Abstract: There is provided a print which has been produced by providing an intermediate transfer recording medium comprising a substrate film and a transfer portion, comprising at least a receptive layer, provided separably on the substrate film, forming a thermal transfer image onto the transfer portion, and retransferring the transfer portion onto an object while accurately and stably forming a non-transferred portion onto a part of the object and, in addition, does not increase a production cost for providing a final print. The intermediate transfer recording medium comprises a substrate film and a transfer portion comprising at least a receptive layer, the transfer portion being provided separably on the substrate film. The print has on its at least one side a transfer portion-non-retransferred portion.

Abstract: A printing apparatus includes a card transport path composed of the first card transport path for forming an image to a card using a direct transfer method, and the second card transport path composed of a card transport path for transferring an image from an intermediate transfer sheet to the card. An image forming portion is arranged on the first card transport path for forming the image on the card or the intermediate transfer sheet. A transfer portion is arranged to the second card transport path for transferring the image from the intermediate transfer sheet to the card. The first card transport path and the second card transport path intersect while the printing apparatus can switch between the direct transfer method and the indirect transfer method.

Abstract: A mark transfer tool making use of a coat film transfer technology about various marks composed of characters, codes, patterns or their combination. A mark transfer tape is composed of pressure-sensitive adhesive transfer marks disposed and held on the surface of a base tape continuously and peelably at specific intervals, and a bodily sensing recess for showing the division position of transfer marks is disposed between the transfer marks. Corresponding to this configuration, a positioning bump to be engaged with the bodily sensing recess of the mark transfer tape is provided in the tape traveling part of the transfer head, and by reference to the hooking phenomenon in the traveling motion of the mark transfer tape by engagement of the two, the transfer mark on the mark transfer tape can be correctly transferred on the correction area.

Abstract: A golf ball is provided which bears a mark having a distinct appearance unrealizable by only changing in tint. Ink can be prepared by mixing one or more than two components which can afford luster such as pearl particles, shell particles, mica particles and the like in an ink medium. Thereafter the ink can be used for marking the surface of the golf ball by an indirect printing used with a transfer printing film or a direct printing such as a pad printing, a screen printing and the like. The composition of the ink is 5 to 150 parts by weight of the mica, pearl particles and the like. The mica, the pearl particles and the like are employed for flat forms.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of semi-automatically transferring a dye sublimation print to a polymer coated article. Process steps include efficiently applying a combination heater and pressure applicator to a dye sublimation print and the outer surface of the polymer coated article for a preselected period of time and automatically withdraws the combination heater and pressure applicator, to avoid overheating, upon reaching the preselected period of time.

Abstract: A tire, for example, is nipped by a pair of bead portion support members and filled with an internal pressure. Logo marks printed on a transfer film are positioned in front of the tire at a transfer position at which the logo marks are to be transferred or printed to the tire. The transfer film is pressed by thermal plates onto the side portions of the tire so that the logo marks are transferred onto the side portions thereof. In short, the present invention provides a printing device and a printing method capable of effectively printing clear indications on the side portions of a toroidal-shaped body such as a tire.

Abstract: A user does not have to observe the orientation of a supply-side film core and a roll-up-side film core, when placing them into a case. Shaft sections are disposed at both ends of the supply-side film core and the roll-up-side film core made of resins. The shaft sections have different diameters from each other. Each shaft section has a diameter corresponding to each supporting section. The user can therefore set the ink film in a predetermined position and orientation in the case as a single step.

Abstract: A document feeder is formed of a transfer path for allowing a document to pass therethrough, a transferring device situated along the transfer path for transferring the document along the transfer path, a stamping device situated near the transfer path for impressing a mark on a surface of the document transferred by the transferring device, and a setting device connected to the stamping device for setting a density of the mark on the document impressed by the stamping device so that the mark impressed on the document becomes substantially constant in the density when it is used. A driving device is connected to the transfer device for controlling a transferring speed of the document by the transferring device in accordance with density information set by the setting device. Therefore, even if ink itself in the stamping device is consumed, impressed mark can be identified by a user by controlling the density of the impressed mark.

Abstract: A processing center is disclosed that comprises at least one support capable of displacement in the X and Y axes, and preferably also in the Z axis, and at least one hot-stamping machine for applying a paint layer or a transfer layer, which is located on a support film, onto the surface of a workpiece and mainly onto the curved outline of a plate-shaped workpiece. The hot-stamping machine comprises an unwinding unit for unwinding the support film supporting the paint or transfer layer, a take-up unit for taking up the support film used, and at least one stamping cylinder which is rotationally mounted between the unwinding unit and the take-up unit and which can be applied onto the workpiece. The stamping cylinder is used for transferring the paint or transfer layer from the support film onto the workpiece.

Abstract: The machine comprises a paper sheet-feed device (1), a device (2) for transferring toward a printing unit, a device for transferring printed sheets toward a unit (8) for checking the print quality and a storage unit (10, 11, 12). The printing unit can be altered to suit different types of security printing and consists of elements common to all these different types of printing. These common elements are: a screen-printing device (3, 4) comprising a screen stencil cylinder (3) cooperating with a press cylinder (4) and a drying/activation device (5) located downstream, followed by a transfer cylinder (6) for transferring toward a second press cylinder (7). The latter cooperates with at least one device (13) for printing a security element.

Abstract: The present invention provides an image transfer section of a printer having a control system controlling the operation thereof, as well as a control system and method for controlling the operation of the image transfer section. In particular, the control system and method of the present invention ensures that horizontal and vertical registration of the card and web is attained. The control is adaptive, so as to automatically adjust to differing speeds and gear drives of the independent systems. The control system of the present invention also automatically adjusts the speed of the web take-up roll and the card drive rollers so as to match the speed of the applicator rollers, thereby eliminating the need for slip clutches in the various systems as well as guaranteeing speed matches between the independent systems.

Abstract: In a transfer sheet and a method of transferring a figuration to a ceramic product, an ink is provided by mixing a chromophoric pigment for expressing a desired coloration, a vitreous powder and thermoplastic resin. A sheet of paper or plastic film is prepared on which an appropriate figuration is screen printed with the use of the ink to transfer it to an outer surface of a ceramic product. A thermoplastic separable layer is provided between the mount sheet and a pigment layer. The pigment layer is coated with an adhesive layer.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying an image to a spherical surface utilizing a heat transfer device having a heating die with a convex surface. The concave surface allows for the transfer of an image onto an object having a spherical surface, such as a baseball or softball, without deforming said object.

Abstract: Described are a process and an apparatus for transferring prints (18, 20) from a support (16) on to a substrate (10), wherein the support (16) is transported together with the substrate (10) through a station in which the substrate (10) having print portions (12) in succession in the direction of transportation movement is provided with the prints (18, 20) in accurate register relationship. This procedure uses on the one hand a substrate (10) having at least two rows of print portions (112) side-by-side transversely to the direction of transportation movement and on the other hand a support (16) which in the direction of transportation movement has between the prints (18) for print portions (12) disposed in a row one after the other in the direction of transportation movement at least one respective additional print (20).

Abstract: A process for the production of extruded profiles and shaped sheets, variously decorated, especially from aluminium alloy to be used in the building field, for domestic appliances and the like, comprising the steps of preliminary preparation of the surfaces of the article (1), the application of preliminary painting cycles or other surface treatments, the wrapping of the article with a transfer support (2) carrying the decorations wished, the covering of the part so wrapped within a membrane (5) of rubber or the like and the creation of vacuum through holes (6) between the membrane and the piece covered by the same, on prior interposition of means (3) suitable to ensure the flow and the exhaust of the air so as to cause the adhesion of the support to the shape of the article, as well as the possible interposition of yielding means (4), suitable to equalize the pressure exercised by the membrane and lastly the heating for the transfer of the pattern and the polymerization of the colors.

Abstract: A process for coating and transfer printing sheet metal which is especially suited for manufacture into three-dimensional articles such as appliance panels and one-piece pictures and frames. The coatings may include a thin pigmented base coat and a clear, thin top coat. A decorative image is transfer printed in the clear top coat.

Abstract: The calender for the sublimatic thermoprinting of fabrics which operates continuously or for individual items has a calendering group (1) which is provided in the front part with positioning plane (2) on which the printing paper (3) and the fabric (4) are placed. In front of the plane are located bobbins on which are wound respectively the printing paper (3), the fabric (4) and the protection paper (5). Downstream of the calendering group is located a transfer belt (6) and bobbins for the rewinding respectively of the exhausted printing paper (3'), the fabric (4') and the protection paper (5').

Abstract: For applying a decoration to an article, the decoration with a supporting film is arranged on the surface of a liquid in a tank and is extended and/or condensed parallel to the surface according to requirements depending on the shape of the article to be printed. The article is immersed into the liquid in order to transfer the decoration onto the article. For the extending and/or condensing of the decoration on the surface of the liquid, nozzles are arranged below the surface of the liquid and produce flows in the water.

Abstract: A process and a device are described for production of a dial by imprinting a blank with an imprint which enable cost-effective production in very high quality even with small quantities. Data entered via an input device 110 are delivered to a data management device 120, which positions the dial pattern on a printing master defined by the data entered. If a pattern is not stored in memory, a new pattern is requested from a design device 130 and delivered to the data management device 120, which enters the printing master into an output device 140. The output device 140 generates the printing master according to drawing data and outputs it to a printer 200 which creates a prefixed toner image 11 on a carrier sheet 10.

Abstract: A method for transferring an image from a color photograph onto an object having multiple curved surfaces utilizes a backing sheet to protect the object from the heat required for thermal transfer. The object is disposed in a press assembly near the backing sheet so that the image attached to the backing sheet may be aligned with the target surface on the object. Then, the backing sheet is moved toward the target surface so that the image contacts the target surface at a desired position. The backing sheet is further pressed against the object to deform the target surface until it is substantially flat. Heat applied to the backing sheet and the image then causes the pigment contained in the image to be transferred onto the target surface to create a mirror image without damaging the object. When the backing plate is removed, the object will substantially regain its original curvature.

Abstract: A transfer roll device for producing a banner including a housing, a paper roll mounted on the housing, a cloth roll mounted on the housing, first and second tension controllers connected to the housing and positioned above the paper and cloth rolls for controlling a tension of paper and of cloth respectively passing thereover, an endless belt passing over a heating drum, and a transfer sheet wound around a torsionless pipe. The torsionless pipe is fitted over a rotatable longitudinal bar. The transfer sheet is wound around the torsionless pipe such that stencil characters are directly inwardly. The transfer sheet, the cloth, and the paper extend in overlapping relationship so as to be interposed between the endless belt and the heating drum.

Abstract: An improved apparatus and method employ a printing press which normally includes a plurality of printing stations and a plurality of heating stations. An adhesive, rather than ink, is applied to a continuous web at at least one of the printing stations and heat is subsequently applied to the web at at least one of the heating stations in order to initiate curing of the adhesive. Roll leaf is pressed against the web with a pressure sufficient to transfer colored (i.e., metallic or non-metallic) material from the roll leaf to the adhesive which has been applied to the web and which is undergoing curing.

Abstract: A stamping machine includes a casing on which a press-printing assembly is mounted which included a heated pressing cylinder and a gripper member with a gap defined therebetween. A first conversion member with a first pattern releasably formed thereon is displaced to extend through the gap. A second conversion member with a second pattern releasably formed thereon is displaced to extend through the gap. A guiding member is provided for introducing the workpiece into the gap to be urged and pressed between the first and second conversion members such that the first and second patterns on the first and second conversion members are respectively printed on the top and bottom faces of the workpiece.

Abstract: An educational device in the form of a children's pad printing kit (10) which kit includes a smooth, preferably transparent, transfer sheet (32) upon which images may be drawn or traced, one or more water based felt tip ink pens 22, and a deformable rubber-like transfer pad (36) which is capable of lifting off an image from the surface of the transfer sheet when the rubber-like transfer pad is placed into contact with the ink image on the surface, the transfer pad being capable of depositing the lifted-off image upon another surface, such as the surface of a sheet of drawing surface. The kit may additionally include artwork (26) which has images to be traced, and stencils (24) which may be used for forming images on the surface of the transfer sheet. The ink pens use washable ink permitting the images drawn on the transfer sheet 12 to be changed as desired.

Abstract: Machine for security printing on security papers, especially bank notes, comprising a device (1) for feeding with paper, a device for transporting the paper and a unit (19) for applying optically variable images supported by at least one tape which is brought into contact with the paper such that these images are applied at defined locations on the paper corresponding to the printing marks on security papers. The application unit (19) includes at least one applicator cylinder (11) interacting with a pressure cylinder (20), the paper moving along between these cylinders. The tape is mounted between two reels arranged in a sector of the applicator cylinder (11) and the tape passes along a generatrix of said applicator cylinder, perpendicularly to the path of the paper, under the action of a servomotor acting intermittently at each application step.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying preselected dye images to members incident to processes of the type utilizing sheets bearing dyes in the mirror images of the preselected images, wherein the sheets are overlayed on the members and maintained in pressurized engagement therewith while the sheets and the members are heated. The apparatus comprises a bed for receiving a member thereon with a dye bearing sheet on the member and a resiliently flexible membrane which is positionable over the sheet on the member. A vacuum assembly of the apparatus is operable to evacuate the area between the membrane and the bed in order to draw the membrane into pressurized engagement with the sheet on the member. Radiant heating elements of the apparatus are operable to heat the membrane after the vacuum assembly has been actuated, whereby the dye on the sheet is applied to the member to produce the preselected image thereon.

Abstract: This invention deals with a machine or method for transferring decalcomania (decals) from a rolled carrier web or strip to a series of articles. The machine supports a supply reel containing the web and transports the web from the supply reel through a photo sensitive indexing assembly, past a decal applying pressure roller assembly, to a take-up tensioning roller powered by a motor for driving the web. The photoelectric or other appropriate device actuates the release of a brake or other holding means from a web clamping position so that a decal on the web is placed in position for transfer to an article. The web tensioning mechanism is provided to hold the web under tension during application of a decal. A photo cell assembly may be operated to adjust the position of the web so that successive decals are precisely at the transfer position.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying a printing or cutting force to an elongated strip of tape comprising a base, a printing station, a pair of side walls extending upwardly from the base and each including a tape receiving opening, a printing or cutting member and a force exerting element. The force exerting element includes a curved force exerting surface with the axis of its center of curvature being parallel to the path of travel of tape through the apparatus and a structure for supporting and guiding the force exerting element in movement between a first and second position.

Abstract: Apparatus and process for hot-stamping molded plastic containers in which the container is moved past a heated die having a platen with a printing die, the die being universally movable so that linear uniform pressure is exerted between a confronting container surface and die surface. As the container moves across the die surface, it is rotated so that foil which is pinched between the container and die is transferred onto the surface of the rotatable container. The uniform linear pressure between container and die, transfers foil to the accompaniment of rotation of the container so that defect-free lamination of foil is transferred onto the container surface to form decorative or alpha numeric information. The operation is continuous, with successively spaced containers moving into printing position relatively to the die, where the hot-stamping operation is repeated. Containers are automatically removed after printing, and successive containers supplied either manually or automatically.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a machine for transferring indicia, preferably decals, from a rolled carrier strip or web to a series of articles. The articles may have straight cylindrical sides like that of root beer mugs, they may have positive tapered sides such as tapered water glasses, or they may have negative tapered sides such as the upper part of stemmed wine glasses. A series of the decals are attached to the elongated web and are spaced a generally constant distance apart in the direction of the length of the web. The configuration of the decals corresponds to a flat layout of the outer surface of the articles being decorated. For a straight mug the decal is generally rectangular; for a glass having a positive taper the decal is curved in one direction; and for a glass having a negative taper the decal is curved in the other direction. The machine includes a mandrel that rotatably supports an article and a pressure mechanism for pressing the web and the decal against the article on the mandrel.

Abstract: Radiation curable coating vehicles, suitable for transfer coating application and strippable from a variety of carrying webs, can be produced by proper selection of coating ingredients and cured either by actinic radiation or electron beams. Potential crosslink density (as herein defined), glass transition temperature and the relative presence or absence of specific adhesion-promoting functional groups are controlled to arrive at a coating composition having the desired degree of adhesion to the substrate to be coated and the carrying web which is to transfer the coating composition to that substrate.

Abstract: A press apparatus comprising a pair of parallel rollers sequentially joins a plurality of pre-imaged adhesive layers in precise registration to form a composite color proof. Detent and coupling means maintain the respective rollers and mounted image sheets in predetermined registration until the rollers are brought together and rotated by separate drive means to effect lamination of the complementary imaged layers.