Direct to mesh screen stencil creation
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United States of America Patent
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Jul 5, 2022
Grant Date -
Nov 11, 2021
app pub date -
Jul 4, 2018
filing date -
Jan 5, 2017
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Abstract
A direct to mesh (DtM) screen printer for creating a screen stencil is provided. The DtM screen printer includes a frame to hold a pre-stretched mesh in place during application of a jettable emulsion, a fixture to hold the frame, a platen to hold a release fluid against one side of the pre-stretched mesh, a fluid dispenser for dispensing the release fluid onto the platen or mesh, and a printer carriage supporting a print head for printing the jettable emulsion on a side of the pre-stretched mesh opposite the platen. A process is also provided, the process being for using the DtM screen printer to prepare the screen stencil for screen printing.
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International Classification(s)
- 2018 Application Filing Year
- B41M Class
- 823 Applications Filed
- 531 Patents Issued To-Date
- 64.53 % Issued To-Date
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- 3 Citation Count
- B41M Class
- 84.32 % this patent is cited more than
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