Abstract: Apparatus for thermal transfer printing of an image from a thermal retransfer sheet onto an article, includes heating means (40, 42, 44, 46) adapted to supply heated gas at a variable flow rate. Also disclosed is a method of printing an image, and the resulting printed article.

Abstract: Apparatus for thermal transfer printing of an image from a thermal retransfer sheet onto an article, includes heating means adapted to supply a flow of heated gas for causing dye transfer, and oscillating vane means for directing the heated gas in a direction transverse to the direction of flow, for distributing the heated gas over article(s) during dye transfer. Also disclosed is a method of printing an image, and the resulting printed article.

Abstract: Apparatus for thermal transfer printing of an image from a thermal retransfer sheet onto an article, includes heating means (40, 42, 44, 46) adapted to supply heated gas at a variable flow rate. Also disclosed is a method of printing an image, and the resulting printed article.

Abstract: Apparatus for thermal transfer printing of an image from a thermal retransfer sheet onto an article, includes heating means adapted to supply a flow of heated gas for causing dye transfer, and oscillating vane means for directing the heated gas in a direction transverse to the direction of flow, for distributing the heated gas over article(s) during dye transfer. Also disclosed is a method of printing an image, and the resulting printed article.

Abstract: A laptop computer carrier case (1) wherein a laptop computer (22) has at least one laptop computer cover fastening means (13) is located on a laptop computer cover (5) and an elongated strap (6) having an external strap side (14) and an internal strap side (15) wherein the strap (6) is generally loop-shaped is secured to the laptop computer cover fastening means (13). A fastening means (12 and 13) is located on the internal and external sides of the strap (15 and 14) so as to permit a person to secure the strap (6) to the laptop computer (22) and secure an accessories holder (4) thereto. The strap (6) is wrapped around the laptop computer (22) such that a portion of the strap (6) wraps around a hinged bottom edge (49) of the laptop computer (22) and at least two handles (2) and (3) extend a predetermined portion beyond the laptop computer (22).