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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 12, 2010
Filed:
Apr. 26, 2006
Michael A. Smoot, Chesterfield, VA (US);
Mark C. Davis, Chester, VA (US);
Michael A. Smoot, Chesterfield, VA (US);
Mark C. Davis, Chester, VA (US);
XYMID, LLC, Midlothian, VA (US);
Abstract
A protective sleeve cover is described for protecting anilox, gravure, or other costly rolls. The protective sleeve cover is cylindrical in geometry and has a means at one end for securing the cover to the roll being protected. The protective sleeve cover is readily mounted or demounted from the roll. Expansion tabs on the inner diameter of the protective sleeve cover create an interference fit with the roll being protected, causing the protective sleeve cover to deform and generate radial forces that enhance the gripping action of the protective sleeve cover to the roll. Friction pads can be added for enhanced gripping function with the roll.