sensor signal;a color erasing section including a heat source configured to heat the paper; anda heat source temperature controller configured to control the heat source in the color erasing section to a predetermined temperature based on the determined thickness of the paper.2. The color erasing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor comprises an ultrasonic transmitter and an ultrasonic receiver facing each other having the conveying path in the middle claim 1 , the ultrasonic transmitter configured to transmit an ultrasonic signal to the paper claim 1 , and the sensor configured to output the sensor signal based on the ultrasonic signal that has penetrated the paper and is received by the ultrasonic receiver.3. The color erasing apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the sensor signal is also indicative of a multi-feed of the paper claim 2 , the color erasing apparatus further comprising:a double-feed ...

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Номер записи: 8
02-01-2014 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DESTROYING CONFIDENTIAL MEDICAL INFORMATION ON LABELS FOR MEDICINES

Номер: US20140005045A1
Автор: Croskey Timothy
Принадлежит: The Power Fountain, LLC

The present disclosure provides a microwaveable information destruction apparatus for rendering unreadable indicia printed on a label. In various embodiments the apparatus comprises an attachable information destruction strip structured and operable to be adhered to a substrate having disposed thereon a thermally responsive label with indicia printed thereon and/or the thermally responsive label. The information destruction is attachable such that the information destruction strip is in a thermally conductive relationship with the thermally responsive label. The information destruction strip is sized to cover at least the indicia printed on the thermally responsive label. Additionally, the information destruction strip comprises a microwave activated material operable to generate heat when exposed to microwave energy. The generated heat is of sufficient intensity to heat the thermally responsive label to a temperature sufficient to cause the thermally responsive label to react and render the indicia unreadable. 1. A microwaveable information destruction apparatus for rendering unreadable indicia printed on a label , the apparatus comprising: 'a microwave activated material operable to generate heat when exposed to microwave energy, the generated heat being of sufficient intensity to heat the thermally responsive label to a temperature sufficient to cause the thermally responsive label to react and render the indicia unreadable.', 'an attachable strip structured and operable to be adhered to at least one of a substrate having disposed thereon a thermally responsive label with indicia printed thereon and the thermally responsive label such that the attachable strip is in a thermally conductive relationship with the thermally responsive label, the attachable strip sized to cover at least the indicia printed on the thermally responsive label, the attachable strip comprising2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the attachable strip comprises a base layer and a microwave ...

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Номер записи: 9
09-01-2014 дата публикации

TAGS FOR LABELING OBJECTS

Номер: US20140007477A1
Автор: Berger Janine, Gillet Frederic
Принадлежит:

A tag for labeling an object includes a body and an elastic band formed integrally with the body. The body includes two main opposing outer surfaces and a peripheral surface therebetween, and the band extends substantially from one side of the peripheral surface of the body to form a closed loop. The body and the band can be made from silicone, and are configured such that the band can be wrapped around an appendage of the object to allow the body to be inserted through the loop, thereby forming a knot that secures the tag onto the object. The knot can be untied by loosening the band and pulling the body back out through the loop. A method of manufacturing the tag, as well as methods of using the tag, is also disclosed. 1. A tag for labeling an object , comprising:a body including two main opposing outer surfaces and a peripheral surface therebetween; andan elastic band integrally formed with the body and extending substantially from one side of the peripheral surface of the body to form a closed loop,wherein the body and the band are configured such that the band can be placed around an appendage of the object to allow the body to be inserted through an opening formed by a portion of the loop and the appendage, thereby forming a knot that secures the tag onto the object.2. The tag of claim 1 , wherein the band is made from silicone.3. The tag of claim 1 , wherein the body and the band both comprises silicone.4. The tag of claim 1 , wherein the body is substantially planar.5. The tag of claim 5 , wherein the body is shaped as one of an animal claim 5 , a heart claim 5 , a bone claim 5 , a badge claim 5 , and a medical symbol.6. The tag of claim 1 , wherein one of the main surfaces includes a writing surface adapted to be written upon by a user using a writing device.7. The tag of claim 6 , wherein the writing surface includes a curable polyurethane coating.8. The tag of claim 6 , wherein the main surface that comprises the writing surface has a color different from ...

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Номер записи: 10
20-03-2014 дата публикации

IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD AND IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS

Номер: US20140078234A1
Автор: Hotta Yoshihiko, Ishimi Tomomi, KAWAHARA Shinya
Принадлежит: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.

To provide an image processing method including at least one of an image recording step and an image erasing step, wherein (1) laser beams are swept in the same direction and laser scanning involves a period where laser application is discontinued, (2) laser beams are swept in alternating directions and the laser scanning involves a period where laser application is discontinued, (3) laser beams are swept in alternating directions and laser scanning involves a period where laser application is discontinued, wherein the period involves no laser beam application from first laser scanning end point to second laser scanning point, or (4) laser beams are applied in alternating directions while avoiding continuous laser irradiation of nearby portions between adjacent laser beam lines, and laser scanning involves a period where laser application is discontinued. 16-. (canceled)7. An image processing method comprising at least one of:recording an image on a thermoreversible recording medium by heating the thermoreversible recording medium by application of laser beams thereon, the image being formed of a plurality of laser beam lines; anderasing an image from a thermoreversible recording medium by heating the thermoreversible recording medium by application of laser beams, the image being formed of a plurality of laser beam lines,wherein during laser scanning where the laser beams are swept over the medium in parallel at a predetermined distance, the laser beams are sequentially applied in alternating directions,some part of the laser scanning involves a period where laser application is discontinued, andthe period where laser application is discontinued involves no laser beam application from a first laser scanning end point to a second laser scanning point, the first laser scanning end point corresponding to the end point of laser scanning started at a first laser scanning starting point, andwherein the thermoreversible recording medium offers temperature-dependent ...

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Номер записи: 11
13-01-2022 дата публикации

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM INCORPORATING THE IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Номер: US20220011712A1
Автор: AKIYAMA Joji, ASANO Sho, FURUHASHI Tomohiro, HARAGUCHI Yohsuke, MONMA Shinya, NOZAKI Wataru, Suzuki Yoshito, TAKAHASHI Wataru
Принадлежит: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.

An image forming apparatus includes a sheet separation device, a first sheet feeder, a second sheet feeder, an image forming device, and circuitry. The sheet separation device is configured to separate a non-bonding portion of a two-ply sheet in which two sheets are overlapped and bonded together at a bonding portion of the two-ply sheet. The first sheet feeder is configured to feed the two-ply sheet. The second sheet feeder is configured to feed an inner sheet to be inserted between the two sheets. The image forming device is configured to form an image on a surface of the inner sheet. The circuitry is configured to cause the first sheet feeder to feed the two-ply sheet, perform a sheet separating operation on the two-ply sheet and cause the second sheet feeder to start feeding the inner sheet before completion of the sheet separating operation on the two-ply sheet. 1. An image forming apparatus comprising:a sheet separation device configured to separate a non-bonding portion of a two-ply sheet in which two sheets are overlapped and bonded together at one end as a bonding portion of the two-ply sheet;a first sheet feeder configured to feed the two-ply sheet;a second sheet feeder configured to feed an inner sheet to be inserted between the two sheets of the two-ply sheet in a state in which the non-bonding portion of the two-ply sheet is separated by the sheet separation device;an image forming device configured to form an image on a surface of the inner sheet fed from the second sheet feeder in a sheet conveyance direction; and cause the first sheet feeder to feed the two-ply sheet;', 'perform a sheet separating operation on the two-ply sheet to separate the non-bonding portion of the two-ply sheet; and', 'cause the second sheet feeder to start feeding the inner sheet before completion of the sheet separating operation on the two-ply sheet., 'circuitry configured to2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a sheet separation sensor ...

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Номер записи: 12
20-01-2022 дата публикации

LIQUID EJECTION DEVICE, PROGRAM AND EJECTION CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20220016916A1
Автор: HADA Atsushi, MEZAKI Daisuke, SAITO Yosuke, Tsuchiya Yuki
Принадлежит: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.

A liquid ejection device includes: a move control unit configured to move any one of a first element and a second element in a main-scanning direction and a sub-scanning direction orthogonal to the main-scanning direction, the first element including a plurality of ejectors to eject active energy ray curable liquid and an active energy ray irradiator, the second element including an object to which the liquid is ejected; and a control unit configured to perform control to cause a first ejector to eject a first ejection amount of liquid, cure the first ejection amount of liquid, cause a second ejector to eject a second ejection amount of liquid onto the cured first ejection amount of liquid, and cure the second ejection amount of liquid. The first ejection amount and the second ejection amount are different from each other. 1. A liquid ejection device comprising:a plurality of ejectors configured to eject active energy ray curable liquid;an active energy ray irradiator configured to emit an active energy ray to the liquid ejected by the plurality of ejectors;a move control unit configured to move any one of a first element and a second element in a main-scanning direction, and move any one of the first element and the second element in a sub-scanning direction orthogonal to the main-scanning direction, the first element including the plurality of ejectors and the active energy ray irradiator, the second element including an object to which the liquid is ejected; anda control unit configured to perform control to cause a first ejector of the plurality of ejectors to eject a first ejection amount of liquid, cure the first ejection amount of liquid, cause a second ejector of the plurality of ejectors to eject a second ejection amount of liquid onto the cured first ejection amount of liquid, and cure the second ejection amount of liquid, whereinthe first ejection amount and the second ejection amount are different from each other.2. The liquid ejection device according ...

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Номер записи: 13
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Image forming apparatus and method for processing reused sheet

Номер: US20170008328A1
Автор: Toshiki Takeishi
Принадлежит: Toshiba Corp, Toshiba TEC Corp

A sheet erasing apparatus according to an embodiment includes an erasing unit, a scanning unit, and first, second and third sheet cassettes. A processing unit determines a number of times of reuse, and whether the sheet is reusable. When the sheet is determined to be reusable and the number of times reuse is less than a predetermined number, the sheet is conveyed to the first sheet cassette. When the sheet is determined to be reusable and the number of times of reuse is equal to a predetermined number, the sheet is conveyed to the second sheet cassette. When the sheet is determined to not be reusable, the sheet is conveyed to the third sheet cassette.

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Номер записи: 14
14-01-2021 дата публикации

Method for Producing a Molded Part

Номер: US20210008914A1
Автор: Rohmer Klaus
Принадлежит:

A method of producing a molded part comprising a decorative coating with a molded part front side designed as visible side and a rear side opposing the front side and a substrate arranged on the rear side of the decorative coating, wherein the decorative coating comprises (or is formed from) a decorative layer, wherein the method comprises: providing the decorative layer or decorative coating, attaching the substrate to the rear side of the decorative layer or coating, applying a resist lacquer to the front side of the decorative layer by means of a digital printing machine, the resist lacquer being applied in sections to the front side of the decorative layer to form a pattern or symbol or a negative of a pattern or symbol such that lacquer-free surface areas and surface areas covered with resist lacquer are created on the front side of the decorative layer. 114-. (canceled)15. A method for producing a molded part , wherein:the molded part comprises (i) a decorative coating with a molded part front side designed as a visible side and a rear side opposing the front side, and (ii) a substrate arranged on the rear side of the decorative coating, the decorative coating comprising a decorative layer or embodying a decorative layer; and providing the decorative layer or decorative coating;', 'attaching the substrate to the rear side of the decorative layer or decorative coating;', 'applying a resist lacquer to the front side of the decorative layer by means of a digital printing machine;', 'wherein the resist lacquer being applied in sections to the front side of the decorative layer to form a pattern or a symbol or a negative of a pattern or a symbol, such that lacquer-free surface areas and surface areas covered with resist lacquer are created on the front side of the decorative layer., 'the method comprises16. The method according to claim 15 , wherein:the digital printing machine comprises a 4-color print head; and the 4-color print head, and/or', 'the digital ...

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Номер записи: 15
09-01-2020 дата публикации

LAMINATE, PRINTED MATTER AND METHOD FOR ITS PRODUCTION

Номер: US20200009893A1
Автор: ARUGA Hiroshi
Принадлежит: AGC Inc.

To provide a laminate whereby, when a printed layer is formed by an inkjet printing system, the adhesion of the printed layer can be easily maintained and it is possible to obtain a printed matter having excellent durability; a printed matter using said laminate; and a method for producing the printed matter. The laminate comprises a film-shaped substrate containing a first fluorinated polymer and a coating layer present in contact directly with one side or each side of the substrate wherein the coating layer is a coating layer containing a second fluorinated polymer different from the first fluorinated polymer, the visible light transmittance of the substrate is 0% or more than 0%, and when it is more than 0%, the visible light transmittance difference expressed by the following formula (1), of the laminate, is at most 40%. Visible light transmittance difference=(visible light transmittance (%) of the substrate−visible light transmittance of the laminate)/visible light transmittance of the substrate×100 (%) (1). 1. A laminate comprising a film-shaped substrate containing a first fluorinated polymer and a coating layer containing a second fluorinated polymer different from the first fluorinated polymer , which is present in contact directly with one side or each side of the substrate , characterized in that {'br': None, 'Visible light transmittance difference={(the visible light transmittance of the substrate−the visible light transmittance of the laminate)/the visible light transmittance of the substrate}×100 (%)\u2003\u2003(1)'}, 'the visible light transmittance of the substrate is 0% or more than 0%, provided that when it is more than 0%, the visible light transmittance difference represented by the following formula (1), of the laminate, is at most 40%2. The laminate according to claim 1 , wherein the visible light transmittance difference is from 0 to 10%.3. The laminate according to claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the substrate is from 25 to 1 claim 1 ,000 ...

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Номер записи: 16
03-02-2022 дата публикации

PRINTED SUBSTRATE AND METHOD FOR PRINTING ONTO A SUBSTRATE

Номер: US20220032675A1
Автор: Ball Martin, MCVITIE Andrew, Zhou Yuanyuan
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A printed substrate, wherein a printed polymer layer is present on a surface of the substrate, is disclosed. The printed polymer layer comprises a polymer chosen from one or more of polyvinyl chloride, a copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate, and a terpolymer of vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate and ethylene; a plasticizer; a colorant; and calcium carbonate. 1. A printed substrate , wherein a printed polymer layer is present on a surface of the substrate;wherein the printed polymer layer comprises:(a) a polymer chosen from one or more of polyvinyl chloride, a copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate, and a terpolymer of vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate and ethylene;(b) a plasticizer;(c) a colorant; and(d) calcium carbonate;wherein the weight ratio of calcium carbonate to polymer in the printed polymer layer is in the range of 0.1 to 3.5.2. A printed substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the plasticizer is an ester-based plasticizer.3. A printed substrate according to claim 2 , wherein the ester-based plasticizer is a phthalate-based plasticizer chosen from one or more of dibutyl phthalate claim 2 , dinonyl phthalate claim 2 , dioctyl phthalate claim 2 , dodecyl phthalate claim 2 , diisodecyl phthalate claim 2 , diisononyl phthalate claim 2 , ditridecyl phthalate claim 2 , and n-hexyl-n-decyl phthalate.4. A printed substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer is polyvinyl chloride.5. A printed substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the weight ratio of calcium carbonate to polymer in the printed polymer layer is in the range of 0.4 to 1.5.6. A printed substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate is a fleece-backed paper.7. A printed substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the printed polymer layer has a dot size of between 30 μm and 85 μm.8. A printed substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the colorant is an inkjet-printed colorant.9. A method for printing onto a substrate claim 1 , comprising steps ofapplying a dispersion of polymer ...

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Номер записи: 17
19-01-2017 дата публикации

HEAT-SENSITIVE TRANSFER RECORDING MEDIUM

Номер: US20170015126A1
Автор: FUKUNAGA Godai, Hirai Yoko, Miyauchi Yasuhiro, ONO Yasunori, Yamato Takehito
Принадлежит: TOPPAN PRINTING CO., LTD.

There is provided a heat-sensitive transfer recording medium which is able to better suppress the occurrence of abnormal transfer during high-speed printing using a high-speed printer of sublimation transfer type and is able to improve transfer sensitivity in high-speed printing. The heat-sensitive transfer recording medium includes a base (), a heat-resistant lubricating layer () formed on one surface of the base (), an underlying layer () formed on the other surface of the base (), and a dye layer () formed on a surface of the underlying layer (), which is on the other side of a surface facing the base (). In the heat-sensitive transfer recording medium, the underlying layer () has a major component that is a copolymer of polyester having a sulfonic group on a side chain and acrylic having at least one of a glycidyl group and a carboxyl group. 1. A heat-sensitive transfer recording medium , characterized in that the medium comprises a heat transferable protective layer in at least a part on a base , and a release layer that turns to an outermost layer after transfer of the heat transferable protective layer , contains polymethylmethacrylate resin by not less than about 95% in terms of solid weight ratio , inorganic fine particles by not less than about 1.0% in terms of solid weight ratio , with an average particle size of not more than about 100 nm , a refractive index of not less than about 1.4 but not more than about 1.6 and a Mohs hardness of not less than about 4 , and polyether-modified silicone oil by not less than about 0.5% in terms of solid weight ratio.2. The heat-sensitive transfer recording medium of claim 1 , wherein the heat transferable protective layer is formed of a plurality of layers of two or more.3. The heat-sensitive transfer recording medium of claim 1 , wherein the inorganic fine particles are anhydrous silica.4. The heat-sensitive transfer recording medium of claim 1 , wherein the polyether-modified silicone oil with a solid content of 100 ...

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Номер записи: 18
17-01-2019 дата публикации

POST-TREATMENT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR TREATING WORK PIECES

Номер: US20190016167A1
Автор: DiDonato Russell, Dominico James W., Jablonski Weniek (Rex) E., VerHoven Leonard A.
Принадлежит: STOLLE MACHINERY COMPANY, LLC

A post printing treatment assembly includes a product support assembly and a post printing treatment device. The product support assembly includes a primary support assembly, a primary drive assembly, a number of secondary support assemblies, and a secondary drive assembly. The primary drive assembly is operatively coupled to the primary support assembly. The primary drive assembly imparts a generally constant motion to the primary support assembly. Each secondary support assembly is structured to support a number of work pieces. Each secondary support assembly is movably coupled to the primary support assembly. The secondary drive assembly is operatively coupled to each secondary support assembly. The secondary drive assembly selectively imparts a motion to each secondary support assembly. The post printing treatment device is disposed adjacent the product support assembly. 1. (canceled)2. A product support assembly for a post printing treatment assembly , said post printing treatment assembly structured to process a number of work pieces , said post printing treatment assembly including a number of UV lamps , said product support assembly comprising:a primary support assembly;a primary drive assembly;said primary drive assembly operatively coupled to said primary support assembly;wherein said primary drive assembly imparts a constant motion to said primary support assembly;a number of secondary support assemblies;each secondary support assembly structured to support a number of work pieces;each secondary support assembly movably coupled to said primary support assembly;a secondary drive assembly;said secondary drive assembly operatively coupled to each secondary support assembly;wherein said secondary drive assembly selectively imparts a motion to each secondary support assembly;said primary support assembly is a turret assembly;said turret assembly including a body structured to support each secondary support assembly at a first radius;said turret assembly body ...

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Номер записи: 19
03-02-2022 дата публикации

QUANTUM DOT DISPLAY PANEL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20220037411A1
Автор: ZHANG Liangfen
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides a quantum dot display panel and a manufacturing method thereof. The present invention includes a pixel definition layer on a surface of a color film substrate, a quantum dot photoconversion film located on pixel definition regions of the pixel definition layer, and a blue light display device located under the quantum dot photoconversion film. An uplift layer and a light-shielding layer are arranged in the pixel definition layer to ensure that a thickness of the pixel definition layer is greater than or equal to 6 μm, which is beneficial to uniform curing of quantum dots in the quantum dot photoconversion film. 1. A quantum dot display panel , comprising:a color film substrate comprising a base substrate and a color resistance layer located on a surface of the base substrate, wherein the color resistance layer is divided into a red, green, and blue (RGB) color resistance, and no black matrix is set between adjacent RGB color resistances;a pixel definition layer, wherein the pixel definition layer comprises an uplift layer and a light-shielding layer covering the uplift layer, and a lamination layer of the uplift layer and the light-shielding layer is located between the adjacent RGB color resistances and arranged opposite to the RGB color resistance to form pixel definition regions in an array;a quantum dot photoconversion film formed in the pixel definition regions; andan array substrate and a blue light display device located on the array substrate, wherein the color film substrate and the array substrate are arranged in pairs, and the blue light display device is arranged opposite to the quantum dot photoconversion film.2. The quantum dot display panel as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the quantum dot display panel is a top emission structure claim 1 , and the color film substrate claim 1 , the quantum dot photoconversion film claim 1 , the blue light display device claim 1 , and the array substrate are sequentially disposed along a ...

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Номер записи: 20
17-04-2014 дата публикации

INKJET RECORDING MEDIUM, PRINTED MATERIAL, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, AND PACKAGE

Номер: US20140106140A1
Автор: Ikeda Takeo, Kitada Mitsuru, Matsubara Hiroaki, Nagano Kiyomi, SATOH YOSHITAKA
Принадлежит: DIC CORPORATION

The present invention provides an ink jet recording medium which is capable of uniform coating with an ink-receiving agent without a surface treatment step for a usual plastic film used as a base material, and which, due to excellent adhesion , does not cause the problem of peeling after ink jet printing, and does not cause the problem of ink binning, fading, dropout, or peeling or peeling of an ink-receiving layer and an over-coating layer, and also provides a printed material formed by ink jet printing on the ink jet recording medium. The ink jet recording medium including a first layer containing a polyolefin resin as a main component, a second layer containing an acid-modified olefin resin, and an ink-receiving layer is used, the ink-receiving layer being formed by applying an ink-receiving agent on the second layer after the first and second layers are laminated by a coextrusion laminating method. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for producing an ink jet recording medium , the method comprising laminating a layer (A1) containing a polyolefin resin (a1) as a main component and a layer (A2) containing an acid-modified olefin resin (a2) by a coextrasion laminating method , and then forming an ink-receiving layer (B) by applying an ink-receiving agent (b) on the layer (A2).17. The method for producing an ink jet recording medium according to claim 16 , wherein the polyolefin resin (a1) has a melting point of 110° C. or more.18. The method for producing an ink jet recording medium according to claim 16 , wherein the acid-modified olefin resin (a2) has a modification rate within a range of 3 to 40%.19. The method for producing an ink jet recording medium according to claim 16 , wherein the layer (A2) further contains a polyolefin resin.20. The method for producing an ink jet recording medium according to claim 19 , wherein a content of the acid-modified olefin resin (a2) is 20 parts by mass or more in 100 parts by mass of a resin component constituting the layer (A2).21. ...

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Номер записи: 21
10-02-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR TREATING A PLASTIC SURFACE

Номер: US20220041000A1
Автор: DALE Jon
Принадлежит:

A method for treating a plastic surface to facilitate the adhesion of a coating. Specifically, the plastic surface is cleaned to remove surface contaminants. The resulting clean surface is then treated by a surface treatment, to thereby produce a treated surface suitable for receiving a coating. In some embodiments, the plastic surface treatment facilitates the adhesion of ink used in UV inkjet printing on plastic surfaces, including surfaces that are textured or irregularly shaped. In one embodiment of the invention, the plastic surface is a surface of a high density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic seat that is used for telescopic seating. 1. A method for treating a plastic surface before applying a coating , the method comprising:removing surface contaminants from the plastic surface, to thereby produce a clean surface; andtreating the clean surface with a surface treatment, to thereby produce a treated surface;wherein the treated surface is suitable for receiving the coating.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a printer is used to apply the coating.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of curing the coating after the coating is applied to the plastic surface.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the coating is cured using ultraviolet light.5. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the plastic surface is a surface of a plastic object claim 2 , and wherein the plastic object is mounted on a fixture after the surface treatment and before applying the coating claim 2 , wherein the fixture is designed to cooperatively receive the plastic object and to be mounted on the printer claim 2 , and wherein the fixture supports the plastic object during a printing process.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the fixture is designed to be mounted on a print bed of the printer.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the coating comprises at least one of ink and paint.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the plastic ...

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Номер записи: 22
24-01-2019 дата публикации

Thermal ribbon analysis

Номер: US20190025269A1
Автор: Johnson David B., Lupa Robert M., MELOTTI Kevin D., Ploof Michael G., Rohde Mitchell M., Rohde Steven M., Showers Christopher M.
Принадлежит:

Thermal ribbon analysis is achieved via various approaches. 1. A thermal ribbon analysis approach.2. A system and method for thermal ribbon analysis. The present patent application is a continuation of the non-provisional patent application filed on Jun. 5, 2018, and assigned application Ser. No. 15/997,999, which itself claims priority to the non-provisional patent application filed on Feb. 18, 2014, and assigned application Ser. No. 14/183,239, which itself claims priority to the previously filed provisional patent application of the same title, filed on Feb. 18, 2013, and assigned patent application No. 61/766,104, which is hereby incorporated by reference.Visual odometry is the process of estimating or measuring the motion of a vehicle through analysis of image sequences collected by a camera mounted on or of the vehicle.Thermal ribbon analysis is a forensic-focused desktop device that permits fast, efficient, and automated recovery of data on thermal mass transfer or dye diffusion thermal transfer ribbons.

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Номер записи: 23
17-02-2022 дата публикации

PRINTED MATTER EXHIBITING METALLIC GLOSS

Номер: US20220048306A1
Автор: Nishizawa Ryo, Sato Tasuku, Takatsu Akira
Принадлежит: MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

A printed matter exhibiting metallic gloss is provided and includes: a substrate; and a metallic glossy layer, being formed on the substrate, and the metallic glossy layer containing scaly particles having a metal. In the metallic glossy layer, the scaly particles are oriented to be substantially parallel to a surface of the metallic glossy layer; and the surface of the metallic glossy layer has a DOI value of greater than or equal to 20% and a Sa value of less than or equal to 2 μm. 1. A printed matter exhibiting metallic gloss , comprising:a substrate; anda metallic glossy layer, being formed on the substrate, and the metallic glossy layer containing scaly particles having a metal;whereinin the metallic glossy layer, the scaly particles are oriented to be substantially parallel to a surface of the metallic glossy layer; andthe surface of the metallic glossy layer has a DOI value of greater than or equal to 20% and a Sa value of less than or equal to 2 μm.2. The printed matter according to claim 1 , whereinthe surface of the metallic glossy layer further has at least one of the following physical properties,a) Rspec value is greater than or equal to 10 GU or greater than or equal to 50 GU,b) GLOSS value is greater than or equal to 100 GU,c) Sz value is less than or equal to 4 μm,{'sup': '2', '#text': 'd) Vvc value is less than or equal to 4 ml/m,'}e) Coating film height is greater than or equal to 3 μm and less than or equal to 30 μm.3. A printed matter exhibiting metallic gloss claim 1 , comprising:a substrate; anda metallic glossy layer, being formed on the substrate, and the metallic glossy layer containing scaly particles having a metal;whereinthe metallic glossy layer includes a plurality of protrusions; andthe scaly particles are oriented substantially in parallel with a surface of the protrusion in each of the plurality of protrusions.4. The printed matter according to claim 3 , whereina surface of the metallic glossy layer has a log HAZE value of greater ...

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Номер записи: 24
01-05-2014 дата публикации

CORRUGATED SHEET FED PRINTING PROCESS WITH UV CURABLE INKS

Номер: US20140116276A1
Автор: Bird John W., Bird Warren K., Goeben Peter D., Roberts Jack V.
Принадлежит:

A flexographic printing system for printing flat corrugated sheets using radiation curable inks. An ultraviolet curing unit is positioned after each of the printing stations. The ink applied at each station is partially cured before a different color ink is applied at the next printing station. 1. An in-line flexographic printing press for printing corrugated paperboard sheets using radiation curable inks , the printing press comprising:a transport system for transporting corrugated paperboard sheets along a linear path;a series of printing stations positioned along the linear path for successively applying layers of radiation curable ink to the corrugated paperboard sheets;a series of interstation UV radiation sources, each UV radiation source associated with one of the printing stations for only partially curing the layer of radiation curable ink applied by that printing station before the layer reaches a next printing station;a final printing station for applying a final layer of radiation curable ink;a final UV radiation source following a last printing station of the series for curing the final layer all preceding partially cured layers of radiation curable ink to produce printed corrugated paperboard sheets; anda cutting station at which the printed corrugated paperboard sheets are die cut.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the printing stations are positioned to apply ink to a bottom surface of the sheets claim 1 , and the interstation UV radiation sources and the final UV radiation source are positioned to direct UV radiation at the bottom surface of the sheets.3. The system of wherein the interstation UV radiation sources each include at least one elongated UV lamp.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the UV lamp comprises a medium pressure mercury vapor lamp.5. The system of claim 3 , wherein the UV lamp has a rating of about 150 watts per inch or less.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the UV lamp has a rating of about 100 watts per inch or less.7. The ...

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Номер записи: 25
31-01-2019 дата публикации

THREE-DIMENSIONALLY SHAPED OBJECT FORMING SHEET, THREE-DIMENSIONALLY SHAPED OBJECT AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR SAME, AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR DECORATED THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT

Номер: US20190030943A1
Автор: HORIUCHI Yuji, MITSUI Satoshi, MOTOYANAGI Yoshimune, Takahashi Hideki
Принадлежит: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

A three-dimensionally shaped object forming sheet includes: a thermally expansive layer distending at a predetermined temperature or higher; a base laminated on one side thereof with the thermally expansive layer; and a photothermal conversion layer for converting absorbed light to heat, formed on at least one side, wherein the base includes a first base and a second base that are laminated; and the first base has an elasticity that is greater than an elasticity of the second base. 1. A three-dimensionally shaped object forming sheet , comprising:a thermally expansive layer distending at a predetermined temperature or higher; anda base laminated on one side thereof with the thermally expansive layer,whereinon at least one side of the three-dimensionally shaped object forming sheet a photothermal conversion layer for converting absorbed light to heat is formed,the base comprises a first base and a second base that are laminated; andthe first base has an elasticity that is greater than an elasticity of the second base.2. The three-dimensionally shaped object forming sheet according to claim 1 , whereinthe thermally expansive layer is laminated on the first base side of the base; andthe second base is peelable off the first base.3. The three-dimensionally shaped object forming sheet according to claim 2 , wherein the base further comprises an adhesive layer between the first base and the second base.4. The three-dimensionally shaped object forming sheet according to claims 1 , whereinthe thermally expansive layer is laminated on the second base side of the base; andthe second base is laminated on the first base.5. The three-dimensionally shaped object forming sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the first base is a resin film comprising a polyethylene resin claim 1 , a polypropylene resin claim 1 , a polyvinyl alcohol resin claim 1 , a polyvinyl chloride resin claim 1 , or a polyurethane resin.6. A three-dimensionally shaped object claim 1 , comprising:a thermally ...

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Номер записи: 26
30-01-2020 дата публикации

MULTILAYERED BODY, PRODUCING METHOD FOR MULTILAYERED BODY, AND PRINTING SYSTEM

Номер: US20200031152A1
Автор: Nishizawa Ryo, Takatsu Akira
Принадлежит: MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

A multilayered body includes a base material with a metal tone glossy layer having metal tone glossiness, and a color layer layered on the metal tone glossy layer. The color layer has an arithmetic mean height and a transmission density located in a region below a straight line represented as (y=−0.1067x+0.8) on coordinates of the arithmetic mean height x and the transmission density y. 1. A multilayered body , comprising:a base material, including a metal tone glossy surface having a metal tone glossiness; anda color layer, being layered on the metal tone glossy surface,whereinthe color layer has an arithmetic mean height and a transmission density located in a region below a straight line represented as y=−0.1067x+0.8 on coordinates of the arithmetic mean height x and the transmission density y.2. The multilayered body according to claim 1 , whereinthe color layer has ΔL* of greater than or equal to 10 and Log HAZE of greater than or equal to 300.3. The multilayered body according to claim 1 , whereinthe arithmetic mean height and the transmission density of the color layer are located in a region below a straight line represented as y=−0.133x+0.8 on the coordinates.4. The multilayered body according to claim 1 , wherein the base material includes:a base member; anda metal tone glossy layer, being formed on the base member with metallic ink and having the metal tone glossy surface.5. The multilayered body according to claim 1 , whereinin the base material, at least the metal tone glossy surface is made of metal.6. A multilayered body claim 1 , comprising:a base material, including a metal tone glossy surface having a metal tone glossiness; anda color layer, being layered on the metal tone glossy surface,whereinthe color layer has an arithmetic mean height and a transmission density located in a region below a straight line represented as y=−0.0625x+0.8 on coordinates of the arithmetic mean height x and the transmission density y.7. The multilayered body according ...

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Номер записи: 27
06-02-2020 дата публикации

Method of manufacturing printed matter, printed matter, and device for manufacturing printed matter

Номер: US20200039274A1
Автор: Daisuke Ozaki
Принадлежит: Ricoh Co Ltd

A method of manufacturing printed matter includes applying a curable composition to a water-absorptive substrate, wherein the curable composition has a moisture content ratio of 0.4 percent by mass or less.

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Номер записи: 28
18-02-2021 дата публикации

A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING DECORATIVE PANELS

Номер: US20210046782A1
Автор: Meeus Pascal
Принадлежит:

A method of manufacturing decorative panels and a system for manufacturing decorative panels including the steps of inkjet printing a first decorative layer () in a web-fed inkjet print system in a first time period; and inkjet printing a second decorative layer () in the web-fed inkjet print system in a second time period; and heat pressing the first decorative layer () into a decorative panel () on a first heat press (); and heat pressing the second decorative layer () into another decorative panel () on a second heat press (); and wherein the first and second time period overlap. 115-. (canceled)16. A method of manufacturing decorative panels including the steps of:{'b': '301', 'inkjet printing with a web-fed inkjet print system on a first web substrate for forming a first decorative layer () in a first time period;'}{'b': '302', 'inkjet printing with the web-fed inkjet print system on the first web substrate or a second web substrate for forming a second decorative layer () in a second time period;'}{'b': 301', '331', '401, 'heat pressing the first decorative layer () into a decorative panel () on a first heat press (); and'}{'b': 302', '332', '402, 'heat pressing the second decorative layer () into a second decorative panel () on a second heat press (); wherein the first and second time period overlap.'}17. The manufacturing method according to claim 16 , wherein the first web substrate and the second web substrate are paper substrates claim 16 , which both have on their surface one or more ink-receiving layers for receiving aqueous pigmented inkjet inks.18. The manufacturing method according to claim 17 , wherein an outermost ink-receiving layer contains no inorganic pigment or contains a smaller content of inorganic pigment than an ink-receiving layer between one or both of the paper substrates and the outermost ink-receiving layer.19. The manufacturing method according to claim 17 , wherein one or both of the paper substrates or first decorative layer or ...

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Номер записи: 29
15-02-2018 дата публикации

PRINTING DEVICE AND PRINTING METHOD

Номер: US20180043720A1
Автор: KASAHARA Junki
Принадлежит: MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

An ink jet printer serving as a printing device repeats a selective discharge of a first ultraviolet curing type ink to a plurality of landing positions by an ink jet head and an irradiation of the first ultraviolet curing type ink with an ultraviolet ray by an ultraviolet ray irradiating device while reciprocating a carriage to form projection main bodies of the first ultraviolet curing type ink at the plurality of landing positions, and causes the ink jet head to selectively discharge a second ultraviolet curing type ink so as to land on the plurality of projection main bodies and the ultraviolet ray irradiating device to irradiate the second ultraviolet curing type ink with the ultraviolet ray to cure the second ultraviolet curing type ink to a gloss form. 1. A printing device comprising:an ink discharging unit that discharges an ultraviolet curing type ink as a liquid droplet;an ultraviolet ray irradiating unit that irradiates a medium, to which the ultraviolet curing type ink is discharged, with an ultraviolet ray;a scanning unit that relatively reciprocates the ink discharging unit, the ultraviolet ray irradiating unit, and the medium in a main scanning direction; anda controller that controls the ink discharging unit, the ultraviolet ray irradiating unit, and the scanning unit, whereinthe controller carries out a selective discharge of a first ultraviolet curing type ink to a plurality of landing positions by the ink discharging unit and an irradiation of the first ultraviolet ray curing type ink with the ultraviolet ray by the ultraviolet ray irradiating unit while reciprocating the scanning unit to form a plurality of projection main bodies of the first ultraviolet ray curing type ink at the plurality of landing positions, causes the ink discharging unit to selectively discharge a second ultraviolet curing type ink so as to land on the plurality of projection main bodies, and causes the ultraviolet ray irradiating unit to irradiate the second ultraviolet ...

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Номер записи: 30
08-05-2014 дата публикации

METHOD FOR COATING SHEETS WITH A FILM IN A PRINTING PRESS

Номер: US20140123865A1
Автор: WEBER Alexander
Принадлежит: HEIDELBERGER DRUCKMASCHINEN AG

A method for coating sheets with a film in a printing press includes, in a first step, creating the film in a liquid state on a first cylinder, in a second step, pressing a web of foil onto the film, thus forming a surface of the film, and simultaneously curing the film by irradiation and, in a third step, using the first cylinder to roll the film in a cured state onto a sheet that is transported by a second cylinder during the process. 1. A method for coating sheets with a film in a printing press , the method comprising the following steps:in a first step, creating the film in a liquid state on a first cylinder;in a second step, pressing a web of foil onto the film, causing a surface of the film to be formed, and simultaneously curing the film by irradiation; andin a third step, rolling the film in a cured state onto a sheet using the first cylinder, while transporting the sheet using a second cylinder.2. The method for coating sheets with a film in a printing press according to claim 1 , which further comprises using a blanket cylinder as the first cylinder.3. The method for coating sheets with a film in a printing press according to claim 1 , which further comprises claim 1 , during the first step claim 1 , applying the film to the first cylinder using a screen roller.4. The method for coating sheets with a film in a printing press according to claim 1 , which further comprises claim 1 , during the second step claim 1 , molding a relief into the film using the web of foil to create a structure in the film.5. The method for coating sheets with a film in a printing press according to claim 4 , wherein the structure is a hologram structure.6. The method for coating sheets with a film in a printing press according to claim 4 , which further comprises claim 4 , during the third step claim 4 , rolling the film onto the sheet with the structure facing the sheet.7. The method for coating sheets with a film in a printing press according to claim 1 , which further ...

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Номер записи: 31
03-03-2022 дата публикации

DIGITAL PRINTING PROCESS AND APPARATUS WITH IMPROVED LIQUID REMOVAL

Номер: US20220063302A1
Автор: DEPREZ Lode Erik Dries, MAMPAEY Kurt Gustaaf Maria, OP DE BEECK Werner Jozef Johan, PRAET Tomas, VAN GAENS Wouter Jeroom Maria
Принадлежит: XEIKON MANUFACTURING N.V.

A digital printing process for inkjet printing on a recording medium using ink including a carrier liquid and a colorant, in particular on a recording medium which is configured not to absorb the carrier liquid or to absorb only a portion of the carrier liquid during the inkjet printing. The process includes the steps of: jetting ink on the recording medium; bringing one or more continuously rotating members in rotational contact with the jetted ink on the recording medium such that a colorant-poor portion of the ink is adsorbed to the one or more rotating members and a colorant-rich portion remains on the recording medium. The colorant-rich portion includes more colorant than said colorant-poor portion. The process further includes continuously removing said colorant-poor portion of the one or more continuously rotating members.

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Номер записи: 32
25-02-2021 дата публикации

PRINTING METHOD AND PRINTED PRODUCT

Номер: US20210053371A1
Автор: FURUHATA TOMOTAKA
Принадлежит: MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

The object is to obtain a printed product excellent in fastness to washing. To achieve the object, a printing method is provided. The printing method includes a forming step of forming a solvent UV ink layer () on a printing target object (), a drying step of drying the solvent UV ink layer (), a decorating step of forming a decorative layer () on the dried solvent UV ink layer (), and a curing step of curing the decorated solvent UV ink layer () by irradiating the same with ultraviolet. 1. A laminate forming system , comprising:a printing target object;a solvent ultraviolet (UV) ink, containing a resin of UV curing type and an solvent;an inkjet head, discharging the solvent UV ink by an inkjet method;a heating component, heating the printing target object;a UV irradiation apparatus, irradiating UV light which cures the resin of UV curing type;a decorative material; whereinan ink layer is formed on the printing target object by the inkjet head,the ink layer is heated by the heating component to volatilize the solvent to increase the viscosity of the ink layer, andthe decorative material is adhered to the ink layer in which the viscosity is increased in a state of the resin of UV curing type is still uncured,the ink layer to which the decorative material is adhered is irradiated with the UV light from the UV irradiation apparatus, and the resin of UV curing type contained in the ink layer is cured.2. The laminate forming system according to claim 1 , wherein the decorative material is at least one of pigments claim 1 , metals claim 1 , beads claim 1 , gemstones claim 1 , wool yarns claim 1 , metallic thin film claim 1 , a sheet containing particles or fragments of non-metal materials.3. The laminate forming system according to claim 1 , wherein the viscosity of the ink layer after volatilizing the solvent is maintained a degree of viscosity necessary for adhering the decorative material while preventing smearing.4. The laminate forming system according to claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 33
22-02-2018 дата публикации

GIFT-TRANSFER SYSTEM

Номер: US20180053243A1
Автор: GARBOS JENNIFER R., Schimke Scott A.
Принадлежит:

An aspect of the present invention includes a physical gift item that is constructed to include a tag, which includes a unique tag identifier. Using a gift-transfer application, a digital gift can be associated with the unique tag identifier, and the physical gift item can be given to a gift recipient. The gift recipient may then use the unique tag identifier to retrieve the digital gift. 1. A gift-transfer system comprising:a gift item;a unique-identifier indicia coupled to the gift item, the unique-identifier indicia comprising a first marking that represents an identifier, which is unique to the gift item; anda Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) indicia coupled to the gift item, the URI indicia comprising a second marking representing a URI that, when input into a web browser of a computing device, causes the web browser to generate a request to receive a gift-transfer web page, which includes a unique-identifier input field programmed to receive an input of the identifier unique to the gift item.2. The gift-transfer system of claim 1 , wherein the gift item includes a surface and wherein the first marking is marked on the surface by a marking medium.3. The gift-transfer system of further comprising claim 2 , a scratch-off coating concealing the first marking marked on the surface.4. The gift-transfer system of further comprising claim 2 , a first sheet of material attached to the gift item and including a set of instructional indicia describing a method for navigating the web browser to the gift-transfer web page claim 2 , wherein the first sheet includes the surface.5. The gift-transfer system of further comprising claim 4 , a pressure-sensitive adhesive removably attaching the first sheet of material to the gift item.6. The gift-transfer system of claim 4 , wherein the first sheet of material includes a panel or a flap of a greeting card.7. The gift-transfer system of further comprising claim 4 , a second sheet of material coupled to the first sheet of material ...

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Номер записи: 34
04-03-2021 дата публикации

ACTIVE ENERGY RADIATION UNIT AND ACTIVE ENERGY RADIATION DEVICE

Номер: US20210060978A1
Автор: MATUI Ryotaro, MURAYAMA Kyoichi, UMENO Keita
Принадлежит: HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K.K.

An active energy radiation unit includes a light source which radiates ultraviolet rays onto a target object, and a main gas supply mechanism which is disposed to be adjacent to the light source and ejects an inert gas. The main gas supply mechanism includes a receiving part which receives the inert gas, and a main ejection port which is provided at a position between the receiving part and the light source and closer to the target object than the receiving part. A flow path area from the receiving part to the main ejection port is constant. 1. An active energy radiation unit comprising:an active energy radiation part which radiates active energy rays onto a target object disposed in an active energy radiation region extending in a first direction; anda main gas supply mechanism which extends in the first direction, is disposed to be adjacent to the active energy radiation part in a second direction intersecting the first direction, and ejects an inert gas for forming an inactive region including the active energy radiation region between the target object and the active energy radiation part,wherein the main gas supply mechanism includes a receiving part which receives the inert gas, an ejection part which is provided between the receiving part and the active energy radiation part in the second direction and at a position closer to the target object than the receiving part, and ejects the inert gas, anda flow path area from the receiving part to the ejection part is constant.2. The active energy radiation unit according to further comprising a sub gas supply mechanism which extends in the second direction claim 1 , is disposed to sandwich the active energy radiation region in the first direction claim 1 , and ejects the inert gas.3. The active energy radiation unit according to claim 2 ,wherein one end of the sub gas supply mechanism in the second direction is connected to the main gas supply mechanism, andthe active energy radiation part is disposed between the ...

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Номер записи: 35
07-03-2019 дата публикации

DECORATING MATERIAL

Номер: US20190070884A1
Автор: Kobayashi Takeshi
Принадлежит: Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.

There is provided a decorative material which hardly undergoes deterioration of a substrate even when irradiated with an electron beam, and is excellent in surface properties such as stain resistance, abrasion resistance and marring resistance. The decorative material of the present invention includes a substrate, and a pattern layer and/or a colored layer, and a surface protective layer which are successively laminated on the substrate, wherein the surface protective layer is obtained by crosslinking and curing an electron beam-curable resin composition, and a rate of reduction in a folding endurance of a material obtained by applying the electron beam-curable resin composition onto the substrate and then irradiating an electron beam to the electron beam-curable resin composition, relative to a folding endurance of the substrate before applying the electron beam-curable resin composition thereonto is 70% or lower as measured in the CD direction (lateral direction) of the substrate. 1. A process for producing a decorative material comprising a substrate, and a pattern layer and/or a colored layer, and a surface protective layer which are successively laminated on the substrate, wherein the surface protective layer is obtained by crosslinking and curing an electron beam-curable resin composition at an acceleration voltage of 30 to 150 kV and an exposure doss of 30 to 70 kGy. This is a divisional of application Ser. No. 11/337,069 filed Jan. 23, 2006, which claims priority from Japanese Patent Application No. 2005-015414 filed Jan. 24, 2005; the above noted prior applications are all hereby incorporated by reference.The present invention relates to decorative materials having a surface protective layer obtained by crosslinking and curing an electron beam-curable resin composition which hardly suffer from deterioration of a substrate due to exposure to electron beam and are excellent in surface properties such as stain resistance, abrasion resistance and marring ...

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Номер записи: 36
05-06-2014 дата публикации

Recording method

Номер: US20140152751A1
Автор: Akihiko Tsunoya
Принадлежит: Seiko Epson Corp

A recording method includes a liquid substance discharge step of discharging a liquid substance from a discharge head toward a predetermined section of sections of the recording medium, and a radiation step of radiating light toward the liquid substance discharged on the recording medium. The liquid substance discharge step and the radiation step are performed n times, with n being an integer of 2 or greater, on the predetermined section to complete recording on the predetermined section while moving the discharge head and the recording medium relative to each other. In the n liquid substance discharge steps, with a recording rate of a first liquid substance discharge step being denoted by a % and a recording rate of a final liquid substance discharge step being denoted by b %, a>b.

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Номер записи: 37
16-03-2017 дата публикации

Thermal Ribbon Analysis

Номер: US20170074843A1
Автор: Johnson David B., Lupa Robert M., MELOTTI Kevin D., Ploof Michael G., Rohde Mitchell M., Rohde Steven M., Showers Christopher M.
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Thermal ribbon analysis is achieved via various approaches. 1. A thermal ribbon analysis approach.2. A system and method for thermal ribbon analysis. The present patent application is a continuation of the non-provisional patent application filed on Feb. 18, 2014, and assigned application Ser. No. 14/183,239, which itself claims priority to the previously filed and presently pending provisional patent application of the same title, filed on Feb. 18, 2013, and assigned patent application No. 61/766,104, which is hereby incorporated by reference.Visual odometry is the process of estimating or measuring the motion of a vehicle through analysis of image sequences collected by a camera mounted on or of the vehicle.Thermal ribbon analysis is a forensic-focused desktop device that permits fast, efficient, and automated recovery of data on thermal mass transfer or dye diffusion thermal transfer ribbons.

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Номер записи: 38
23-03-2017 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FORMING AN IMAGE WITH A NON-DECOLORIZABLE MATERIAL AND A DECOLORIZABLE MATERIAL

Номер: US20170080737A1
Автор: Aoki Takayasu, Hara Takafumi, Ikuta Masahiro, Itou Tsuyoshi, Takeda Kazuhisa, Udo Motonari
Принадлежит: Toshiba Tee Kabushiki Kaisha

An image forming apparatus includes a first image forming unit configured to form a first image to be transferred to a sheet with a non-decolorizable material, and a second image forming unit configured to form a second image to be transferred to the sheet with a decolorizable material. At least a part of the second image transferred to the sheet is formed on the first image transferred to the sheet. 1. A sheet , comprising:a non-decolorizable material forming a first image;a decolorizable material forming a second image superimposed over the first image;wherein the sheet displays the first image when the decolorizable material is in a decolorized state and displays the second image when the decolorizable material is in a color-developed state.2. The sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the non-decolorizable material comprises a first color material claim 1 , and the decolorizable material comprises a second color material.3. The sheet according to claim 2 , wherein density of the second color material is greater than density of the first color material.4. The sheet according to claim 3 , wherein the second image masks the first image when the decolorizable material is in a color-developed state.5. The sheet according to claim 2 , wherein the density of the second color material in the decolorizable material is equal to or greater than 3% and equal to or smaller than 30%.6. The sheet according to claim 2 , wherein the second color material comprises an electron-donating coloring agent and an electron-accepting color developing agent.7. The sheet according to claim 6 , wherein the electron-donating coloring agent comprises a leuco dye.8. The sheet according to claim 6 , wherein the second color material further comprises a binder resin.9. The sheet according to claim 2 , wherein the first color material has the same color as the second color material.10. The sheet according to claim 2 , wherein the first color material has a different color from the second color ...

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Номер записи: 39
31-03-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRINTING UPON AN ARTIFICIAL FISHING LURE BODY

Номер: US20220097420A1
Автор: Hiller Jennifer Leigh, Hiller Michael James
Принадлежит: Hangry Brand Enterprises, L.L.C.

A system for printing upon an artificial fishing lure body is provided. The system includes a printing device. The printing device includes a printing head operable to spray at least one liquid substance onto the artificial fishing lure body and an ultraviolet light emitting device operable to apply an ultraviolet light beam upon the fishing lure body and dry the at least one liquid substance. The system further includes a fixturing tray including a fixturing detail operable to hold the artificial fishing lure body while the artificial fishing lure body is sprayed. 1. A system for printing upon an artificial fishing lure body , comprising: a printing head operable to spray at least one liquid substance onto the artificial fishing lure body; and', 'an ultraviolet light emitting device operable to apply an ultraviolet light beam upon the fishing lure body and dry the at least one liquid substance; and, 'a printing device, includinga fixturing tray including a fixturing detail operable to hold the artificial fishing lure body while the artificial fishing lure body is sprayed.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one liquid substance includes a colored paint.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the colored paint includes a cyan paint claim 2 , a magenta paint claim 2 , and a yellow paint.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the printing head is further operable to spray a primer.5. The system of claim 2 , wherein the printing head is further operable to spray a clear-coat liquid.6. The system of claim 2 , wherein the printing device includes an ultraviolet light-equipped flatbed inkjet printer;wherein the colored paint includes a cyan paint, a magenta paint, and a yellow paint;wherein the printing head is further operable to spray a primer; andwherein the printing head is further operable to spray a clear-coat liquid.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the fixturing tray includes a first fixturing tray;wherein the fixturing detail includes a first fixturing detail ...

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Номер записи: 40
12-03-2020 дата публикации

INK JET PRINTER AND INK JET PRINTING METHOD USING THE SAME

Номер: US20200079104A1
Автор: Shigeta Tatsuo
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An ink jet printer, for both back-surface printing and front-surface printing, forms an image with aqueous ink on a web-shaped printing base material by any of the back-surface printing and the front-surface printing. An ink jet printing method uses the ink jet printer. The ink jet printer includes: a conveyance mechanism configured to continuously convey the web-shaped printing base material in forward and reverse directions; a single-pass system ink jet head configured to discharge white aqueous ink to a surface of the web-shaped printing base material conveyed by the conveyance mechanism; a single-pass system ink jet head configured to discharge non-white aqueous ink to the surface of the web-shaped printing base material conveyed by the conveyance mechanism; and a white ink drying device with a drying zone for drying the surface of the web-shaped printing base material having the white aqueous ink adhering thereto. 1. An ink jet printer for both front-surface printing and back-surface printing , which is configured to perform image formation by discharging aqueous ink to a web-shaped printing base material by a single-pass system , comprising:a conveyance mechanism configured to continuously convey the web-shaped printing base material in forward and reverse directions;a single-pass system ink jet head configured to discharge white aqueous ink to a surface of the web-shaped printing base material conveyed by the conveyance mechanism;a single-pass system ink jet head configured to discharge non-white aqueous ink to the surface of the web-shaped printing base material conveyed by the conveyance mechanism; anda white ink drying device, which has a carry-in port for conveying the web-shaped printing base material having the white aqueous ink adhering thereto to the white ink drying device and a carry-out port for conveying the web-shaped printing base material having the white aqueous ink adhering thereto out from the white ink drying device, and has a drying zone ...

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Номер записи: 41
29-03-2018 дата публикации

LAMINATING APPARATUS AND LAMINATING METHOD USING THE SAME

Номер: US20180086034A1
Автор: Ishii Hirokazu, Lee Soochan, TANAKA Katsuhiko
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A laminating apparatus includes: a first jig including at least one curved portion; a second jig opposing the first jig; a pad portion on the second jig; a tube between the first jig and the pad portion, the tube contractable and expandable by a fluid to be injected thereinto; a pressure regulator to regulate a pressure of a fluid injected into the tube; and a fluid moving portion connecting the tube and the pressure regulator. A laminating method is also provided. 1. A laminating apparatus comprising:a first jig comprising at least one curved portion;a second jig opposing the first jig;a pad portion on the second jig;a tube between the first jig and the pad portion, the tube contractable and expandable by a fluid to be injected thereinto;a pressure regulator to regulate a pressure of a fluid injected into the tube; anda fluid moving portion connecting the tube and the pressure regulator.2. The laminating apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first jig has one or more vacuum holes.3. The laminating apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the pad portion has a shape corresponding to the at least one curved portion of the first jig.4. The laminating apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the pad portion comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of rubber claim 1 , urethane claim 1 , a synthetic resin claim 1 , and silicone.5. The laminating apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the tube comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of rubber claim 1 , urethane claim 1 , a synthetic resin claim 1 , and silicone.6. The laminating apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fluid is at least one selected from the group consisting of compressed air claim 1 , nitrogen claim 1 , water claim 1 , and lubricating oil.7. The laminating apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a clamp between the first jig and the tube to hold a laminating object.8. The laminating apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a ...

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Номер записи: 42
25-03-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SENSING AND PROCESSING MULTIVARIATE PRINTING PROCESS DATA

Номер: US20210088490A1
Автор: BREMER Pete, Metcalf Stephen J., SCHWERTEL Jacob, SWANSON Riley, WERTZ Jared
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A system and method of receiving and processing granular printing and curing data, and graphically displaying data to improve quality and production. The outputted data can include graphical information illustrating relationships between important multivariate data in a typical industrial printing or converting process. One or more chemical sensors can measure curing data and communicate the data for processing and control of the subject machines of the system. 1. A chemical sensor device configured to measure ink curing , comprising: an inlet port;', 'one or more air flow channels in fluid communication with the inlet port;', 'a cure sensor provided in fluid communication with the one or more air flow channels and configured to read the amount of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) passing through a portion of the one or more air flow channels; and', 'an outlet port in fluid communication with the sensor and the one or more air flow channels., 'a sensor body having2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more air flow channels include a turbulence generator channel having one or more fins.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the one or more fins extend into the turbulence generator channel to cause turbulence to facilitate mixing of incoming air with the VOCs.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the sensor body is defined as a cartridge.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the cartridge includes at least one connector configured to provide selective removal of the cartridge.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more air flow channels are undulating within the sensor body.7. The device of claim 1 , further including a fan device configured to pull VOCs through the one or more air flow channels and out through the outlet port.8. The device of claim 1 , further including at least one communication line to facilitate operative communication of data from the cure sensor.9. A chemical sensor system configured to measure ink curing claim 1 , comprising: an inlet port ...

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Номер записи: 43
30-03-2017 дата публикации

DECOLORING APPARATUS AND SORTING METHOD FOR PAPER DISCHARGE IN DECOLORING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170087913A1
Автор: Yahata Isao
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In accordance with one embodiment, a decoloring apparatus comprises a processor, a decoloring section, a shift roller, a paper discharge section and a paper discharge roller. The processor determines whether or not to execute either a decoloring job or a non-decoloring job. The decoloring section decolors an image on paper formed with decolorable coloring agent. The shift roller moves paper for decoloring job or paper for non-decoloring job in a direction orthogonal to a paper discharge direction of the paper on a same plane for a given distance to sort it. The paper discharge section stacks discharged papers. The paper discharge roller discharges the paper sorted by the shift roller to the paper discharge section. 1. A decoloring apparatus , comprising:a processor configured to determine whether or not to execute either a first job including a decoloring process or a second job not including the decoloring process;a decoloring section configured to decolor an image on a paper formed with decolorable coloring agent;a scanner configured to read the image on the paper;a paper discharge section stacks the papers for the first job or the papers for the second job;a shift roller configured to assort the papers for the first job and the papers for the second job by moving the papers in a direction orthogonal to a paper discharge direction of the paper so that the paper for the first job is discharged to a first area located on a plane same as the paper discharge section, and so that the paper for the second job is discharged to a second area different from the first area located on a plane same as the paper discharge section; anda paper suppressing member configured to be driven vertically in a direction orthogonal to the surface of the paper discharge section to press the first or the second area to the paper discharge section.2. The decoloring apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the paper suppressing member is driven when the first job or the second job is ended in ...

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Номер записи: 44
30-03-2017 дата публикации

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170087914A1
Автор: Sasaki Hidehito
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An image forming apparatus includes a fixing device configured to include a pressure section and a heating section for heating an image receiving medium and to execute a fixing processing for fixing an image formed on the image receiving medium with a decolorable color material at a fixing temperature or an erasure processing for erasing an image at a decoloring temperature, a reading section configured to be arranged at the upstream side of the fixing device in the conveyance direction of the image receiving medium to read an identifier indicating whether or not the color material of the image formed on the image receiving medium can be decolorized, and a control section configured to control the execution of the erasure processing of the image on the image receiving medium with the fixing device according to a result of reading of the identifier with the reading section. 1. An image forming apparatus , comprising:a fixing device configured to execute a fixing processing for fixing an image formed on the image receiving medium with a decolorable color material at a fixing temperature or an erasure processing for erasing an image at a decoloring temperature;a reading section configured to be arranged at the upstream side of the fixing device in the conveyance direction of the image receiving medium to read an identifier indicating whether or not the color material of the image formed on the image receiving medium can be decolorized; anda control section configured to carry out image forming process which to image form check box on a sheet with a decolorable color material and to control the execution of the erasure processing of the image on the image receiving medium with the fixing device according to a result of reading of the identifier with the reading sectionwherein the daubed check box is the identifier indicating.2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe position of the check box is printed at besides the printable area.3. The image ...

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Номер записи: 45
05-05-2022 дата публикации

METHOD OF TEMPLATE MANUFACTURING FOR PAPER DIE-CREASING AND FOLDING APPLICATION

Номер: US20220134790A1
Автор: SHIH Liang, TSAI Chen-Chien
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A method of template manufacturing for paper die-creasing and folding application is disclosed; first of all, an image file having die-creases is output to a UV inkjet printer first, and a template is disposed in the UV inkjet printer to allow the UV inkjet printer to print the image file on the template, thereby forming the image file having die-creases on the template; then the template with the image file having die-creases thereon is assembled onto a roller of a die-creasing machine to carry out a die-creasing process for paper materials.

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Номер записи: 46
19-03-2020 дата публикации

THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Номер: US20200086549A1
Автор: Takahashi Hideki
Принадлежит: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

In a three-dimensional object formed by bending and deforming a sheet-like base material made of a thermoplastic resin at a ridge line, a surface of the base material bent and oriented outward at least at the ridge line is covered with a thermal expansion layer that expands when heated to a thermal deformation temperature of the thermoplastic resin or a higher temperature, and the thermal expansion layer is expanded at the ridge line. 1. A three-dimensional object formed by bending and deforming a sheet-like base material made of a thermoplastic resin at a ridge line , whereina surface of the base material bent and oriented outward at least at the ridge line is covered with a thermal expansion layer that expands when heated to a thermal deformation temperature of the thermoplastic resin or a higher temperature, andthe thermal expansion layer is expanded at the ridge line.2. The three-dimensional object according to claim 1 , whereinthe thermal expansion layer covers both surfaces of the base material, andthe thermal expansion layer on the bent outer side of the base material has a larger expansion amount than the thermal expansion layer on the inner side at the ridge line.3. The three-dimensional object according to claim 2 , wherein the thermal expansion layer is thicker on one surface of the base material than on another surface of the base material except for the ridge line.4. The three-dimensional object according to claim 1 , wherein a photothermal conversion component is attached to at least one surface at the ridge line to convert absorbed light into heat and emit the heat.5. The three-dimensional object according to claim 1 , whereinthe base material transmits light, anda photothermal conversion component is attached at the ridge line to a surface between the thermal expansion layer and the base material to convert absorbed light into heat and emit the heat.6. The three-dimensional object according to claim 4 , wherein an ink reception layer is formed on the ...

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Номер записи: 47
12-04-2018 дата публикации

PRINTING USING REACTIVE INKS AND CONDUCTIVE ADHESION PROMOTERS

Номер: US20180099520A1
Автор: BERTONI Mariana, HILDRETH Owen, Jeffries April, Mamidanna Avinash
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Methods and chemistries are described to form electrically conductive adhesion promoters for use with reactive inks. In some implementations, a metal ink is printed on a substrate. An adhesion promoter is deposited on the surface of the substrate. The adhesion promoter reacts to form a covalent bond with the substrate. Subsequently, a reactive metal ink is used to print on a substrate using a drop-on-demand printing process. The reactive metal ink includes metal cations that react with the adhesion promoter-treated substrate surface to form a conductive bond between the adhesion promoter-treated substrate surface and a metal of the reactive metal ink. 1. A method for printing metal on a substrate , the method comprising:depositing an adhesion promoter on a surface of the substrate, wherein the adhesion promoter reacts to form a covalent bond with the substrate; andprinting with a reactive metal ink on the substrate using a drop-on-demand printing process, wherein the reactive metal ink includes metal cations that react with the adhesion promoter-treated substrate surface to form a conductive bond between the adhesion promoter-treated substrate surface and a metal of the reactive metal ink.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein depositing the adhesion promoter on the surface of the substrate includes depositing a tin chloride solution.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein printing with the reactive metal ink on the substrate includes printing with a silver metal-based ink claim 2 , and wherein silver metal cations of the silver metal-based ink form conductive bonds between tin from the tin chloride solution and silver from the silver metal-based ink.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the printing with the silver metal-based ink creates a substrate-tin-silver interface that is mechanically strong and that possesses low interfacial electrical resistance.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein depositing the tin chloride solution includes depositing a solution including tin ...

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Номер записи: 48
13-04-2017 дата публикации

COLOR ERASING APPARATUS, COLOR ERASING SYSTEM AND COLOR ERASING CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20170100954A1
Автор: Aoki Takayasu, Hara Takafumi, Ikuta Masahiro, Itou Tsuyoshi, Noda Yasuhito, Takeda Kazuhisa, Udo Motonari
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In accordance with one embodiment, a color erasing apparatus comprises a conveyance path, a color erasing section and a control section. The conveyance path conveys a sheet. The color erasing section erases the color of an image formed with color erasable recording agent serving as recording agent containing coloring agent the color of which can be erased by heating. The control section carries out a control, in a case where the image formed on the sheet is not an image formed with the color erasable recording agent, so that the sheet is not subjected to a color erasing processing by the color erasing section. 1. A color erasing apparatus , comprising:a first conveyance roller to convey a sheet along a first conveyance path;a second conveyance roller to convey the sheet having passed through the first conveyance path along a second conveyance path;a scanner configured to capture an image formed on the sheet passing the first conveyance path;a color erasing section configured to erase the color of the image formed with a color erasable recording agent on the sheet passing the second conveyance path; anda control section configured to determine whether the image on the sheet is formed with the color erasable recording agent or the color inerasable recording agent based on data of the image captured by the scanner, and configured to control the second conveyance roller, in a case where the image on the sheet was formed with the color erasable recording agent, to convey the sheet along the second conveyance path at a first speed, and in a case where the image formed on the sheet was formed with the color inerasable recording agent, to convey the sheet along the second conveyance path at a second speed greater than the first speed.2. The color erasing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe control section determines that the image on the sheet was formed with the color inerasable recording agent, if a given image is not formed in a given area of the sheet, and ...

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Номер записи: 49
04-04-2019 дата публикации

HEATING APPARATUS, MEDIUM PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND MEDIUM PROCESSING METHOD

Номер: US20190100034A1
Автор: YODA Tomohiro
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A recording apparatus includes a support surface configured to support the medium and positioned downstream than the recording unit in a transporting direction in which a medium to which a liquid impinged by the recording unit is transported, a heating unit configured to heat the medium supported by the support surface, a flow channel including an inlet and an outlet opening toward the support surface, and a blower disposed in the flow channel and configured to allow a gas entering via the inlet to be blown out from the outlet. The inlet opens to allow at least some of the gas blown from the outlet to enter. The outlet is nearer to the recording unit than the inlet is, and its blowing direction goes toward at least an inlet side in a direction along the support surface. 1. A medium processing apparatus comprising:a support surface configured to support a medium, wherein a liquid is impinged to the medium by a recording unit, wherein the medium is transported in a transporting direction, wherein the support surface is configured to support the medium downstream than the recording unit in the transporting direction;a heating unit configured to heat the medium supported by the support surface;a flow channel including an inlet and an outlet, the inlet and the outlet opening toward the support surface; anda blower disposed in the flow channel and configured to allow a gas entering via the inlet to be blown out from the outlet, whereinthe inlet opens to allow at least some of the gas blown out from the outlet to enter,the outlet is nearer to the recording unit than the inlet is, anda blowing direction of the outlet goes toward at least an inlet side on which the inlet is located in a direction along the support surface.2. The medium processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe inlet opens toward an outlet side on which the outlet is located.3. The medium processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe inlet is provided with a guide face that inclines ...

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Номер записи: 50
11-04-2019 дата публикации

DOUBLE-SIDED VARNISHING APPARATUS

Номер: US20190105935A1
Автор: Kamoda Hiroyoshi
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A double-sided varnishing apparatus includes a varnishing unit configured to apply varnish to both surfaces of a sheet, and an additional processing unit configured to perform additional processing on the sheet on an upstream side in a sheet conveyance direction with respect to the varnishing unit. The additional processing unit includes a first embossing unit, and a special unit located on the upstream side in the sheet conveyance direction with respect to the first embossing unit. The special unit is one of an offset printing unit, a flexographic printing unit, and a second embossing unit. These units are interchangeable with each other. Value can be added to a polymer-made sheet. 1. A double-sided varnishing apparatus comprising:a varnishing unit including a first varnishing unit configured to apply varnish to one surface of a sheet, and a second varnishing unit arranged on a downstream side in a sheet conveyance direction with respect to the first varnishing unit and configured to apply varnish to the other surface of the sheet; andan additional processing unit provided on an upstream side in the sheet conveyance direction with respect to the varnishing unit and configured to perform additional processing on the sheet,wherein the additional processing unit includesa first embossing unit configured to perform embossing on the sheet, anda special unit provided on the upstream side in the sheet conveyance direction with respect to the first embossing unit and configured to perform additional processing on the sheet,the special unit is one ofan offset printing unit configured to perform offset printing on the sheet, a flexographic printing unit configured to perform flexographic printing on the sheet, anda second embossing unit configured to perform embossing on the sheet, andthe offset printing unit, the flexographic printing unit, and the second embossing unit are configured to be interchangeable with each other.2. The double-sided varnishing apparatus according ...

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Номер записи: 51
20-04-2017 дата публикации

CARTRIDGE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND QUALITY DETERMINING METHOD OF CARTRIDGE

Номер: US20170108810A1
Автор: HIROI Kanya, ISHIDA Takao, YAGI Norifumi
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An image forming apparatus according to an embodiment includes an image forming section having a cartridge detachably mounted thereto. The cartridge holds a color erasable material which is erasable by heating to a color erasing temperature. The cartridge includes a housing configured to hold the color erasable material and a temperature sensing unit configured to detect a storage temperature of the housing. The apparatus includes a display unit and a control section. The control section receives a maximum storage temperature of the housing, and determines whether the received maximum storage temperature is greater than the color erasing temperature. The control section controls the display unit to display a message indicating whether the received maximum storage temperature is greater than the color erasing temperature. 1. An image forming apparatus , comprising:an image forming section having a cartridge detachably mounted thereto, the cartridge holding a color erasable material which is erasable by heating to a color erasing temperature, and to form an image with the color erasable material, wherein the cartridge includes a housing configured to hold the color erasable material and a temperature sensing unit configured to detect a storage temperature of the housing;a display unit; and receive a maximum storage temperature of the housing,', 'determine whether the received maximum storage temperature is greater than the color erasing temperature, and', 'control the display unit to display a message indicating whether the received maximum storage temperature is greater than the color erasing temperature., 'a control section configured to2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the message indicates that a cartridge exchange operation is complete if the received maximum storage temperature is not greater than the color erasing temperature.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the message indicates that the cartridge is defective if the received ...

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Номер записи: 52
30-04-2015 дата публикации

Methods for inkjet varnishing

Номер: US20150116425A1
Автор: David Tilemans, Geert Van Dyck, Stefaan De Meutter
Принадлежит: AGFA GRAPHICS NV

A method for inkjet varnishing a substrate includes the steps of jetting a micro-pattern of a varnish having a viscosity of less than 30 mPa·s at 45° C. and at a shear rate of 30 s −1 to a portion of the substrate by one or more printheads having nozzles with a nozzle diameter of no more than 30 μm, and at least partially curing the micro-pattern within 500 milliseconds after jetting to provide a micro-roughness to the portion of the substrate.

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Номер записи: 53
09-06-2022 дата публикации

BLANKET OR SLAB FOR OVERPRINT VARNISHING

Номер: US20220176724A1
Автор: Roberto Levi Acobas
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A blanket or slab for overprint varnishing at least including a varnishing layer and a single-layer or multilayer support of uniform thickness. The varnishing layer can be made of a non-cross-linked elastomeric thermoplastic polymer, and have non-image areas where no transfer of varnish takes place. The non-image areas can be areas of the varnishing layer that lack material and extend from the outer surface of the varnishing layer to a depth which is no less than half the thickness of the varnishing layer. At least one non-image area can delineate a geometric shape having an area of less than 5 mm. The varnishing layer having non-image areas can be a physical reproduction of a digital model obtained with additive technology. 1. A blanket or slab for overprint varnishing comprising at least a varnishing layer and a single-layer or multilayer support of uniform thickness , wherein the varnishing layer is made of non-cross-linked thermoplastic elastomeric polymer , wherein the varnishing layer envisages the presence of non-image areas where no transfer of varnish takes place , wherein the non-image areas are areas of the varnishing layer that lack material and extend from the outer surface of the varnishing layer to a depth which is no less than half the thickness of the varnishing layer , wherein at least one non-image area delineates a geometric shape having an area of less than 5 mmand wherein said varnishing layer having non-image areas is a physical reproduction of a digital model obtained with additive technology.2. The blanket or slab for overprint varnishing according to claim 1 , wherein said geometric shape is complex.3. The blanket or slab for overprint varnishing according to claim 1 , wherein the complex geometric shape is an irregular polygon.4. The blanket or slab for overprint varnishing according to claim 3 , wherein the irregular polygon is mixtilinear.5. The blanket or slab for overprint varnishing according to claim 1 , wherein the geometric shape ...

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Номер записи: 54
27-04-2017 дата публикации

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170113479A1
Автор: Yamaguchi Yoichi
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An image processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes a light emitting unit, and a document reading unit that generates image data from an original document that is irradiated with light emitted from the light emitting unit. A decoloring unit decolors the image on a sheet using heating. A control unit controls, based on a number of sheets decolored by the decoloring unit in a processing job immediately prior to the current processing job, an intensity of the light emitted from the light emitting unit for performing a current processing job. 1. An image processing apparatus comprising:a light emitting unit;a document reading unit configured to generate image data from an original document that is irradiated with light emitted from the light emitting unit;a decoloring unit configured to decolor the image on a sheet using heating; anda control unit configured to control, based on a number of sheets decolored by the decoloring unit in a processing job immediately prior to the current processing job, an intensity of the light emitted from the light emitting unit for performing a current processing job.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit is further configured to perform the current processing job in either of:a first mode in which a reading process of the document reading unit is performed and a decoloring process in the decoloring unit is not performed, anda second mode in which the reading process is performed and the decoloring process is performed.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , in the first mode claim 2 , the control unit is configured to set the intensity of the light emitted from the light emitting unit based on a predetermined first condition if the control unit determines a number of sheets read by the document reading unit in the current processing job is greater than a predetermined number.4. The apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the control unit is configured to set a current in the ...

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Номер записи: 55
18-04-2019 дата публикации

MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR PRINTED MATTER WITH THREE-DIMENSIONAL PATTERN

Номер: US20190111718A1
Автор: KASAHARA Junki
Принадлежит: MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

Provided is a manufacturing method for a printed matter including a medium and a three-dimensional pattern printed on a surface of the medium. The three-dimensional pattern has a partly-coated resin portion and further has layers including a colored layer and clear layers formed on the colored layer. The three-dimensional pattern is formed by stacking the layers formed of inks at least containing resin on one another. One of the clear layers formed on an outermost surface of the three-dimensional pattern is flattened for a longer duration than at least one of the other one of the clear layers and the colored layer that are formed below the clear layer on the outermost surface, so that the one of the clear layers on the outermost surface is further flattened than at least one of the other one of the clear layers and the colored layer. 2. The manufacturing method for the printed matter according to claim 1 , wherein the resin is an ultraviolet-curable resin.3. The manufacturing method for the printed matter according to claim 2 , wherein the colored layer or the clear layers are formed by an inkjet printer claim 2 , andthe manufacturing method further comprises adjusting an intensity of an ultraviolet radiation or a length of time before the ultraviolet-curable resin starts to be irradiated with ultraviolet light emitted from an ultraviolet irradiator after the ink that forms the colored layer or the clear layers is ejected to the surface of the medium.4. The manufacturing method for the printed matter according to any one of claim 1 , wherein the medium is flexible.5. The manufacturing method for the printed matter according to any one of claim 1 , wherein a background layer vertically lower than an apex of the three-dimensional pattern is formed on the surface of the medium as background of the three-dimensional pattern.6. The manufacturing method for the printed matter according to claim 5 , wherein the background layer has a surface with an animal leather bonded ...

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Номер записи: 56
18-04-2019 дата публикации

LASER HOMOGENIZING AND BEAM SHAPING ILLUMINATION OPTICAL SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20190113762A1
Автор: Biegelsen David K., Maeda Patrick Y.
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An illuminator optical system combines, homogenizes, and shapes light spatially and angularly from one or more high power fiber coupled lasers. It may include a multichannel fiber cable, collimation and beam shaping optics, a multiple lens array (e.g., fly's eye lens array), and an objective lens. The multichannel fiber collects the light from the high power fiber coupled lasers and produces an aligned array of one or more optical fibers at the output of the cable. The light output from the cable is collimated and relayed to a multiple lens array that spatially divides and shapes the light into an array of beams. The objective lens homogenizes the light by collimating and overlapping the beams into a uniform top hat irradiance distribution in at least one dimension, resulting in the illumination pattern having the required spatial size and desired angular distribution at the illumination plane. 1. An illumination optical system for high power illumination onto a two-dimensional spatial light modulator , comprising:a multichannel fiber cable including an input end and an output end, the input end having a plurality of individual optical fibers that are optically coupled into a single output aligned array of the individual optical fibers at the output end, the multichannel fiber cable adapted to collect light from multiple individual high power lasers having the same wavelength and polarization characteristics and to project a single high power optically combined light from the output end of the multichannel fiber cable;a collimator lens that collimates the light from the output end of the multichannel fiber cable;a multiple lens array including multiple individual optical elements having curved surfaces that spatially divides the collimated light relayed from the collimator lens and shapes the light into a spatially transformed light having an array of beams or beamlets in at least one dimension, the multiple lens array configured to divide the collimated light into ...

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Номер записи: 57
04-05-2017 дата публикации

ERASING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS THAT USES THE ERASING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170120656A1
Автор: Iguchi Ken, SOGA Naofumi, Yahata Isao
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An image forming apparatus according to an embodiment includes a feeder unit that stores a sheet on which no image is formed. A printer device forms an image on the sheet stored by the feeder unit. An erasing apparatus is connectably and detachably attached to the image forming apparatus. The erasing apparatus includes a first sheet stack that stores an unerased sheet on which an image is formed and an erasing device that erases the image formed on the unerased sheet. 1. An image forming apparatus comprising:a feeder unit configured to store a sheet on which no image is formed;a printer device configured to form an image on the sheet stored by the feeder unit; andan erasing apparatus, connectably and detachably attached to the image forming apparatus, having a first sheet stack configured to store an unerased sheet on which an image is formed and an erasing device configured to erase the image formed on the unerased sheet.2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the erasing apparatus is a unit apparatus.3. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the feeder unit has:a first feeder unit, fixedly attached to the image forming apparatus, configured to store a sheet on which no image is formed, anda second feeder unit, connectably and detachably attached to the image forming apparatus, configured to store a sheet on which no image is formed.4. The image forming apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the erasing apparatus is connectably and detachably attached to the image forming apparatus in place of the second feeder unit.5. The image forming apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein claim 4 , when the erasing apparatus is connected to the image forming apparatus claim 4 , the printer device forms an image on an erased sheet on which the image has been erased by the erasing device.6. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the erasing apparatus has a second sheet stack configured to store an erased sheet on ...

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Номер записи: 58
04-05-2017 дата публикации

IMAGE ERASING METHOD THAT SELECTIVELY DECOLORS A SHEET BASED ON USER INFORMATION ENCODED ON THE SHEET

Номер: US20170120657A1
Автор: KONAGAYA SHOH
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An image erasing apparatus according to an embodiment includes a scanner that reads an image printed on a sheet with decolorable colorant, the image including a first owner information. A decoloring unit decolors the image printed on the sheet. An input device receives a second owner information. A controller identifies the first owner information included in the image read by the scanner, and determines whether the first owner information corresponds to the second owner information. Based on the determination, the controller selectively controls the decoloring unit to decolor the image. 1. An image erasing apparatus comprising:a scanner configured to read an image printed on a sheet with decolorable colorant, the image including a first owner information;a decoloring unit configured to decolor the image printed on the sheet;an input device configured to receive a second owner information; and identify the first owner information included in the image read by the scanner,', 'determine whether the first owner information corresponds to the second owner information, and', 'based on the determination, selectively control the decoloring unit to decolor the image., 'a controller configured to2. The image erasing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to:determine a group corresponding to the first owner information,determine an individual corresponding to the second owner information is an individual,determine wither the individual is a member of the group, andcontrol the decoloring unit to decolor the image if the individual is determined to be a member of the group.3. The image erasing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:an erasing counter configured to count a number of sheets on which the image is decolored by the decoloring unit when the determination is that the first owner information corresponds to the second owner information.4. The image erasing apparatus according to claim 3 , further comprising:a display ...

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Номер записи: 59
04-05-2017 дата публикации

PHOTOCROSSLINKABLE CORRECTION FLUID

Номер: US20170121541A1
Автор: DEBRAUWER Christelle, FRICOU Coralie, ZAHOUILY Khalid
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The present invention relates to a water-based correction fluid comprising a—a photocrosslinkable acrylate and/or methacrylate oligomer, b—a photoinitiator, c—an opacifying agent, and d—water, e—optionally a photocrosslinkable acrylate and/or methacrylate monomer, and d—optionally an additive, said fluid having a dry extract of between 40 and 80% by weight relative to the total weight of the fluid, advantageously between 54 and 66%, and forming a film after drying comprising at least 40% by weight of opacifying agent relative to the total weight of the film, advantageously between 40 and 80% by weight. 2. The correction fluid as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the opacifying agent is TiO.3. The correction fluid as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the photocrosslinkable acrylate and/or methacrylate oligomer is chosen from acrylates claim 1 , methacrylates claim 1 , aliphatic polyurethane acrylates claim 1 , aromatic polyurethane acrylates claim 1 , polyester acrylates claim 1 , polyether acrylates claim 1 , aliphatic polyurethane methacrylates claim 1 , aromatic polyurethane methacrylates claim 1 , polyester methacrylates claim 1 , polyether methacrylates and mixtures thereof.4. The correction fluid as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the photocrosslinkable acrylate and/or methacrylate oligomer is in the form of an aqueous dispersion.5. The correction fluid as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the photoinitiator is of type I.6. The correction fluid as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the additive f) is chosen from an optical brightener claim 1 , a tone-modifying pigment claim 1 , a cationic resin claim 1 , a physically drying resin claim 1 , a dispersant claim 1 , a photosensitizer claim 1 , a crosslinking accelerator claim 1 , a siccative claim 1 , a wetting agent claim 1 , a filler claim 1 , a co-solvent claim 1 , a biocide claim 1 , an antifreeze claim 1 , a coalescing agent claim 1 , a preservative claim 1 , polyvinyl alcohol and mixtures thereof.7. The correction fluid as claimed ...

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Номер записи: 60
25-04-2019 дата публикации

ROLL-SHAPED PAPER AND PRINTER

Номер: US20190118570A1
Автор: Kato Suguru
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A paper roll, in which a paper strip is wound in the form of a roll, includes a marker formed of a medium containing a phosphorescent material on an end portion of the paper strip that extends from a finishing end of the paper roll to a position that is a predetermined length from the finishing end. A printer includes a roller configured to convey paper supplied from the paper roll, a printing head configured to print information on the paper conveyed by the roller, one or more ultraviolet light emitting diodes (LEDs) positioned downstream of the printing head in a conveyance direction of the paper, and a control unit configured to turn on the LEDs to irradiate the paper on which the information has been printed and discharged out of the printer. 1. A paper roll in which a paper strip is wound in a form of a roll , the paper roll including a marker formed of a medium containing a phosphorescent material on an end portion of the paper strip that extends from a finishing end of the paper roll to a position this is a predetermined length from the finishing end.2. The paper roll according to claim 1 , wherein the marker becomes visible as a result of irradiating the phosphorescent material with ultraviolet rays.3. The paper roll according to claim 2 , wherein the visible color of the marker is red.4. The paper roll according to claim 3 , wherein the marker claim 3 , when visible claim 3 , displays characters in red.5. The paper roll according to claim 1 , wherein the marker has a constant width along the end portion of the paper strip and is centered with respect to lateral sides of the paper strip.6. The paper roll according to claim 1 , wherein the marker is formed of phosphorescent materials having densities that vary according to a distance from the end of the paper strip.7. The paper roll according to claim 6 , wherein the marker has a higher density of phosphorescent materials at a first portion than at a second portion claim 6 , which is farther from the end of ...

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Номер записи: 61
27-05-2021 дата публикации

INKJET PRINTING DEVICE AND INKJET PRINTING METHOD

Номер: US20210155012A1
Автор: Gotou Hiroshi, KOIZUKA Yuusuke, NAKAMURA Yuta, Takahashi Hiroaki, TANAKA Ayaka
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An inkjet printing device includes an ink container accommodating a clear ink containing a resin and an organic solvent, a discharging head including a nozzle plate, the discharging head being configured to discharge the clear ink onto a substrate to form a printing layer on the substrate, and a heating device configured to heat the substrate, wherein the heating device heats the substrate satisfying the following relationship: 1. An inkjet printing device comprising:an ink container accommodating a clear ink comprising a resin and an organic solvent;a discharging head including a nozzle plate, the discharging head being configured to discharge the clear ink onto a substrate to form a printing layer on the substrate; anda heating device configured to heat the substrate,{'sub': matte', 'gloss', 'matte', 'gloss, 'wherein the heating device heats the substrate satisfying the following relationship: T(degrees C.)>T(degrees C.), where Trepresents a temperature of the substrate in a first printing region when the clear ink is attached to the substrate in a first printing mode and Trepresents a temperature of the substrate in a second printing region when the clear ink is attached to the substrate in a second printing mode,'}wherein a receding contact angle of the clear ink against the nozzle plate is 35 degrees or greater.2. The inkjet printing device according to claim 1 , wherein the nozzle plate has an ink repellent film containing a fluorinated polyacrylate.5. The inkjet printing device according to claim 2 , wherein the ink repellent film contains a polymer having a fluorinated heterocyclic structure in a main chain.6. The inkjet printing device according to claim 1 , wherein the heating device heats the substrate satisfying the following relationship: T−T>10 degrees C.7. The inkjet printing device according to claim 1 , wherein the following relationship is satisfied: G>G claim 1 , where Grepresents a degree of gloss of the substrate for use in the first printing ...

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Номер записи: 62
16-04-2020 дата публикации

LASER HOMOGENIZING AND BEAM SHAPING ILLUMINATION OPTICAL SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20200117016A1
Автор: Biegelsen David K., Maeda Patrick Y.
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An illuminator optical system combines, homogenizes, and shapes light spatially and angularly from one or more high power fiber coupled lasers. It may include a multichannel fiber cable, collimation and beam shaping optics, a multiple lens array (e.g., fly's eye lens array), and an objective lens. The multichannel fiber collects the light from the high power fiber coupled lasers and produces an aligned array of one or more optical fibers at the output of the cable. The light output from the cable is collimated and relayed to a multiple lens array that spatially divides and shapes the light into an array of beams. The objective lens homogenizes the light by collimating and overlapping the beams into a uniform top hat irradiance distribution in at least one dimension, resulting in the illumination pattern having the required spatial size and desired angular distribution at the illumination plane. 1. An illumination optical system , comprising:a multichannel fiber cable including an input end and an output end, the input end having a plurality of individual optical fibers that are optically coupled into a single output aligned array of the individual optical fibers at the output end, the multichannel fiber cable adapted to collect light from multiple individual lasers having the same wavelength and polarization characteristics and to project an optically combined light from the output end of the multichannel fiber cable;a collimator lens that collimates the light from the output end of the multichannel fiber cable; anda multiple lens array including multiple individual optical elements having curved surfaces that spatially divides the collimated light relayed from the collimator lens and shapes the light into a spatially transformed light having an array of beams or beamlets in at least one dimension, the multiple lens array configured to divide the collimated light into sections,wherein the output end of the multichannel fiber cable, the collimator lens and the ...

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Номер записи: 63
10-05-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR OPERATING A UV CURING DEVICE IN A PRINTING MACHINE

Номер: US20180126766A1
Автор: GOTTSCHALT OLIVER, Kohlmann Michael
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A method for operating a UV curing device in a printing machine includes providing a printing material to which a UV-curing fluid or UV printing ink or varnish is applied. The printing material is paper or foil moving in a transport direction and having a width. The fluid is cured by UV radiation emitted by a fluid-cooled first UV LED emitter of the device at least in an effective range thereof. The first UV LED emitter is operated in a curing mode and at a first power, and a fluid-cooled second UV LED emitter is operated in a temperature control mode different than the curing mode and at a second power lower than the first power and different than zero. The second power and the temperature of an LED array of the second UV LED emitter is selected to cause the LED array to be free from condensate. 1. A method for operating a UV curing device in a printing machine , the method comprising the following steps:providing a printing material being moved in a direction of transport and having an applied UV-curing fluid and a printing material width;curing the fluid by UV radiation emitted at least in an effective range of at least one fluid-cooled first UV LED emitter of the device;operating the at least one fluid-cooled first UV LED emitter in a curing mode at a first power;operating at least one fluid-cooled second UV LED emitter in a temperature control mode different than the curing mode and at a second power lower than the first power and different from zero; andselecting the second power and consequently the temperature of at least one LED array of the at least one fluid-cooled second UV LED emitter to cause the LED array to be free from condensate.2. The method according to claim 1 , which further comprises selecting the temperature of at least the LED array of the at least one fluid-cooled second UV LED emitter to be above a dew point temperature.3. The method according to claim 1 , which further comprises:placing the at least one fluid-cooled first UV LED emitter ...

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Номер записи: 64
01-09-2022 дата публикации

PIVOTED ELLIPTICAL REFLECTOR FOR LARGE DISTANCE REFLECTION OF ULTRAVIOLET RAYS

Номер: US20220274426A1
Автор: Eliason Garth, Kain Patrick
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Systems and methods for achieving increased irradiation and/or illumination in a photo reactive system is disclosed. In one example, a photo reactive system includes a light source, a refractive cylindrical optic, and a curved reflector. By utilizing the refractive cylindrical optic, angular spread of the light source is reduced, which in turn reduces a size of the curved reflector for directing the light rays onto a work piece. Consequently, a more compact photo reactive system with higher irradiation and/or illumination capabilities can be achieved. 117-. (canceled)18. A method for curing ink in a printing system , comprising:delivering light energy from a light source via a refractive cylindrical optic and a curved reflector to a work piece including generating a virtual image with the refractive cylindrical optic and reimaging the virtual image with the curved reflector to generate a multi-dimensional column of irradiance at the work piece, where at least a portion of the multi-dimensional column of irradiance delivered to the work piece is at an angle normal to a top surface of the work piece.19. The method of claim 18 , wherein generating the virtual image with the refractive cylindrical optic includes positioning the light source within a focal length of the refractive cylindrical optic; wherein reimaging the virtual image with the curved reflector includes positioning the virtual image at a first focal line of the curved reflector.20. The method of claim 18 , wherein the multi-dimensional column of irradiance is generated at a parallel plane above or below a focal plane including a second focal line receiving focused irradiance from the curved reflector. The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/483,252, entitled “PIVOTED ELLIPTICAL REFLECTOR FOR LARGE DISTANCE PROJECTION OF ULTRAVIOLET RAYS,” filed on Apr. 7, 2017. The entire contents of the above-listed application are hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes. ...

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Номер записи: 65
01-09-2022 дата публикации

COATING DEVICE, LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS, AND PRINTER

Номер: US20220274434A1
Автор: Ishikawa Teiichiro, KARIKUSA Yuji, Matsushima Jun, OHBA Tetsuya, SATOH Toshiya, Yuasa Keisuke
Принадлежит: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.

A coating device includes a coating roller configured to rotate in a rotation direction to apply a treatment liquid onto a sheet at an application position, and a contacting member in contact with a peripheral surface of the coating roller at a position downstream of the application position in the rotation direction. 1. A coating device comprising:a coating roller configured to rotate in a rotation direction to apply a treatment liquid onto a sheet at an application position; anda contacting member in contact with a peripheral surface of the coating roller at a position downstream of the application position in the rotation direction.2. The coating device according to claim 1 ,wherein the contacting member is in contact with the peripheral surface of the coating roller at a position upstream of a supply position at which the coating roller is supplied with the treatment liquid in the rotation direction.3. The coating device according to claim 1 ,wherein a leading end portion of the contacting member is in contact with the peripheral surface of the coating roller, anda rear end portion of the contacting member is separated from the coating roller, anda distance between the contacting member and the peripheral surface of the coating roller gradually decreases from the rear end portion toward the leading end portion of the contacting member.4. The coating device according to claim 3 ,wherein the contacting member is a blade, a longitudinal direction of cross-section of which is along a vertical direction.5. The coating device according to claim 3 ,wherein the contacting member is a blade, a longitudinal direction of cross-section of which is inclined with respect to a vertical direction.6. The coating device according to claim 1 , further comprising a container configured to contain the treatment liquid claim 1 ,wherein the container has a discharge hole configured to discharge bubble outside the container.7. The coating device according to claim 6 ,wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 66
23-04-2020 дата публикации

HEATED PRESSURE ROLLER LAMINATORS

Номер: US20200122488A1
Автор: Brinkly Richard Lee, Elkins Marc
Принадлежит: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

In one example, a heated pressure roller laminator can include lamination device, comprising: a heated pressure roller comprising a cylinder pressure roller and a heated belt roller to: receive a plurality of film materials at an input of the heated pressure roller and apply pressure and heat to the plurality of film materials to generate a laminate material. 1. A lamination device , comprising: receive a plurality of film materials at an input of the heated pressure roller; and', 'apply pressure and heat to the plurality of film materials to generate a laminate material., 'a heated pressure roller comprising a cylinder pressure roller and a heated belt roller to2. The lamination device of claim 1 , wherein the heated pressure roller receives a media between the plurality of film materials.3. The lamination device of claim 2 , wherein the laminate material includes the media sealed between the plurality of film materials.4. The lamination device of claim 1 , wherein the lamination device is within a printing device.5. The lamination device of claim 1 , wherein pressure roller applies pressure on a pressure platen of the heated belt roller.6. A system claim 1 , comprising:a heated pressure roller positioned within a printing device, wherein the heated pressure roller includes a heated belt roller;a first input of the heated pressure roller to receive partially dried inkjet media from a print zone of the printing device; anda second input of the heated pressure roller to receive a plurality of lamination film materials and substrate material, wherein the heated pressure roller creates a bond between the plurality of lamination film materials.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the heated pressure roller comprises a first roller coupled to a spring to apply pressure on a second roller that includes a heat source.8. The system of claim 6 , wherein the first input of the heated pressure roller is coupled to a first media pathway coupled to a first media tray.9. The system ...

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Номер записи: 67
23-04-2020 дата публикации

THERMOCHROMIC DISPLAY BOARD

Номер: US20200122497A1
Автор: Lee Jaeah, Penney James
Принадлежит: Lintec Of America, Inc.

A thermochromic display board is described that includes an array of nanofiber yarns in contact with an electrode. When electrified, the nanofiber yarns generate heat. This heat causes a thermochromic transition in a thermochromic layer. The presence of the nanofiber yarns, which are thermally conductive, can increase the rate at which the thermochromic layer within the di splay board transitions between thermochromic states. 1. A method comprising: a thermochromic layer displaying a first color;', 'an optically clear layer over the thermochromic layer;', 'a plurality of carbon nanofiber yarns between the thermochromic layer and the optically clear layer;, 'providing a thermochromic display board that includesmarking the optically clear layer with a writing material having a second color that contrasts with the first color of the thermochromic layer;applying an electrical current to the plurality of carbon nanofiber yarns, the applied current causing an increase in temperature of the carbon nanofiber yarns; andresponsive to the increased temperature of the carbon nanofiber yarns, conducting heat to the thermochromic layer thereby causing the thermochromic layer to transition a third color.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the third color of the thermochromic layer does not contrast with the second color of the writing.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the third color matches the second color of the writing.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein a Weber contrast value between the second color of the marking on the optically clear layer and the third color of the thermochromic layer is less than 0.3.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein a Weber contrast value between the second color of the marking on the optically clear layer and the first color of the thermochromic layer is greater than 0.3.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the transition to the third color occurs less than 20 seconds after the electrical current is initially applied to the plurality of carbon nanofiber ...

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Номер записи: 68
19-05-2016 дата публикации

Method for printing on an object in an inkjet printing process

Номер: US20160136970A1
Автор: Matthias Schloerlholz
Принадлежит: HEIDELBERGER DRUCKMASCHINEN AG

A method for printing on an object, for instance on an object made of a foamed material, includes applying ink to a surface of the object in accordance with digital image information in an inkjet printing process and irradiating the ink by electromagnetic radiation, preferably containing an IR proportion, to cure or dry the ink. The ink is directly heated by the irradiation and the material of the surface is indirectly heated by the irradiation by thermal conduction from the ink, causing the material in a region to experience a volume change. In this way, it is possible to simultaneously print on the material and to provide the material with a relief structure/to digitally emboss it.

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Номер записи: 69
09-05-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR FORMING AN IMAGE ON A RECORDING MEDIUM IN A PRINTER

Номер: US20190134995A1
Автор: RIETBERGEN Mark, VAN HEIJST Cornelis P.M.
Принадлежит: Océ Holding B.V.

A method is provided for forming an image on a recording medium in a printer, the printer comprising a print head assembly for applying a curable ink on a recording medium to form the image, a transport path arranged for moving the recording medium in a transport direction along the print head assembly and a curing system; said curing system comprising a curing source, which curing source is arranged extending over the transport path in the transverse direction; the method comprising the steps of: moving the recording medium through the transport path in a step-wise movement in the transport direction along the print head assembly and the curing system; applying the curable ink on the recording medium by the print head assembly to form the image; and curing the curable ink, which is applied on the recording medium, by the curing source in a curing zone on the recording medium, the curing zone extending over the transport path in a transverse direction, the transverse direction being substantially perpendicular to the transport direction; wherein the curing step comprises moving the curing zone along the transport direction through the transport path in response to the step-wise movement of the recording medium. 1. Method for forming an image on a recording medium in a printer , the printer comprising a print head assembly for applying a curable ink on a recording medium to form the image , a transport path arranged for moving the recording medium in a transport direction along the print head assembly and a curing system; said curing system comprising a curing source; the method comprising the steps of:a) moving the recording medium through the transport path in a step-wise movement in the transport direction along the print head assembly and the curing system;b) applying the curable ink on the recording medium by the print head assembly to form the image; andc) curing the curable ink, which is applied on the recording medium, by the curing source in a curing zone on ...

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Номер записи: 70
24-05-2018 дата публикации

DECOLORING APPARATUS AND SORTING METHOD FOR PAPER DISCHARGE IN DECOLORING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180141365A1
Автор: Yahata Isao
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In accordance with one embodiment, a decoloring apparatus comprises a processor, a decoloring section, a shift roller, a paper discharge section and a paper discharge roller. The processor determines whether or not to execute either a decoloring job or a non-decoloring job. The decoloring section decolors an image on paper formed with decolorable coloring agent. The shift roller moves paper for decoloring job or paper for non-decoloring job in a direction orthogonal to a paper discharge direction of the paper on a same plane for a given distance to sort it. The paper discharge section stacks discharged papers. The paper discharge roller discharges the paper sorted by the shift roller to the paper discharge section. 1. A sorting method for paper discharge in the decoloring apparatus , including:determining whether or not to execute either a decoloring job or a non-decoloring job;decoloring an image on paper formed with decolorable coloring agent;driving a shift roller which includes a rotation shaft parallel to a paper discharge direction of the paper to move paper for the decoloring job or paper for the non-decoloring job in a direction orthogonal to the paper discharge direction of the paper on a same plane for a given distance to sort it; anddischarging the paper sorted by the shift roller to a paper discharge section.2. The sorting method for paper discharge in the decoloring apparatus according to claim 1 , further including:controlling, based on the decoloring job or the non-decoloring job, a paper suppressing member that is driven vertically in a direction orthogonal to the surface of the paper discharge tray to press one area of a paper for the decoloring job or a paper for the non-decoloring job to the paper discharge tray.3. The sorting method for paper discharge in the decoloring apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinin a case in which the shift roller is driven during the execution of the same decoloring job or the non-decoloring job, the paper ...

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Номер записи: 71
31-05-2018 дата публикации

TRANSFER LAMINATION

Номер: US20180147876A1
Автор: Broberg Matthew, Countryman, JR. Gary
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In a transfer printing method using a transfer layer on a carrier layer, an image is printed over a transfer section of the transfer layer using a thermal print head and a print ribbon. At least one non-transfer portion of the transfer section is heated using the thermal print head without bonding the at least one non-transfer portion of the transfer section to the print ribbon. The at least one non-transfer portions of the transfer section are transferred from the carrier layer to an adhesive panel of the print ribbon using the thermal print head. Imaged transfer portions of the transfer section remain adhered to the carrier layer. The imaged transfer portions of the transfer section are then transferred from the carrier layer to a substrate using a transfer device. 1. A transfer printing method using a transfer ribbon that includes a transfer layer on a carrier layer , the method comprising:printing an image over a transfer section of the transfer layer using a thermal print head and a print ribbon;heating at least one non-transfer portion of the transfer section using the thermal print head without bonding the at least one non-transfer portion of the transfer section to the print ribbon;transferring the at least one non-transfer portions of the transfer section from the carrier layer to an adhesive panel of the print ribbon using the thermal print head, wherein imaged transfer portions remain adhered to the carrier layer; andtransferring the imaged transfer portions of the transfer section from the carrier layer to a substrate using a transfer device.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein heating at least one non-transfer portion of the transfer section using the thermal print head comprises transferring a resin to the at least one non-transfer portion.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein transferring a resin to the at least one non-transfer portion comprises transferring the resin over an entire surface of the at least one non-transfer portion.4. ...

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Номер записи: 72
07-06-2018 дата публикации

INK JET RECORDING METHOD, ULTRAVIOLET-RAY CURABLE INK, AND INK JET RECORDING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180154658A1
Автор: Ando Masaaki, Kida Hiroaki, KOBAYASHI Yoshihiro, KOIKE Kaoru, KUMAGAI Toshio, Mizutaki Yusuke, Yoshizawa Mitsuaki
Принадлежит: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

An ink jet recording method includes ejecting an ultraviolet-ray curable ink of which a viscosity at 28° C. is 8 mPa·s or more from a head to a recording medium, and curing the ultraviolet-ray curable ink attached to the recording medium, wherein, in the ejecting of the ultraviolet-ray curable ink, the ultraviolet-ray curable ink is heated such that a temperature of the ejected ultraviolet-ray curable ink becomes 28° C. to 40° C., and a viscosity of the ultraviolet-ray curable ink at the temperature is 15 mPa·s or less. 1. An ink jet recording method comprising:ejecting an ultraviolet-ray curable ink of which a viscosity at 28° C. is 8 mPa·s or more from a head to a recording medium; andcuring the ultraviolet-ray curable ink attached to the recording medium, wherein the ultraviolet-ray curable ink is heated such that a temperature of the ejected ultraviolet-ray curable ink becomes 28° C. to 40° C., and a viscosity of the ultraviolet-ray curable ink at the temperature is 15 mPa·s or less,wherein the ultraviolet-ray curable ink includes a monofunctional (meth) acrylate and a bifunctional or higher (meth) acrylate, a content of the monofunctional (meth) acrylate being from 35 mass % to 90 mass % of the ink.2. The ink jet recording method according to claim 1 , wherein recording is performed using a line type ink jet recording apparatus which includes a line head with a length equal to or more than a length corresponding to a width of a recording medium as the head.3. The ink jet recording method according to claim 1 , wherein recording is performed using an ink jet recording apparatus in which at least a part of an ink path for supplying the ultraviolet-ray curable ink from an ink container to the head is an ink circulation path for circulating the ultraviolet-ray curable ink.4. The ink jet recording method according to claim 3 , wherein an ink inflow amount of the ultraviolet-ray curable ink which is supplied from the ink circulation path to the head is twice or more ...

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Номер записи: 73
24-06-2021 дата публикации

COLOR CHANGING EXPIRATION INDICATOR

Номер: US20210187988A1
Автор: BRADWAY JEFFREY J., FROMM Paul M., Hoover Linn C., Ruiz Erwin, VanKouwenberg David A.
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A method includes printing, by one or more printer heads of the printing system, a reactive layer onto print media. The method also includes printing, by the one or more printer heads, a determined number of transmission layers and a determined number of barrier layers in alternation with one another. At least a portion of the reactive layer is configured to migrate through the transmission layers. The method further includes printing, by the one or more printer heads, a reactant layer that is configured to change color responsive to a reaction that occurs between the reactant layer and the reactive layer upon migration of the reactive layer through the determined number of transmission layers. The reaction is configured to occur on a received expiration date. 1. A method comprising:printing, by one or more printer heads of the printing system, a reactive layer onto print media;printing, by the one or more printer heads, a determined number of transmission layers and a determined number of barrier layers in alternation with one another, wherein at least a portion of the reactive layer is configured to migrate through the transmission layers; andprinting, by the one or more printer heads, a reactant layer that is configured to change color responsive to a reaction that occurs between the reactant layer and the reactive layer upon migration of the reactive layer through the determined number of transmission layers, wherein the reaction is configured to occur on an expiration date.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising printing claim 1 , by the one or more printer heads claim 1 , a protective coating over the reactive layer claim 1 , the determined number of transmission layers claim 1 , the determined number of barrier layers claim 1 , and the reactant layer.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising drying the transmission layers with at least one of an air impingement system and a heater.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising curing the barrier ...

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Номер записи: 74
24-06-2021 дата публикации

COLOR CHANGING EXPIRATION INDICATOR

Номер: US20210187989A1
Автор: BRADWAY JEFFREY J., FROMM Paul M., Hoover Linn C., Ruiz Erwin, VanKouwenberg David A.
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A color changing expiration indicator includes a reactive layer and a first barrier layer that covers at least a portion of the reactive layer. The color changing expiration indicator also includes a transmission layer that covers at least a portion of the first barrier layer, and a second barrier layer that covers at least a portion of the transmission layer. The color changing expiration indicator further includes a reactant layer that covers at least a portion of the second barrier layer. The reactant layer changes color responsive to a reaction that occurs between the reactant layer and the reactive layer. 1. A color changing expiration indicator comprising:a reactive layer;a first barrier layer that covers at least a portion of the reactive layer;a transmission layer that covers at least a portion of the first barrier layer;a second barrier layer that covers at least a portion of the transmission layer; anda reactant layer that covers at least a portion of the second barrier layer, wherein the reactant layer changes color responsive to a reaction that occurs between the reactant layer and the reactive layer.2. The color changing expiration indicator of claim 1 , wherein the reaction occurs on an expiration date.3. The color changing expiration indicator of claim 2 , wherein a thickness of the transmission layer is based at least in part on the expiration date.4. The color changing expiration indicator of claim 2 , wherein a thickness of the first barrier layer and a thickness of the second barrier layer are based at least in part on the expiration date.5. The color changing expiration indicator of claim 2 , wherein a number of transmission layers used is based at least in part on the expiration date.6. The color changing expiration indicator of claim 2 , wherein a number of barrier layers used is based at least in part on the expiration date.7. The color changing expiration indicator of claim 2 , wherein a thickness of the reactant layer is based at least in ...

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Номер записи: 75
29-09-2022 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DEPOSTING AN OVERCOAT ON AN IMAGE ON A SUBSTRATE

Номер: US20220305833A1
Автор: FACCHINI Charles, PAGAN Pedro, Robles Flores Eliud
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A system and method for applying an overcoat to a printed image on a substrate generally includes a radiative source that transmits electromagnetic radiation within a predefined wavelength range to the printed image on the substrate to be absorbed by the printed image and heat the printed image to a predetermined temperature range, a depositing device that deposits an overcoating powder onto the heated printed image, the overcoating powder having a melting point within the predetermined range such that upon deposition thereof, the overcoating powder adheres and/or melts onto the heated printed image, and a residual powder removing device that removes any residual overcoating powder not adhered to the printed image or the substrate. 1. A method of overcoating a printed image on a substrate comprising:measuring a temperature of at least one of a portion of the printed image or a portion of the substrate not including the printed image with a temperature sensor;transmitting electromagnetic radiation within a predefined wavelength range to the printed image on the substrate with a radiative source such that the electromagnetic radiation is absorbed by the printed image to heat the printed image to a predetermined temperature range as measured by the temperature sensor;depositing an overcoating powder onto the heated printed image with a depositing device, the overcoating powder having a melting point within the predetermined temperature range such that upon deposition thereof, the overcoating powder adheres and/or melts onto the heated printed image;removing any residual overcoating powder not adhered to the printed image or substrate with a residual powder removing device.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising transmitting the electromagnetic radiation to the printed image on the substrate for a predetermined time to heat the printed image to the predetermined temperature range claim 1 , the predetermined time based on one or more of a characteristic of the ...

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Номер записи: 76
01-07-2021 дата публикации

HEATER, LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS, AND PRINTER

Номер: US20210197584A1
Автор: ASADA Kohki, HIDA Ryusaku, KAMIHARA Kazuaki, Kawamichi Genichiroh, NOZAWA Kenji, Ogawa Masato, SAWASE Hiroshi, Takahashi Yoshihiro
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A heating device includes a conveyor configured to convey a sheet onto which a liquid is applied in a conveyance direction, an irradiator including a light emitter on an irradiation surface of the irradiator, the light emitter configured to emit light onto the sheet to heat the sheet with the light, a channel plate between the conveyor and the irradiation surface of the irradiator, an airflow generator configured to generate an airflow along the irradiation surface between the irradiation surface of the irradiator and the channel plate, and a suction device configured to suck and discharge the airflow in a direction from the irradiation surface of the irradiator toward the conveyor. 1. A heating device comprising:a conveyor configured to convey a sheet onto which a liquid is applied in a conveyance direction;an irradiator including a light emitter on an irradiation surface of the irradiator, the light emitter configured to emit light onto the sheet to heat the sheet with the light;a channel plate between the conveyor and the irradiation surface of the irradiator;an airflow generator configured to generate an airflow along the irradiation surface between the irradiation surface of the irradiator and the channel plate; anda suction device configured to suck and discharge the airflow in a direction from the irradiation surface of the irradiator toward the conveyor.2. The heating device according to claim 1 ,wherein the airflow flows upstream in the conveyance direction of the sheet along the irradiation surface.3. The heating device according to claim 1 ,wherein the airflow flows downstream in the conveyance direction of the sheet along the irradiation surface.4. The heating device according to claim 1 ,wherein the irradiator includes a plurality of irradiators along the conveyance direction,the airflow generator includes a plurality of airflow generators for the plurality of irradiators, respectively,an airflow generator most upstream in the conveyance direction of ...

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Номер записи: 77
01-07-2021 дата публикации

MULTILAYERED BODY, PRODUCING METHOD FOR MULTILAYERED BODY, AND PRINTING SYSTEM

Номер: US20210197608A1
Автор: Nishizawa Ryo, Takatsu Akira
Принадлежит: MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

A multilayered body includes a base material with a metal tone glossy layer having metal tone glossiness, and a color layer layered on the metal tone glossy layer. The color layer has an arithmetic mean height and a transmission density located in a region below a straight line represented as (y=−0.1067x+0.8) on coordinates of the arithmetic mean height x and the transmission density y. 1. A multilayered body , comprising:a base material, including a metal tone glossy surface having a metal tone glossiness; anda color layer, being layered on the metal tone glossy surface,whereinthe color layer has an arithmetic mean height and a transmission density located in a region below a straight line represented as y=−0.1067x+0.8 on coordinates of the arithmetic mean height x and the transmission density y.2. The multilayered body according to claim 1 , whereinthe color layer has ΔL* of greater than or equal to 10 and LogHAZE of greater than or equal to 300.3. The multilayered body according to claim 1 , whereinthe arithmetic mean height and the transmission density of the color layer are located in a region below a straight line represented as y=−0.133x+0.8 on the coordinates.4. The multilayered body according to claim 2 , whereinthe arithmetic mean height and the transmission density of the color layer are located in a region below a straight line represented as y=−0.133x+0.8 on the coordinates.5. The multilayered body according to claim 1 , wherein the base material includes:a base member; anda metal tone glossy layer, being formed on the base member with metallic ink and having the metal tone glossy surface.6. The multilayered body according to claim 2 , wherein the base material includes:a base member; anda metal tone glossy layer, being formed on the base member with metallic ink and having the metal tone glossy surface.7. The multilayered body according to claim 3 , wherein the base material includes:a base member; anda metal tone glossy layer, being formed on the base ...

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Номер записи: 78
23-06-2016 дата публикации

Method for applying an image using a uv curable phase change ink

Номер: US20160176202A1
Автор: Hassan Nnafie, Paul Kuiper
Принадлежит: Oce Technologies BV

A method for applying an image onto a receiving medium uses an ultraviolet curable phase change ink. The method includes the steps of pre-curing the ultraviolet curable ink and post-curing the ultraviolet curable ink. An ink jet apparatus is configured to perform the above mentioned method.

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Номер записи: 79
18-09-2014 дата публикации

Coating Head for Printers and Coaters

Номер: US20140261032A1
Автор: Deneka P. Kenneth
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A coating head for coating an engraved surface on a coating cylinder of a printing press is provided including a main body having a longitudinal cavity for liquid, open to the coating cylinder and having a seal to substantially seal said main body to the coating cylinder where the cavity has an injection zone providing for a liquid pressurizing zone within a portion of the cavity in the main body. The main body has an inlet to provide liquid to a supply chamber and an outlet to exhaust said liquid and air from an exhaust/return chamber. The seal includes at least a trailing doctor blade and a metering doctor blade, where the trailing doctor blade is at an angle of three to twelve degrees relative to a tangent of the coating cylinder taken at a center of the injection zone. 1. A coating head for coating an engraved surface on a coating cylinder , comprising:(a) a main body having a longitudinal cavity for liquid, open to said coating cylinder and having a seal to substantially seal said main body to said coating cylinder, said cavity having an injection zone providing for a liquid pressurizing zone within a portion of said cavity in said main body;(b) said main body having an inlet to provide liquid to said supply chamber;(c) said main body having outlet to exhaust said liquid and air from an exhaust/return chamber; and(d) said seal including at least a trailing doctor blade and a metering doctor blade, said trailing doctor blade being at an angle of three to twelve degrees relative to a tangent of the coating cylinder taken at a center of the injection zone;whereby liquid supplied through said inlet may be substantially kept from leaking from an interface created by said coating head and said coating cylinder.2. The coating head of claim 1 , wherein the trailing doctor blade is at an angle of approximately seven degrees relative to a tangent of the coating cylinder taken at a center of the injection zone.3. A printing press apparatus comprising:(a) a rotatable ...

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Номер записи: 80
02-07-2015 дата публикации

Method for coating printed surfaces

Номер: US20150183235A1
Автор: Javier Martin Muriel, Pedro Garcia Merono
Принадлежит: HDPB SYSTEM INTERNATIONAL SA

The invention relates to a method for coating any type of printed image, comprising the steps of a) printing an image on the surface of a substrate conventionally or digitally; b) applying at least one layer of a varnish product on the printed surface; c) sanding the surface to eliminate accumulations of material, impurities and other unwanted adhered elements; d) polishing the surface to eliminate imperfections; and e) glossing.

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Номер записи: 81
02-10-2014 дата публикации

METHODS OF PRODUCING ARTICLES HAVING THREE-DIMENSIONAL TOPOGRAPHY

Номер: US20140290511A1
Автор: Stecker William M.
Принадлежит: Alchemy Dimensional Graphics, LLC

A method of making a bas relief from a two-dimensional image includes converting a two-dimensional image to a gray-scale image that comprises a plurality of shades of gray. Each shade of gray corresponds to a respective elevation of a three dimensional representation of the two-dimensional image. The gray-scale image is then converted to a half-tone bitmap image that is etched onto a print screen stencil. Meltable powder is forced through the open mesh areas of the print screen stencil to form a three-dimensional pattern of powder on a substrate positioned beneath the print screen stencil in spaced-apart relationship therewith. The three-dimensional pattern of the powder corresponds to the three-dimensional representation of the two-dimensional image. The three-dimensional pattern of powder is then heated to fuse the powder together to form a bas relief. 1. A method of making a bas relief from a two-dimensional image , the method comprising:converting a two-dimensional image to a gray-scale image that comprises a plurality of shades of gray, wherein each shade of gray corresponds to a respective elevation of a three dimensional representation of the two-dimensional image;converting the gray-scale image to a half-tone bitmap image that comprises a plurality of dark dots on a light background, wherein each dark dot represents a respective pixel in the gray-scale image, and wherein each dark dot has a size that corresponds to a respective one of the shades of gray in which the respective pixel is located;etching the half-tone bitmap image onto a print screen stencil such that the print screen stencil has open mesh areas that correspond with the plurality of dark dots and closed mesh areas that correspond with the light background of the half-tone bitmap image;forcing meltable powder through the open mesh areas of the print screen stencil to form a three-dimensional pattern of powder on a substrate positioned beneath the print screen stencil in spaced-apart relationship ...

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Номер записи: 82
18-06-2020 дата публикации

ENHANCED METHOD FOR PRODUCT MARKING

Номер: US20200189304A1
Автор: Garceau Derek M., Morgan Andrew M.
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A layline labeling process includes providing a layline material including a carrier film and a plurality of ink regions applied to the carrier film; applying a laser to laser-treat the ink side of the layline material to remove a first portion of ink to form a pattern of labeling; applying the laser treated layline material to a product with the ink side against the product; curing the product; and removing the carrier film after curing, wherein a second portion of ink of the ink regions of the laser treated layline material not removed by the laser treatment remains bonded to an outer layer of the product. Because of the laser treatment to form the pattern of labeling where the ink has been removed from the carrier film, the labeling is visible by the contrast of the outer layer of the product where the ink was burned away, against the remaining ink that has bonded to such outer product layer during curing. 1. A method of labeling a product comprising the steps of:providing a layline material including a carrier film and a plurality of ink regions applied to an ink side of the carrier film;applying a laser to laser-treat the ink side of the carrier film material to remove a first portion of ink from the ink regions of the carrier film to form a pattern of labeling;applying the laser treated layline material to a product with the ink side against the product;curing the product; andremoving the carrier film after curing, wherein a second portion of the ink regions of the laser treated layline material not removed by the laser treatment remains bonded to an outer layer of the product to provide contrast with the pattern of labeling.2. The method of labeling a product of claim 1 , wherein the ink regions each comprises a first ink layer and a second ink layer claim 1 , and the laser removes the first portion of ink from first and second ink layers to form the patterning of labeling.3. The method of labeling a product of claim 2 , wherein the first and second ink ...

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Номер записи: 83
29-07-2021 дата публикации

METHOD OF PRINTING

Номер: US20210229466A1
Автор: Canning Sarah, Cederström Daniel, Harper-Smith Jon, Shourvarzi Abolghasem, Ward Jeremy
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A method of inkjet printing can include providing an inkjet ink comprising a radiation-curable material, inkjet printing the inkjet ink onto one or more substrates to produce one or more substrates having a printed surface and an unprinted surface, curing the printed surface of the one or more substrates by exposure to a source of actinic radiation and/or a first source of low-energy electron beam radiation, storing the one or more substrates such that the printed surface of the one or more substrates is in contact with the unprinted surface of the one or more substrates, and separating the printed and unprinted surfaces of the one or more substrates and sterilising the one or more substrates by exposure to a second source of low-energy electron beam radiation. 1. A method of inkjet printing comprising:(i) providing an inkjet ink comprising a radiation-curable material;(ii) inkjet printing the inkjet ink onto one or more substrates to produce one or more substrates having a printed surface and an unprinted surface;(iii) curing the printed surface of the one or more substrates by exposure to a source of actinic radiation and/or a first source of low-energy electron beam radiation;(iv) storing the one or more substrates such that the printed surface of the one or more substrates is in contact with the unprinted surface of the one or more substrates; and(v) separating the printed and unprinted surfaces of the one or more substrates and sterilising the one or more substrates by exposure to a second source of low-energy electron beam radiation.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein in step (iv) claim 1 , the one or more substrates is one substrate stored as a roll.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein steps (ii) and (iii) occur as the substrate is caused to move from a substrate reel to a receiving reel.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein in step (iv) claim 1 , the one or more substrates is a plurality of substrates stored as a stack of printed substrates.5. The method of claim ...

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Номер записи: 84
02-10-2014 дата публикации

High Gloss Photo Media and Method of Making Same

Номер: US20140295112A1
Автор: Alfekri Dheya M., Fu Xulong, Selensky Ronald J.
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A high gloss photo media that has a gloss at 20 degrees equal to or greater than 40% includes a photo media substrate that includes a gloss-enhancement film on a front side of a photo base material. A curl control material is on a back side of the photo base material opposite the front side. The gloss-enhancement film being a multilayer that includes an adherent layer and a layer of one of a polyester composition and a polypropylene composition. A thickness of the gloss-enhancement film is at least 20 microns. The high gloss photo media further includes an image receiving layer on the gloss-enhancement film. 1. A high gloss photo media comprising:a photo media substrate comprising a photo base material having a front side and a back side opposite the front side; a layer of a curl control material on the back side of the photo base material; and a gloss-enhancement film on the front side of the photo base material, a thickness of the gloss-enhancement film being at least 20 microns, the gloss-enhancement film being a multilayer comprising an adherent layer and a layer of one of a polyester composition and a polypropylene composition; andan image receiving layer on the gloss-enhancement film, the photo media having a gloss at 20 degrees that is equal to or greater than 40%.2. The photo media of claim 1 , wherein the polyester composition comprises a layer of polyethylene terephthalate.3. The photo media of claim 1 , wherein the polypropylene composition comprises adjacent layers of polypropylene and poly(ethylene vinyl acetate).4. The photo media of claim 1 , wherein the adherent layer comprises one of a thermal adhesive and a thermoplastic polymer claim 1 , an amount by coat weight of the adherent being about 10 grams per square meter (gsm) to 25 gsm.5. The photo media of claim 1 , wherein the adherent layer comprises polyethylene claim 1 , casein claim 1 , sodium silicate claim 1 , starch claim 1 , natural latex claim 1 , synthetic latex claim 1 , a starch-based ...

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Номер записи: 85
25-06-2020 дата публикации

MOLDING SHEET, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF MOLDING SHEET, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF SHAPED OBJECT

Номер: US20200198385A1
Автор: HORIUCHI Yuji, MITSUI Satoshi, MOROKUMA Hiroshi, MOTOYANAGI Yoshimune
Принадлежит: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

A molding sheet includes a base and a thermal expansion layer laminated onto a first main surface of the base. The thermal expansion layer includes a first thermal expansion material and a second thermal expansion material. A maximum expansion temperature of the second thermal expansion material is higher than a maximum expansion temperature of the first thermal expansion material. 1. A molding sheet comprising:a base; anda thermal expansion layer laminated onto a first main surface of the base, whereinthe thermal expansion layer comprises a first thermal expansion material and a second thermal expansion material, anda maximum expansion temperature of the second thermal expansion material is higher than a maximum expansion temperature of the first thermal expansion material.2. The molding sheet according to claim 1 , whereinan expansion initiation temperature of the second thermal expansion material is lower than the maximum expansion temperature of the first thermal expansion material.3. The molding sheet according to claim 1 , whereina maximum particle size of the second thermal expansion material is larger than a maximum particle size of the first thermal expansion material.4. The molding sheet according to claim 1 , whereina weight ratio of the second thermal expansion material to the first thermal expansion material is 0.2 to 4, inclusive.5. The molding sheet according to claim 1 , whereinthe thermal expansion layer further comprises a binder, anda ratio of a total of weight amounts of the first thermal expansion material and the second thermal expansion material to a weight amount of the binder is 9:1 to 1:1.6. The molding sheet according to claim 1 , whereinthe thermal expansion layer further comprises a binder, anda weight ratio of the binder to the first thermal expansion material to the second thermal expansion material is 2:1:1.7. A manufacturing method of manufacturing a molding sheet for manufacturing a shaped object by expansion of at least a portion ...

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Номер записи: 86
25-06-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PRINTED PLASTISOL OR LACQUER LAYER

Номер: US20200198388A1
Автор: Josten Andre, ROBELING Dirk, Te Welscher Frans
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A method for producing a printed plastisol or lacquer layer, includes: 1. A method for producing a printed plastisol or lacquer layer , comprising:providing a web-shaped carrier with a release coating and/or a surface with a releasing property;applying a flowable, preferably liquid or sol-like plastisol or lacquer layer to the release coating and/or the surface with releasing property;contactless printing the flowable plastisol or lacquer layer; andcuring of the printed plastisol or lacquer layer.2. The method according to claim 1 , in which providing a web-shaped carrier with a release coating and/or a surface with releasing property comprises providing a release liner or a revolving transfer belt.3. The method according to claim 1 , in which claim 1 , when curing claim 1 , the printed plastisol or lacquer layer is heated to more than 130° C. claim 1 , preferably to more than 150° C.4. The method according to claim 1 , in which contactless printing the flowable plastisol or lacquer layer comprises a digital printing claim 1 , such as an inkjet printing or a laser printing.5. The method according to claim 1 , in which claim 1 , when applying a flowable plastisol or lacquer layer claim 1 , a UV lacquer layer is applied which is cured by UV radiation after the contactless printing.6. The method according to claim 1 , in which claim 1 , when applying a flowable plastisol or lacquer layer claim 1 , a lacquer layer is applied which is cured by drying or chemically crosslinking after the contactless printing.7. The method according to claim 1 , in which after curing the printed plastisol or lacquer layer claim 1 , an adhesion primer is applied to the printed and cured plastisol or lacquer layer and then dried.8. The method according to claim 1 , in which after curing the printed plastisol or lacquer layer claim 1 , the web-shaped carrier with the plastisol or lacquer layer applied to it is provided on a take-up reel for subsequent processing.9. The method according to ...

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Номер записи: 87
09-10-2014 дата публикации

METHODS FOR PRINTING ARTICLES

Номер: US20140302289A1
Автор: Admon Shahar, Dayan Benjamin, Duzy Eyal
Принадлежит: Hewlett-Packard Industrial Printing LTD

Methods of printing articles using a photo-curable adhesion promoter and varnish composition jetted onto a media substrate, and a printed article are described. 1. A method of forming a printed article comprising:a. providing a photo-curable adhesion promoter composition;b. providing a photo-curable ink;c. providing a media substrate;d. jetting the photo-curable adhesion promoter composition onto the media substrate;e. curing the photo-curable adhesion promoter composition;f. jetting the photo-curable ink onto the media substrate at pre-determined locations to form a printed image; andg. curing the photo-curable ink.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:h. jetting a photo-curable varnish composition onto the media substrate; andi. curing the photo-curable varnish composition.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the photo-curable adhesion promoter composition and photo-curable varnish composition are the same composition.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the wherein the photo-curable adhesion promoter composition and photo-curable varnish composition are the same composition claim 2 , the composition comprising:an acrylic polymer or copolymer;a mono-functional monomer and/or a vinyl ester component;a multi-functional monomer component; anda photo-initiator.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the photo-curable adhesion promoter composition is jetted onto the media substrate only at the pre-determined locations where the photo-curable ink composition is to be jetted.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the media substrate comprises a polypropylene substrate or an acrylic substrate.7. A method of forming a printed article comprising:a. providing a photo-curable varnish composition;b. providing a photo-curable ink;c. providing a media substrate;d. jetting the photo-curable ink onto the media substrate only at pre-determined locations;e. jetting the photo-curable varnish composition onto the media substrate;f. curing the photo-curable ink; andg. curing the photo- ...

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Номер записи: 88
05-08-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PRODUCING INKJET PRINTED MATERIAL AND INKJET PRINTED MATERIAL

Номер: US20210237484A1
Автор: ENDO Takashi, HARA Katsumi, WAKAI Makoto
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A method for producing an inkjet printed material in which a low glossy region having unevenness due to a cured product of a curable inkjet ink is provided on a surface of a glossy base material is provided. The low glossy region is formed by an ink applying step and a curing step, where the ink applying step is a step of applying a liquid droplet of the curable inkjet ink in which a surface tension at 25° C. is 20 to 50 mN/m onto a surface of the base material, and a curing step is a step of curing the liquid droplet of the ink which has been applied onto the surface. Furthermore, an inkjet printed material, in which a low glossy region having unevenness due to a cured product of a curable inkjet ink is provided on a surface of a glossy base material, is provided. 1. A method for producing an inkjet printed material in which a low glossy region having unevenness due to a cured product of a curable inkjet ink is provided on a surface of a glossy base material , the method comprising:an ink applying step of applying a liquid droplet of the curable inkjet ink in which a surface tension at 25° C. is 20 to 50 mN/m onto a surface of the base material; anda curing step of curing the liquid droplet of the ink which has been applied onto the surface,wherein the low glossy region is formed by the ink applying step and the curing step,wherein the curable inkjet ink is a photocurable type,wherein the curing step is a light irradiation step of irradiating the liquid droplet of the ink applied onto the surface with light,wherein a time from the application of the liquid droplet onto the surface of the base material in the ink applying step to start of the light irradiation step is 0.1 to 3.0 seconds,wherein the cured product of the liquid droplet covers 30 to 80% of the surface of the base material in the low glossy region, andwherein a material of the surface of the base material is metal.23-. (canceled)4. The method for producing an inkjet printed material according to claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 89
18-07-2019 дата публикации

MULTI-PASS UV INKJET PRINTER FOR OUTPUTTING HIGH GLOSSY VARNISH AND PRINTING METHOD USING THE SAME

Номер: US20190217649A1
Автор: TSAI Chen-Chien, YEN Chih-Hua, YU Hui-Te
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A multi-pass UV inkjet printer for outputting high glossy varnish and a printing method using the same includes providing a side UV light irradiation device at a side of an inkjet module and a front UV light irradiation device in front of the inkjet module not overlapped by a varnish print head. During output of the varnish, varnish outputted on a substrate in the nth pass is passed under the side UV light irradiation device with a lower UV irradiation power during or after the n+1pass performed by the UV inkjet printer for setting or temporarily no curing, and then during or after the next pass, the varnish is passed under the front UV light irradiation device with a higher UV irradiation power for complete curing, thereby increasing production yield. 1. A multi-pass ultraviolet (UV) inkjet printer for outputting high glossy varnish including an inkjet module for performing a printing job by moving back and forth across the printer , the inkjet module having a varnish print head for outputting varnish on a substrate , the multi-pass UV inkjet printer comprising:a side UV light irradiation device provided at a side of the inkjet module, wherein a width of the side UV light irradiation device in a direction parallel with the varnish print head is less than a width of the varnish print head, and wherein the width of the area not overlapped by the varnish print head and the side UV light irradiation device in a direction perpendicular to the varnish print head is greater than the width of one pass; anda front UV light irradiation device provided in front of the inkjet module not overlapping with the varnish print head,wherein the side UV light irradiation device and the front UV light irradiation device are activated at the same time as the varnish is being outputted, and the UV irradiation power of the side UV light irradiation device is less than the UV irradiation power of the front UV light irradiation device.2. The multi-pass UV inkjet printer of claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 90
19-08-2021 дата публикации

PRINTING METHOD WITH TRANSFER OF A BARRIER LAYER FOR PRODUCING HIGH GLOSS PRINTED PRODUCTS

Номер: US20210252895A1
Автор: EULER THORSTEN, Gute Heike, SCHMITT-LEWEN MARTIN
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A printed product is produced by providing a substrate, producing at least one interlayer on the substrate, printing a printed image onto the interlayer, and forming a barrier layer on the printed image. The barrier layer is provided on the printed image by applying a barrier composition to at least one carrier, at least partially drying the barrier layer and transferring it to the printed image. Preferred substrates have an acidic precoat layer as an interlayer. Such substrates can then be varnished with glossy varnishes, to achieve particularly high gloss values. 1. A method of producing a printed product , the method comprising:i) providing a substrate;ii) applying an interlayer composition to the substrate and drying the interlayer composition to obtain an interlayer on the substrate;iii) printing a printed image on the interlayer using at least one printing medium and drying the image to form a dried printed image;iv) providing an at least partially dried barrier layer on the dried printed image by applying a barrier composition to a support, drying the barrier composition at least partially, and transferring the at least partially dried barrier layer to the dried printed image.2. The method according to claim 1 , which further comprises claim 1 , following step iv) claim 1 , applying varnish to the at least partially dried barrier layer and drying the varnish.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the barrier composition is a liquid or pasty composition.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the barrier composition comprises at least one water-based varnish.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one interlayer composition is selected from precoats for water-based inkjet inks.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the intermediate layer has an acidic pH value.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one printing medium is selected from water-based inkjet inks.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 91
26-08-2021 дата публикации

FIXING UNIT AND METHOD FOR FIXING A PRINT IMAGE ON A RECORDING MEDIUM

Номер: US20210260895A1
Автор: Habereder Andreas
Принадлежит: Canon Production Printing Holding B.V.

A fixer includes a fixing roller around which a recording medium is directed such that the print image to be fixed faces toward the shell surface of the fixing roller. A fixing gap is generated with a gaseous fixing medium between the shell surface of the fixing roller and the recording medium. This advantageously produces an efficient and gentle fixing of the print image. 1. A fixer for fixing a print image on a printed side of a recording medium , comprising:a fixing roller having a shell surface, the fixing roller being configured to receive the recording medium such that the recording medium is guided around the fixing roller and wraps the shell surface of the fixing roller in an arc segment of belt contact, wherein, in the arc segment of belt contact, the printed side of the recording medium faces toward the shell surface; anda supplier configured to generate a fixing gap between the shell surface of the fixing roller and the recording medium in the arc segment of belt contact, the fixing gap including a gaseous fixing medium.2. The fixer according to claim 1 , wherein the supplier configured to push the gaseous fixing medium through openings in the shell surface of the fixing roller and into the fixing gap.3. The fixer according to claim 2 , wherein the fixer is configured to prevent claim 2 , an escape of the gaseous fixing medium through the openings in the shell surface outside of the arc segment of belt contact.4. The fixer according to claim 3 , wherein the fixer comprises a cover configured to cover and/or close one or more of the openings in the shell surface outside of the arc segment of belt contact.5. The fixer according to claim 2 , wherein the fixer comprises a cover configured to cover and/or close one or more of the openings in the shell surface outside of the arc segment of belt contact.6. The fixer according to claim 1 , wherein the supplier is configured to blow the gaseous fixing medium into the fixing gap claim 1 , between the shell surface ...

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Номер записи: 92
26-08-2021 дата публикации

LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS AND LIQUID DISCHARGE METHOD

Номер: US20210260904A1
Автор: Usui Yuuma
Принадлежит: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.

A liquid discharge apparatus () includes a first liquid application device () configured to apply a first liquid containing an active energy ray curable liquid, onto a recording medium (); a second liquid application device (-) configured to discharge, by an inkjet method, a plurality of second liquids each of which is an active energy ray curable liquid containing a colorant different from each other; an irradiation device () configured to irradiate, with an active energy ray, the first liquid and the plurality of second liquids. The liquid discharge apparatus () further includes a controller configured to control the first liquid application device (), the second liquid application device (-), and the irradiation device (). The controller causes the second liquid application device (-) to apply the plurality of second liquids onto the first liquid according to image data, to form a plane pattern group. 1. A liquid discharge apparatus , comprising:a first liquid application device configured to apply a first liquid containing an active energy ray curable liquid, onto a recording medium;a second liquid application device configured to discharge, by an inkjet method, a plurality of second liquids, each of the plurality of second liquids being an active energy ray curable liquid containing a colorant different from another of the plurality of second liquids;an irradiation device configured to irradiate, with an active energy ray, the first liquid and the plurality of second liquids; and control the first liquid application device, the second liquid application device, and the irradiation device; and', 'cause the second liquid application device to apply the plurality of second liquids onto the first liquid according to image data, to form a plane pattern group., 'a controller configured to2. The liquid discharge apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the plurality of second liquids includes four second liquids,wherein the plane pattern group is a collection of ...

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Номер записи: 93
13-11-2014 дата публикации

CARD OVERLAY TRIMMER

Номер: US20140332152A1
Автор: Adkins David A., Flitsch Timothy J., Nubson Richard C.
Принадлежит: DATACARD CORPORATION

Systems and methods for utilizing a trimming device to trim an edge of a plastic card having round corners, are provided. The plastic card has an overlay laminated on a major surface of the plastic card. The periphery of the overlay overhangs the edge of the plastic card. The trimming device trims the overhanging part of the laminated overlay by moving the trimming device along the edge of the personalized document in a direction generally parallel to the major surface of the plastic card. 1. A method comprising:positioning a trimming device with respect to a personalized document that has a major surface and an edge being a periphery of the major surface; andtrimming, via the trimming device, at least a portion of the edge of the personalized document by moving the trimming device along the edge of the personalized document in a direction generally parallel to the major surface.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:laminating an overlay on the major surface of the personalized document before trimming the edge of the personalized document.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein trimming the edge of the personalized document includes removing a periphery of the overlay claim 2 , the periphery of the overlay overhanging the edge of the personalized document.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein moving the trimming device includes linearly moving the trimming device along an X axis or a Y axis that are orthogonal to each other claim 1 , and rotating the trimming device around a rotating axis that is generally parallel to a Z axis orthogonal to the X and Y axes.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the trimming device is a mechanical trimming device that includes a blade claim 1 , the blade includes a guide surface and a blade edge defined at an end of the guide surface.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising aligning the guide surface of the blade parallel to the edge of the personalized document and pressing the guide surface against the edge of the personalized ...

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Номер записи: 94
01-08-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MEASURING VARNISH FILM THICKNESS OF PRINTED ARTICLE AND VARNISH FILM THICKNESS MEASUREMENT DEVICE

Номер: US20190232639A1
Автор: NUMAUCHI Hiromitsu
Принадлежит: KOMORI CORPORATION

The present invention is a method for measuring the varnish film thickness of a printed article by obtaining the film thickness of varnish on a sheet () on which a pattern is printed on a base thereof with ink and the pattern is coated with the varnish, wherein a metal foil () having a smooth surface is attached to the base of the sheet (), and the film thickness of the varnish coated directly over the metal foil () is detected with a spectral interference-type film thickness meter () so as to determine whether the film thickness of the varnish is acceptable or not on the basis of the results detected by the spectral interference-type film thickness meter (). 1. A method for measuring varnish film thickness of a printing product to obtain varnish film thickness of a printing product in which a pattern is printed on a base of the printing product with ink , and then varnish is coated thereon , wherein the method comprising:attaching metal foil having a smooth surface on a base of a printing product; anddetecting film thickness of varnish coated directly on the metal foil, using a noncontact film thickness detection device.2. The method for measuring varnish film thickness of a printing product according to claim 1 , whereindifference between a reference film thickness set in advance and the varnish film thickness detected by the film thickness detection device is compared to an acceptable value set in advance to make a failure/no-failure judgement on the varnish film thickness.3. The method for measuring varnish film thickness of a printing product according to claim 1 , whereinthe metal foil is a hologram or security thread provided at a pattern portion of the printing product.4. The method for measuring varnish film thickness of a printing product according to claim 1 , whereinthe metal foil is attached to a margin of the printing product.5. A device for measuring varnish film thickness of a printing product to obtain varnish film thickness of a printing product in ...

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Номер записи: 95
13-09-2018 дата публикации

THERMALLY EXPANDABLE SHEET AND THERMALLY EXPANDABLE SHEET PRODUCTION METHOD

Номер: US20180257415A1
Автор: MOTOYANAGI Yoshimune
Принадлежит: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

A thermally expandable sheet includes: a first thermally expansive layer that is formed on one side of a base and contains a first thermally expandable material and a first binder, the first thermally expansive layer having a first ratio of the first thermally expandable material with respect to the first binder; and a second thermally expansive layer that is formed on the first thermally expansive layer and contains a second thermally expandable material and a second binder, the second thermally expansive layer having a second ratio of the second thermally expandable material with respect to the second binder, wherein the first ratio is lower than the second ratio. 1. A thermally expandable sheet , comprising:a first thermally expansive layer that is formed on one side of a base and contains a first thermally expandable material and a first binder, the first thermally expansive layer having a first ratio of the first thermally expandable material with respect to the first binder; anda second thermally expansive layer that is formed on the first thermally expansive layer and contains a second thermally expandable material and a second binder, the second thermally expansive layer having a second ratio of the second thermally expandable material with respect to the second binder,wherein the first ratio is lower than the second ratio.2. The thermally expandable sheet according to claim 1 , whereinthe first thermally expansive layer is formed at a thickness that is thinner than a thickness of the second thermally expansive layer.3. The thermally expandable sheet according to claim 1 , whereinthe first thermally expandable material and the second thermally expandable material are made of the same material.4. The thermally expandable sheet according to claim 1 , whereinthe first thermally expandable material and the second thermally expandable material are microcapsules that contain a vaporizing substance in a shell, anda thickness of the first thermally expansive layer ...

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Номер записи: 96
13-09-2018 дата публикации

SOLIDIFYING WATER-BASED PRINTING FLUID

Номер: US20180257419A1
Автор: Bi Yubai, Lane Gregg A., Veis Alex
Принадлежит: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

In one example, a process to solidify a water-based printing fluid printed on a substrate includes flushing nonvolatile solvent in the printing fluid into the substrate with the water in the printing fluid. 1. A process to solidify a water-based printing fluid printed on a substrate , the printing fluid including a colorant , water , and a nonvolatile solvent , the process comprising flushing nonvolatile solvent into the substrate with the water.2. The process of claim 1 , where the flushing includes absorbing at least 80% of the nonvolatile solvent into the substrate without actively removing water from the substrate.3. The process of claim 2 , comprising claim 2 , after absorbing at least 80% of the nonvolatile solvent into the substrate claim 2 , actively removing water from the substrate.4. The process of claim 3 , where the actively removing includes blowing hot air over the substrate.5. The process of claim 1 , comprising claim 1 , during the flushing claim 1 , heating the substrate without blowing hot air over the substrate.6. A printing process claim 1 , comprising:printing liquid ink on to a substrate to form a printed substrate, the liquid ink including a colorant, water, and a nonvolatile solvent; andsubstantially solidifying colorant on the printed substrate in less than 40 seconds after the printing.7. The process of claim 6 , where the solidifying comprises substantially solidifying colorant on the printed substrate in less than 2 seconds.8. The process of claim 7 , where the solidifying comprises:heating an unprinted side of the substrate until a printed side of the substrate reaches at least 70° C. without blowing air over the printed side of the substrate; andkeeping the printed side of the substrate at 70° C. or higher for at least 2 seconds without blowing air over the printed side of the substrate.9. The process of claim 8 , comprising claim 8 , after keeping the printed side of the substrate at 70° C. or higher for at least 2 seconds without ...

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Номер записи: 97
06-08-2020 дата публикации

INK JET RECORDING METHOD, ULTRAVIOLET-RAY CURABLE INK, AND INK JET RECORDING APPARATUS

Номер: US20200247146A1
Автор: Ando Masaaki, Kida Hiroaki, KOBAYASHI Yoshihiro, KOIKE Kaoru, KUMAGAI Toshio, Mizutaki Yusuke, Yoshizawa Mitsuaki
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An ink jet recording method includes ejecting an ultraviolet-ray curable ink of which a viscosity at 28° C. is 8 mPa·s or more from a head to a recording medium, and curing the ultraviolet-ray curable ink attached to the recording medium, wherein, in the ejecting of the ultraviolet-ray curable ink, the ultraviolet-ray curable ink is heated such that a temperature of the ejected ultraviolet-ray curable ink becomes 28° C. to 40° C., and a viscosity of the ultraviolet-ray curable ink at the temperature is 15 mPa·s or less. 1. An ink jet recording method comprising:ejecting an ultraviolet-ray curable ink of which a viscosity at 28° C. is 8 mPa·s or more from a head to a recording medium; andcuring the ultraviolet-ray curable ink attached to the recording medium, wherein the ultraviolet-ray curable ink is heated such that a temperature of the ejected ultraviolet-ray curable ink is in a range of 28° C. to 40° C., and a viscosity of the ultraviolet-ray curable ink at the heated temperature of the ejected ultraviolet-ray curable ink is in a range of 15 mPa·s or less,wherein a light source used for the curing of the ultraviolet-ray curable ink is a light emitting diode, and{'sup': '2', 'wherein the light emitting diode applies ultraviolet rays which have a peak intensity of 800 mW/cm.'}2. The ink jet recording method according to claim 1 , wherein recording is performed using a line type ink jet recording apparatus which includes a line head with a length equal to or more than a length corresponding to a width of a recording medium as the head.3. The ink jet recording method according to claim 1 , wherein recording is performed using an ink jet recording apparatus in which at least a part of an ink path for supplying the ultraviolet-ray curable ink from an ink container to the head is an ink circulation path for circulating the ultraviolet-ray curable ink.4. The ink jet recording method according to claim 3 , wherein an ink inflow amount of the ultraviolet-ray curable ink ...

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Номер записи: 98
06-08-2020 дата публикации

UV/LED PRINTING AND FINISHING PROCESS

Номер: US20200248018A1
Автор: Ferguson Samuel J., Lopez Gustavo, Shingary Casey R.
Принадлежит: NFSC Holdings, LLC

A UV/LED printing and finishing process is disclosed. The printing and finishing process improves the manner in which printing, permanent bonding, and finishing is performed on products containing low surface energy plastics, such as high-density polyethylene furniture. The process includes abrading a surface of the low surface energy plastic and then applying a corona or plasma treatment to the surface of the low surface energy plastic to increase the adhesion capabilities of the surface. Once the surface has been treater, the process may include printing a polymer ink onto the surface of the low surface energy plastic, such as by utilizing a UV/LED flatbed or hybrid printer. The process may also include curing the printed surface of the low surface energy plastic, and then finally applying a clear inorganic top coating onto the printed surface to protect the UV/LED cured polymer ink. 1. A system , comprising:a first device configured to perform a surface modification process on a high-density polyethylene member, wherein the surface modification process is performed to increase an adhesion capability of the high-density polyethylene member;a printer configured to print a polymer ink onto the high-density polyethylene member after the surface modification process is performed; anda second device configured to perform a finishing process on the high-density polyethylene member after the polymer ink is printed onto the high-density polyethylene member, wherein the finishing process comprises applying a clear top coating onto a portion of the high-density polyethylene member printed with the polymer ink.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a third device to facilitate abrading a surface of the high-density polyethylene member prior to performing the surface modification process.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the surface modification process comprises a corona-based surface modification process claim 1 , a plasma surface modification process claim 1 , or a ...

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Номер записи: 99
20-09-2018 дата публикации

DRYER, PRINTER, AND TREATMENT LIQUID APPLICATOR

Номер: US20180264803A1
Автор: Hoshino Yoshiaki, ONODERA Ken, Yoshinuma Toshihiro
Принадлежит: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.

A dryer for drying a drying object includes a hot air generator to generate hot air to be blown onto the drying object, a contact heater to contact and heat the drying object, and a controller to control a heating temperature of the contact heater and a temperature of the hot air. The controller controls the heating temperature of the contact heater to be above a first predetermined temperature from a start of generation of the hot air by the hot air generator until the temperature of the hot air reaches a second predetermined temperature. 1. A dryer for drying a drying object comprising:a hot air generator to generate hot air to be blown onto the drying object;a contact heater to contact and heat the drying object; anda controller to control a heating temperature of the contact heater and a temperature of the hot air,wherein the controller controls the heating temperature of the contact heater to be above a first predetermined temperature from a start of generation of the hot air by the hot air generator until the temperature of the hot air reaches a second predetermined temperature.2. The dryer according to claim 1 , wherein the hot air generator includes:a chamber;a blower to send air to the chamber; anda radiation heater to heat the air in the chamber.3. The dryer according to claim 1 , wherein the chamber includes a nozzle that ejects the air in the chamber from the nozzle;the radiation heater is disposed outside the chamber and adjacent to the chamber; andthe radiation heater heats the air in the chamber with a radiant heat from the radiation heater.4. The dryer according to claim 3 , further comprising a plurality of chambers disposed adjacent with each other claim 3 ,wherein the radiation heater is disposed between adjacent two of the plurality of chambers, andthe radiation heater heats the air in the adjacent two of the plurality of chambers with the radiant heat from the radiation heater.5. The dryer according to claim 2 , wherein the radiation heater is ...

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Номер записи: 100