Encoding signals on flexographic printing plates to enable tracking and management
US11694047B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41P2200/12
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates generally to signal encoding for flexographic printing plates. One aspect is a flexographic, photopolymer printing plate having transparent layers to allow encoded signal printed or laser ablated thereon to be detectable from both sides of the printing plate. Another aspect is a flexographic, photopolymer printing plate having an encoded signal formed in a photocured layer. Still another aspect is a system for tracking such printing plates, including managing location, print impression count, location tracking, etc. Other aspects are described as well.
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