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Thermal transfer printing

US8274537B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 6, 2008
Grant dateSep 25, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 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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