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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 05, 2005
Filed:
May. 14, 2003
Applicant:
Raul Martinez, Anaheim, CA (US);
Inventor:
Raul Martinez, Anaheim, CA (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B41J003/00 ; B65B001/04 ; B23C001/14 ; B23B003/36 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Methods and Apparatus for Image Transfer to Multiple Articles Having Non-planar Surfaces are disclosed. Also disclosed is an apparatus that utilizes a modified microprocessor-based printer. The apparatus has end portions and at least one intermediate portion for holding two or more three-dimensional articles for printing images thereon. The apparatus further includes holding cups for securely gripping the ends of the three-dimensional articles while the images are being transferred thereto. The apparatus is further adjustable in order to accommodate articles having differing lengths.