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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 25, 2006
Filed:
Apr. 01, 2004
Applicants:
Arthur Pudark, Downers Grove, IL (US);
Lyle Goodwin, Arlington Heights, IL (US);
Inventors:
Arthur Pudark, Downers Grove, IL (US);
Lyle Goodwin, Arlington Heights, IL (US);
Assignee:
A.B. Dick Company, Niles, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B41F 31/04 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An ink fountain assembly for use in duplicating machines, such as rotary lithographic machines. The assembly comprises a fountain trough defined by an elongated blade and an ink fountain roller defining a gap therebetween. A proximal edge of the blade is rigidly retained and a distal edge of said blade, adjacent said roller, engaging a portion of the frame and being initially flexed and prestressed toward said roller to define the gap. The gap may be varied to control ink flow therethrough.