公开(公告)号：US5272979A

公开(公告)日：1993-12-28

申请号：US859407

申请日：1992-04-30

Applicant: Thomas E. Lewis ,  Richard A. Williams ,  John P. Gardiner ,  John F. Kline

Inventor： Thomas E. Lewis ,  Richard A. Williams ,  John P. Gardiner ,  John F. Kline

IPC: B41C1/10 ,  B41C1/05

CPC classification number: B41C1/1033

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for imaging a lithographic plate having a printing surface by exposing the printing surface to plasma jet discharges between the plate and a plasma jet nozzle spaced close to the printing surface of the plate. These plasma jet discharges are sufficient to ablate or otherwise transform one or more layers of the printing surface, thereby changing the affinity of the printing surface for ink and/or water at the points thereof exposed to the discharges so as to produce image spots on the plate.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使具有印刷表面的平版印刷板成像的方法和装置，其通过将印刷表面暴露于板和等离子体喷嘴之间的等离子体喷射放电，所述等离子体喷嘴在板的印刷表面附近间隔开。 这些等离子体喷射放电足以消融或以其它方式转化印刷表面的一个或多个层，从而改变印刷表面对于在曝光于放电处的点处的油墨和/或水的亲和性，从而在 盘子。

公开(公告)号：US5182990A

公开(公告)日：1993-02-02

申请号：US836987

申请日：1992-02-14

Applicant: John F. Kline ,  Frank G. Pensavecchia ,  Stephen M. LaPonsey ,  Richard A. Williams

Inventor： John F. Kline ,  Frank G. Pensavecchia ,  Stephen M. LaPonsey ,  Richard A. Williams

IPC: B41C1/10 ,  H04N1/053 ,  H04N1/06 ,  H04N1/50

CPC classification number: H04N1/053 ,  H04N1/50 ,  H04N1/06 ,  H04N2201/0471 ,  H04N2201/04772

Abstract: A method of reducing printing artifacts in a printing apparatus including a plurality of printing plates, each of which is produced by successive scans of an array of imaging devices wherein the printing artifacts are caused by defective operation of one or more of the imaging devices. Printing artifacts are visually minimized by staggering the imaging devices used to produce separation plates. By staggering the imaging devices, the distance between artifacts can be reduced thereby causing the artifact reproduced in the final composite image to be less accentuated.

Abstract translation: 一种在包括多个印版的打印设备中减少打印伪影的方法，每个印版通过连续扫描成像装置阵列而产生，其中打印伪影是由一个或多个成像装置的不良操作引起的。 通过交错用于制造分离板的成像装置，使视觉上最小化印刷伪影。 通过交错成像装置，可以减少伪像之间的距离，从而导致在最终合成图像中再现的伪像不太突出。

公开(公告)号：US5148746A

公开(公告)日：1992-09-22

申请号：US743877

申请日：1991-08-12

Applicant: Douglas D Fuller ,  Richard A. Williams ,  John P. Gardiner ,  Harry Roberts

Inventor： Douglas D Fuller ,  Richard A. Williams ,  John P. Gardiner ,  Harry Roberts

IPC: B41F7/02 ,  B08B1/04 ,  B08B15/04 ,  B41C1/10 ,  B41F35/00 ,  B41F35/02 ,  B41J2/425 ,  G01B13/12 ,  G01D15/08 ,  H04N1/032

CPC classification number: G01B13/12 ,  B08B1/04 ,  B08B15/04 ,  B41C1/1033 ,  G01D15/08 ,  H04N1/032 ,  B41P2227/70 ,  B41P2235/23

Abstract: Apparatus for imaging a lithographic printing plate wherein structure is provided for removing debris generated by an imaging head and adhering to the plate. The debris removing structure may comprise a rotating brush which is selectively movable into and out of contact with the plate as necessary. Cleaning fluid may be delivered to the brush and suction may be used to aid removal of debris loosened by the brush.

Abstract translation: 用于对平版印刷版进行成像的装置，其中提供了用于去除由成像头产生的碎片并附着在板上的碎屑的结构。 碎屑去除结构可以包括旋转刷，其根据需要可选择性地移动到与板接触和脱离接触。 清洁流体可以被输送到刷子，并且可以使用抽吸来帮助去除由刷子松动的碎屑。

公开(公告)号：US5062364A

公开(公告)日：1991-11-05

申请号：US554089

申请日：1990-07-17

Applicant: Thomas E. Lewis ,  Richard A. Williams ,  John P. Gardiner ,  John F. Kline

Inventor： Thomas E. Lewis ,  Richard A. Williams ,  John P. Gardiner ,  John F. Kline

IPC: B41C1/10

CPC classification number: B41C1/1033

Abstract: A method of imaging a lithographic plate having a printing surface comprises exposing the printing surface to plasma jet discharges between the plate and a plasma jet nozzle spaced close to the printing surface of the plate. These plasma jet discharges are sufficient to remove a layer or layers of the plate to thereby change the affinity of the printing surface for ink and/or water at the points thereof exposed to the discharges, thereby producing image spots on the plate.

Abstract translation: 对具有印刷表面的平版印刷板进行成像的方法包括将印刷表面暴露于板和等离子体喷嘴之间的等离子体喷射放电，该等离子体喷嘴与板的印刷表面相邻。 这些等离子体喷射放电足以去除板的一层或多层，从而改变了在暴露于放电的点处的油墨和/或水的印刷表面的亲合力，从而在板上产生图像斑点。

公开(公告)号：US5029693A

公开(公告)日：1991-07-09

申请号：US560809

申请日：1990-07-31

Applicant: Richard A. Williams

Inventor： Richard A. Williams

IPC: B65G13/10

CPC classification number: B65G13/10

Abstract: A diverter assembly for a conveyor system includes a carriage mounting a plurality of positively driven shafts. The shafts each support a plurality of wheels that engage articles traveling on the conveyor system. The wheels swivel between an aligned straight-through orientation and a skewed divert orientation. The swiveling motion is controlled by air cylinders associated with each shaft; the air cylinders being individually and selectively actuated. The carriage also has an associated air cylinder that elevates the carriage and the associated wheels to a raised position during the divert mode. The elevating mechanism and the swiveling mechanism are independently controlled and actuated. This arrangement provides a diverter assembly in which the diverter wheels are selectively raised and swiveled to positively and efficiently divert articles from the main line conveyor to a takeaway conveyor.

Abstract translation: 用于输送系统的转向器组件包括安装多个主动轴的托架。 这些轴每个支撑多个轮子，其接合在输送机系统上行进的物品。 轮子在对齐的直通方向和倾斜的转向方向之间旋转。 旋转运动由与每个轴相关联的气缸控制; 气缸被单独和选择性地致动。 滑架还具有相关联的气缸，其在转向模式期间将滑架和相关联的轮升起到升高位置。 升降机构和旋转机构是独立控制和启动的。 这种布置提供了一种分流器组件，其中分流轮被选择性地升高和旋转以便将制品从主线输送机主动地有效地转移到外包输送机。

公开(公告)号：US4958562A

公开(公告)日：1990-09-25

申请号：US411095

申请日：1989-09-21

Applicant: Thomas E. Lewis ,  Bradley W. Davidson ,  Richard A. Williams ,  Michael T. Nowak ,  John F. Kline

Inventor： Thomas E. Lewis ,  Bradley W. Davidson ,  Richard A. Williams ,  Michael T. Nowak ,  John F. Kline

IPC: B41C1/10

CPC classification number: B41C1/1033 ,  B41P2227/70 ,  B41P2235/23

Abstract: A printing member for a press without dampening made by forming on a metal substrate an organic plastic layer having an exposed surface which is highly oleophobic and thermally decomposing the layer surface at selected image points thereon without contacting the surface and without penetrating through the layer so that there is a transformation of the surface structure which renders said surface oleophilic at said image points.

Abstract translation: 一种用于没有润湿的压机的印刷部件，其通过在金属基板上形成具有高疏油性的暴露表面的有机塑料层，并且在其上选择的图像点在选定的图像点处热分解层表面，而不接触该表面而不穿透该层， 存在使所述表面在所述图像点处亲油的表面结构的变换。