Thermal transfer printing
US8274537B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 6, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41M5/0358
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for thermal transfer printing of an image from a thermal retransfer sheet onto an article, includes heating means (40, 42, 44, 46) adapted to supply heated gas at a variable flow rate. Also disclosed is a method of printing an image, and the resulting printed article.
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