System and method for embossing/debossing impressionable material
US9079373B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB31F2201/0776
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An embossing/debossing system and method for embossing or debossing an impressionable material, such as paper. The system may comprise a laser cutting apparatus and a stamping apparatus. The laser cutting apparatus may comprise a laser configured for cutting and/or ablating one or more patterns into a stencil material. The stamping apparatus may be configured to receive the stencil material from the laser cutting apparatus and may have an actuatable elastomeric press pad configured to press the impressionable material into the patterns formed in the stencil material by the laser cutting apparatus. The system may also comprise various feeding devices configured to feed the stencil material from the laser cutting apparatus to the stamping apparatus and/or configured to feed the impressionable material through the stamping apparatus.
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