Exposure and pressure applicator device for printing an image
US5550627A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 6, 1995 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03B2227/325
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An exposure and pressure applicator device for use in printing an image onto an imaging media, containing photosensitive microcapsules comprising: an exposure means adjacent to the imaging media comprising at least one exposure-producing element which image-wise exposes the imaging media providing a latent image thereon; a pressure applicator means containing at least one point contact element to apply a uniform rupturing force to the exposed imaging media; and motive means for effectuating synchronous movement of both exposure means and pressure applicator means relative to the imaging media, are described.
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