Chase-securing Means Patents (Class 101/390)
  • Magnetic chase and graphic arts die assembly with a selectively actuatable means for raising and supporting the die plate during alignment
    Patent number: 8807028
    Abstract: A graphic arts die assembly and chase for use in a graphic arts press are disclosed for use in conjunction with a press. The die assembly includes a die plate formed at least partially of ferromagnetic material and a chase with a plurality of magnet assemblies configured to provide a magnetic coupling force to selectively secure the die plate to the chase. The chase includes an actuatable releasing assembly to exert a disengagement force to separate the magnetic securement between the plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Universal Engraving, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry Hutchison, Derek Smith, Todd E. Scholtz
  • MAGNETIC CHASE AND GRAPHIC ARTS DIE ASSEMBLY WITH A SELECTIVELY ACTUATABLE MEANS FOR RAISING AND SUPPORTING THE DIE PLATE DURING ALIGNMENT
    Publication number: 20120186471
    Abstract: A graphic arts die assembly and chase for use in a graphic arts press are disclosed for use in conjunction with a press. The die assembly includes a die plate formed at least partially of ferromagnetic material and a chase with a plurality of magnet assemblies configured to provide a magnetic coupling force to selectively secure the die plate to the chase. The chase includes an actuatable releasing assembly to exert a disengagement force to separate the magnetic securement between the plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: UNIVERSAL ENGRAVING, INC.
    Inventors: Larry Hutchison, Derek Smith, Todd E. Scholtz
  • Magnetic chase and graphic arts die assembly with selectively actuatable means for raising and supporting the die plate during alignment
    Patent number: 8146494
    Abstract: A graphic arts die assembly and chase for use in a graphic arts press are disclosed for use in conjunction with a press. The die assembly includes a die plate formed at least partially of ferromagnetic material and a chase with a plurality of magnet assemblies configured to provide a magnetic coupling force to selectively secure the die plate to the chase. The chase includes an actuatable releasing assembly to exert a disengagement force to separate the magnetic securement between the plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Universal Engraving, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry Hutchison, Derek Smith, Todd E. Scholtz
  • Means for mounting an adjustable embossing die
    Patent number: 5095830
    Abstract: A die carrier combined with a die board where the die carrier is positioned within an opening formed in the die board. The die carrier includes a block having a peripheral groove, an extendable strip fitted within the groove, and a screen carried by the block and engageable with the extendable strip to move the strip outwardly from the block. By virtue of the movement of the block within the die board opening, the die carrier may be positioned to register the embossing components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1992
    Assignee: Atlas Die, Inc.
    Inventor: Marc C. Love
  • Hot press printing machines
    Patent number: 3990360
    Abstract: A platen holder for a hot press printing machine has a framework for attachment to the machine. On the framework is pivotally supported a platen receiver in which a platen holder is slidably mounted. The receiver is pivoted into an inverted position for providing easy access to a type block carried by the platen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1975
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1976
    Assignee: The Post Office
    Inventor: Arthur Owen Martin Nethercot