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Thermal transfer apparatus and transfer method

US11305521B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 11, 2019
Grant dateApr 19, 2022
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Expiry dateNov 11, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB32B2310/0843
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A thermal transfer apparatus includes a controller to control a transfer tool and a pressing body conveyor. The controller controls the pressing body conveyor to press a predetermined region of a transfer object, and controls the transfer tool and the pressing body conveyor to press at least a portion of thermal transfer foil placed on the predetermined region pressed by the transfer tool and a light absorption film having a light absorption property and placed on the thermal transfer foil and to apply light to the light absorption film.

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