High throughput UV curing systems and methods of curing a plurality of articles

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8729498
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13528718

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High throughput UV curing systems for mass curing of a plurality of articles without compromising product quality. The systems comprise a plurality of UV banks, each bank comprising a plurality of fluorescent UV lamps, thereby creating a consistent blanket of UV energy. A plurality of coated articles are positioned between pairs of banks such that the UV exposure or dosage is evenly distributed for each article. The fluorescent UV lamps use proportionally lower energy per unit and generate less heat than standard UV lamps, while sufficiently curing the coating on each article. Throughput is increased compared to currently available systems because the systems are easier to maintain requiring less downtime, can cure significantly more articles per cycle, and reduce the number of rejected products.

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HARLAND MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC7418 WASHINGTON AVENUE SOUTH EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55344

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Anderson, Jonathan D Minneapolis, US 5 35
Fleischhacker, Kevin A Maple Grove, US 1 2
Toma, Mark P Maple Grove, US 1 2

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