Abstract: The stamp (10) for a lithographic process, such as patterning a surface layer, of the invention has a stamp body (5) with at least a first recess (11) formed therein, which recess defines a first aperture (15) in the printing face (3) of the stamp (10). The first recess (11) narrows with increasing distance to the printing face, while any cross-section of the first recess, when perpendicularly projected on the printing face (3), will lie within the aperture (15). The printing face may comprise small (11, 12) and large apertures (13) as well as small surfaces (14) in between apertures, while it is nevertheless able to produce prints which are accurate replicas of the printing face. Even details on a submicron scale can be adequately printed. The stamp (10) can be manufactured by a method which comprises anisotropic etching of a first body to make a mold and replicating the mold in the printing face (3) of the stamp (10).
Abstract: A stamping device utilizing a translucent base member having a surface. An imprinting element is fixed to the surface of the base member and is capable of marking items. A handle is also included and possesses a grasping element to allow the user to press downwardly. A translucent connecting structure resiliently links the handle to the base member. The imprinting element is visible through the base member and connecting structure during the stamping process.
Abstract: A stencil stamp assembly is formed of: a stencil sheet having a perforation area having an image perforated therein, at least two plate members having lower end portions secured to the stencil sheet at at least two positions with the perforation area sandwiched therebetween and upper end portions connected with each other, the plate members serving as operating portions during printing, an ink holding portion for holding ink on the upper surface of the perforation area of said stencil sheet, and a center member having a plurality of surfaces in contact with at least a part of the inner surface of the plate members and the upper surface of said ink holding portion. The center member is provided in a space between the inner surface of the plate members and the upper surface of the ink holding portion.