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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 18, 2005
Filed:
Feb. 07, 2003
Peter R. Baker, Jr., Hebron, CT (US);
Mark E. Guckin, Middletown, CT (US);
David J. Logan, Monterey, MA (US);
Russell F. Croft, Tolland, CT (US);
Peter R. Baker, Jr., Hebron, CT (US);
Mark E. Guckin, Middletown, CT (US);
David J. Logan, Monterey, MA (US);
Russell F. Croft, Tolland, CT (US);
Gerber Scientific Products, Inc., South Windsor, CT (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for digitally generating an image comprises a photoconductor assembly, a corona assembly, and a light source assembly to generate a latent image on the photoconductor. The apparatus also includes a developer assembly that includes a developer, such as powder paint, to generate an image. The apparatus may include a fuser for generating a film image. The apparatus of the present invention may include a cartridge for storing and digitally applying adhesive to the image. Furthermore, the apparatus of the present invention includes a controller for selectively controlling voltages to control thickness of the image. Additionally, apparatus may include a consumable sheet to remove excess adhesive from the substrate.