Thermal transfer printing
US8248441B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41M5/035
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A support for an article onto which an image is to be printed by thermal transfer printing from a retransfer intermediate sheet has a surface shaped for engagement with the article, at least a portion of the surface being formed from an elastomeric material. Also disclosed are a method of making a support, apparatus for thermal transfer printing, a method of printing and an article bearing a printed image.
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