Patents by Inventor Eric A. Domsch
Eric A. Domsch has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11958264Abstract: A graphic arts support assembly is operable to be used with a graphic arts plate assembly in a press. The graphic arts support assembly and the plate assembly are configured for removable association with a lift mechanism including a shiftable lift element. The support assembly includes a graphic arts magnetic support structure operable to removably support the graphic arts plate assembly. The magnetic support structure includes a support plate, a magnet fixed relative to the plate, and an alignment element projecting from the support plate. The support assembly is operable to be mounted on the lift mechanism so that the lift element is aligned with a lift opening of the support plate, with the lift element shiftable through the lift opening to locate at least part of the graphic arts plate assembly away from the support plate.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Universal Engraving, Inc.Inventors: Larry R. Hutchison, Eric A. Domsch
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Publication number: 20220118728Abstract: A graphic arts support assembly is operable to be used with a graphic arts plate assembly in a press. The graphic arts support assembly and the plate assembly are configured for removable association with a lift mechanism including a shiftable lift element. The support assembly includes a graphic arts magnetic support structure operable to removably support the graphic arts plate assembly. The magnetic support structure includes a support plate, a magnet fixed relative to the plate, and an alignment element projecting from the support plate. The support assembly is operable to be mounted on the lift mechanism so that the lift element is aligned with a lift opening of the support plate, with the lift element shiftable through the lift opening to locate at least part of the graphic arts plate assembly away from the support plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2021Publication date: April 21, 2022Applicant: Universal Engraving, Inc.Inventors: Larry R. Hutchison, Eric A. Domsch
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Patent number: 11225042Abstract: A graphic arts support assembly is operable to be used with a graphic arts plate assembly in a press. The graphic arts support assembly and the plate assembly are configured for removable association with a lift mechanism including a shiftable lift element. The support assembly includes a graphic arts magnetic support structure operable to removably support the graphic arts plate assembly. The magnetic support structure includes a support plate, a magnet fixed relative to the plate, and an alignment element projecting from the support plate. The support assembly is operable to be mounted on the lift mechanism so that the lift element is aligned with a lift opening of the support plate, with the lift element shiftable through the lift opening to locate at least part of the graphic arts plate assembly away from the support plate.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2018Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: Universal Engraving, Inc.Inventors: Larry R. Hutchison, Eric A. Domsch
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Patent number: 10800158Abstract: A graphic arts die assembly includes a die carrier plate, a die, and a die adjuster. The die is adjustably supported on the die carrier plate. The die presents an outer margin and an engraved surface within the outer margin. The die further presents an adjuster surface that extends transversely relative to the engraved surface. The die adjuster shiftably engages the adjuster surface, with shifting movement of the die adjuster causing relative movement between the die and the die carrier plate.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Universal Engraving, Inc.Inventors: Eric A. Domsch, Larry R. Hutchison, Todd M. Rima, Austin Scott Hutchison
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Publication number: 20190061337Abstract: A graphic arts die assembly includes a die carrier plate, a die, and a die adjuster. The die is adjustably supported on the die carrier plate. The die presents an outer margin and an engraved surface within the outer margin. The die further presents an adjuster surface that extends transversely relative to the engraved surface. The die adjuster shiftably engages the adjuster surface, with shifting movement of the die adjuster causing relative movement between the die and the die carrier plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Applicant: Universal Engraving, Inc.Inventors: Eric A. Domsch, Larry R. Hutchison, Todd M. Rima, Austin Scott Hutchison
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Publication number: 20180297314Abstract: A graphic arts support assembly is operable to be used with a graphic arts plate assembly in a press. The graphic arts support assembly and the plate assembly are configured for removable association with a lift mechanism including a shiftable lift element. The support assembly includes a graphic arts magnetic support structure operable to removably support the graphic arts plate assembly. The magnetic support structure includes a support plate, a magnet fixed relative to the plate, and an alignment element projecting from the support plate. The support assembly is operable to be mounted on the lift mechanism so that the lift element is aligned with a lift opening of the support plate, with the lift element shiftable through the lift opening to locate at least part of the graphic arts plate assembly away from the support plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Universal Engraving, Inc.Inventors: Larry R. Hutchison, Eric A. Domsch
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Publication number: 20160271931Abstract: A graphic arts sleeve includes a cylindrical plate presenting an outermost sleeve surface operable to engage and thereby texture, print, and/or hot foil stamp on a substrate. The cylindrical plate presents an innermost support surface opposite the outermost sleeve surface and operable to engage a mandrel. The cylindrical plate includes an intermediate carrier layer and an overlying engravable layer cladded to and supported by the carrier layer. The cylindrical plate further includes an underlying expansion layer cladded to the carrier layer. The expansion layer has a greater coefficient of thermal expansion than the carrier layer, with heating of at least the expansion layer causing diametrical expansion of the innermost support surface to facilitate mounting or removal of the cylindrical plate relative to the mandrel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Applicant: Universal Engraving, Inc.Inventors: Larry R. Hutchison, Eric A. Domsch
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Publication number: 20150298451Abstract: A graphic arts sleeve includes a multilayer curved plate and an elongated slide. The plate presents opposed end margins that cooperatively form a longitudinal seam. The plate includes an engravable layer and an inner layer cladded relative to one another, with the inner layer being located radially inward of the engravable layer. The slide extends along the seam and is fixed relative to the plate radially inward of the engravable layer. A filler is located at least partly within the seam to bridge the end margins of the engravable layer. The engravable layer and the filler cooperatively providing an outer sleeve surface, with at least part of the outer sleeve surface being continuous across the seam from one end margin to the other end margin. A method of fabricating the sleeve and a press mandrel for supporting the sleeve, as well as other types of sleeves, are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Applicant: Universal Engraving, Inc.Inventors: Larry R. Hutchison, Eric A. Domsch
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Patent number: 9119422Abstract: A device for cutting the cap from the head of a premium cigar is disclosed. The cigar cutter is operable between open and closed configurations and includes two pivotally-connected handles with integrated blades and embedded magnets that are arranged to provide opening and closing force for the handles while maintain the structural stability of the device.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2014Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Lujo Concepts, LLCInventors: Daniel C. Lance, Eric A. Domsch
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Publication number: 20150000140Abstract: A device for cutting the cap from the head of a premium cigar is disclosed. The cigar cutter is operable between open and closed configurations and includes two pivotally-connected handles with integrated blades and embedded magnets that are arranged to provide opening and closing force for the handles while maintain the structural stability of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Daniel C. Lance, Eric A. Domsch
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Publication number: 20140082945Abstract: A device for cutting the cap from the head of a premium cigar is disclosed. The cigar cutter includes two handles with integrated blades and includes magnetic motion control. The cigar cutter is operable between open and dosed configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2012Publication date: March 27, 2014Inventors: Daniel C. Lance, Eric A. Domsch
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Patent number: D758005Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Inventors: Daniel C. Lance, Eric A. Domsch