Integrated sublimation printing apparatus
US10016986B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 7, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/42
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A safe, integrated dye sublimation printer apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus is configured to print one or more images onto a selected product using one or more heating platens 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 to provide on-demand personalized sublimated products and accessories for a consumer.
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