Direct to mesh screen stencil creation
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United States of America Patent
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Oct 3, 2023
Grant Date -
May 14, 2020
app pub date -
Jan 5, 2017
filing date -
Jan 5, 2017
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Abstract
The preparation of a screen stencil is provided, using a direct to mesh screen stencil printer. The DtM screen printer includes a frame for holding a pre-stretched mesh in place during application of a jettable emulsion, a fixture to hold the frame, a platen to hold a release paper against one side of the pre-stretched 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. The release paper is configured to inhibit dot-gain while not adhering to the jettable emulsion following its curing. A method is also provided, the method being for using the DtM screen printer to prepare the screen stencil for screen printing.
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- 2017 Application Filing Year
- B41J Class
- 3119 Applications Filed
- 2558 Patents Issued To-Date
- 82.02 % Issued To-Date
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- B41J Class
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