Single-pass double-sided image transfer process and system
US7870824B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 19, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B2519/02
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to a printing assembly incorporating an improved double-sided image transfer station. The present disclosure also describes a product processing apparatus including a cross feed processing architecture. The single-pass double-sided image transfer station and cross feed processing architectures described herein provide numerous advantages over prior art product processing devices. In particular, the single-pass double-sided image transfer station provides for reduced print times, less shuttling of the product during printing, and a less complex, therefore, more reliable printing operation overall. The cross feed architecture provides an efficient processing path for the product through the device and facilitates processing modularization.
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