Thermal activation apparatus
US7275880B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 12, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65C9/25
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thermal activation apparatus comprises a housing having an insertion slot for insertion therethrough of a heat-sensitive adhesive sheet. A sensor detects the heat-sensitive adhesive sheet inserted through the insertion slot and outputs a corresponding detection signal for determining a start time of the thermal activation apparatus. A transfer unit transfers the heat-sensitive adhesive sheet and a thermal activation unit thermally activates a heat-sensitive adhesive layer of the heat-sensitive adhesive sheet. An ejection unit ejects the heat-sensitive adhesive sheet after thermal activation. A control unit disposed within the housing controls operation of the thermal activation apparatus and includes a printer communication unit for communicating the thermal activation apparatus with a printer for printing on a printable surface of the heat-sensitive adhesive sheet before or after thermal activation of the heat-sensitive adhesive layer of the heat-sensitive adhesive sheet.
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