Title:
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING SIGNS HAVING AN ADHESIVE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2003066337
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
An apparatus for digitally generating an image comprises a photoconductor assembly (136) , a corona assembly (140), and a light source assembly (166) to generate a latent image on the photoconductor. The apparatus also includes a developer assembly (144) that includes a developer, such as powder paint, to generate an image. The apparatus may include a fuser (150) for generating a film image. The apparatus of the present invention may include a cartridge for storing and digitally applying adhesive (719, 819, 919) to the image. Furthermore, the apparatus of the present invention includes a controller (152) for selectively controlling voltages to control thickness of the image. Additionally, apparatus may include a consumable sheet (839, 939) to remove excess adhesive from the substrate.
Inventors:
BAKER PETER R JR
GUCKIN MARK E
LOGAN DAVID J
CROFT RUSSELL F
GUCKIN MARK E
LOGAN DAVID J
CROFT RUSSELL F
Application Number:
PCT/US2003/003768
Publication Date:
December 23, 2004
Filing Date:
February 07, 2003
Export Citation:
Assignee:
GERBER SCIENT PRODUCTS INC (US)
International Classes:
B41J11/00; B41M5/025; B44C1/10; B44C1/165; B44C1/17; G03G7/00; G03G8/00; G03G13/16; B41J2/32; G03G15/22; (IPC1-7): B44C1/10; B44C1/17; B41M3/12; B41M5/025; B41J11/00; G03G7/00; G03G13/16; G03G8/00
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