Method and apparatus for applying a material onto articles using a transfer component that deflects on both sides
US10940685B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1702
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatuses and methods for applying a transfer material onto the surface of an article are disclosed, including apparatuses and methods of transfer printing on and/or decorating three-dimensional articles, as well as the articles printed and/or decorated thereby. In some cases, the apparatuses and methods involve providing a deposition device, such as a printing device; providing a transfer component; depositing a material onto a portion of the transfer component with the deposition device; modifying the portion of the transfer component with the transfer material thereon to conform the transfer component to at least a portion of the surface of the three-dimensional article; and transferring the transfer material onto the surface of the article.
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