Abstract: A method and kit for transferring personalized images on mugs or similar-type articles. The kit includes an instruction and order entry sheet for selecting a desired transfer medium for receiving a predetermined image thereon capable of being transferred onto a mug. The kit may also include a mailer having means for holding and containing the order of entry and a customer image which is to be incorporated into said transfer medium. A clamp is provided for clamping of the transfer medium onto said mug while in a heated environment.

Abstract: A mug printing clamping device (20) is shown for transferring images to curved substrates such as the surfaces of a mug (10). The device employs a flexible band (28) which forms a cylindrical cavity lined with a pad (30). A decal (14) containing the image to be transferred is inserted between the pad (30) and the mug (10) and pressure is applied to the flexible band (28) by rotating cam (38) counter clockwise, which moves slidable post (58) in the direction of adjustable post (36). A ratchet gear (40) and pawl (42) lock cam (38) into position enabling mug printing clamping device (20) to accommodate a wide variety of mug sizes. The mug (10) and decal (14) are then heated, causing the sublimation dyes on the decal (14) to transfer the image on the decal (14) to the surface of the mug (10).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for imprinting a sublimation transfer onto a generally cup-shaped structure. The apparatus comprises a support structure for holding the cup-shaped structure and a cover mounted to the apparatus for movement between an open position and a closed position. The cover when in the closed position forms a heating chamber wherein the cup-shaped structure is positioned for heating. A heating tower is provided on the support structure and has a shape such that the cup-shaped structure can be placed in the inverted position over the tower without touching the tower. The heating tower includes an electrical heating wire that is wrapped about a support structure and is capable of heating the cup-shaped structure.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing a photosensitive material. The apparatus includes at least one processing section and a replenishment system for delivering replenishment solution contained within a container to the processing section. The replenishment system including a single device for withdrawing replenishment solution from the container and for monitoring the level of the replenishment solution contained in the container. The container is made of a material that is electrically non-conductive. A pair of spaced electrically conductive members are provided within the container. One of the members has a passageway for allowing flow processing solution therethrough and one has a terminal end which extends below the other member within the container. An AC current is applied to the pair of spaced members and the AC current is monitored with a level sensing circuit.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for printing on to a photosensitive material. The apparatus includes a light source for producing light composed of at least two colors, a collimator for collimating the light produced by the light source so as form a beam of light, a modulator for modulating the beam of light in accordance with one of the predetermined color components, a filter for filtering out the color component which has been modulated, and a beam directing device for directing the modulated colored filter beam of light, onto a photosensitive material.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for writing onto a photosensitive material with a single white light source. The apparatus includes a light source for producing a light composed of at least two color components, a collimating lens for collimating the light emanating from the light source so as to form a beam of light, and a beam splitter for splitting the beam of light into a plurality of individual predetermined beams of light, each having a different color. A modulator is also provided for modulating the intensity of each of the color beams of light individually in accordance with image data for each of the colors. The individual light beams are then recombined into a single beam of light and directed onto a photosensitive material.

Abstract: An electronic adjustment system is disclosed that includes an operator interface for entering selected digital parameter values into a non-volatile memory. A processing unit provides the digital parameter values stored in the non-volatile memory to a video circuit. The digital parameter values control certain operational parameters of the video circuit and can be easily changed by the operator to adjust the operational parameters of the video circuit without the need for adjustment switches or potentiometers.

Abstract: A graphics generator is provided for overlaying changeable graphics data on a video display. The graphics generator is microprocessor controlled, and includes a graphics data positioning circuit which permits the microprocessor to vary the displayed graphics in real-time without itself operating at video rates.