System and Method for Scoring and Applying a Pigment Solution to a Substrate
a technology of pigment solution and substrate, applied in the field of system and method, can solve the problems of image not being aligned or oriented as desired, the sticker falling off the product, the article, or the container, etc., and achieve the effect of being easily adapted to chang
Inactive Publication Date: 2017-11-02
MODERNE GLASS
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Facilitates mass production of decorated articles with non-toxic, dishwasher-safe pigments, reducing labor and costs while allowing for easy design changes and precise pattern application on curved surfaces.
Problems solved by technology
For example, exposure to water, moisture, or heat may weaken the adhesive causing the sticker to fall off the product, article, or container.
However, screen printing techniques can be labor intensive and require processing steps including: separation of colors for multi-color designs, preparing the screen, and transferring the screens to the substrate.
In addition, the screen may be incorrectly placed on the substrate, meaning that the image will not be aligned or oriented as desired.
However, applying pigment by hand to a substrate greatly increases costs of the decorated article.
Accordingly, addition of color to a sandblasted article is generally only performed for high cost or custom made pieces.
Such design options are not available for low-cost and disposable articles.
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[0022]For purposes of the description hereinafter, it is to be understood that the invention may assume alternative variations and step sequences, except where expressly specified to the contrary. It is also to be understood that the specific devices, systems, and processes described in the attached drawings, and described in the following specification, are simply exemplary embodiments of the invention. Hence, specific physical characteristics of devices, materials, substances, and chemicals related to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting.
[0023]The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing a decorative or aesthetically pleasing designs, images, logos, or finishes to a substrate 2. An exemplary substrate 2 is depicted in FIG. 3A. The substrate 2 is formed from a material having a sufficient hardness and thickness that it can be scored, etched, or carved without shattering or breaking. Exemplary materials include glass, plasti...
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A system for scoring a curved surface of a manufactured product is provided. The system includes: a controller unit for analyzing a digital image to be printed to the curved surface of the manufactured product; and an ink-jet printer in communication with the controller unit and including a printhead including one or more fluid reservoirs, each of which includes a curable solution, for applying the curable solution to the curved surface in a pattern directed by the controller unit and based on the digital image. The system also includes: a radiation generator in communication with the controller unit which applies radiation to the curved surface to cure the curable solution applied by the ink-jet printer; and a fluid pressurizer in communication with the controller unit for providing a pressurized fluid stream to the curved surface.
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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14 / 211,356, filed on Mar. 14, 2014, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 789,564 filed on Mar. 15, 2013, each of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to a method for scoring a substrate by, for example sandblasting, followed by applying a pigment solution to the substrate surface. More particularly, the invention relates to a method employing an ink-jet printing apparatus to apply substances to the substrate surface.Description of Related Art[0003]Numerous methods, systems, and devices are known for applying decorative or aesthetically pleasing features to three dimensional, curved surfaces, such an exterior surface of a product, article, or container. Applying a decorative feature such as a design or logo to a manufactured product or a...
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IPC IPC(8): B41M5/00B41M7/00B41J11/00B41J3/407C09K3/14B41C1/14
CPCB41M7/0081B41M5/007B41M5/0064B41M5/0058B41M5/0047B41J11/002B41J3/407C09K3/1454B41C1/147B41J11/0021B41J11/00214
InventorMCKNIGHT, THOMAS J.
OwnerMODERNE GLASS