Systems and methods for printing of removable and permanent images on an object

    公开(公告)号:US10960698B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-30

    申请号:US16226775

    申请日:2018-12-20

    Abstract: Systems and methods for printing a plurality of images on an object include receiving a digital file having a plurality of images (removable and/or permanent) to be printed on an object. The method further includes, for each of the plurality of images: determining whether that image is a removable image or a permanent image, identifying, based on the determination, at least one layer to be used for printing that image in addition to a marking material layer, determining a composition of the marking material layer, and determining a composition of the at least one layer. The at least one layer may be a pre-coat layer applied under the marking material layer and/or a post-coat layer applied over the marking material layer. The marking material layer and the at least one layer are then printed on the object.

    Chipless radio frequency identification (RFIT) for tamper evidence

    公开(公告)号:US10210448B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-19

    申请号:US15154761

    申请日:2016-05-13

    Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag or transponder that outputs a first signal when a product or product package is sealed. During one particular use, unsealing the product or product package disables the RFID tag, such that no active second signal is output (i.e., the second signal is a passive second signal). In another particular use, unsealing the product or product package removes one or more resonators of a multiresonator such that the second signal is an active second signal that is different from the first signal. The RFID tag need not be visible to identify whether the product or product package is in a sealed state or an unsealed state.

    Method and apparatus for digital dyeing of thread

    公开(公告)号:US11318757B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-05-03

    申请号:US16506162

    申请日:2019-07-09

    Abstract: A thread printing system includes a source spool containing thread. The system also includes various print heads, each of which is fluidly connected to an ink tank. The print heads are positioned to direct and apply ink to a segment of the thread as the thread travels along a transport path along from the source spool. The system also includes a fuser having one or more print rollers that are connected to a heating element. The fuser receives the dyed thread and fuses the ink to the thread. The system may include a controller that is configured to apply ink of different colors to different segments of the thread.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRINTING OF REMOVABLE AND PERMANENT IMAGES ON AN OBJECT

    公开(公告)号:US20210206185A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-07-08

    申请号:US17209396

    申请日:2021-03-23

    Abstract: Systems and methods for printing a plurality of images on a substrate include, for each of the plurality of images: determining whether that image is a removable image or a permanent image, identifying, based on the determination, at least one layer to be used for printing that image in addition to a marking material layer that forms the image. The at least one layer may be a pre-coat layer applied under the marking material layer and/or a post-coat layer applied over the marking material layer. The marking material layer and the at least one layer are then printed on the object.

    System and method for producing an image on an article

    公开(公告)号:US10710377B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-07-14

    申请号:US16220781

    申请日:2018-12-14

    Abstract: A system prints solid ink images on fibrous objects. The controller of the system is configured to operate a first motor to move an object rotating subsystem to and from a position opposite a plurality of printheads, to operate a second motor to rotate an object on a spindle of the object rotating subsystem at the position opposite the plurality of printheads, to operate a forced air heater to direct heated air onto a surface of the object as the object rotates at the position opposite the plurality of printheads, and to operate the plurality of printheads to eject a solid ink marking material onto the heated surface of the object as the object rotates in the first and/or second rotational direction. The solid ink image is affixed to the object by the heating of the object surface alone.

    System for conveying objects from a nested stack of objects to a printer for printing

    公开(公告)号:US10414179B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-17

    申请号:US16127841

    申请日:2018-09-11

    Abstract: A printer includes a conveyor that feeds objects from a stack of nested objects to the printer. The conveyor includes a member having protuberances that extend from the member to hold the lips of objects in the stack except for the object closest to the printheads in the printer. A spindle mounted to a member is moved to be within an orifice of the object closest to the printheads to engage that object and pull it from the stack. The spindle rotates to facilitate the printing of the object. After the object is printed, it is released from the spindle and gravity directs the printed object along a ramp to an opening in the printer for collection.

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN IMAGE ON AN ARTICLE

    公开(公告)号:US20190134993A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-05-09

    申请号:US16220781

    申请日:2018-12-14

    Abstract: A system prints solid ink images on fibrous objects. The controller of the system is configured to operate a first motor to move an object rotating subsystem to and from a position opposite a plurality of printheads, to operate a second motor to rotate an object on a spindle of the object rotating subsystem at the position opposite the plurality of printheads, to operate a forced air heater to direct heated air onto a surface of the object as the object rotates at the position opposite the plurality of printheads, and to operate the plurality of printheads to eject a solid ink marking material onto the heated surface of the object as the object rotates in the first and/or second rotational direction. The solid ink image is affixed to the object by the heating of the object surface alone.

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