Method and apparatus for applying a material onto articles using a transfer component
US11752792B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB44C1/17
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatuses and methods for applying a transfer material onto one or more surfaces 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. The apparatuses and methods may include 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 one or more surfaces of the three-dimensional article; and transferring the transfer material onto the one or more surfaces of the article.
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