1. CPC Sections
  2. CPC Section B
  3. CPC Class B41
  4. CPC Subclass B41F
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COOPERATIVE PATENT CLASSIFICATION
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B41F
PRINTING MACHINES OR PRESSES (manifolding devices or office printing machines B41L) [2018-08]
NOTE

  • Attention is drawn to Notes 1 and 2 following the title of subclass B41L.
WARNING

  • In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.
B41F 1/00
Platen presses, i.e. presses in which printing is effected by at least one essentially-flat pressure-applying member co-operating with a flat type-bed [2013-01]
B41F 1/02
.
Hand-operated platen presses [2013-01]
B41F 1/04
.
for mono-impression printing, e.g. on sheets [2013-01]
B41F 1/06
. .
with platen maintained parallel to bed during movement [2018-08]
B41F 1/08
. .
on webs [2013-01]
B41F 1/10
.
for multi-impression printing in one or more colours, e.g. on webs [2013-01]
B41F 1/12
. .
on sheets [2013-01]
B41F 1/14
. . .
using swinging platens, or forme supports [2013-01]
B41F 1/16
.
for offset printing {(pad printing B41F 17/001)} [2013-01]
B41F 1/18
.
for lithography [2013-01]
B41F 1/20
.
for perfecting sheets, i.e. for printing on both sides of sheets [2013-01]
B41F 1/22
.
specially adapted for printing heads, e.g. letter heads [2013-01]
B41F 1/24
.
specially adapted for proof printing [2013-01]
B41F 1/26
.
Details [2013-01]
B41F 1/265
. .
{Conveying webs (in general B65H)} [2013-01]
B41F 1/28
. .
Sheet-conveying, -aligning or -clamping devices [2018-08]
B41F 1/30
. . .
using rotary grippers [2013-01]
B41F 1/32
. . .
using air pressure, e.g. vacuum [2013-01]
B41F 1/34
. . .
Registering devices, e.g. gauges [2013-01]
B41F 1/36
. . .
Clamps for conveying sheets and for holding same on the platens {(clamps in manifolding devices B41L 3/02)} [2013-01]
B41F 1/38
. .
Platens or type-beds [2013-01]
B41F 1/40
. .
Inking units {(for pad printing B41F 17/001)} [2013-01]
B41F 1/42
. . .
using flat inking elements, e.g. discs [2013-01]
B41F 1/44
. . .
using inking ribbons [2013-01]
B41F 1/46
. . .
using rollers [2013-01]
B41F 1/48
. . .
pivoting around the platen or base [2013-01]
B41F 1/50
. . .
supported on carriages for movement in or on runways [2013-01]
B41F 1/52
. . . .
Carriage driving gear [2014-02]
B41F 1/54
. .
Printing-pressure control devices [2013-01]
B41F 1/56
. .
Auxiliary devices [2013-01]
B41F 1/565
. . .
{Numbering devices (stamping numbering devices B41K)} [2013-01]
B41F 1/58
. . .
Arrangements of counting devices for counting sheets [2013-01]
B41F 1/60
. .
Safety devices [2013-01]
B41F 1/62
. . .
for preventing injury to operator [2013-01]
B41F 1/64
. . . .
to the hands of the operator [2013-01]
B41F 1/66
. . .
responsive to incorrect operating conditions [2013-01]
B41F 3/00
Cylinder presses, i.e. presses essentially comprising at least one cylinder co-operating with at least one flat type-bed [2013-01]
B41F 3/02
.
with impression cylinder or cylinders rotating unidirectionally [2013-01]
B41F 3/04
. .
intermittently; Stop-cylinder presses [2013-01]
B41F 3/06
. .
continuously [2013-01]
B41F 3/08
. . .
Single-revolution presses [2013-01]
B41F 3/10
. . .
Two-revolution presses [2013-01]
B41F 3/12
. .
Twin presses, i.e. with more than one cylinder or type-bed [2013-01]
B41F 3/14
.
with impression cylinder or cylinders rotating in opposite directions during each working cycle [2013-01]
B41F 3/16
. .
Twin presses, i.e. with more than one cylinder or type-bed [2013-01]
B41F 3/18
.
of special construction or for particular purposes [2013-01]
B41F 3/20
. .
with fixed type-beds and travelling impression cylinders [2013-01]
B41F 3/22
. . .
with more than one type-bed [2013-01]
B41F 3/24
. . .
with cylinders travelling around type-beds having upper and lower printing surfaces [2013-01]
B41F 3/26
. .
with type-beds and impression cylinders simultaneously movable relative to one another [2013-01]
B41F 3/28
. .
Proof-print presses for relief printing, lithography or intaglio printing, i.e. presses for checking accuracy of printing surfaces [2013-01]
B41F 3/30
. .
for lithography (proof-print presses B41F 3/28) [2013-01]
B41F 3/32
. . .
Damping devices [2013-01]
B41F 3/34
. . .
for offset printing [2013-01]
B41F 3/36
. .
for intaglio or heliogravure printing (proof-print presses B41F 3/28) [2013-01]
B41F 3/38
. . .
Wiping mechanisms [2013-01]
B41F 3/40
. .
for perfecting sheets, i.e. for printing on both sides thereof [2013-01]
B41F 3/42
. .
for multicolour printing on sheets [2013-01]
B41F 3/44
. .
for monocolour or multicolour printing on one side of webs, or for perfecting webs, i.e. monocolour or multicolour printing on both sides of webs [2013-01]
B41F 3/46
.
Details [2013-01]
B41F 3/48
. .
Press frames [2013-01]
B41F 3/51
. .
Type-beds; Supports therefor (B41F 3/52 takes precedence) [2013-01]
B41F 3/52
. .
Apparatus for cooling, heating, or drying printing surfaces [2013-01]
B41F 3/54
. .
Impression cylinders; Supports therefor [2018-08]
B41F 3/56
. . .
Devices for adjusting cylinders relative to type-beds and setting in adjusted position [2013-01]
B41F 3/58
. .
Driving, synchronising, or control gear [2013-01]
B41F 3/60
. . .
for type-beds [2013-01]
B41F 3/62
. . . .
Applications of linkwork or gearing for producing reciprocatory or angular motion [2013-01]
B41F 3/64
. . . . .
of crank motions [2013-01]
B41F 3/66
. . . . .
of rack-and-pinion gearing [2013-01]
B41F 3/68
. . . . . .
with pinion rotating unidirectionally [2013-01]
B41F 3/70
. . . .
Applications of directly-coupled motors [2013-01]
B41F 3/72
. . . . .
of fluid motors [2013-01]
B41F 3/74
. . . .
Applications of clutches [2013-01]
B41F 3/76
. . . .
Applications of braking devices or of devices for stopping type-bed in registered position [2013-01]
B41F 3/78
. . . . .
Air cushions [2013-01]
B41F 3/80
. . .
for impression cylinders [2013-01]
B41F 3/81
. .
Inking units [2013-01]
B41F 3/82
.
Auxiliary devices [2013-01]
B41F 3/84
. .
Arrangements of counting devices [2018-08]
B41F 3/86
. .
Numbering devices [2013-01]
Rotary machines [2013-01]
B41F 5/00
Rotary letterpress machines {(office printing machines B41L 15/00)} [2013-01]
B41F 5/02
.
for printing on sheets [2013-01]
B41F 5/04
.
for printing on webs [2013-01]
B41F 5/06
. .
with several printing units in sequential arrangement [2013-01]
B41F 5/08
. .
with several printing units in both superimposed and sequential arrangement [2013-01]
B41F 5/10
. .
with several printing units arranged side by side [2013-01]
B41F 5/12
. .
for printing on one side and on the other side of webs between the same forme and impression cylinders [2013-01]
B41F 5/14
. .
with several impression cylinders arranged around a forme cylinder [2013-01]
B41F 5/16
. .
for multicolour printing [2013-01]
B41F 5/18
. . .
using one impression cylinder co-operating with several forme cylinders [2013-01]
B41F 5/20
.
specially adapted for proof printing [2013-01]
B41F 5/22
.
for indirect printing [2013-01]
B41F 5/24
.
for flexographic printing [2013-01]
B41F 7/00
Rotary lithographic machines {(such office printing machines B41L 7/00)} [2013-01]
B41F 7/02
.
for offset printing [2013-01]
B41F 7/025
. .
{Multicolour printing or perfecting on sheets or on one or more webs, in one printing unit} [2013-01]
B41F 7/04
. .
using printing units incorporating one forme cylinder, one transfer cylinder, and one impression cylinder, e.g. for printing on webs [2013-01]
B41F 7/06
. . .
for printing on sheets [2013-01]
B41F 7/08
. .
using one transfer cylinder co-operating with several forme cylinders for printing on sheets or webs, e.g. sampling of colours on one transfer cylinder [2013-01]
B41F 7/10
. .
using one impression cylinder co-operating with several transfer cylinders for printing on sheets or webs, e.g. satellite-printing units [2013-01]
B41F 7/12
. .
using two cylinders one of which serves two functions, e.g. as a transfer and impression cylinder in perfecting machines [2013-01]
B41F 7/14
. .
with two or more impression cylinders coacting with a single transfer cylinder [2013-01]
B41F 7/15
. . .
for printing on more than one web simultaneously [2013-01]
B41F 7/16
.
for printing on non-deformable material, e.g. sheet metal [2013-01]
B41F 7/18
.
specially adapted for proof printing [2013-01]
B41F 7/20
.
Details [2013-01]
B41F 7/24
. .
Damping devices [2013-01]
B41F 7/26
. . .
using transfer rollers [2013-01]
B41F 7/265
. . . .
{for damping from the inside of the cylinders} [2013-01]
B41F 7/28
. . .
using brushes [2013-01]
B41F 7/30
. . .
using spraying elements [2013-01]
B41F 7/32
. . .
Ducts, containers, or like supply devices for liquids [2013-01]
B41F 7/34
. . .
Endless bands [2013-01]
B41F 7/36
. . .
Inking-rollers serving also to apply ink repellants [2022-01]
B41F 7/37
. . .
with supercooling for condensation of air moisture [2018-08]
B41F 7/38
. . .
Absorbent pads [2013-01]
B41F 7/40
. . .
Devices for tripping or lifting damping rollers; Supporting, adjusting, or removing arrangements therefor (such arrangements or devices for inking rollers B41F 31/30) [2013-01]
B41F 9/00
Rotary intaglio printing presses [2013-01]
B41F 9/001
.
{Heliostatic printing} [2013-01]
B41F 9/002
.
{Sheet printing presses (B41F 9/021 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B41F 9/003
.
{Web printing presses (B41F 9/023 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B41F 9/004
. .
{Printing two webs with the same printing cylinder} [2013-01]
B41F 9/005
. .
{Printing on two sides of the same web} [2013-01]
B41F 9/006
. . .
{simultaneously} [2013-01]
B41F 9/007
. . .
{with the same printing cylinder} [2013-01]
B41F 9/008
.
{Means for preventing egress of vapours} [2013-01]
B41F 9/009
.
{Reversible printing presses (B41F 9/02 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B41F 9/01
.
for indirect printing (B41F 9/02 takes precedence) [2013-01]
B41F 9/02
.
for multicolour printing [2013-01]
B41F 9/021
. .
{Sheet printing presses} [2013-01]
B41F 9/023
. .
{Web printing presses} [2013-01]
B41F 9/025
. . .
{with horizontally arranged printing units} [2013-01]
B41F 9/026
. . .
{with vertically arranged printing units} [2013-01]
B41F 9/028
. . .
{of the satellite type} [2013-01]
B41F 9/04
.
specially adapted for proof printing [2013-01]
B41F 9/06
.
Details [2013-01]
B41F 9/061
. .
{Inking devices} [2013-01]
B41F 9/063
. . .
{Using inking rollers} [2013-01]
B41F 9/065
. . .
{Using inking rails} [2013-01]
B41F 9/066
. . .
{Enclosures} [2013-01]
B41F 9/068
. . .
{End seals between cylinder and housing} [2013-01]
B41F 9/08
. .
Wiping mechanisms [2013-01]
B41F 9/10
. . .
Doctors, scrapers, or like devices [2013-01]
B41F 9/1009
. . . .
{with reciprocating movement} [2013-01]
B41F 9/1018
. . . .
{using a wiping cylinder} [2013-01]
B41F 9/1027
. . . .
{Tripping devices} [2013-01]
B41F 9/1036
. . . .
{Clamping and adjusting devices} [2013-01]
B41F 9/1045
. . . . .
{using fluid pressure} [2013-01]
B41F 9/1054
. . . .
{Sharpening, honing devices} [2013-01]
B41F 9/1063
. . . .
{Seals between blades and cylinder} [2013-01]
B41F 9/1072
. . . .
{Blade construction} [2013-01]
B41F 9/1081
. . . .
{using two or more blades} [2013-01]
B41F 9/109
. . . .
{exchanging doctor blades} [2013-01]
B41F 9/12
. . .
Absorbent pads [2013-01]
B41F 9/14
. . .
Continuous flexible surfaces, e.g. endless bands [2013-01]
B41F 9/16
. . .
Removing or recovering ink from wiping mechanisms [2013-01]
B41F 9/18
. .
Auxiliary devices for exchanging forme cylinders [2013-01]
B41F 11/00
Rotary presses or machines having forme cylinders carrying a plurality of printing surfaces, or for performing letterpress, lithographic, or intaglio processes selectively or in combination [2017-08]
B41F 11/02
.
for securities (security printing B41M 3/14) [2013-01]
B41F 13/00
Common details of rotary presses or machines [2013-01]
B41F 13/0008
.
{Driving devices (B41F 13/004 and B41F 13/008 take precedence)} [2013-01]
B41F 13/0016
.
{Storage devices for printing cylinders} [2013-01]
B41F 13/0024
.
{Frames} [2013-01]
B41F 13/0032
.
{Auxiliary numbering devices} [2013-01]
B41F 13/004
.
Electric or hydraulic features of drives [2013-01]
B41F 13/0045
. .
{Electric driving devices} [2013-01]
B41F 13/008
.
Mechanical features of drives, e.g. gears, clutches [2013-01]
B41F 13/012
. .
Taking-up backlash {(devices for taking-up backlash in general F16H 55/00, e.g. F16H 55/18)} [2013-01]
B41F 13/016
.
Brakes [2013-01]
B41F 13/02
.
Conveying or guiding webs through presses or machines [2018-08]
B41F 13/025
. .
{Registering devices} [2013-01]
B41F 13/03
. .
Threading webs into printing machines [2013-01]
B41F 13/04
. .
intermittently [2013-01]
B41F 13/06
. .
Turning-bar arrangements [2013-01]
B41F 13/08
.
Cylinders [2013-01]
B41F 13/085
. .
{with means for preventing or damping vibrations or shocks} [2013-01]
B41F 13/10
. .
Forme cylinders [2013-01]
B41F 13/11
. . .
Gravure cylinders {(attaching cylindrical formes B41F 27/105)} [2013-01]
B41F 13/12
. . .
Registering devices [2013-01]
B41F 13/14
. . . .
with means for displacing the cylinders [2013-01]
B41F 13/16
. . . .
with means for displacing the printing formes on the cylinders [2013-01]
B41F 13/18
. .
Impression cylinders [2013-01]
B41F 13/187
. . .
for rotogravure [2013-01]
B41F 13/193
. .
Transfer cylinders; Offset cylinders {(attaching blankets B41F 30/04)} [2013-01]
B41F 13/20
. .
Supports for bearings or supports for forme, offset, or impression cylinders [2013-01]
B41F 13/21
. . .
Bearer rings [2013-01]
B41F 13/22
. .
Means for cooling or heating forme or impression cylinders [2013-01]
B41F 13/24
. .
Cylinder-tripping devices; Cylinder-impression adjustments [2013-01]
B41F 13/26
. . .
Arrangement of cylinder bearings [2013-01]
B41F 13/28
. . . .
Bearings mounted eccentrically of the cylinder axis [2013-01]
B41F 13/30
. . . .
Bearings mounted on sliding supports [2013-01]
B41F 13/32
. . . .
Bearings mounted on swinging supports [2013-01]
B41F 13/34
. . .
Cylinder lifting or adjusting devices [2013-01]
B41F 13/36
. . . .
Cams, eccentrics, wedges, or the like [2013-01]
B41F 13/38
. . . .
electrically or magnetically operated [2013-01]
B41F 13/40
. . . .
fluid-pressure operated [2013-01]
B41F 13/42
. .
Guards or covers, e.g. for preventing ingress or egress of foreign matter [2013-01]
B41F 13/44
.
Arrangements to accommodate interchangeable cylinders of different sizes to enable machine to print on areas of different sizes [2017-05]
B41F 13/46
.
Printing units for inserting latest news [2013-01]
B41F 13/48
.
Arrangements to enable printing to be effected over selected areas of a single forme cylinder (by inking selected areas B41F 31/18) [2013-01]
B41F 13/50
. .
by effecting relative movement of forme and impression cylinders during printing cycle [2013-01]
B41F 13/52
. .
by projecting and retracting parts of the surface of the forme cylinder [2013-01]
B41F 13/54
.
Auxiliary folding, cutting, collecting or depositing of sheets or webs [2018-08]
B41F 13/56
. .
Folding or cutting [2013-01]
B41F 13/58
. . .
lengthwise [2013-01]
B41F 13/60
. . .
crosswise [2013-01]
B41F 13/62
. . .
Folding-cylinders or drums [2013-01]
B41F 13/64
. .
Collecting (gathering sheets or signatures in bookbinding B42C 1/00) [2013-01]
B41F 13/66
. . .
and stapling [2013-01]
B41F 13/68
. .
Adding inserts [2013-01]
B41F 13/70
. .
Depositing [2013-01]
B41F 13/705
. . .
{Interleaving slip sheets} [2013-01]
B41F 15/00
Screen printers [2018-08]
B41F 15/02
.
Manually-operable devices [2013-01]
B41F 15/04
. .
for multicolour printing [2013-01]
B41F 15/06
. .
with auxiliary equipment, e.g. for drying printed articles [2013-01]
B41F 15/08
.
Machines [2013-01]
B41F 15/0804
. .
{for printing sheets} [2013-01]
B41F 15/0809
. . .
{with cylindrical or belt-like screens} [2013-01]
B41F 15/0813
. . .
{with flat screens} [2013-01]
B41F 15/0818
. . . .
{with a stationary screen and a moving squeegee} [2013-01]
B41F 15/0822
. . . . .
{on a stack of sheets} [2013-01]
B41F 15/0827
. . . .
{with a stationary squeegee and a moving screen} [2013-01]
B41F 15/0831
. .
{for printing webs} [2013-01]
B41F 15/0836
. . .
{by means of cylindrical screens or screens in the form of endless belts} [2013-01]
B41F 15/084
. . . .
{simultaneously printing on two sides} [2013-01]
B41F 15/0845
. . .
{with flat screens} [2013-01]
B41F 15/085
. . . .
{with a stationary screen and a moving squeegee} [2013-01]
B41F 15/0854
. . . .
{with a stationary squeegee and a moving screen} [2013-01]
B41F 15/0859
. . . .
{movable on a long printing table} [2013-01]
B41F 15/0863
. .
{with a plurality of flat screens mounted on a turntable} [2013-01]
B41F 15/0868
. .
{for printing on filamentary articles} [2013-01]
B41F 15/0872
. .
{for printing on articles having essentially cylindrical surfaces} [2013-01]
B41F 15/0877
. . .
{of varying cross-section} [2013-01]
B41F 15/0881
. .
{for printing on polyhedral articles} [2013-01]
B41F 15/0886
. .
{for printing on conical or frusto-conical surfaces} [2013-01]
B41F 15/089
. .
{for printing on essentially spherical surfaces} [2013-01]
B41F 15/0895
. .
{for printing on curved surfaces not otherwise provided for} [2013-01]
B41F 15/10
. .
for multicolour printing [2013-01]
B41F 15/12
. .
with auxiliary equipment, e.g. for drying printed articles [2013-01]
B41F 15/14
.
Details [2013-01]
B41F 15/16
. .
Printing tables [2013-01]
B41F 15/18
. . .
Supports for workpieces [2013-01]
B41F 15/20
. . . .
with suction-operated elements [2013-01]
B41F 15/22
. . . .
for single sheets [2013-01]
B41F 15/24
. . . .
for webs [2013-01]
B41F 15/26
. . . .
for articles with flat surfaces [2013-01]
B41F 15/28
. . . .
for elongated flat articles, e.g. strips, bands [2013-01]
B41F 15/30
. . . .
for articles with curved surfaces [2013-01]
B41F 15/32
. . . .
for articles with conical surfaces [2013-01]
B41F 15/34
. .
Screens, Frames; Holders therefor [2013-01]
B41F 15/36
. . .
flat [2013-01]
B41F 15/38
. . .
curved [2013-01]
B41F 15/40
. .
Inking units [2013-01]
B41F 15/405
. . .
{Spraying apparatus} [2013-01]
B41F 15/42
. . .
comprising squeegees or doctors [2013-01]
B41F 15/423
. . . .
{Driving means for reciprocating squeegees} [2013-01]
B41F 15/426
. . . .
{the squeegees or doctors being magnetically attracted} [2013-01]
B41F 15/44
. .
Squeegees or doctors [2018-08]
B41F 15/46
. . .
with two or more operative parts [2013-01]
B41F 16/00
Transfer printing apparatus [2018-08]
B41F 16/0006
.
{for printing from an inked or preprinted foil or band} [2013-01]
B41F 16/0013
. .
{combined with other printing presses} [2013-01]
B41F 16/002
. .
{Presses of the rotary type} [2013-01]
B41F 16/0026
. . .
{with means for applying print under heat and pressure, e.g. using heat activable adhesive} [2013-01]
B41F 16/0033
. . .
{with means for applying print under pressure only, e.g. using pressure sensitive adhesive} [2013-01]
B41F 16/004
. .
{Presses of the reciprocating type} [2013-01]
B41F 16/0046
. . .
{with means for applying print under heat and pressure, e.g. using heat activable adhesive} [2013-01]
B41F 16/0053
. . .
{with means for applying print under pressure only, e.g. using pressure sensitive adhesive} [2013-01]
B41F 16/006
. .
{Arrangements for moving, supporting or positioning the printing foil or band} [2013-01]
B41F 16/0066
. .
{Printing dies or forms} [2013-01]
B41F 16/0073
. .
{with means for printing on specific materials or products} [2013-01]
B41F 16/008
. . .
{for printing on three-dimensional articles} [2013-01]
B41F 16/0086
. . . .
{for printing on articles with cylindrical surfaces} [2013-01]
B41F 16/0093
. .
{Attachments or auxiliary devices} [2013-01]
B41F 16/02
.
for textile material [2013-01]
B41F 17/00
Printing apparatus or machines of special types or for particular purposes, not otherwise provided for [2018-08]
B41F 17/001
.
{Pad printing apparatus or machines} [2013-01]
B41F 17/002
.
{Supports of workpieces in machines for printing on hollow articles} [2013-01]
B41F 17/003
.
{Special types of machines for printing textiles (using the screen printing process B41F 15/00; printing on knitted fabrics B41F 17/38)} [2013-01]
B41F 17/005
. .
{Supports for workpieces; Devices for securing the workpieces to the supports} [2013-01]
B41F 17/006
.
{for printing on curved surfaces not otherwise provided for} [2013-01]
B41F 17/007
.
{Use of printing belts} [2013-01]
B41F 17/008
.
{Numbering devices for printing on articles other than sheets or webs} [2013-01]
B41F 17/02
.
for printing books or manifolding sets [2013-01]
B41F 17/04
.
for printing calendars [2013-01]
B41F 17/08
.
for printing on filamentary or elongated articles, or on articles with cylindrical surfaces [2013-01]
B41F 17/10
. .
on articles of indefinite length, e.g. wires, hoses, tubes, yarns [2013-01]
B41F 17/12
. . .
at an angle to axis [2013-01]
B41F 17/13
. . .
for printing on rolls of material, the roll serving as impression cylinder, e.g. strip printers [2013-01]
B41F 17/14
. .
on articles of finite length [2013-01]
B41F 17/16
. . .
on end or bottom surfaces thereof [2013-01]
B41F 17/18
. . .
on curved surfaces of articles of varying cross-section, e.g. bottles, lamp glasses [2013-01]
B41F 17/20
. . .
on articles of uniform cross-section, e.g. pencils, rulers, resistors [2013-01]
B41F 17/22
. . . .
by rolling contact [2013-01]
B41F 17/24
.
for printing on flat surfaces of polyhedral articles [2013-01]
B41F 17/26
. .
by rolling contact [2013-01]
B41F 17/28
.
for printing on curved surfaces of conical or frusto-conical articles [2013-01]
B41F 17/30
.
for printing on curved surfaces of essentially spherical, or part-spherical, articles [2013-01]
B41F 17/32
. .
on lamp bulbs [2013-01]
B41F 17/34
. .
on articles with surface irregularities, e.g. fruits, nuts [2013-01]
B41F 17/36
.
for printing on tablets, pills, or like small articles [2013-01]
B41F 17/38
.
for printing on knitted fabrics [2013-01]
B41F 19/00
Apparatus or machines for carrying out printing operations combined with other operations [2018-08]
B41F 19/001
.
{with means for coating or laminating} [2013-01]
B41F 19/002
.
{with means for applying specific material other than ink} [2013-01]
B41F 19/004
. .
{with means for applying adhesive} [2013-01]
B41F 19/005
. .
{with means for applying metallic, conductive or chargeable material} [2013-01]
B41F 19/007
.
{with selective printing mechanisms, e.g. ink-jet or thermal printers} [2013-01]
B41F 19/008
.
{with means for stamping or cutting out} [2013-01]
B41F 19/02
.
with embossing [2018-08]
B41F 19/04
. .
using intaglio printing formes and wipers [2013-01]
B41F 19/06
. .
Printing and embossing between a negative and a positive forme after inking and wiping the negative forme; Printing from an ink band treated with colour or "gold" [2013-01]
B41F 19/062
. . .
{Presses of the rotary type} [2013-01]
B41F 19/064
. . .
{Presses of the reciprocating type} [2013-01]
B41F 19/066
. . . .
{hand-driven} [2013-01]
B41F 19/068
. . . .
{motor-driven} [2013-01]
B41F 19/08
.
Simultaneous moulding and printing [2017-08]
Common details of printing machinery [2013-01]
B41F 21/00
Devices for conveying sheets through printing apparatus or machines (through platen presses B41F 1/28) [2018-08]
B41F 21/005
.
{Electrostatic holding down devices} [2013-01]
B41F 21/02
.
Pins (B41F 21/12, B41F 21/14 take precedence) [2013-01]
B41F 21/04
.
Grippers ({B41F 21/08, B41F 21/10} B41F 21/12, B41F 21/14 take precedence) [2013-01]
B41F 21/05
. .
In-feed grippers (B41F 21/06 takes precedence) [2013-01]
B41F 21/06
. .
Suction-operated grippers [2013-01]
B41F 21/08
.
Combinations of endless conveyors and grippers [2017-08]
B41F 21/10
.
Combinations of transfer drums and grippers [2013-01]
B41F 21/102
. .
{with pneumatic means (B41F 21/108 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B41F 21/104
. .
{Gripper details (B41F 21/102 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B41F 21/106
. .
{for reversing sheets, e.g. for perfecting machine} [2013-01]
B41F 21/108
. . .
{with pneumatic means} [2013-01]
B41F 21/12
.
Adjusting leading edges, e.g. front stops [2013-01]
B41F 21/14
.
Adjusting lateral edges, e.g. side stops [2013-01]
B41F 22/00
Means preventing smudging of machine parts or printed articles (B41F 23/00 takes precedence) [2013-01]
B41F 22/005
.
{using a back grey cloth} [2013-01]
B41F 23/00
Devices for treating the surfaces of sheets, webs, or other articles in connection with printing [2018-08]
B41F 23/002
.
{cleaning devices for sheets or webs} [2013-01]
B41F 23/005
.
{of non-flat articles} [2013-01]
B41F 23/007
.
{with heat treatment before printing} [2013-01]
B41F 23/02
.
by dampening (in rotary lithographic machines B41F 7/24 {; B41F 23/005 takes precedence}) [2013-01]
B41F 23/04
.
by heat drying, by cooling, by applying powders {(B41F 23/005 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B41F 23/0403
. .
{Drying webs (B41F 23/0486 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B41F 23/0406
. . .
{by radiation (B41F 23/0436 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B41F 23/0409
. . . .
{Ultraviolet dryers} [2024-01]
B41F 23/0413
. . . .
{Infrared dryers} [2024-01]
B41F 23/0416
. . .
{by conduction (B41F 23/0436 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B41F 23/042
. . . .
{using heated rolls} [2013-01]
B41F 23/0423
. . .
{by convection (B41F 23/0436 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B41F 23/0426
. . . .
{using heated air} [2013-01]
B41F 23/043
. . . .
{using gas or fuel burners} [2013-01]
B41F 23/0433
. . . .
{using steam} [2013-01]
B41F 23/0436
. . .
{using a combination of radiation, conduction or convection} [2013-01]
B41F 23/044
. .
{Drying sheets, e.g. between two printing stations (B41F 23/0486 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B41F 23/0443
. . .
{after printing} [2013-01]
B41F 23/0446
. . . .
{Wicket conveyors} [2016-05]
B41F 23/045
. . .
{by radiation} [2013-01]
B41F 23/0453
. . . .
{by ultraviolet dryers} [2023-08]
B41F 23/0456
. . . .
{by infrared dryers} [2013-01]
B41F 23/0459
. . .
{by conduction, e.g. using heated rolls} [2013-01]
B41F 23/0463
. . .
{by convection} [2013-01]
B41F 23/0466
. . . .
{by using heated air} [2013-01]
B41F 23/0469
. . . .
{by using gas or fuel burners} [2013-01]
B41F 23/0473
. . . .
{by using steam} [2013-01]
B41F 23/0476
. .
{Cooling (B41F 23/0483 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B41F 23/0479
. . .
{using chill rolls} [2013-01]
B41F 23/0483
. .
{Drying combined with cooling} [2013-01]
B41F 23/0486
. .
{Particular types of dryers} [2013-01]
B41F 23/0489
. . .
{Vacuum dryers} [2013-01]
B41F 23/0493
. . .
{Microwave dryers} [2013-01]
B41F 23/0496
. .
{Proof dryers} [2013-01]
B41F 23/06
. .
Powdering devices, e.g. for preventing set-off [2013-01]
B41F 23/065
. . .
{for thermography} [2013-01]
B41F 23/08
.
Print finishing devices, e.g. for glossing prints {(B41F 23/005 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B41F 25/00
Devices for pressing sheets or webs against cylinders, e.g. for smoothing purposes [2018-08]
B41F 27/00
Devices for attaching printing elements or formes to supports (attaching by chemical means B41N 6/00) [2013-01]
B41F 27/005
.
{Attaching and registering printing formes to supports} [2013-01]
B41F 27/02
.
Magnetic devices [2013-01]
B41F 27/04
.
for attaching printing elements to flat type-beds [2013-01]
B41F 27/06
.
for attaching printing elements to forme cylinders [2013-01]
B41F 27/08
.
for attaching printing formes to flat type-beds [2013-01]
B41F 27/10
.
for attaching non-deformable curved printing formes to forme cylinders [2013-01]
B41F 27/105
. .
{for attaching cylindrical printing formes} [2013-01]
B41F 27/12
.
for attaching flexible printing formes [2013-01]
B41F 27/1206
. .
{Feeding to or removing from the forme cylinder} [2013-01]
B41F 27/1212
. .
{using pneumatic force} [2013-01]
B41F 27/1218
. .
{comprising printing plate tensioning devices} [2013-01]
B41F 27/1225
. . .
{moving in the printing plate end substantially rectilinearly} [2013-01]
B41F 27/1231
. . . .
{by translatory motion substantially tangential to support surface} [2013-01]
B41F 27/1237
. . . .
{by translatory motion substantially perpendicular to support surface} [2013-01]
B41F 27/1243
. . . .
{by pivotal or swivelling motion, e.g. by means of a rocking lever} [2013-01]
B41F 27/125
. . .
{moving in the printing plate end on a curvilinear path, e.g. by winding on a roll} [2013-01]
B41F 27/1256
. . .
{with two semi-cylinders movable relative to each other} [2013-01]
B41F 27/1262
. .
{without tensioning means} [2013-01]
B41F 27/1268
. . .
{by self-locking or snap-on means} [2013-01]
B41F 27/1275
. . .
{by means of adhesives, staples} [2013-01]
B41F 27/1281
. .
{details of the printing plate ends} [2013-01]
B41F 27/1287
. .
{devices for bending the printing plates or the printing plate ends} [2013-01]
B41F 27/1293
. .
{Devices for filling up the cylinder gap; Devices for removing the filler} [2013-01]
B41F 27/14
.
for attaching printing formes to intermediate supports, e.g. adapter members [2013-01]
B41F 30/00
Devices for attaching coverings or make-ready devices; Guiding devices for coverings (make-ready devices B41N 6/00) [2018-08]
B41F 30/02
.
attaching to impression cylinders [2013-01]
B41F 30/04
.
attaching to transfer cylinders [2013-01]
B41F 30/06
.
attaching of endless or like continuously-fed coverings [2013-01]
B41F 31/00
Inking arrangements or devices (inking units for platen presses B41F 1/40; inking units for cylinder presses B41F 3/81) [2018-08]
B41F 31/001
.
{Ink mist preventing means} [2013-01]
B41F 31/002
.
{Heating or cooling of ink or ink rollers} [2013-01]
B41F 31/004
.
{Driving means for ink rollers} [2013-01]
B41F 31/005
.
{Ink viscosity control means} [2013-01]
B41F 31/007
.
{Removing water from ink trains} [2013-01]
B41F 31/008
.
{Inking devices for reversible printing presses} [2013-01]
B41F 31/02
.
Ducts, containers, supply or metering devices [2018-08]
B41F 31/022
. .
{Ink level control devices} [2013-01]
B41F 31/025
. .
{Ducts formed between two rollers} [2013-01]
B41F 31/027
. .
{Ink rail devices for inking ink rollers} [2013-01]
B41F 31/03
. .
Ink agitators [2013-01]
B41F 31/04
. .
with duct-blades or like metering devices [2013-01]
B41F 31/045
. . .
{Remote control of the duct keys} [2013-01]
B41F 31/05
. . .
Positioning devices therefor [2013-01]
B41F 31/06
. .
Troughs or like reservoirs with immersed or partly immersed, rollers or cylinders [2013-01]
B41F 31/07
. . .
for rotogravure [2013-01]
B41F 31/08
. .
with ink ejecting means, e.g. pumps, nozzles [2013-01]
B41F 31/10
. .
Applications of feed or duct rollers (messenger or moving transfer rollers B41F 31/14) [2013-01]
B41F 31/12
. . .
adjustable for regulating supply [2013-01]
B41F 31/13
. .
Means for driving fountain rollers {(B41F 13/12 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B41F 31/14
. .
Applications of messenger or other moving transfer rollers [2013-01]
B41F 31/15
.
Devices for moving vibrator-rollers [2013-01]
B41F 31/16
.
Continuous, e.g. endless, band apparatus [2013-01]
B41F 31/18
.
for inking selected parts of printing formes [2013-01]
B41F 31/20
.
Ink-removing or collecting devices [2013-01]
B41F 31/22
.
for inking from interior of cylinder [2013-01]
B41F 31/24
.
Absorbent pads [2013-01]
B41F 31/26
.
Construction of inking rollers (inking-rollers serving also to apply ink repellants in rotary lithographic machines B41F 7/36) [2022-01]
B41F 31/28
.
Spray apparatus [2013-01]
B41F 31/30
.
Arrangements for tripping, lifting, adjusting, or removing inking rollers; Supports, bearings, or forks therefor [2013-01]
B41F 31/301
. .
{Devices for tripping and adjusting form rollers} [2013-01]
B41F 31/302
. .
{Devices for tripping inking devices as a whole} [2013-01]
B41F 31/304
. .
{Arrangements for inking roller bearings, forks or supports (B41F 31/301 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B41F 31/305
. . .
{Eccentric bearings} [2013-01]
B41F 31/307
. . .
{Sliding bearings} [2013-01]
B41F 31/308
. . .
{Swinging bearings} [2013-01]
B41F 31/32
. .
Lifting or adjusting devices (for damping rollers B41F 7/40) [2013-01]
B41F 31/34
. . .
Cam, eccentric, wedge, or like devices [2013-01]
B41F 31/36
. . .
fluid-pressure operated [2013-01]
B41F 31/38
. . .
magnetically operated [2013-01]
B41F 33/00
Indicating, counting, warning, control or safety devices (arrangements of counting devices in platen presses B41F 1/00 {, B41F 1/58; arrangements of counting devices} in cylinder presses B41F 3/84; ink supply or metering devices B41F 31/02) [2018-08]
B41F 33/0009
.
{Central control units} [2013-01]
B41F 33/0018
.
{Protection means against injury to the operator} [2013-01]
B41F 33/0027
.
{Devices for scanning originals, printing formes or the like for determining or presetting the ink supply} [2013-01]
B41F 33/0036
.
{Devices for scanning or checking the printed matter for quality control} [2013-01]
B41F 33/0045
. .
{for automatically regulating the ink supply} [2013-01]
B41F 33/0054
.
{Devices for controlling dampening} [2013-01]
B41F 33/0063
.
{Devices for measuring the thickness of liquid films on rollers or cylinders} [2013-01]
B41F 33/0072
.
{Devices for measuring the pressure between cylinders or bearer rings} [2013-01]
B41F 33/0081
.
{Devices for scanning register marks} [2013-01]
B41F 33/009
.
{Devices for controlling numbering} [2013-01]
B41F 33/02
.
Arrangements of indicating devices, e.g. counters [2018-08]
B41F 33/025
. .
{Counters} [2013-01]
B41F 33/04
.
Tripping devices or stop-motions ({tripping devices for doctor blades B41F 9/1027} ; cylinder-tripping devices of rotary presses or machines B41F 13/24; arrangements for tripping inking rollers B41F 31/30) [2013-01]
B41F 33/045
. .
{for starting or stopping operation of numbering devices} [2013-01]
B41F 33/06
. .
for starting or stopping operation of sheet or web feed [2013-01]
B41F 33/08
. .
for starting or stopping operation of cylinders [2013-01]
B41F 33/10
. .
for starting or stopping operation of damping or inking units [2013-01]
B41F 33/12
. .
for starting or stopping the machine as a whole [2013-01]
B41F 33/14
. .
Automatic control of tripping devices by feelers, photoelectric devices, pneumatic devices, or other detectors [2013-01]
B41F 33/16
.
Programming systems for automatic control of sequence of operations [2013-01]
B41F 33/18
.
Web break detection (B41F 33/04 takes precedence) [2013-01]
B41F 35/00
Cleaning arrangements or devices {(in manifolding apparatus or the like B41L 41/00)} [2013-01]
B41F 35/001
.
{Devices for cleaning parts removed from the printing machines (B41F 35/003 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B41F 35/002
.
{for dampening rollers} [2013-01]
B41F 35/003
.
{for screen printers or parts thereof} [2013-01]
B41F 35/004
. .
{for cylindrical screens} [2013-01]
B41F 35/005
. .
{for flat screens} [2013-01]
B41F 35/006
.
{for impression cylinders} [2013-01]
B41F 35/007
.
{for supports of workpieces} [2013-01]
B41F 35/008
.
{for doctor blades} [2013-01]
B41F 35/02
.
for forme cylinders [2013-01]
B41F 35/04
.
for inking rollers [2013-01]
B41F 35/06
.
for offset cylinders [2013-01]