Method and apparatus for marking items of varied shapes
US6584894B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 6, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41F17/001
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method is provided for marking items by orienting the items so that ink may be printed on the desired area of the items. The items are fed to a printing station and ink of a first color is printed on the items and then dried. The ink is then cured by providing heat to the ink. Also provided is an apparatus for marking differently-shaped items comprising a printing station having an ink printer and a dryer. The apparatus also has a curing tunnel for curing the ink onto the items.
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