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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 24, 2001
Filed:
Jun. 14, 1999
Hans Wyssmann, Zurich, CH;
Johann Emil Eitel, Thüngen, DE;
Kurt Georg Nagler, Zell, DE;
Johannes Georg Schaede, Würzburg, DE;
De La Rue Giori S.A., Lausanne, CH;
Abstract
The machine further comprises a paper sheet feed device, a device for transporting the paper and a unit for applying security images (,) supported by at least one ribbon (,a). The ribbon is brought into contact with the paper (,) so that the images (,) are applied at determined points on the paper. The application unit comprises an applicator cylinder (,) fitted with pads (,) in register with determined points on the sheets (,) and cooperates with a press cylinder (,), between which cylinders the paper (,) passes. The ribbon (,a) is mounted between two reels (B,, B,) for paying out the ribbon and (,) for winding up the ribbon. The machine is equipped with a device (,) for preheating the ribbon (,a) upstream of the applicator cylinder (,) so as to preheat the images (,) which will be applied to the sheet of paper (,) by simple contact of said pads (,) with the images (,) against the press cylinder (,).