Patents by Inventor Helena Chechik
Helena Chechik 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: 11327413Abstract: An intermediate transfer member (ITM) for use with a printing system, the ITM having (a) a support layer; and (b) a release layer having an ink reception surface and a second surface opposing the ink reception surface, the second surface attached to the support layer, the release layer formed of an addition-cured, hydrophobic silicone material, wherein the release surface of the release layer has relatively hydrophilic properties with respect to the addition-cured, hydrophobic silicone material.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: LANDA CORPORATION LTD.Inventors: Benzion Landa, Sagi Abramovich, Moshe Levanon, Helena Chechik, Tatiana Kurtser
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Patent number: 11318734Abstract: A friction reduction system for reducing friction of an intermediate transfer member (ITM) of a printing system, while the ITM is guided along the printing system by a guiding arrangement. The friction reduction system includes a fluid reservoir mounted within the printing system, a fluid depositing arrangement disposed along the ITM, and a control mechanism, adapted to control depositing of fluid, from the fluid depositing arrangement onto the guiding arrangement or onto at least a portion of the ITM. Depositing of the fluid reduces friction between the ITM and the guiding arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2019Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: LANDA CORPORATION LTD.Inventors: Helena Chechik, Shoham Livaderu, Matan Bar-On, Zohar Goldenstein
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Publication number: 20220119659Abstract: The present disclosure relates to formulations for use with an intermediate transfer members of indirect printing systems and printing methods utilizing same. The present disclosure further relates to intermediate transfer members having a release layer surface covered with the formulations of the invention. The present disclosure also relates to printed substrates, printed articles and printed patterns produced using the formulations of the invention and to kits comprising the formulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 1, 2020Publication date: April 21, 2022Inventors: Benzion LANDA, Helena CHECHIK, Einat TIROSH, Moshe LEVANON, Gal FINKELSTEIN, Omer ASHKENAZI, On MERO, Dor LEVY
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Publication number: 20210394531Abstract: A friction reduction system for reducing friction of an intermediate transfer member (ITM) of a printing system, while the ITM is guided along the printing system by a guiding arrangement. The friction reduction system includes a fluid reservoir mounted within the printing system, a fluid depositing arrangement disposed along the ITM, and a control mechanism, adapted to control depositing of fluid, from the fluid depositing arrangement onto the guiding arrangement or onto at least a portion of the ITM. Depositing of the fluid reduces friction between the ITM and the guiding arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2019Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Helena CHECHIK, Shoham LIVADERU, Matan BAR-ON, Zohar GOLDENSTEIN
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Patent number: 11203199Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a method of indirect printing with an aqueous ink. In some embodiments, an intermediate transfer member (ITM) comprising a silicone-based release layer surface is employed. For example, the release layer surface satisfies at least one of the following properties: (i) a receding contact angle of a drop of distilled water deposited on the silicone-based release layer surface is at most 60°; and (ii) a 10-second dynamic contact angle (DCA) of a drop of distilled water deposited on the silicone-based release layer surface is at most 108°. Related apparatus, systems and treatment formulations are disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2020Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: LANDA CORPORATION LTD.Inventors: Benzion Landa, Sagi Abramovich, Moshe Levanon, Galia Golodetz, Helena Chechik, On Mero, Tatiana Kurtser, Ayal Galili, Uriel Pomerantz, Dan Avital, Jose Kuperwasser, Omer Ashkenazi
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Publication number: 20210245528Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a method of indirect printing with an aqueous ink. Related apparatus, systems and treatment formulations are disclosed herein. Some embodiments relate to an aqueous treatment formulation for use with an intermediate transfer member of a printing system. In some embodiments, the system comprises a treatment station disposed downstream of the impression station and upstream of the image forming station for forming a uniform thin layer of a liquid treatment formulation onto a surface of an intermediate transfer member (ITM) at a lower run thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Benzion LANDA, Sagi ABRAMOVICH, Moshe LEVANON, Galia GOLODETZ, Helena CHECHIK, On MERO, Tatiana KURTSER, Ayal GALILI, Uriel POMERANTZ, Dan AVITAL, Jose KUPERWASSER, Omer ASHKENAZI
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Publication number: 20210146697Abstract: An intermediate transfer member (ITM) for use with a printing system, the ITM having (a) a support layer; and (b) a release layer having an ink reception surface and a second surface opposing the ink reception surface, the second surface attached to the support layer, the release layer formed of an addition-cured, hydrophobic silicone material, wherein the release surface of the release layer has relatively hydrophilic properties with respect to the addition-cured, hydrophobic silicone material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventors: Benzion LANDA, Sagi ABRAMOVICH, Moshe LEVANON, Helena CHECHIK, Tatiana KURTSER
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Patent number: 10933661Abstract: An aqueous treatment composition for ITM (Intermediate transfer member) of a printing system and a method of printing comprising the step of applying said treatment composition to the surface of an ITM, wherein said treatment composition comprising: at least 3% wt quaternary ammonium salt, at least 1% wt water soluble polymer, and at least 65% wt water. Also disclosed, a printing system comprising a an ITM and treatment station for forming a thin layer of liquid treatment formulation on the ITM surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2017Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: LANDA CORPORATION LTD.Inventors: Benzion Landa, Sagi Abramovich, Moshe Levanon, Galia Golodetz, Helena Chechik, On Mero, Tatiana Kurtser, Ayal Galili, Uriel Pomerantz, Dan Avital, Jose Kuperwasser, Omer Ashkenazi
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Publication number: 20210055666Abstract: There is disclosed a method of manufacturing a multi-layered article including a finished outer surface optionally having particular surface properties. The article can be a self-supported strip having a smooth outer surface. The method is, for example, suitable for the preparation of multi-layered articles such as a flexible intermediate transfer member (ITM) for use in an indirect printing system. Uses of such articles are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Benzion LANDA, Sagi ABRAMOVICH, Moshe LEVANON, Helena CHECHIK
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Patent number: 10926532Abstract: An intermediate transfer member (ITM) for use in a printing system. The ITM includes an endless flexible belt formed of an elongate belt having a longitudinal axis. Attached to lateral edges of the endless flexible belt along the longitudinal axis are a first elongate strip and a second elongate strip, each of the elongate strips including lateral formations on outward facing lateral ends thereof which are distal to the lateral edges of the belt. At least one of the first and second elongate strips includes a first longitudinal portion having a first elasticity, and a second longitudinal portion having a second elasticity, such that the second elasticity is greater than the first elasticity. The first portion is attached to the lateral edges of the flexible belt and the second portion extends between the first portion and the lateral formations.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2018Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: LANDA CORPORATION LTD.Inventors: Helena Chechik, Shoham Livaderu
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Patent number: 10889128Abstract: An intermediate transfer member (ITM) for use with a printing system, the ITM having (a) a support layer; and (b) a release layer having an ink reception surface and a second surface opposing the ink reception surface, the second surface attached to the support layer, the release layer formed of an addition-cured, hydrophobic silicone material, wherein the release surface of the release layer has relatively hydrophilic properties with respect to the addition-cured, hydrophobic silicone material.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2017Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: LANDA CORPORATION LTD.Inventors: Benzion Landa, Sagi Abramovich, Moshe Levanon, Helena Chechik, Tatiana Kurtser
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Publication number: 20210001622Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a method of indirect printing with an aqueous ink formulation applied to the surface of the intermediate transfer member. Related apparatus, systems and treatment formulations are disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2018Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventors: Benzion LANDA, Moshe LEVANON, Sagi ABRAMOVICH, Helena CHECHIK, On MERO, Einat TIROSH, Ifaa TEREM KOLODKIN, Tatiana KURTSER
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Patent number: 10884349Abstract: There is disclosed a method of manufacturing a multi-layered article including a finished outer surface optionally having particular surface properties. The article can be a self-supported strip having a smooth outer surface. The method is, for example, suitable for the preparation of multi-layered articles such as a flexible intermediate transfer member (ITM) for use in an indirect printing system. Uses of such articles are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2018Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Inventors: Benzion Landa, Sagi Abramovich, Moshe Levanon, Helena Chechik
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Publication number: 20200353746Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a method of indirect printing with an aqueous ink. In some embodiments, an intermediate transfer member (ITM) comprising a silicone-based release layer surface is employed. For example, the release layer surface satisfies at least one of the following properties: (i) a receding contact angle of a drop of distilled water deposited on the silicone-based release layer surface is at most 60°; and (ii) a 10-second dynamic contact angle (DCA) of a drop of distilled water deposited on the silicone-based release layer surface is at most 108°. Related apparatus, systems and treatment formulations are disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventors: Benzion LANDA, Sagi ABRAMOVICH, Moshe LEVANON, Galia GOLODETZ, Helena CHECHIK, On MERO, Tatiana KURTSER, Ayal GALILI, Uriel POMERANTZ, Dan AVITAL, Jose KUPERWASSER, Omer ASHKENAZI
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Publication number: 20200290340Abstract: An intermediate transfer member (ITM) for use in a printing system. The ITM includes an endless flexible belt formed of an elongate belt having a longitudinal axis. Attached to lateral edges of the endless flexible belt along the longitudinal axis are a first elongate strip and a second elongate strip, each of the elongate strips including lateral formations on outward facing lateral ends thereof which are distal to the lateral edges of the belt. At least one of the first and second elongate strips includes a first longitudinal portion having a first elasticity, and a second longitudinal portion having a second elasticity, such that the second elasticity is greater than the first elasticity. The first portion is attached to the lateral edges of the flexible belt and the second portion extends between the first portion and the lateral formations.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2018Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventors: Helena CHECHIK, Shoham LIVADERU
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Publication number: 20200171813Abstract: A heat-curable tape, a kit, and a method for connecting ends of an elongate belt to form an intermediate transfer members suitable for use with indirect printing systems. The kit includes an elongate belt and the heat-curable tape. The kit can include a crimping pin. The method includes using the heat curable tape to join ends of the elongate belt at a seam. A heater is used, in a printing system, for heat-curing the heat-curable tape onto the free ends of the elongate belt so as to form the intermediate transfer member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2018Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Helena CHECHIK, Shoham LIVADERU, Matan BAR-ON, Vadim ABAEV
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Patent number: 10632740Abstract: An aqueous treatment composition for ITM (Intermediate transfer member) of a printing system and a method of printing comprising the step of applying said treatment composition to the surface of an ITM, wherein said treatment composition comprising: at least 3% wt quaternary ammonium salt, at least 1% wt water soluble polymer, and at least 65% wt water. Also disclosed, a printing system comprising a an ITM and treatment station for forming a thin layer of liquid treatment formulation on the ITM surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2017Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: LANDA CORPORATION LTD.Inventors: Benzion Landa, Sagi Abramovich, Moshe Levanon, Galia Golodetz, Helena Chechik, On Mero, Tatiana Kurtser, Ayal Galili, Uriel Pomerantz, Dan Avital, Jose Kuperwasser, Omer Ashkenazi
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Publication number: 20200062002Abstract: An intermediate transfer member (ITM) for use with a printing system, the ITM having (a) a support layer; and (b) a release layer having an ink reception surface and a second surface opposing the ink reception surface, the second surface attached to the support layer, the release layer formed of an addition-cured, hydrophobic silicone material, wherein the release surface of the release layer has relatively hydrophilic properties with respect to the addition-cured, hydrophobic silicone material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2017Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Benzion LANDA, Sagi ABRAMOVICH, Moshe LEVANON, Helena CHECHIK, Tatiana KURTSER
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Publication number: 20190389230Abstract: An aqueous treatment composition for ITM (Intermediate transfer member) of a printing system and a method of printing comprising the step of applying said treatment composition to the surface of an ITM, wherein said treatment composition comprising: at least 3% wt quaternary ammonium salt, at least 1% wt water soluble polymer, and at least 65% wt water. Also disclosed, a printing system comprising a an ITM and treatment station for forming a thin layer of liquid treatment formulation on the ITM surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2017Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventors: Benzion LANDA, Sagi ABRAMOVICH, Moshe LEVANON, Galia GOLODETZ, Helena CHECHIK, On MERO, Tatiana KURTSER, Ayal GALILI, Uriel POMERANTZ, Dan AVITAL, Jose KUPERWASSER, Omer ASHKENAZI
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Patent number: D931366Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2018Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: LANDA CORPORATION LTD.Inventors: Helena Chechik, Shoham Livaderu