Abstract: A chocolate candy having its upper surface sculpted as the image of a person's face and a method for sculpting a person's face from a photograph onto a chocolate candy by adapting a photographic image of a person's face, converting the adapted image onto a transfer medium or die, and then embossing such adapted image onto chocolate candy.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an attachment, method, and apparatus for producing calligraphic lettering. The attachment, method, and apparatus involve supporting a calligraphic lettering implement such that the lettering implement does not rotate relative to a workpiece to be lettered as the lettering implement is moved over the workpiece to form a desired letter, character, or symbol thereon. There is also disclosed an engraving tool which has a chisel-pointed, carbide steel tip.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for affixing a brand on the surface of a plurality of meat products. A first conveyor moves the meat products through a branding zone where they are contacted by heated brands affixed to a second conveyor which travels at the same rate as the first conveyor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an attachment, method, and apparatus for producing calligraphic lettering. The attachment, method, and apparatus involve supporting a calligraphic lettering implement such that the lettering implement does not rotate relative to a workpiece to be lettered as the lettering implement is moved over the workpiece to form a desired letter, character, or symbol thereon. There is also disclosed an engraving tool which has a chisel-pointed, carbide steel tip.

Abstract: A laminated multi-layer identification card comprising a plurality of individual layers connected to one another and having at least one outer surface which is directly contactable. At least one additional outer layer is laminated to the outer surface and covers a portion of the outer surface. The outer layer has a surface relief pattern in the form of intaglio printing which is directly accessible. The outer laminated layer may be made of paper and the remaining exposed outer surface not covered by the outer layer may be given a texture similar to that of paper so that the entire surface of the card feels like a paper-rough surface.

Abstract: A method for producing unique works of art in which plants, flowers and other natural specimens are utilized to create artistic effects. A metal plate is etched or engraved to produce a desired pattern thereon. The plate is selectively inked with one or more colors. The plate is placed in a suitable press and natural specimens are artistically arrayed on the plate. A sheet of soft rag paper is placed over the plate and the natural objects thereon forming a print assembly. The press is operated to place pressure upon the backside of the paper, forcing the paper against the plate and the natural specimens. The ink is transferred from the plate to the paper to form blank areas having the shape of the natural objects. Natural color agents on the natural specimens will be expressed or leached out into the paper surface forming attractive, soft colors in the blank areas.

Abstract: There is described a process for embossing onto a document machine-readable information in the form of optical markings with a light-modifying relief structure for indicating the genuineness of the document, comprising transferring a thermoplastic layer to the document from an embossing foil by means of a hot embossing die, and simultaneously embossing the optical markings in at least the thermoplastic layer. Also described are embossed documents produced by the disclosed process.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method of lap joining pieces of tobacco in which the said pieces are placed in overlapping relationship and the overlapping portions are adhered to each other, without using extraneous adhesive, by the application to them of pressure and/or rapid heating. Pressure may be applied between rollers or between jaws, particularly the jaws of an electrical impulse-heating machine. In this case, the overlapping portions lap joined by the rapid application of heat and pressure may be cooled while still held between the said jaws. Prior or subsequent to lap joining, a consolidating agent may be applied to end portions of the tobacco pieces.

Abstract: This relates to an apparatus and method for marking printed circuit boards with numeric, alphabetic and/or symbolic indicia. Insertion of a printed circuit board causes a plurality of punches to come to rest on the board. Further insertion releases a striking hammer from its rest position permitting it to fall on the punches thus impressing the required markings on the board. The downward motion of the hammer causes a motor to be activated which returns the hammer to its rest position after which the motor will be turned off.

Abstract: Apparatus for, and a process of, sector engraving metal elements, is disclosed. The apparatus includes an engraving roller having a particular pattern formed thereon, and a workpiece mounting system which is capable of translational movement within two mutually orthogonal directions. When the engraving process is to be performed, the engraving roller is held in contact with the workpiece, and as a result of a first translational movement of the workpiece mounting system in a first direction, a predetermined sector of the engraving roller is caused to contact a predetermined portion of the workpiece whereby a predetermined portion of the roller pattern is reproduced upon the workpiece.

Abstract: A disc-shaped information carrier for high-density storage, in particular for video signals, has the information provided on both sides of the carrier and stored in the form of a beam-relfecting surface structure which is covered by a layer of translucent material. A disc-shaped base element is formed by injection molding, pressing, stamping or the like to exhibit a surface structure corresponding to the information to be stored on both sides thereof. Each side has a thin metallic coating applied thereto which maintains the same surface profile and the information structure is protected on each side with a layer of transparent material.

Abstract: Binderless ink compositions suitable for use in jet printing operations on polymeric resin surfaces to form images which are highly resistant to abrasion and to steam pasteurization or sterilization conditions by penetration of the colorant into the sub-surface structure of the resin, are provided. The ink compositions are thermotropic, i.e. they change color in the presence of water or steam at elevated temperature and are useful as sterilization or pasteurization indicators. The preferred inks comprise either (1) a colorant which reacts under the sterilization conditions or (2) a combination of colorants one of which is extractible under sterilization conditions; a water and alcohol solvent system; a surfactant; an aliphatic or cyclic ketone, aldehyde, acetal, ether or ester and, optionally, an aliphatic hydrocarbon of 8-12 carbons.

Abstract: A decorative high pressure laminate having registered color and embossing is produced by effecting simultaneous embossing and laminating using a three dimensional press plate acting against an overlay sheet containing high flow melamine resin and pigment, so that during the pressing operation the resin and pigment flows laterally from the high pressure areas to the low pressure areas with the result that the underlying print sheet is visible through the overlay sheet in the high pressure areas while the pigment in the overlay sheet in the low pressure areas mask the print sheet.

Abstract: A method is provided for forming a unique embossed laminated board product. A hard core is covered with a soft wood veneer and this is then covered with a resin treated wood fiber sheet. The composite structure is embossed, the embossing occurring in the resin fiber sheet and soft wood veneer. The hard core provides structural rigidity to the finished product and good definition to the embossed product.

Abstract: A method for printing and embossing thermoplastic man-made fabrics, non-wovens and other deformable materials wherein in a heat transfer printing process embossing and/or surface texturing means are introduced simultaneously with the printing means and material to be printed.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are taught for decorating sheet material such as, for example, cigar wrappers. The apparatus includes feeder means for drawing the sheet material toward and around a center cylinder; decorating means for imparting a predetermined pattern on the sheet material; coloring means for coloring the sheet material and drawing and rewind means for drawing the sheet material from the center sheet guide means.An alternate embodiment teaches methods and apparatus for use with at least two layers of sheet material such as, for example, cigar wrapper sheet material, one of such layers being decorated and colored and then laminated to the other layer.

Abstract: Densified regions are formed in a low integrity dry-formed nonwoven fibrous web by embossing a front surface of the web with spaced-apart raised surfaces of an embossing roll. The web is embossed to the extent that the densified regions will transmit a treating fluid completely through their thickness to the front surface of the web while non-densified or high loft regions will not. Simultaneously with the embossing, treating fluid from a treating fluid conveying surface is applied to a rear surface of the web. The fluid migrates completely through the thickness of the web to the front surface in substantially only the densified regions of the web.The product of this invention is a dry-formed web having a basis weight in the range of about 0.5 oz./yds..sup.2 to about 8.0 oz./yds..sup.2. A surface of the web has an undulate profile including high loft regions and valley regions. The density of the web in the high loft regions is less than about 0.10 gr.

Abstract: Resinous polymer sheet materials having selective, decorative effects comprising: a first layer of a resinous polymer composition; a pattern or design printed on and adhered to the surface of the first layer of resinous polymer composition and having a relatively dark colored printed portions and relatively light colored printed portions; and a second layer of a resinous polymer composition applied on and adhered to the printed pattern or design and to the first layer of resinous polymer composition, the second layer of resinous polymer composition having a refractive index of from about 1.3 to about 1.7 and having included or embedded substantially uniformly therein a layer of relatively small, flat, decorative chips or flakes comprising a very thin layer of translucent or transparent platelets provided with a coating having a refractive index of at least about 1.8 and at least 0.2 greater than the refractive index of any surrounding, contacting material, and a thickness of from about 0.

Abstract: Low cost decorative award plaques are provided which use a plastic laminate article capable of being hot stamped with desired lettering or designs. The plaque is made by a process of repeatedly imprinting with different colors and surface effects. The process includes forming and cutting the plastic on a rigid backing, especially one simulating a fine, hardwood panel.

Abstract: A method for creating an embossed effect in a desired pattern on a film by printing an agent on said film in said desired pattern to lower the stability of said film in the print areas against heat distortion and laminating said film to a substrate by fusion immediately after the substrate is extruded to cause said print areas to distort and give an embossed appearance as a result of the heat incident to the fusion.

Abstract: A process for multi-color valley printing and embossing of thermoplastic sheets and the like is provided wherein the number of colors that may be printed on such sheets simultaneously with the embossing operation exceeds the number of different color inks utilized by printing such inks individually in certain area and by blending two or more of the different color inks to print additional colors in other areas. A plurality of such different color inks are applied to the surface of a rotatable embossing and printing roll in a manner such that certain discrete surface areas thereof receive individual layers of a single color ink and other discrete surface areas thereof receive overlapping layers of at least two different color inks.

Abstract: A decorative high pressure laminate having registered color and embossing is produced by effecting a simultaneous embossing and laminating using a three-dimensional press plate acting against an overlay sheet containing high flow melamine resin and pigment beneath which lies a melamine resin impregnated print sheet and below that an underlay sheet containing high flow melamine resin and pigment of another color. During the pressing operation the resin and pigment in the overlay flow laterally from the high pressure areas to the low pressure areas with the result that the underlying print sheet is visible through the overlay sheet in the high pressure areas while the pigment in the overlay sheet in the low pressure areas masks the print sheet. In areas of even lower pressure the color from the underlay sheet strikes through to the surface to provide a third color.

Abstract: A decorative high pressure laminate having registered color and embossing is produced by effecting simultaneous embossing and laminating using a three dimensional press plate acting against an overlay sheet containing high flow melamine resin and pigment, so that during the pressing operation the resin and pigment flows laterally from the high pressure areas to the low pressure areas with the result that the underlying print sheet is visible through the overlay sheet in the high pressure areas while the pigment in the overlay sheet in the low pressure areas mask the print sheet.

Abstract: A decorative high pressure laminate having registered color and embossing is produced by effecting simultaneous embossing and laminating using a three-dimensional sculptured press plate acting against an overlay sheet having therebeneath a print sheet having a coating containing a high flow melamine resin and pigment, so that during the pressing operation the resin and pigment coating flows laterally from the high pressure areas to the low pressure areas with the result that the underlying print sheet is visible through the overlay sheet in the high pressure areas while the pigment in the coating on the print sheet in the low pressure areas mask the print sheet.

Abstract: An electronically controlled embossing machine for embossing alpha-numeric characters on flexible sheets such as, for example, plastic or metal credit cards or nameplates. Embossing is accomplished by two constantly rotating embossing wheels which carry radially movable embossing molds about their peripheries. One embossing wheel carries male or projecting embossing molds; the second wheel carries matching female or intaglio embossing molds. Selection of a certain character via a keyboard, or by electrical signals from any data source, causes the appropriate male and female molds to be moved radially outwardly on each wheel by mechanical mold cam levers. A flexible sheet, such as a plastic credit card blank, interposed in the bite of the two embossing wheels, is embossed by the radially extended embossing molds in a rolling-squeezing process.

Abstract: A method of applying multi-colored visible matter to a side surface of a pad or block of sheets of paper by a transfer printing process wherein a substrate having multi-colored inks thereon is applied to the side surface and heat and pressure are then applied to the substrate in order to transfer the inks to the side surface of the pad or block of sheets.

Abstract: A method of embossing an indicia on a bar of soap to obtain a water-impervious painted design is disclosed which comprises printing the indicia on the surface of the soap with a silicone printing head and utilizing a paint selected from the group consisting of fast drying lacquer paint and a fast drying enamel paint and coating said printing with a substantially transparent or translucent lacquer coat.

Abstract: The process herein is used for achieving multilevel mechanical embossing of an expanded foam having a fused or cured wear layer in register with a print on the foam. The expansion of the decorative foam and fusion of the wear layer are carried out and then the back of the foam is cooled by back wetting with or without drum cooling. The wear layer is maintained at a high temperature for embossing and is embossed with registry between the embossed pattern and the printed pattern on the foam.

Abstract: A method for surface embossing mineral fiber sheets, comprising mineral fibers, perlite and binders, is disclosed. A liquid, preferably water, is sprayed on the surface of the board to be embossed and the wet surface is compressed at an elevated temperature of from 550.degree. to 750.degree. F for about 0.1 to about 2 seconds. The elevated temperature rapidly forms steam which penetrates the sheet surface to be embossed by the simultaneous application of pressure.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for embossing diffraction gratings on a record medium is disclosed. The diffraction gratings are embossed on a strip of aluminized plastic which is later imbedded in a record medium like a "credit card" for use in a security system which utilizes data recorded in the form of diffraction gratings and data recorded in magnetic stripes on the card. The apparatus utilizes embossing masters in the form of "type bars" or grating bars which are selectively indexed to an embossing station where the embossing takes place under controlled heat and pressure conditions. A special method or layout scheme is used in laying out the embossing masters on the grating bars.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for applying ultraviolet light reactive ink to several surfaces of egg cartons, and for rapidly drying the ink thereon by ultraviolet light so that the cartons can be immediately stacked and without subjecting the articles to heat damage during drying. A conveyor moves the unfolded egg cartons along a predetermined path at a selected predetermined rate of speed. Printing means apply ink to the cartons. Heat-emitting ultraviolet lamps dry the ink. Fluid motors move the lamps between a position close to the cartons and a position away from the cartons. A control responsive to the rate of speed of carton movement maintains the lamps in the close position to dry the ink when the cartons move at the predetermined rate of speed and move the lamps away from the cartons to continue the ink drying but to prevent heat damage when carton speed decreases. In one embodiment, a single drying unit is located downstream of several printing stations.

Abstract: A process of printing letters and/or patterns on an article of non-paper material, such as glass, metal, plastics, porcelain, with the clear and lasting reproduction thereof, by screen printing followed by hot foil transferring to and over the screen printing to give a metallic and attractive appearance.

Abstract: A fabric containing thermoplastic fibers is simultaneously printed with a first pattern in a sublimable or vaporizable dye and embossed or surface textured with a second pattern, without substantial effect on the printing of the first pattern, by the application of heat and pressure to a stack comprising a heat transfer printing sheet bearing a vaporizable or sublimable dye in the first pattern, an embossing sheet of material permeable to said dye and having no affinity or retention properties therefor and having a second pattern formed in relief in at least one surface thereof, and a sheet of fabric to be printed and embossed. The printing and embossing sheets may be combined into a unitary sheet, and the embossing sheet may include a dye trap such as an emulsion or solution of an acrylic resin disposed in a third pattern.

Abstract: An article capable of being hot stamped with desired lettering or designs comprising a plastic laminate and an overlying carrier film with colored matter attached to an appendage portion of the plastic laminate. The back of the laminate has a pressure-sensitive adhesive protected by a removable covering or backing. The method of imprinting and using the article comprises hot stamping the foil and underlying plastic laminate to form the desired lettering or design, removing the foil and appendage portion from the plastic laminate, removing the protective backing to expose the adhesive and to affix the imprinted laminate to a plaque or other item. The process of imprinting on the article includes hot stamping the laminate to deboss it and transfer the coloring matter to the debossed portions, and removing the carrier film.

Abstract: Carving of perspective designs in transparent objects with ultrasonic abrasive slurry machining is obtained by using at least two tools each having a different configuration at the working surface and sequentially carving each tool in the object on a surface thereof in partially overlapping relation to each other at different depths. Means are provided wherein the object is sequentially advanced from tool to tool to be multiply carved with each carving being of a different depth than the prior carving to obliterate same and to present to the viewer a perspective carving when viewed from the opposite surface than the surface carved.

Abstract: Uniform embossing on both sides of a web of paper may be obtained in a single pass through an embossing nip by interposing a thin film of tough, resilient material in the form of a continuous belt of approximately 0.050 inch thickness or less between the embossing roll and the backup roll. Stationary guide members, which may be combined with air bearings, are provided to insure proper tracking of the belt.

Abstract: A decorative high pressure laminate having registered color and embossing is produced by effecting simultaneous embossing and laminating using a three dimensional press plate acting against an overlay sheet containing high flow melamine resin and pigment, so that during the pressing operation the resin and pigment flows laterally from the high pressure areas to the low pressure areas with the result that the underlying print sheet is visible through the overlay sheet in the high pressure areas while the pigment in the overlay sheet in the low pressure areas mask the print sheet.