Means not otherwise provided for adapted to produce characters
or designs on surfaces by impression of types or dies or by applying
coating material thereto through openings of previous portions of
a pattern sheet, as in stenciling, or by impression from planos:graphic
or intaglio surfaces.
(1)
Note. Includes organizations using design or character dies
that emboss, burn, or perforate, as well as those that are intended
to apply ink.
SECTION II - LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS
For means and methods for making type or other bodies having
printing surfaces see Class 76, Metal Tools and Implements, Making;
Class 156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture;
Class 164, Metal Founding; Class 178, Telegraphy; Class 199, Type Casting;
Class 204, Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy; Class 205, Electrolysis:
Processes, Compositions Used Therein and Methods of Preparing the
Compositions; Class 264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping
or Treating; Processes; Class 425, Plastic Article or Earthenware
Shaping or Treating: Apparatus; and Class 430, Radiation Imagery
Chemistry: Process, Composition, or Product Thereof.
Patents containing product claims originally classified in
Class 101, Printing, subclasses 128.21 through 129, 450.1 through
473, 211, 295, 401.1 through 401.6 involving significant claimed
chemical subject matter and no significant structure or printing
steps are being reclassified into the appropriate chemical product
or material class. Notes under the pertinent above indicated subclasses
indicate the extent and scope of this work as of August 1969.
Where a printing plate of the planos:graphic type or a stencil
element, i.e., stencils and blanks, is claimed with no significant
printing plate or stencil element structure or printing steps but
merely in terms of the composition or material of which at least
one of its layers is composed, it will be classified in the appropriate
product or composition class, even though there is no claim to the composition,
per se.
The line between Class 83, Cutting, and Class 101, Printing,
subclasses 3.1+ is as follows:
The mere removal of portions of sheet material interposed
between one or more punch and die sets, whether or not the aperture
or series of apertures produced form characters or designs which
convey intelligence, has been considered punching for Class 83.
However, where more than the mere removal of material is involved
and additional apparatus or steps add to enhance the character or
design produced, (e.g., the application of ink to the punches to
additionally mark or outline the apertures), such additions have
been considered printing for Class 101, subclass 3.1.
Deforming of sheet material into characters or designs with
or without the removal of any portion of the material has been considered
printing for Class 101, subclasses 3.1+.
Bleaching and Dyeing; Fluid Treatment and Chemical
Modification of Textiles and Fibers, particularly
subclasses 445+ , for chemical processes and compositions for printing
textiles and other materials there designated with dyes.
Coating Apparatus, for coating apparatus of general application, especially
subclass 46 for printing apparatus combined with significant coating,
subclasses 211+, 301 and 406 for apparatus for applying
coating to restricted areas for special purposes, and subclasses
504+ for masks, per se.
Metal Founding,
subclasses 2+ for processes of forming metal printing plates
(e.g., stereotypes, etc.) and subclasses 139+ for corresponding apparatus.
Also, see (2) Note above.
Article Dispensing, appropriate subclasses for article dispensing or
feeding devices not otherwise provided for, and including sheet
and card dispensers.
Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, appropriate subclasses for methods of, and apparatus
for, feeding material without utilizing the leading or trailing
ends to effect movement of the material.
Selective Cutting (e.g., Punching), for a device for selective cutting or punching of
a workpiece, usually a paper card or strip, in one cycle of operation,
or step-by-step in alternation with work feed movements, wherein
the cutting extends entirely through the workpiece and is not restricted
to the production of characters or designs (e.g., it may reproduce
pattern indicia in original or modified form, or it may cut coded
perforations under the control of a keyboard or other data input
means).
Incremental Printing of Symbolic Information,
subclasses 112+ for the production of latent electrostatic images
by the use of electrically charged character dies onto a record,
which latent images are later developed with toner to render them
visible, subclasses 159+ and 163+ for printing
of symbolic information by electrical discharge and by electrochemical
respectively.
Electrophotography,
subclasses 130+ for image formation, subclass 154 for image formation
with transfer of latent image, and subclasses 297+ for
transfer of toner image, per se.
Typewriting Machines, for printing mechanism in which each type is impressed
separately, with means to feed the work to position for the next
impression.
Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate subclasses for a single or plural layer stock
material useful as a printing plate or stenciling element, but having
no significant printing structure or other printing feature, and
subclasses 908 and 909 (cross-reference art collections) for a
printer"s matrix or a printer"s blanket, respectively.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Machines which print on articles and selectively deliver
related articles in groups, each group in a separate position.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Means for producing characters or designs on surfaces by
dies adapted to deform or remove portions of the material.
(1)
Note. Since many printing mechanisms can inherently deform
the material being printed upon, organized machines, even though
called "embossing machines", are placed below
in appropriate coordinate subclasses, except that recitation of specific
mechanism particularly designed to deform the material, will cause
classification in this and indented subclasses, e.g., conforming
punch and die structure.
(2)
Note. See the class definition, lines with other classes and
within this class for the line between this class (101) and the Cutting
class.
401.4, 401.5, and 401.6, for means for swaging characters
into metal and involving more than simple pressure, such as would
be applicable to any material.
Cutting, appropriate subclasses for machines having die members
with perforating-points adapted to pass entirely through the material
for producing designs other than characters. Also see Lines With
Other Classes and Within this Class of the Class 101 Class Definition.
Selective Cutting (e.g., Punching), appropriate subclasses for a machine having a gang
of separately movable punches so mounted and connected that any
desired combination thereof may be depressed to produce a design or
an array of coded perforations.
Typewriting Machines,
subclasses 127+ and 135+ for machines in which each die
is impressed separately, with means to feed the work to position
for the next impression.
This subclass is indented under subclass 3.1. Machines peculiarly adapted for printing by embossing or
penetrating on articles other than rectangular sheets.
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Machines the impression being made by rolling contact between
the printing-surface and the surface printed upon.
This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Machines the article engaged between the peripheries of
two oppositely-rotating members to effect the printing act.
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Machines wherein the path of approach of the hot die and
the special article to printing position is an arc intersecting
the surface printed upon.
Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate subclasses for a single or plural layer stock
material product, and
subclasses 908 and 909 (cross-reference art collections) for a printer"s
matrix or a printer"s blanket, respectively.
This subclass is indented under subclass 12. Machines carrying a supply of printing characters so constructed
that different characters may be employed at successive impressions.
This subclass is indented under subclass 3.1. Machines carrying a supply of printing characters so constructed
that different characters may be employed at successive impressions.
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Machines, the dies being adapted to penetrate the material.
(1)
Note. This subclass is at present the locus for original patents
directed to the combination of means for printing and means for
punching, selectively, one or more holes (in the same or in a different workpiece).
For example, the machine may punch code symbols to record data which
may or may not relate to the printed subject matter.
Typewriting Machines,
subclasses 135+ for the combination of means for typing and means
for perforating (the same workpiece or different workpieces), under
the control of a common keyboard.
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Machines wherein the path of approach to printing position
is in an arc intersecting the surface to be pierced.
This subclass is indented under subclass 3.1. Means, the impression being made by rolling contact between
the printing-surface and the surface to be printed upon.
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Dies carrying a supply of printing characters so constructed
that different characters may be employed at successive impressions.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Means for transferring designs of special compositions from
temporary supports to plates adapted to be developed into printing-surfaces.
This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Machines, the article being engaged in rolling contact between
the peripheries of two oppositely-rotating members.
This subclass is indented under subclass 41. Machines carrying a supply of printing characters so constructed
that different characters may be employed at successive impressions.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Means carrying a supply of printing characters so constructed
that different characters may be employed at successive impressions.
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Means for impressing each type separately and causing relative
feed of the work to position for the next impression, in combination
with other printing means.
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Machines, the work being engaged in rolling contact between
the peripheries of rotating members, the surface on one of the members being
a stencil and having a roller-inker receiving ink from a reservoir.
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Machines wherein a roller supplied with ink from a reservoir
is passed bodily over the back of the stencil.
This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Machines, there being a chain for passing disconnected printing-plates
between the members of the printing-couple.
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Machines having a flat printing member and a cylinder between
which the work is engaged by rolling contact.
This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Machines having means for distinguishing different groups
of the printed articles, but not for delivering the groups to different
positions.
This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Machines, there being a plurality of rotatable coaxial members
provided with printing characters on their peripheries.
This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Machines, a plurality of printing-plates being secured together
and fed one at a time to printing position.
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Machines wherein the path of approach of the bed and platen
to printing position is an arc intersecting the surface to be printed
upon.
This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Machines, a plurality of printing-surfaces being mounted
on a rotary carrier and moved step by step to operative position.
This subclass is indented under subclass 63. Machines wherein the path of approach of the bed and platen
is an arc intersecting the surface to be printed upon.
This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Machines wherein the path of approach of the bed and platen
is an arc intersecting the surface to be printed upon.
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Machines for printing on transportation-tickets route or
destination, in combination with other data, employing at least
in part selective or progressive mechanism.
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Machines for printing numbers that are provided with means
for advancing the type progressively between operations.
This subclass is indented under subclass 74. Machines, there being a plurality of rotatable coaxial members
with printing characters on their peripheries.
This subclass is indented under subclass 76. Machines, there being a plurality of rotatable coaxial members
with printing characters on their peripheries, the series being
revoluble bodily about an exterior axis.
This subclass is indented under subclass 78. Machines, there being a plurality of rotatable coaxial members
with printing characters on their peripheries.
This subclass is indented under subclass 79. Machines wherein the path of approach of bed and platen
to printing position is an arc intersecting the surface to be printed
on.
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Machines, there being an ink-supply plate and a roller for
transferring ink therefrom to the printing-surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 79. Machines, there being an ink-supply plate and a roller for
transferring ink therefrom to the printing-surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Machines limited to a plurality of rotatable coaxial members
with printing characters on their peripheries in combination with
ink-pads making contact with the type along a path intersecting
the type-surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 84. Printing members comprising a plurality of rotatable coaxial
members with printing characters on their peripheries.
This subclass is indented under subclass 88. Printing members, the drums withdrawing slightly under pressure
and effecting the progression of the types upon their return to
normal position.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus in which there is provided means to prevent a
repeated and unwanted print impression of a print character.
(1)
Note. Merely dampening the movement of a print hammer returning
to its home position after a print operation is not considered proper
subject matter for classification here. For classification here,
there should at least be a disclosure that a repeated impact of
the same print character is at least substantially positively prohibited
whereby the probability of a repeated or double impression is highly
remote.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus provided with print means for producing print
characters each of which is made up of a plurality of character
fragments.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.04. Apparatus in which there is provided a plurality of flexible
relatively movable elongated members, end portions thereof or separate members
at the end portions cooperating therewith striking a relatively
stationary member to perform a print action, each end portion or
separate member thereat printing a respective portion only of a
character or symbol.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus in which means is provided by which space between
words or print characters may be modified so that a printed line
of print will have a desired length.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus in which the print apparatus includes a means
for severing and/or piercing the article being printed.
(1)
Note. The means may be a bar having a tear edge thereon.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus in which a separate relatively moving print means
is provided for concurrent printing on each of two or more print
lines of a record medium moving therepast.
(1)
Note. It is not intended that a print character carrying member
having two or more lines of print thereon engageable by a relatively
movable platen member for effecting a print action is proper for classification
here. However, where a separate hammer or platen member concurrently
movable for simultaneously printing indicia on each of two or more print
lines, classification is proper here.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus in which there is provided a character striking
member either (1) having a width spanning a plurality of adjacently
positioned type characters or type columns, or (2) being movable
to strike characters in a plurality of print columns, the character
striking member being engageable with a single print type character
only when it is urged to strike the print character carrying member
at a print line as the print characters move therepast.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus wherein either a platen or hammer member or a
print character carrying member is moved by a fluid under pressure
whereby a print act may be performed.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus in which there are-two or more printing means
each of which comprises a separate print character carrying member
for cooperation with a separate platen for printing on a separate
record keeping means.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.11. Apparatus in which at least one of the separate printing
means comprises a printing mechanism dissimilar to any other printing
mechanism in the machine.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus in which print characters are carried on a band
or web-like element the ends of which are connected together to
form a continuous loop and movable past or along a print line.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.13. Apparatus wherein the band or web-like element has a portion
moving in a direction parallel to the print line.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus wherein either a character carrying member or
a character striking member is moved from print position to print
position along a line generally parallel to a print line and from
end to end thereof.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus in which the print characters are part of or carried
on a member movable at least substantially 360 degrees about its
axis.
(1)
Note. A print wheel either having print characters extending
completely around its periphery or disclosed as rotating but having
print characters extending partially therearound is considered proper subject
matter for classification here.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.18. Apparatus in which the member comprises a relatively thin
rotating member having print characters at or about its periphery.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.18. Apparatus in which in addition to the rotating print character
carrying member there is provided another print character carrying
member which is other than rotatably, each member engageable with
a common platen member.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.18. Apparatus in which the member having the print characters
thereon rotates about an axis which is at least substantially parallel
to the line being printed.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.21. Apparatus in which the rotating type carrying member includes
a means alternately accelerating and retarding its rotative movement,
the rotation thereof being impeded for the act of printing.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.21. Apparatus in which either (1) the print characters are spirally
arranged over the circumference of the rotatable print character
carrying member or (2) like print characters in axially spaced column
of print characters are circumferentially spaced on the rotating
member.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.21. Apparatus in which the member having the print characters
thereon is also movable in a direction to strike a backing or platen
member to thereby perform a printing action.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.24. Apparatus wherein the member movable to engage the rotatable
print character carrying member moves in a curved path of travel.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.21. Apparatus in which the rotating member has mounted thereon
a plurality of individually movable print characters, the individually movable
print characters being selectively moved to a print position whereby
the print action may be performed.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.21. Apparatus wherein a plurality of spaced platen or hammer
sets are positioned adjacent the periphery of the rotatable print
character carrying member, each set performing a separate print
action on a separate record means.
(1)
Note. The record means may be a tape, sales slip, envelope,
etc.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.21. Apparatus in which there is provided a member movable in
a direction to strike one or more type or print characters on the
rotatable member thereby to perform a printing action.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.28. Apparatus in which the means to move the member striking
the type or print characters to perform the print action includes
a solenoid or like electrical member.
Electricity: Magnetically Operated Switches, Magnets,
and Electromagnets,
subclasses 229+ for the combination of an electromagnet used in conjunction
with a permanent magnet.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.29. Apparatus in which there is provided a rotating member having
an impelling surface or means thereon for impelling the print character
striking member into engagement with a print character.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.3. Apparatus in which there is provided a separate movable
member interposed between the solenoid or like means and the type
or print character striking member, the rotating member moving the
interposed member into engagement with the striking member to perform
the print action.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.29. Apparatus in which there is provided a movable member interposed
between the solenoid or like means and the type or print character striking
member, the interposed member being caused to move the striking
member into engagement with a print character to perform the print
action.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.32. Apparatus in which there is provided a resilient mechanical
device for urging the interposed member in at least one direction
of its movement.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.29. Apparatus in which there is provided a resilient mechanical
device for urging the striking member in at least one direction
of its movement.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.28. Apparatus in which there is provided a member movable to
engage the rotatable print character carrying member to perform
the printing act, the movable member being moved solely by mechanistic
elements, e.g., cams, levers, springs, etc.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.35. Apparatus wherein the member movable to engage the rotatable
print character carrying member moves in a curved path of travel.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus in which the print characters are part of a member
movable alternately back and forth in a path of travel.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.37. Apparatus in which the print character carrying member includes
at least two spaced sets of print characters.
(1)
Note. A print character carrying member having a set of characters,
portions of which are grouped together on different faces thereof
is considered proper for classification here.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.38. Apparatus wherein there is a separate platen member cooperating
with each print character set enabling simultaneous spaced print
actions on separate record means.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.39. Apparatus wherein each set of print characters is mounted
on the same face of the reciprocating member.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.37. Apparatus in which there is provided a member movable in
a direction to engage the print characters whereby to perform a
print action.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.41. Apparatus in which the movable member is urged to engage
the print character by the force exerted thereto of a solenoid or
like electrical member.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.37. Apparatus wherein a print character carrying member is moved
to engage a relatively stationary member by the force exerted thereto
of a solenoid or like member, the print character carrying member
being moved either, per se, or by an intermediate member acting
thereon.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.37. Apparatus in which the member carrying the printing characters
moves back and forth in a circular path generally substantially
less than 360 degrees.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.37. Apparatus in which the member movable alternately back and
forth is provided with individual print character means movable
relative thereto and to each other.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.45. Apparatus in which movement of the print carrying reciprocating
member is controlled by means including a solenoid or like member
for selectively positioning the print characters at the print line.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus in which a member having indicia or symbol thereon
is moved in a direction to engage a platen member thereby to perform
a print action.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus comprising a member engageable with a print character
member not otherwise claimed or disclosed.
(1)
Note. Hammers or platen member disclosed or claimed for use
with a specific type of print character carrying member are classified
with the particular print character carrying member.
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Machines wherein the path of approach of the bed and platen
to printing position is in an arc intersecting the surface to be
printed upon.
This subclass is indented under subclass 94. Machines, there being a plurality of rotatable coaxial members
with printing characters on their peripheries.
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Limited to printing-surfaces and supporting and holding
means therefor in combination with means for applying ink to the
surfaces for machines.
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Limited to the specific members that bear the printing-surfaces
and supporting and holding means therefor for machines.
This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Means, the printing members comprising a plurality of rotatable
coaxial members with printing characters on their peripheries.
This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Means comprising stencil-plates each having a plurality
of characters or designs from which selection may be made.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Machines having means to produce a plurality of copies of
the same matter at each printing operation.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter using tools or members having design areas
through which inks pigment, or other coating substance may pass
to the surface to be printed upon.
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Machines, the work being engaged in rolling contact between
the peripheries of rotating members, the periphery of one of the
members being or carrying a stencil.
This subclass is indented under subclass 116. Machines having means to perforate or sever the work and
means to move it to or from stenciling position.
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Subject matter including (1) stenciling elements, i.e.,
stencils and blanks including mounts, holders and extensions, (2)
processes of and apparatus for manufacture of such elements not
elsewhere provided for, and (3) such processes combined with a use
step.
(1)
Note. The term "blank" includes the sheet
or plate through which the stenciling openings are to be made or
the unit including the unperforated stencil sheet and its attached
protecting or backing sheets. The term "stencil" includes
the sheets or plates with the openings in them and also such completed
sheets or plates combined with backing or protective sheets.
Toilet,
subclass 216 for eyebrow stencils to act as templates in the
application of make-up, subclass 73 for manicure stencils, and subclass
319 for other stencils adapted for use with toilet articles (e.g.,
rouge or lipstick).
Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate subclasses for a single or plural layer stock
material product in the form of a web or sheet, and especially
subclasses 131+ for such a product including apertures.
Abrading,
subclasses 29+ , 442, 445, 448, and 457 for an abrading shield, including
an erasing shield (subclass 445), a mask, or a stencil; and see
the search notes of subclass 442.
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Devices including (A) a stencil or blank combined with (1)
a mount or holder, usually a frame surrounding it, (2) an extension
usually an index tab or sheet bearing indicia, (3) means for attaching
the stencil or blank to other structures such as a duplicating machine
or surface to be stenciled, or (4) any of the above combined, and
(B) the mounts or holders, per se.
Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel,
subclasses 371+ for frame type devices for flexible fabrics and
see the Notes thereto for the search for similar structures.
This subclass is indented under subclass 127.1. Subject matter, including a plurality of stencils which
can be assembled in a desired order and adjuncts thereto.
Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel,
subclasses 218+ for movably interconnected plural strip, slat or
panel type devices therein provided.
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Subject matter including (a) laminated or plural sheets
including a blank which is or may be cut to form a stencil, (b)
a specific base sheet combined with a coating, (c) apparatus and
processes of manufacture of the above, and (d) such processes combined
with a use step.
(1)
Note. Stenciling elements, i.e., stencils or blanks, including
laminated or plural sheet stenciling elements defined in terms of
the chemical composition of one of the layers or sheets of the stencil element
without other printing structure limitations or printing steps shall
be classified in the appropriate chemical product or material class.
for manufacture processes including the assembly
of a stencil or blank and its frame and for stencil cutting processes
even though a laminated or coated base is cut.
Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate subclasses for a stock material product in
the form of a single or plural layer web or sheet; and particularly
subclasses 411.1+ for a plural layer product in which at least one
of the layers is defined in terms of its composition.
Coating Processes,
subclasses 256+ for nonuniform coating processes which may include
the use of a stencil. For the line between Classes 427 and 101 see
the class definition of Class 427.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process or apparatus of printing from a surface not depending
upon differences in elevation, but (A) which surface has been treated so
as to be ink-repellent except where an ink-attractive configuration
has been placed thereon, or (B) on which surface an ink design has
been prepared which will give off multiple impressions without re-inking.
(1)
Note. Within the meaning of this subclass the term "planographic" does
not include printing from plain or smooth surfaces in which the
design is first printed or otherwise delineated on the surface in
ink and then transferred by impression to the surface to the printed on
and the operation repeated for each impression. Operations of the
latter sort are herein designated "transfer-printing" and
classified as such under the appropriate main divisions, such as "Multi-color,
Intaglio, Rolling-Contact Machines," etc.
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Copying apparatus having a printing-surface bearing designs
in ink of such a nature as not to require reinking, but which may
be treated with a solvent to give off impressions.
This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Copying apparatus by which the printing surface and the
sheet to be printed upon are brought into impression-taking contact
by simultaneously flexing the surface and the sheet.
This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Copying apparatus comprising a flat printing member and
a cylinder, between which the work is engaged by rolling contact.
This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Opposed members capable of relative movement toward each
other to make the impression by a nonrolling contact.
(1)
Note. For details of mechanism for imparting the movement,
see the Search Notes below.
This subclass is indented under subclass 136. Machines wherein the design is first printed by means of
a planographic surface on an intermediate surface and then offset
or transferred to the surface to be printed on, there being also means
whereby to prevent an impression.
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Machines wherein the design is first printed by means of
a planographic surface on an intermediate smooth surface, and then
offset or transferred to the surface to be printed on.
This subclass is indented under subclass 142. Machines for printing on continuous strips of indefinite
length, there being means whereby to prevent an impression.
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Machines comprising a flat printing member and a cylinder,
between which the work is engaged by rolling contact.
This subclass is indented under subclass 147. Means wherein the dampeners are cylindrical in form, the
dampening material being supplied from a reservoir.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter in which printing is done by means of surfaces
dependent upon design-grooves to retain the ink.
This subclass is indented under subclass 153. Machines, the design being first printed by means of an
intaglio surface upon an intermediate smooth surface and then offset
or transferred onto the work, there being a stiff blade for scraping
off the ink not retained in the grooves of the intaglio surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 150. Machines comprising a flat printing member and a cylinder,
between which the work is engaged in rolling contact.
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Machines, there being an ink-applying roller not receiving
ink from a plate and a long flexible strip for removing the ink
not retained in the grooves of the printing element.
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Machines, there being an ink-applying roller not receiving
ink from a plate and means for removing the ink not retained in
the grooves of the printing element.
This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Machines, the printing member moving in a straight path,
there being an ink-applying roller not receiving ink from a plate
and a long flexible strip for removing the ink not retained in the
grooves of the printing member.
This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Machines, there being an ink-applying roller not receiving
ink from a plate and a long flexible strip for removing the ink
not retained in the grooves of the printing member.
This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Machines, there being a long flexible strip for removing
the ink not retained in the grooves of the printing member.
This subclass is indented under subclass 150. Attachments for machines limited in function to removing
the ink from the printing surface except where retained by the design-grooves.
This subclass is indented under subclass 174. Machines, the design being printed upon an intermediate
surface and then transferred or offset onto the work.
This subclass is indented under subclass 178. Machines having means peculiarly adapted for printing on
both sides of the web, at least one side in multicolor.
This subclass is indented under subclass 179. Machines employing a plurality of separate printing-couples
for printing different colors on the same side of the web.
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Machines comprising a flat printing member and a cylinder,
between which the work is engaged in rolling contact.
This subclass is indented under subclass 186. Machines, the work being moved longitudinally of the cylinder
between impressions to present it to a different printing-surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 186. Machines having a plurality of cylinders and cooperating
forms, to which the work is successively presented.
This subclass is indented under subclass 189. Machines having means peculiarly adapted for printing on
both sides of the work, at least one side being in multicolor.
This subclass is indented under subclass 189. Machines including means for bringing the bed and cylinder
together on the printing stroke and separating them on the return
stroke.
This subclass is indented under subclass 194. Machines wherein the path of approach of the bed and platen
to printing position is in an arc intersecting the surface to be
printed on, there being an ink-supply plate and a roller for transferring
ink therefrom to the printing-surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 193. Machines wherein the bed and platen approach to printing
position is in an arc intersecting the surface to be printed on.
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Machines which consist of printing-forms each having one
or more sections adapted to be moved from the plane of the printing-surface
to be inked or to escape inking.
This subclass is indented under subclass 203.1. Means wherein said ink supply plate is a multiple disk type,
for transferring ink therefrom to the printing surface.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Machines for printing by exerting a rolling contact between
the printing-surface and the surface to be printed upon.
This subclass is indented under subclass 212. Devices adapted to hold a roll of paper or the like and
having a rotary printing member bearing against the roll, with an
ink-applying roller not receiving ink from a plate. As the web is pulled
out it is automatically printed upon.
(1)
Note. For similar roll-holders without printing attachments
see Classes 83, Cutting; and 242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding,
subclasses 550+ and 570+.
Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, appropriate subclasses for methods of, and apparatus
for, feeding material without utilizing the leading or trailing
ends to effect movement of the material.
This subclass is indented under subclass 214. Machines, the design being printed upon an intermediate
surface and then transferred or offset onto the work.
This subclass is indented under subclass 216. Machines the design being first printed on an intermediate
surface and then offset or transferred onto the work.
This subclass is indented under subclass 221. Machines, there being means for turning the web over about
its longitudinal axis prior to the perfecting impression.
This subclass is indented under subclass 220. Machines, there being means for turning the web over about
its longitudinal axis prior to the perfecting impression.
This subclass is indented under subclass 220. Machines having means for perforating the web or severing
after printing, with means to feed or deliver the work.
This subclass is indented under subclass 229. Machines wherein the sheets are turned over prior to the
perfecting impression other than by a continuous forward movement
without lateral deflection.
Presses,
subclass 173 for roller type concurrent pressing and conveying presses,
not elsewhere provided for, having material handling or guiding means.
This subclass is indented under subclass 238. Machines, there being a positive stop for the article to
bring it into register with the printing-surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 240. Machines, there being a positive stop for the article to
bring it into register with the printing surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 232. Machines, there being a positive stop for the article to
bring it into register with the printing-surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 216. Machines having means for moving one of the members of the
printing-couple or the work so as to accurately present the desired
portions of the work and the printing-surface to each other.
(1)
Note. This subclass does not include mere adjustable gearing
or journals.
This subclass is indented under subclass 216. Machines having a plurality of work-supporting blankets
arranged side by side, but out of alinement, along the cylinder
and adapted to cooperate with similarly-arranged typeforms.
This subclass is indented under subclass 212. Machines comprising a flat printing member and a cylinder,
between which the work is engaged by rolling contact.
(1)
Note. Does not include those having rotating members with
flat printing-surfaces.
Presses,
subclass 156 for presses of the concurrent pressing and conveying
type, not elsewhere provided for, in which a roller coacts with
a nonrotary press element.
This subclass is indented under subclass 250. Machines, the design being first printed upon an intermediate
surface and then offset or transferred onto the work.
This subclass is indented under subclass 256. Machines having means to turn the web over about its longitudinal
axis prior to the perfecting impression.
This subclass is indented under subclass 262. Machines, the rotation of the cylinder being reversed with
each reciprocation of the bed and having work feeding or delivering
means.
This subclass is indented under subclass 270. Machines with means to move the work to or from the printing
mechanism, an ink-ribbon being held over the printing-surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 250. Means for producing relative movement between the bed and
cylinder not peculiar to the types of bed-and-cylinder machines
named in the preceding subclasses.
This subclass is indented under subclass 282. Machines including means for bringing the bed and cylinder
together on the printing stroke and separating them on the return
stroke.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Machines comprising two opposing pressure members so constructed
as to contact simultaneously at all points with the work held therebetween,
thereby effecting a non-rolling impression.
This subclass is indented under subclass 289. Machines, the printing member moving in a straight path
and having a roller-inker not receiving ink from a plate.
This subclass is indented under subclass 292. Machines, there being an ink-supply plate and a roller for
transferring ink there-from to the printing-surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. Machines wherein the path of approach of the bed and platen
to printing position is an arc intersecting the surface to be printed
on.
This subclass is indented under subclass 299. Machines, there being an ink-supply plate and a roller for
transferring ink therefrom to the printing-surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 301. Machines comprising an ink-supply plate and a roller for
transferring ink therefrom to the printing-surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 306. Machines, there being an ink-supply plate and a roller for
transferring ink therefrom to the printing-surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 310. Machines comprising an ink-supply plate and a roller for
transferring ink therefrom to the printing-surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 318. Machines comprising an ink-supply plate and a roller for
transferring ink therefrom to the printing-surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 324. Machines comprising an ink-supply plate and a roller for
transferring ink therefrom to the printing-surface.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices limited to elements having printing-surfaces and
supporting and holding means therefor, in combination with means
for applying ink to said surfaces.
This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Devices having curved surfaces capable of printing by rolling
or rocking upon the work.
(1)
Note. The line between this class (101), subclasses 328+,
and Class 401, Coating Implements With Material Supply, subclasses
208+, is as follows:
Class 101, takes rolling applicator implements disclosed as
pigment distributors and where the applicator surface produces a
mark of other than general character. Marks of general character
include (1) an indeterminate line or (2) a single continuous line
of uniform width.
Class 401, Coating Implements With Material Supply, takes
hand-manipulable rolling contact applicators of general utility
or disclosed as being pigment distributors producing a mark of general character.
Coating Implements With Material Supply,
subclasses 208+ for a hand-manipulable rolling-contact applicator with
material supply; and see (1) Note, above.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices limited to attachments for printing apparatus for
applying ink to the printing surface other than in multicolor work
or stenciling.
Coating Apparatus, for coating apparatus of general application, and especially
subclasses 258+ for rotary applicators having means to apply coating
material thereto.
This subclass is indented under subclass 335. Devices, ink being held on a surface other than continuously
cylindrical, from which it is transferred by a roller.
This subclass is indented under subclass 335. Machine including a cylindrical member adapted to roll over
the printing surface of the printing member of a printer; to transfer
printing fluid thereto, wherein the cylindrical member receives
ink from a supply other than a plate.
(1)
Note. the roller may be called the "inking roller"
This subclass is indented under subclass 348. Subject matter adapted for inking the printing member of
a printing press, wherein the printing member turns about an axis.
This subclass is indented under subclass 349.1. Subject matter including a reservoir for storage of printing
fluid and a passageway for supplying said printing fluid from the
reservoir to the inking roller.
This subclass is indented under subclass 350.1. Subject matter including more than one passageway for supplying
printing fluid to the inking roller, and including provision to
allow choice of one or another passageway.
This subclass is indented under subclass 350.1. Subject matter including an element of the passageway reciprocated
to cause the printing fluid to be evenly distributed on the printing surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 350.1. Subject matter, wherein the passageway for supplying printing
fluid is comprised of a series of rotary cylinders adapted to transfer printing
fluid from one to the other to thereby move the printing fluid from
the reservoir to the inking roller, and wherein the velocity of one
of said cylinders can be changed.
This subclass is indented under subclass 350.1. Subject matter including more than one element to scrape
off excess printing fluid from the inking roller.
This subclass is indented under subclass 350.1. Subject matter including means (other than a mere hand cut-off)
to prevent the flow of printing fluid to the inking roller.
This subclass is indented under subclass 351.1. Subject matter, wherein the means for preventing flow of
printing fluid is yieldably urged by a resilient member into or
out of functioning position.
This subclass is indented under subclass 351.1. Subject matter, wherein the means to prevent flow of printing
fluid comprises an element in the passageway that turns about an
axis to move into or out of functioning position
This subclass is indented under subclass 351.1. Subject matter, wherein the means to prevent flow of printing
fluid comprises a device operated by fluid pressure.
This subclass is indented under subclass 349.1. Subject matter, wherein the surface of one of the rotary
cylinders of the passageway is treated to be water-repelling.
This subclass is indented under subclass 349.1. Subject matter, wherein one of the rotary cylinders of the
passageway is comprised of several portions.
This subclass is indented under subclass 352.01. Subject matter, wherein an element of the means for preventing
flow of printing fluid is urged into or out of functioning position.
This subclass is indented under subclass 352.01. Subject matter, wherein the means to prevent flow of printing
fluid comprises an element in the passageway that turns about an
axis to move into or out of functioning position.
This subclass is indented under subclass 352.01. Subject matter, wherein the means to prevent flow of printing
fluid comprises a device operated by fluid pressure.
This subclass is indented under subclass 349.1. Subject matter including an element of the passageway reciprocated
to cause the printing fluid to be evenly distributed on the printing surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 349.1. Subject matter, wherein means are provided to urge in the
movement of an element into or out of engagement with an adjacent
element.
This subclass is indented under subclass 349.1. Subject matter, wherein an element turns about an axis to
move into or out of engagement with an adjacent element.
This subclass is indented under subclass 349.1. Subject matter, wherein the peripheral portion of the roller
has a peculiar area specially adapted for a purpose.
This subclass is indented under subclass 352.11. Subject matter, wherein the peripheral portion of the roller
has externally exposed filament ends or loops of filament.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices limited to elements bearing the printing-surfaces
and supporting and holding means therefor.
(1)
Note. Where the printing member is claimed with no significant
printing member structure but merely in terms of the composition
or material of which it is composed, it will be classified in the appropriate
composition or material class, even though there is no claim to the
composition, per se. In this connection the following classes in
the Search Notes referencing this (1) Note, should be considered.
Metal Treatment, particularly
subclasses 400+ for materials which are products of processes of
treating metals classifiable in Class 148, or for products distinguished
only by the internal structure or characteristics of the metals,
metallic compositions or alloys comprising such structures. (See
(1) Note above).
Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting,
subclasses 642.02+ for a tab or display label holder, per se, which
may be utilized for attachment to an address plate.
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Devices having printing-sections peculiarly adapted to be
assembled in different arrangements for producing particular effects.
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Devices having a printing-section readily removable and
replaceable by another without disturbing the remaining portion
of the form.
Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate subclasses for a stock material product in
the form of a single or plural layer web or sheet, and especially
subclass 909 (a cross-reference art collection) for a printer"s blanket.
Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate subclasses for a stock material product in
the form of a single or plural layer web or sheet, and especially
subclass 909 (a cross-reference art collection) for a printer"s blanket.
This subclass is indented under subclass 383. Devices comprising a plurality of small devices readily
separable from both the plate and the base and adapted to be placed
at any desired positions on the base.
This subclass is indented under subclass 385. Devices, the hooks being carried by rectangular supporting
members, which are in turn removably held in the base.
This subclass is indented under subclass 382.1. Devices wherein the supports include structure which operates
under the principle of magnetism or suction for supporting and firmly
holding the printing surfaces.
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Devices having frame-like structures to be secured to the
press-bed and adapted to hold a plurality of lines of assembled
type.
This subclass is indented under subclass 391. Devices having means adapted to be placed in various positions
within the frame for subdividing the type-holding chamber.
This subclass is indented under subclass 391. Devices having means attached to the chase for producing
pressure upon the type to hold it in position therein.
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Printing members comprising thin sheets of material provided
with printing-surfaces and incapable of being locked up in a chase
unless mounted upon base members.
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Printing characters, any one of which is so related to others
that they may be interchangeably employed in setting up a form.
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Devices consisting of printing or impression blanks, plates,
surfaces, etc., and processes of making them.
Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein,
and Methods of Preparing the Compositions,
subclasses 69 and 127 for electrolytic methods of preparing printing
members, blanks, plates, and surfaces.
This subclass is indented under subclass 401.1. Processes of forming metal printing-surfaces other than
by etching, casting, deposition, or mere embossing unaccompanied
by special manipulation; also blanks for the same.
Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein,
and Methods of Preparing the Compositions,
subclass 69 for electrolytic methods of forming electrotypes.
This subclass is indented under subclass 401.2. Processes of manipulating printing-plates so that the desired
pressure will be obtained at all portions of the design, also "make-readys" and processes
of preparing and using them.
Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
subclass 59 for a method of making a relief or intaglio representation
of a three dimensional object.
Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein,
and Methods of Preparing the Compositions,
subclasses 67 and 69 for reproduction of surfaces by electrodeposition.
This subclass is indented under subclass 401.1. Processes of forming type having a plurality of characters
arranged in line on a single body member of a standard type-point
thickness; also blanks for the same.
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Machines for forming metal printing-surfaces other than
by etching, casting, deposition, or straight embossing unaccompanied
by special manipulations.
This subclass is indented under subclass 401.5. Machines for forming type having a plurality of characters
arranged in line on a single body member of a standard type-point
thickness.
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Devices comprising means not having printing-surfaces adapted
to be locked up in the form to maintain the printing elements in
proper position.
This subclass is indented under subclass 402. Devices for surrounding and holding the type-forms intact
during transfer and adapted to be locked up in the chase.
This subclass is indented under subclass 405. Devices so attached as to permit angular movement between
the handle and printing member during impression.
This subclass is indented under subclass 409. Gripper carrying means adapted to be operated in opposite
directions by separate obstructions in the path of travel.
This subclass is indented under subclass 407.1. Devices having means mounted upon the work-supporting members
to position the work preparatory to printing.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Means for attaching to their supports and stretching the
flexible sheets employed in printing operations.
Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact With Solids,
subclasses 95+ for means for attaching a sheet of blotting material
to a backing which, in indented subclasses 95.1+, is part
of a handle.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Means to prevent the improper deposition of ink or the rubbing
of the ink on the work.
(1)
Note. Combined processes and apparatus for printing and drying
are in this class (101), appropriate subclasses, particularly this
subclasses (416+).
This subclass is indented under subclass 416.1. Devices employing strips of continuous or indefinite length
which contact the printed matter. The web may be either absorbent
or nonabsorbent.
Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact With Solids,
subclasses 94 and 306 for such processes and devices with additional
steps or means to cause drying such as the step or means to feed
a drying fluid.
This subclass is indented under subclass 417. Devices , the ends of the strip being secured to reels mounted
within a cylinder, over the periphery of which the strip passes.
This subclass is indented under subclass 416.1. Devices in which separate pieces of sheet material are applied
to the printed matter. Such sheet material may be absorbent or nonabsorbent.
Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact With Solids,
subclasses 94 and 306 for such processes and devices with additional
steps or means to cause drying, such as the step or means to feed
a drying fluid.
This subclass is indented under subclass 420. Devices in which shields having openings therein are placed
over the work, with the portions of the work which are to receive
the impressions being in register with openings.
This subclass is indented under subclass 416.1. Means wherein air or heat is applied to the work so that
the ink will be dried, this preventing smutting.
This subclass is indented under subclass 416.1. Means wherein an additional material is applied to the work
to set the ink thereon preventing it"s smearing or smutting.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Attachments for printing apparatus for removing undesirable
matter from the work or from parts of the apparatus.
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Process of printing utilizing a plate or surface which has
first areas of configuration or printing to be reproduced, which
first areas accept ink to be transferred to a sheet or other material,
and which plate or surface has second areas that are not to be reproduced,
which second areas reject ink so as to prevent transfer of ink therefrom
to said sheet or other material.
This subclass is indented under subclass 450.1. Process including the step of applying a liquid to the plate
or surface, said liquid depending upon the mutual immiscibility
of water and ink or aliphatic hydrocarbons and nonoily or nonoleoresinous
inks for its rejection or acceptance by said areas.
(1)
Note. The liquid applied to the plate may contain both the
ink and the ink-repellent material or, two fluids may be applied
at intervals to supply the ink or ink-repellent material in separate
applications thereof.
(2)
Note. Fluids of this type are usually referred to as dampening
or fountain solutions.
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Articles or devices for printing characterized by having
a surface which has a first area of configuration or printing to
be reproduced, which first area receives ink to be transferred to other
materials, and second areas on said surface which are not to be
reproduced, which second areas are not receptive to ink thus failing
to transfer ink therefrom to said other material.
(1)
Note. The ink-repellent and ink-receptive surface portions
are usually in the form of coatings or impregnations which are distinguished
as being nonprinting portions (ink repellent) and printing portions
(ink-receptive) carried upon a suitable base or support.
Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate subclasses for a stock material product in
the form of a single or plural layer web or sheet, and especially
subclasses 195+ for such a product including a discontinuous or
differential coating (e.g., design or indicia to be printed) and subclasses
615+ for a product having a metal bonded to a metal, or
plural metal layers.
This subclass is indented under subclass 453. Articles or devices wherein the ink-repellent or ink-receptive
surface portions are in the form of an impregnation or layer carried
upon a base which includes metal.
(1)
Note. The metal support must be the ultimate carrier for the
layer or coating, and does not have to be contiguous therewith.
This subclass is indented under subclass 454. Articles or devices in which the ink-repellent or ink-receptive
layer or impregnation includes (A) fused silica, (B) a mixture of
fused silica and alkali or alkaline silicates, or (C) the salts of
the silicic acids, commonly known as glass.
This subclass is indented under subclass 454. Articles or devices in which the ink-repellent or ink-receptive
layer or impregnation includes a composition or compound which solidifies upon
being exposed to a light source.
This subclass is indented under subclass 454. Articles or devices in which the ink-repellent or ink-receptive
layer or impregnation includes either a naturally occurring gum
or resin, or a synthetic resin, that is, complex organic compounds
produced from ingredients which are nonresinous in themselves, and
which compounds simulate natural resins in that they are usually
adapted for forming films or for use as binders in plastic compositions.
Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles,
subclasses 544+ for stock materials, e.g., of indefinite length,
which are all metal or have adjacent metal components.
This subclass is indented under subclass 458. Articles in which said ink-repellent or ink-receptive layers
or impregnation contains aluminum, copper, or zinc or alloys thereof.
This subclass is indented under subclass 453. Articles wherein the ink-repellent or ink-receptive surface
portions are in the form of an impregnation of, or layer carried
upon, a base of carbohydrate material derived from the structural
material of plant life.
(1)
Note. Cellulosic is inclusive of lignocellulose, cellulose,
and chemically modified forms of cellulose as cellophane, pyroxylin,
viscose, and rayon.
(2)
Note. Where the support itself is a cellulosic product which
is a resin and is ink-repellent or ink-receptive the patent would
be placed in the appropriate subclass indented below.
This subclass is indented under subclass 460. Articles in which the ink-repellent or ink-receptive layer
or impregnation includes a complex nitrogenous substance composed mainly
of an a-amino-acid residue joined by peptide linkages, or compounds
or compositions hydrolized thereto.
This subclass is indented under subclass 460. Articles in which the ink-repellent or ink-receptive layer
or impregnation includes either a naturally occurring gum or resin,
or a synthetic resin, that is, complex organic compounds produced
from ingredients which are nonresinous in themselves, and which
compounds simulate natural resins in that they are usually adapted
for forming films or for use as binders in plastic compositions.
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Process including (a) the manufacture of a printing plate
having an ink-repellent portion and an ink-receptive portion thereon,
or (b) the process of manufacture or use of a master sheet having
an ink-design thereon, said design being capable of transfer to
a plurality of sheets or surfaces to be printed without re-inking between
successive transfers, or (c) such master sheet material, per se.
Compositions: Coating or Plastic, particularly
subclass 2 for coating repellent compositions; and subclass 14.5
for hectographic or copying compositions.
Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein,
and Methods of Preparing the Compositions, particularly
subclass 127 for processes of making printing members involving electrolytic
steps.
Coating Processes,
subclass 144 for processes of forming a uniform coating on a
substrate disclosed as useful in making copying surfaces. See the notes
in subclass 144 for a more detailed line between that class and Class
101.
Radiation Imagery Chemistry: Process, Composition,
or Product Thereof,
subclasses 49.1 through 49.8for electrophotographic processes of forming a
member having intended use as a surface for a printing process and
subclasses 204 and 300-310 for processes of making printing plates.
This subclass is indented under subclass 463.1. Subject matter, having a marking material absorbed in a
master pellicle transferred to another pellicle by absorption through
contact between pellicles.
(1)
Note. Patents in this subclass usually disclose the duplication
of color photographs by dye migration.
Bleaching and Dyeing; Fluid Treatment and Chemical
Modification of Textiles and Fibers, appropriate subclasses for dyeing processes of general
application.
This subclass is indented under subclass 463.1. Process of manufacture wherein a printing surface is treated
to modify a selected (particular) surface portion thereof to cause
it to either (A) repel water and aliphatic hydrocarbons; (B) receive
inks whether greasy, nonoily or nonoleoresinous; or (C) both to
repel water and aliphatic hydrocarbons and to receive greasy, nonoily
or nonoleoresinous inks.
(1)
Note. This subclass and its indents are restricted to patents
for making printing plates which depend upon re-inking to make multiple
copies therefrom.
This subclass is indented under subclass 465. Process of manufacture wherein a plate surface portion has
been treated to become receptive to inks whether greasy, nonoily
or nonoleoresinous.
This subclass is indented under subclass 466. Process wherein a source of caloric energy effects a modification
of the plate surface portion.
(1)
Note. Patents directed to heating the surface merely to dry,
are not proper subject matter for this subclass, but will be found
in various subclasses, based on other characteristics.
(2)
Note. Caloric energy may be produced by electricity, light,
or any other means which elevates the temperature to effect a modification
of the plate surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 463.1. Process including (A) the manufacture or use of a master
sheet having an ink design or printing thereon, said design being
capable of being transferred to a plurality of sheets or surfaces
to be printed, without re-inking between successive transfers, or
(B) such master sheet material, per se.
(1)
Note. Patents directed to hectos:graphic printing steps are
proper subject matter for this and indented subclasses.
This subclass is indented under subclass 468. Process of manufacture or use in which a particular hue
or tint is given to the ink design or printing by a chemical reaction
or by the addition of a mordant to a dye component of the ink, such
mordant serving to give the ink a more permanent characteristic.
Bleaching and Dyeing; Fluid Treatment and Chemical
Modification of Textiles and Fibers,
subclasses 400 through 696for dye compositions and methods of dyeing.
This subclass is indented under subclass 468. Process of manufacture or use in which the ink design or
printing is contacted by a substance, usually liquid, which causes
part of the ink in the design to dissolve and transfer to the surface
being made or printed.
(1)
Note. This is the proper locus for patents directed to application
of a solvent to a copy sheet, or having a solvent contained in the
reproducing material, or a solvent contained in a copy sheet.
Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate subclasses for a stock material product in
the form of a single or plural layer web or sheet and embodying
a hectos:graphic or copying surface; not especially
subclasses 195+ for such a product comprising a discontinuous or
differential coating, impregnation or bond, and subclass 914 (a
cross-reference art collection) for a transfer or decalcomania product.
This subclass is indented under subclass 407.1. Means wherein the support for holding the material being
printed during the impression is a planar surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 407.1. Means wherein the support for the material being printed
during the act of impression is a support adapted to hold the work
as it is rolled into contact with the printing plate.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Means for accommodating one item piled on top of one or
more other such items at a printing station.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Means for conveying an indicia forming member to or from
a printing station so that a new printing surface may be used.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Means which allows for the ready removal or replacement
of portions of a printing means for purposed of renewal or repair.
(1)
Note. The renewal or repair must be incidental to the printing
operation.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device which is a subcombination of, or an addition to,
a printing press and performs some function in printing.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Printing means which are provided with a tag or ear used
for identification or location purposes.
Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein,
and Methods of Preparing the Compositions,
subclasses 52+ for electrolytic marking or a composition therefor
(e.g., electrolytic printing, etc.).
Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating:
Processes,
subclass 132 for a step of applying an indicia or a design,
e.g., printing, to a workpiece out of the mold, when combined with
a molding or shaping operation.
Incremental Printing of Symbolic Information,
subclasses 1+ for processes and apparatus for conveying information
by selectively creating on a medium a visibly distinguishable symbol
or mark composed of a plurality of portions.
This subclass is indented under subclass 483. Process wherein a process step is performed in response
to a sensed changing or abnormal condition or circumstance.
This subclass is indented under subclass 483. Process wherein provision is made for adjustment of position
or registration between parts, images, impressions or products.
This subclass is indented under subclass 485. Process wherein the position adjustment or registration
includes positioning the means used to form the image.
This subclass is indented under subclass 483. Process wherein a temperature modifying treatment is provided
for the printing apparatus or the materials used or worked on.
Incremental Printing of Symbolic Information,
subclasses 171+ for thermal apparatus and processes for printing
incremental symbolic information, especially subclasses 185+ for
preheating and subclasses 223 for cooling device.
This subclass is indented under subclass 487. Process wherein an image formed by printing is subjected
to a temperature modifying treatment after transfer to a receptor
to modify or fix the image.
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Note. This type of step is usually performed to drive off
solvent or cure ink.
This subclass is indented under subclass 483. Process wherein an impression printing step is supplemented
or assisted by using a difference in electrostatic or magnetic attraction.
Incremental Printing of Symbolic Information,
subclasses 111+ for apparatus and processes including means to
apply electricity to a medium for recording an image and especially
subclasses 112+ for apparatus and processes using electrostatic charge
as the applied electricity.
Electrophotography,
subclasses 130+ for image formation, subclass 154 for image formation
with transfer of latent image, and subclasses 297+ for transfer
of toner image, per se.
Radiation Imagery Chemistry: Process, Composition,
or Product Thereof,
subclasses 31+ for processes, compositions and products used in
electromagnetic radiation image formation for printing.
This subclass is indented under subclass 483. Process wherein a print receptor is subjected to two or
more separate impressions or two or more separate impressions are
made to form a single indicia.
This subclass is indented under subclass 483. Process wherein a printing step uses one or more intermediate
surfaces between an image donor or formation surface and a final
image receptor.
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which these collections were formed. See the Foreign Art Collection
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