| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| RE35512 |
Lithographic printing members for use with laser-discharge imaging |
May 20, 1997 |
| Lithographic printing plates suitable for imaging by means of laser devices that emit in the near-infrared region. Laser output either ablates one or more plate layers or physically transforms a surface layer, in either case resulting in an imagewise pattern of features on the plate. The |
| 6928661 |
Pants having an easy to open front area and method therefor |
August 16, 2005 |
| A unisex garment has a waistband. A pair of leg members extend down from the waistband. A mechanism is coupled to the unisex garment to allow easy opening of the crotch area to access the genitals. The mechanism comprises a zipper running from a crotch seam positioned between the pair of |
| 6715421 |
Transfer imaging with metal-based receivers |
April 6, 2004 |
| Metal-based printing members suitable for transfer-type imaging include a metal substrate and a hydrophilic, polymeric coating thereover. Desirably, the polymeric coating is crosslinked and withstands repeated application of fountain solution during printing. The polymeric coating can, h |
| 6626108 |
Lithographic imaging with metal-based, non-ablative wet printing members |
September 30, 2003 |
| Lithographic imaging using non-ablative printing members combines the benefits of simple construction, the ability to utilize traditional metal base supports, and amenability to imaging with low-power lasers that need not impart ablation-inducing energy levels. A representative printing |
| 6484637 |
Lithographic imaging with printing members having enhanced-performance imaging layers |
November 26, 2002 |
| Lithographic plate constructions include imaging layers having dispersed therein a radiation-scattering material and a radiation-absorbing material, both of which cooperate to increase the overall absorption of radiation in that layer. The radiation-scattering material may be in part |
| 6378432 |
Lithographic imaging with metal-based, non-ablative wet printing members |
April 30, 2002 |
| Lithographic imaging using non-ablative printing members combines the benefits of simple construction, the ability to utilize traditional metal base supports, and amenability to imaging with low-power lasers that need not impart ablation-inducing energy levels. A representative printing |
| 6374738 |
Lithographic imaging with non-ablative wet printing members |
April 23, 2002 |
| Lithographic imaging using non-ablative printing members combines the benefits of simple construction, the ability to utilize traditional metal base supports, and amenability to imaging with low-power lasers that need not impart ablation-inducing energy levels. A representative printing |
| 6358671 |
Methods and compositions for imaging and cleaning lithographic printing plates |
March 19, 2002 |
| Cleaning compositions for ablation-type lithographic printing plates include solvent, non-solvent and lubricating components, the vapor pressures and concentrations of the various components being chosen such that the mixture never becomes too rich in solvent. In this way, the solven |
| 6325322 |
Dual-plate winding mechanism with tension adjustment |
December 4, 2001 |
| A plate material tensioning and advancement mechanism is disposed in parallel relation to a cylinder, such as a plate cylinder of a printing press, so as to separate the plate material into distinct printable sections. The plate material tensioning and advancement mechanism assists i |
| 6300040 |
Lithographic imaging with constructions having mixed organic/inorganic layers |
October 9, 2001 |
| The effects of interfacial transition between organic and inorganic layers of a lithographic printing member are ameliorated by incorporating an inorganic component within the matrix of the organic layer. In a first aspect, a lithographic printing plate having adjacent organic and in |
| 6251334 |
Composite constructions having mixed organic/inorganic layers |
June 26, 2001 |
| The effects of interfacial transition between organic and inorganic layers of a multilayer construction are ameliorated by incorporating an inorganic component within the matrix of the organic layer. In a first aspect, a construction having adjacent organic and inorganic layers is fabric |
| 6207349 |
Lithographic imaging with constructions having mixed organic/inorganic layers |
March 27, 2001 |
| The effects of interfacial transition between organic and inorganic layers of a lithographic printing member are ameliorated by incorporating an inorganic component within the matrix of the organic layer. In a first aspect, a lithographic printing plate having adjacent organic and in |
| 6168903 |
Lithographic imaging with reduced power requirements |
January 2, 2001 |
| Imaging of lithographic printing plates with reduced fluence requirements is accomplished using printing members that have a solid substrate, gas-producing and radiation-absorptive layers over the substrate, and a topmost layer that contrasts with the substrate in terms of lithographic |
| 6107001 |
Method and apparatus for non-ablative, heat-activated lithographic imaging |
August 22, 2000 |
| Methods and apparatus for lithographic imaging without ablation function by irreversibly debonding intermediate printing-plate layers, thereby rendering at least the surface layer removable by cleaning to expose, in an imagewise pattern, an underlying layer having a different affinity fo |
| 6095049 |
Laser-driven method and apparatus for lithographic imaging and printing plates for use therewith |
August 1, 2000 |
| Apparatus and methods for imaging lithographic plates using laser devices that emit in the near-infrared region, and plates suitable for imaging with the apparatus and methods. Laser output either ablates one or more plate layers or physically transforms a surface layer, in either case |
| 6085656 |
Method of lithographic imaging with reduced debris-generated performance degradation and related |
July 11, 2000 |
| The ability to clean ablation-type lithographic printing plates is enhanced by the formation of debris chemically compatible with a desired cleaning fluid. The debris may originate in the ablation layer of the printing member, or in a separate insulating layer disposed above the ablation |
| 6064009 |
Universal cable clamp having oval apertures |
May 16, 2000 |
| A universal cable clamp for coupling a wide variety of electrical cables to an electrical box is capable of accepting metal or non-metallic sheathed cables. The cable clamp includes upper and lower clamping plates and a front wall having at least one opening for receiving the cable. The |
| 6055906 |
Method of lithographic imaging without defects of electrostatic origin |
May 2, 2000 |
| Defects of electrostatic origin in lithographic printing plates are prevented by reducing or minimizing the dielectric nature of the various plate layers. This lessens the capacitance of the system, reducing the voltage that results from a given deposited charge and, consequently, the |
| 6045964 |
Method for lithographic printing with thin-film imaging recording constructions incorporating me |
April 4, 2000 |
| Constructions useful as lithographic printing plates include metallic inorganic layers exhibiting both hydrophilicity and substantial durability at very thin application levels. These materials ablatively absorb imaging radiation, thereby facilitating direct imaging without chemical |
| 6024019 |
Lithographic printing system with reusable support surfaces and lithographic constructions for u |
February 15, 2000 |
| Lithographic printing constructions are removable from a permanent support, which may be a metal sheet affixable (usually by clamps) to a plate cylinder, or may instead be the permanent surface of such a cylinder. In this way, the traditional "plate" is replaced with a thin, easily m |
| 6006667 |
Method of lithographic imaging with reduced debris-generated performance degradation and related |
December 28, 1999 |
| The performance-limiting effects of thermal breakdown on ablation-type lithographic printing plates are overcome by rendering the ink-accepting surface largely impervious to the effects of debris originating with the surface layer of the printing member, or by discouraging the formation |
| 5996498 |
Method of lithographic imaging with reduced debris-generated performance degradation and related |
December 7, 1999 |
| The performance-limiting effects of thermal breakdown on ablation-type lithographic printing plates are overcome by rendering the ink-accepting surface largely impervious to the effects of debris originating with the surface layer of the printing member, or by discouraging the formation |
| 5996496 |
Laser-imageable lithographic printing members |
December 7, 1999 |
| Apparatus and methods for imaging lithographic plates using laser devices that emit in the near-infrared region, and plates suitable for imaging with the apparatus and methods. Laser output either ablates one or more plate layers or physically transforms a surface layer, in either case |
| 5870955 |
Lithographic printing system with reusable support surfaces and lithographic constructions for u |
February 16, 1999 |
| Lithographic printing constructions are removable from a permanent support, which may be a metal sheet affixable (usually by clamps) to a plate cylinder, or may instead be the permanent surface of such a cylinder. In this way, the traditional "plate" is replaced with a thin, easily m |
| 5819661 |
Method and apparatus for laser imaging of lithographic printing members by thermal non-ablative |
October 13, 1998 |
| Apparatus and methods for rapid, efficient production of durable lithographic printing plates by a thermal-transfer process that does not involve ablation. In response to an imaging pulse, a transfer material reduces in viscosity to a flowable state. The material exhibits a higher me |
| 5783364 |
Thin-film imaging recording constructions incorporating metallic inorganic layers and optical in |
July 21, 1998 |
| Constructions useful as lithographic printing plates include metallic inorganic layers exhibiting both hydrophilicity and substantial durability at very thin application levels. These materials ablatively absorb imaging radiation, thereby facilitating direct imaging without chemical |
| 5704291 |
Lithographic printing members with deformable cushioning layers |
January 6, 1998 |
| Printing members resistant to handling damage include a porous compressible layer that deforms in response to applied forces, inhibiting overlying layers from tearing or scratching. One type of construction involves ablation-type printing members, wherein pulses from a heat source ablate |
| 5649486 |
Thin-metal lithographic printing members with visible tracking layers |
July 22, 1997 |
| Laser-imageable, ablation-type lithographic printing members have a colorant that provides contrast between plate layers of similar tonalities. In particular, the colorant observably distinguishes the ablation layer from visible underlying layers, but which does not substantially int |
| 5638753 |
Laser-driven method and apparatus for lithographic imaging and printing plates for use therewith |
June 17, 1997 |
| Apparatus and methods for imaging lithographic plates using laser devices that emit in the near-infrared region, and plates suitable for imaging with the apparatus and methods. Laser output either ablates one or more plate layers or physically transforms a surface layer, in either case |
| 5636572 |
Seamless offset lithographic printing members for use with laser-discharge imaging apparatus |
June 10, 1997 |
| Seamless, sleeve-shaped dry and wet lithographic printing members that can be recycled after use include a strong, durable, hollow cylinder or sleeve that is attached to the plate mandrel or cylinder jacket of an offset printing press or platemaking apparatus. In one version, the sleeve |
| 5634403 |
Seamless offset lithographic printing members for use with laser-discharge imaging apparatus |
June 3, 1997 |
| Seamless, sleeve-shaped dry and wet lithographic printing members that can be recycled after use are disclosed, along with methods for their manufacture and use. The members include a strong, durable, hollow cylinder or sleeve that is attached to the plate mandrel or cylinder jacket |
| 5632204 |
Thin-metal lithographic printing members with integral reflective layers |
May 27, 1997 |
| Laser-imageable lithographic printing members have thin metal imaging layers and layers thereunder that reflect imaging radiation. Radiation from an imaging pulse that passes through an imaging layer is returned to that layer, thereby augmenting the effective energy flux density. The |
| 5570636 |
Laser-imageable lithographic printing members with dimensionally stable base supports |
November 5, 1996 |
| Laser-imageable lithographic printing members have rigid base supports that confer strength and rigidity. The supports may reflect imaging radiation so that radiation from an imaging pulse that passes through an imaging layer is returned to that layer, thereby augmenting the effective en |
| 5551341 |
Lithographic printing plates for use with laser discharge imaging apparatus |
September 3, 1996 |
| Apparatus and methods for imaging lithographic plates using laser devices that emit in the near-infrared region, and plates suitable for imaging with the apparatus and methods. Laser output either ablates one or more plate layers or physically transforms a surface layer, in either case |
| 5540150 |
Laser-driven method and apparatus for lithographic imaging and printing plates for use therewith |
July 30, 1996 |
| Apparatus and methods for imaging lithographic plates using laser devices that emit in the near-infrared region, and plates suitable for imaging with the apparatus and methods. Laser output either ablates one or more plate layers or physically transforms a surface layer, in either case |
| 5493971 |
Laser-imageable printing members and methods for wet lithographic printing |
February 27, 1996 |
| Lithographic printing constructions and methods of imaging them. The constructions include a grained-metal substrate, a protective layer that can also serve as an adhesion-promoting primer, and an ablatable oleophilic surface layer. In operation, imagewise pulses from an imaging lase |
| 5487338 |
Lithographic printing plates for use with laser-discharge imaging apparatus |
January 30, 1996 |
| Lithographic printing plates suitable for imaging by means of laser devices that emit in the near-infrared region. Laser output either ablates one or more plate layers or physically transforms a surface layer, in either case resulting in an imagewise pattern of features on the plate. The |
| 5440987 |
Laser imaged seamless lithographic printing members and method of making |
August 15, 1995 |
| Seamless, sleeve-shaped dry and wet lithographic printing members that can be recycled after use along with methods for their manufacture and use. The members include a strong, durable, hollow cylinder or sleeve that is attached to the plate mandrel or cylinder jacket of an offset printi |
| 5408045 |
Electrical box assembly with mounting bracket |
April 18, 1995 |
| An electrical box assembly including an electrical box and a mounting bracket rigidly coupled to the box for mounting the box onto a support member, such as a stud or a joist. The mounting bracket includes a base portion and a pair of leg portions resiliently coupled to the base portion |
| 5385092 |
Laser-driven method and apparatus for lithographic imaging |
January 31, 1995 |
| Apparatus and methods for imaging lithographic plates using laser devices that emit in the near-infrared region, and plates suitable for imaging with the apparatus and methods. Laser output either ablates one or more plate layers or physically transforms a surface layer, in either case |
| 5379698 |
Lithographic printing members for use with laser-discharge imaging |
January 10, 1995 |
| Lithographic printing plates suitable for imaging by means of laser devices that emit in the near-infrared region. Laser output ablates a titanium layer sandwiched between an oleophobic or hydrophilic layer and a polyester layer, resulting in an imagewise pattern of features on the p |
| 5354633 |
Laser imageable photomask constructions |
October 11, 1994 |
| Novel photomask blanks and methods for producing photomasks using laser-imaging apparatus. The photomask blanks include at least one layer that absorbs laser energy and ablates in response thereto, and, where unremoved as a result of the imaging process, perform the masking function |
| 5353705 |
Lithographic printing members having secondary ablation layers for use with laser-discharge imag |
October 11, 1994 |
| Lithographic printing plates suitable for imaging by means of laser devices. Laser output ablates one or more plate layers, resulting in an imagewise pattern of features on the plate. The image features exhibit an affinity for ink or an ink-abhesive fluid that differs from that of un |
| 5351617 |
Method for laser-discharge imaging a printing plate |
October 4, 1994 |
| Techniques for imaging lithographic printing members responsive to the output of laser devices. Laser output passes through at least one discrete layer and ablates one or more underlying layers, resulting in an imagewise pattern of features on the printing member. The image features exhi |
| 5339737 |
Lithographic printing plates for use with laser-discharge imaging apparatus |
August 23, 1994 |
| Lithographic printing plates suitable for imaging by means of laser devices that emit in the near-infrared region. Laser output either ablates one or more plate layers or physically transforms a surface layer, in either case resulting in an imagewise pattern of features on the plate. The |
| 5310869 |
Printing plates imageable by ablative discharge and silicone formulations relating thereto |
May 10, 1994 |
| Planographic printing plates coated with a two-component silicone formulations that consist of a high-molecular-weight silicone component and a low-molecular-weight silicone polymer. The components are combined in varying proportions with a cross-linking agent to produce compositions |
| 5272979 |
Plasma-jet imaging apparatus and method |
December 28, 1993 |
| A method of and apparatus for imaging a lithographic plate having a printing surface by exposing the printing surface to plasma jet discharges between the plate and a plasma jet nozzle spaced close to the printing surface of the plate. These plasma jet discharges are sufficient to ablate |
| 5270901 |
Charge-dissipating packaging system |
December 14, 1993 |
| An enclosure system for storage of electrostatically active, planar articles such as spark-discharge recording media. The enclosure includes a container portion, which defines a cavity for containing the articles and is conductive on all surfaces; and a nonconductive lid that fits over t |
| 5249525 |
Spark-discharge lithography plates containing image-support pigments |
October 5, 1993 |
| A lithographic printing plate that is transformable by spark-discharge techniques so as to change its affinity for ink. The plate features a layered structure including an ink-receptive substrate, a conductive layer and an ink-repellent coating. The ink-repellent coating contains a d |
| 5237923 |
Apparatus and method for imaging lithographic printing plates using spark discharges |
August 24, 1993 |
| Apparatus and method for imaging a lithographic plate having an oleophobic first layer, a metal second layer and an oleophilic third layer. The first and second layers are removed in an imagewise pattern to reveal the third layer, resulting in direct production of image spots. The plate |
