WO2015013025A3 - Modular sublimation transfer printing and vending apparatus and method - Google Patents

Modular sublimation transfer printing and vending apparatus and method Download PDF

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WO2015013025A3
WO2015013025A3 PCT/US2014/045719 US2014045719W WO2015013025A3 WO 2015013025 A3 WO2015013025 A3 WO 2015013025A3 US 2014045719 W US2014045719 W US 2014045719W WO 2015013025 A3 WO2015013025 A3 WO 2015013025A3
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transfer media
modular
sublimation transfer
transfer printing
sublimate
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Brian Rosner
Gary Edward WILL
Bryan Keith Solace
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The Hillman Group, Inc.
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Priority claimed from US13/951,196 external-priority patent/US9731534B2/en
Priority claimed from US13/951,150 external-priority patent/US10011120B2/en
Priority claimed from US13/951,127 external-priority patent/US9333788B2/en
Priority claimed from US13/951,175 external-priority patent/US9120326B2/en
Priority claimed from US14/261,202 external-priority patent/US9403394B2/en
Application filed by The Hillman Group, Inc. filed Critical The Hillman Group, Inc.
Priority to EP14744246.1A priority Critical patent/EP3024652B1/en
Priority to CA2918962A priority patent/CA2918962A1/en
Publication of WO2015013025A2 publication Critical patent/WO2015013025A2/en
Publication of WO2015013025A3 publication Critical patent/WO2015013025A3/en

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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41F—PRINTING MACHINES OR PRESSES
    • B41F16/00—Transfer printing apparatus
    • B41F16/0006—Transfer printing apparatus for printing from an inked or preprinted foil or band
    • B41F16/004—Presses of the reciprocating type
    • B41F16/0046—Presses of the reciprocating type with means for applying print under heat and pressure, e.g. using heat activable adhesive
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41F—PRINTING MACHINES OR PRESSES
    • B41F16/00—Transfer printing apparatus
    • B41F16/0006—Transfer printing apparatus for printing from an inked or preprinted foil or band
    • B41F16/006—Arrangements for moving, supporting or positioning the printing foil or band
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41F—PRINTING MACHINES OR PRESSES
    • B41F16/00—Transfer printing apparatus
    • B41F16/0006—Transfer printing apparatus for printing from an inked or preprinted foil or band
    • B41F16/0073—Transfer printing apparatus for printing from an inked or preprinted foil or band with means for printing on specific materials or products
    • B41F16/008—Transfer printing apparatus for printing from an inked or preprinted foil or band with means for printing on specific materials or products for printing on three-dimensional articles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41M—PRINTING, DUPLICATING, MARKING, OR COPYING PROCESSES; COLOUR PRINTING
    • B41M5/00—Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
    • B41M5/025—Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein by transferring ink from the master sheet
    • B41M5/0256—Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein by transferring ink from the master sheet the transferable ink pattern being obtained by means of a computer driven printer, e.g. an ink jet or laser printer, or by electrographic means
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B44—DECORATIVE ARTS
    • B44C—PRODUCING DECORATIVE EFFECTS; MOSAICS; TARSIA WORK; PAPERHANGING
    • B44C1/00—Processes, not specifically provided for elsewhere, for producing decorative surface effects
    • B44C1/16—Processes, not specifically provided for elsewhere, for producing decorative surface effects for applying transfer pictures or the like
    • B44C1/165—Processes, not specifically provided for elsewhere, for producing decorative surface effects for applying transfer pictures or the like for decalcomanias; sheet material therefor
    • B44C1/17—Dry transfer
    • B44C1/1712—Decalcomanias applied under heat and pressure, e.g. provided with a heat activable adhesive
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41M—PRINTING, DUPLICATING, MARKING, OR COPYING PROCESSES; COLOUR PRINTING
    • B41M5/00—Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
    • B41M5/025—Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein by transferring ink from the master sheet
    • B41M5/035—Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein by transferring ink from the master sheet by sublimation or volatilisation of pre-printed design, e.g. sublistatic
    • B41M5/0358—Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein by transferring ink from the master sheet by sublimation or volatilisation of pre-printed design, e.g. sublistatic characterised by the mechanisms or artifacts to obtain the transfer, e.g. the heating means, the pressure means or the transport means

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Electronic Switches (AREA)
  • Accessory Devices And Overall Control Thereof (AREA)
  • Thermal Transfer Or Thermal Recording In General (AREA)
  • Decoration By Transfer Pictures (AREA)

Abstract

A safe, integrated dye sublimation transfer printer apparatus (100) is disclosed, The apparatus is configured to print one or more images onto transfer media (42), then align the transfer media onto a substrate (2). A selected product (40) to receive the sublimated image is positioned on top of the transfer media, and the apparatus brings the transfer media and one or more heating platens (4) into contact to sublimate the image. The heating platen is configured to sublimate one or more opposing sides of a product substantially simultaneously in a single thermal cycle. In some embodiments, the apparatus may be incorporated into a fully-enclosed vending machine (500) to provide on-demand personalized sublimated products and accessories for a consumer.
PCT/US2014/045719 2013-07-25 2014-07-08 Modular sublimation transfer printing apparatus WO2015013025A2 (en)

Priority Applications (2)

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EP14744246.1A EP3024652B1 (en) 2013-07-25 2014-07-08 Modular sublimation transfer printing and vending apparatus and method
CA2918962A CA2918962A1 (en) 2013-07-25 2014-07-08 Modular sublimation transfer printing apparatus

Applications Claiming Priority (12)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US13/951,196 US9731534B2 (en) 2013-07-25 2013-07-25 Automated simultaneous multiple article sublimation printing process and apparatus
US13/951,175 2013-07-25
US13/951,196 2013-07-25
US13/951,127 2013-07-25
US13/951,150 US10011120B2 (en) 2013-07-25 2013-07-25 Single heating platen double-sided sublimation printing process and apparatus
US13/951,127 US9333788B2 (en) 2013-07-25 2013-07-25 Integrated sublimation transfer printing apparatus
US13/951,175 US9120326B2 (en) 2013-07-25 2013-07-25 Automatic sublimated product customization system and process
US13/951,150 2013-07-25
US201361911928P 2013-12-04 2013-12-04
US61/911,928 2013-12-04
US14/261,202 US9403394B2 (en) 2013-07-25 2014-04-24 Modular sublimation transfer printing apparatus
US14/261,202 2014-04-24

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US5643387A (en) * 1988-09-06 1997-07-01 Berghauser; Donald C. Instant color sublimation transfers
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WO2011003125A1 (en) * 2009-07-07 2011-01-13 Peter Beck System for the decoration of cylindrical articles of fabric- coated neoprene rubber sheet
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DE102011012833A1 (en) * 2011-03-02 2012-09-06 Hans Jürgen Griebl Apparatus for printing on heat-resistant articles e.g. cups, has electrical or mechanical coupling unit that is provided for connecting with another printing device in type of series circuit
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US4174250A (en) * 1978-04-10 1979-11-13 Freeman Transfer Printing Company, Inc. Apparatus for sublimation imprinting tiles
US5643387A (en) * 1988-09-06 1997-07-01 Berghauser; Donald C. Instant color sublimation transfers
US8308891B2 (en) * 2001-03-29 2012-11-13 Fresco Technologies, Inc. Method for forming dye sublimation images in solid substrates
US7563341B2 (en) * 2003-06-26 2009-07-21 Key-Tech, Inc. Method for thermally printing a dye image onto a three dimensional object using flexible heating elements
WO2008144839A1 (en) * 2007-06-01 2008-12-04 Graphix Labels Pty Ltd Method and system for producing a cover for a device
WO2009053721A1 (en) * 2007-10-27 2009-04-30 Imperial Chemical Industries Limited Thermal transfer printing
WO2011003125A1 (en) * 2009-07-07 2011-01-13 Peter Beck System for the decoration of cylindrical articles of fabric- coated neoprene rubber sheet
WO2011039785A1 (en) * 2009-09-29 2011-04-07 Dedem Automatica S.R.L. Apparatus for making personalised tags embossed on metallic plates
DE102011012833A1 (en) * 2011-03-02 2012-09-06 Hans Jürgen Griebl Apparatus for printing on heat-resistant articles e.g. cups, has electrical or mechanical coupling unit that is provided for connecting with another printing device in type of series circuit

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