Device for printing cans, a process for printing cans, a printed can and a transfer blanket
US11203196B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D17/28
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for imprinting cans comprises a plurality of ink cartridges that supply ink to a plurality of printing plates; the printing plates communicate with transfer blankets fixed to a drum, the transfer blankets move ink from the printing plates and apply it to cans; each transfer blanket includes a different art in low relief which produces an image on cans in addition to the image produced by printing plates; the device is preferably a rotary dry offset printer.
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