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Apparatus and method for embossing and printing elongated substrates

US6183671A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 29, 1999
Grant dateFeb 6, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 29, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41F19/02
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method for printing and embossing elongated substrates provide for both length and position registration with respect to the printed and embossed patterns. The ink pattern to embossed pattern error is corrected by stretching or relaxing the substrate between the printing and embossing assemblies.

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