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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 10, 2006
Filed:
Aug. 26, 2003
Frank J. Papa, Chester, NH (US);
Agnes Csilla Domotor, Jamaica Plain, MA (US);
Joshua B. Lederer, Brookline, MA (US);
Maryann Ivers, Amesbury, MA (US);
Frank J. Papa, Chester, NH (US);
Agnes Csilla Domotor, Jamaica Plain, MA (US);
Joshua B. Lederer, Brookline, MA (US);
Maryann Ivers, Amesbury, MA (US);
The Gem Group, Inc., Lawrence, MA (US);
Abstract
A custom decoration for bags, cases, portfolios and other business accessories (the 'item') that can be printed at an appropriate location directly on the otherwise-finished item is provided. The decoration comprises a single or multi-colored ink image transferred from a lithographic plate using a transfer pad. The underlying tag or 'substrate' for the decoration is a smooth-surfaced soft polyvinylchloride or rubberized material with appropriate ink-receptive or attractive characteristic—such as a matte or semi-gloss surface finish. The item is placed on a supporting surface in a pad printing device so that the substrate is restrained within a registration jig; an inked image on a plate is contacted with a printing pad and the pad is moved to contact the substrate, thereby applying the custom decoration thereto. In one embodiment, the substrate is secured by cords to a side of the item. The substrate is constructed from a pliable material, such as rubberized polyvinylchloride, with custom ink decoration applied thereto. The opposing ends of the substrate include tabs that are secured around each of opposing cords. Likewise, a substrate can be secured along an edge of an item by adhesives or stitching. This edge can be that of an outer pocket.