Patent · US Expired

Hand application to fabric of heat transfers imaged with color copiers/printers

US6638682B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 29, 2001
Grant dateOct 28, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24843
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for applying an image to a receptor element, which comprises the steps of (i) providing a transfer sheet comprising a support having a first surface and a second surface, and a coating capable of receiving an image on the first surface of the support, (ii) imaging the coating, (iii) dry peeling the coating from the support in the absence of wet release prior to hand ironing, (iv) positioning the dry peeled coating on a receptor element having valleys or pores, (v) positioning a non-stick sheet on the dry peeled coating which is positioned on the receptor element having valleys or pores, and (vi) heating the non-stick sheet to drive the dry peeled coating into the receptor element having valleys or pores.

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