Printing blanket including meltable polymeric fabric reinforcing layer or polymeric reinforcing layer
US9859374B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/10
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A printing blanket is provided which includes a reinforcing layer formed from a polymeric fabric reinforcing material which softens and flows at a temperature less than that used in the final curing step of forming the blanket or a polymeric reinforcing material having a thickness of between about 0.003 inches and 0.010 inches. The reinforcing layer provides a smooth surface to support an outer print surface layer and provides improved print performance while enabling a reduction in the overall thickness of the reinforcing layer.
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