Abstract: A three dimensional typeset apparatus is disclosed having a grid with a plurality of apertures for accommodating a plurality of sorts. The grid can accommodate sorts having a variety of dimensions and shapes. Each of the sorts has two sides, one side with a raised print surface and the opposite side which is a mirror image of the print side which enables the user to see how the layout looks when it prints. The sorts can print a single character or can print enlarged continuing images. A variety of attachments to secure each sort within the grid is disclosed.

Abstract: Print drums are described wherein a special "alignment character" is placed, along with print-symbols, on the surface of the print drum, mixed-in with at least one of the character sets.

Abstract: Type capable of being used for both printing and embossing consists of a heat-curable resin and is divided into three layers. The uppermost layer constituting a typeface portion employs a finely divided granular heat-curable resin and exhibits a high hardness and surface smoothness. The lowermost layer constituting an impact face portion employs a coarse granular heat-curable resin and exhibits low hardness and elasticity. An intermediate layer formed by mixing these two layers at the interface between them constitutes a joint portion exhibiting intermediate hardness.

Abstract: A stamp adapted for connection in a series, the stamp comprising a handle having a rubber letter or figure overlaid to a non-porous first rubber layer and a second porous rubber layer; and the handle having a first tenon and a first mortise on one side, and a second tenon and a second mortise on the opposite side, the first tenon being adapted to fit in the second mortise and the second tenon being adapted to fit in the first mortise.

Abstract: An exchangeable print head hot ink roll marker providing for adjustment of an inking roll and a backing roller relative to print heads of different diameters. Additionally there are provided a novel arrangement for releasably securing the print head to its driving shaft, an improved arrangement for adjusting the backing roll relative to the print head, novel type holder arrangements, and novel type holder latching or magnetic retaining structures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a printing mechanism for printing bar codes on pressure-sensitive labels adhering to a carrier tape. The printing mechanism includes a print wheel on which a plurality of type rings rotatable about a common axis relatively to each other are mounted. The carrier tape with the pressure-sensitive labels adhering thereto is pressed with the aid of a pressure roller against the print wheel. To enable the bar codes to be printed to be read without error with electrooptical reading devices, high requirements are made of the printing quality of the bar codes as regards uniformity and contrast. To meet these requirements the type rings comprise a cylindrical peripheral surface on which bar code types of resilient material are formed with which an inking means is in contact; the pressure roller is rotatable about an axis extending parallel to the axis of the type rings and consists of non-resilient material.

Abstract: A device for forming decorative designs or other indicia on a malleable or deformable material. The device comprises a single, integral outer die having a pair of longitudinal grooves for extruding a bead or rim on the deformable material. The device further includes a series of independent inner die sections, releasably held within a passage in the outer die by means of bolts inserted through transverse openings in the outer die. Longitudinal outer surfaces or faces of the inner die sections include decorative patterns for extruding the designs or indicia on the material. The extrudable piece of material is positioned against the faces of the inner die sections and the grooves of the outer die. A pressurizing tool is then applied against the piece of material simultaneously forming the design patterns of the inner and outer dies on the malleable material.

Abstract: A golf ball marker embodying type-pieces which are so shaped that the ball engaging portions of the printing characters to be impressed into the ball conform to the curvature of the outer surface of the portion of the ball to be marked, and wherein the force applied to the type-pieces, during a marking operation, are such that all portions of the printing characters are pressed into the ball in a direction substantially normal to the ball surfaces engaged by such portions.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a hot stamping machine with a rotatable head for imprinting information on each individual frame of a roll of negatives or transparencies used in aerial photography whereby the printing head may be rotated to imprint on either side of individual negatives. The hot stamping machine has a static member and a movable member which is pivotally connected thereto for horizontal rotation about a vertical pivot. This rotatable head makes it possible to imprint on either the top or bottom of individual frames of a negative or transparency being fed through a machine and have the imprint read correctly. In addition, individual type holder blocks can be arranged in any desired position, and can be rotated so that the information contained on each type holder block will be imprinted or not, as may be desired. Finally, a provision is made for easily adjusting the pressure on either side of the imprinting head so as to ensure optimum imprinting with a minimum embossing of the film.

Abstract: The impact tip of the print hammer is provided with a curved face in one direction and shaped in a cylindrically-arcuate configuration. The impact tip is formed with the surface curvature in a direction perpendicular to the direction of character height and in a convexly curved or rounded manner as viewed from the type character. This structure of the impact tip together with an optimum chamfer angle of the type character permits closer spacing of the characters.

Abstract: A marking assembly includes a cylindrical member, upon which are supported indicia marking members, and a closure cap, having an ink pad secured therewithin, adapted to be placed over the cylindrical member by means of a coupling which is substantially air-tight so as to prevent evaporation of the ink. The indicia members may be removably secured to the cylindrical member by means of a pressure-sensitive adhesive or a snap fitting so as to be readily interchangeable, and the cross-section of the members is sharply tapered so as to produce well-defined sharp images. A further embodiment of the assembly may also include a second closure cap within which is defined a well for housing a small bottle of ink.