Hand proofer tool
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Sep 24, 2013
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Jan 14, 2010
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Sep 22, 2009
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May 10, 2005
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Abstract
A proofing tool including an anilox roll and a transfer roll that are shiftable relative to each other between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The invention further includes a positive rotational linkage between the transfer roll and a drive roll whereby a pitch velocity of the transfer roll and a pitch velocity of the transfer roll are substantially matched.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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PROBITY ENGINEERING LLC | 12303 323RD AVENUE PRINCETON MN 55374 |
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- 2009 Application Filing Year
- B41K Class
- 21 Applications Filed
- 13 Patents Issued To-Date
- 61.91 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Westby, Ronald K | Princeton, US | 19 | 122 |
# of filed Patents : 19 Total Citations : 122 |
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- 1 Citation Count
- B41K Class
- 14.29 % this patent is cited more than
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