公开(公告)号：WO2009020496A8

公开(公告)日：2009-04-09

申请号：PCT/US2008007824

申请日：2008-06-24

Applicant: MACDERMID PRINTING SOLUTIONS ,  ROBERTS DAVID H ,  MARKHART GARY T

Inventor： ROBERTS DAVID H ,  MARKHART GARY T

IPC: B41M5/50 ,  G03F1/88

CPC classification number: B41C1/00 ,  B41N1/12 ,  G03F7/2022 ,  G03F7/2055

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of selectively pre-exposing a photosensitive printing element prior to imagewise exposure in order to remove oxygen from the photosensitive layer prior to imagewise exposure The invention is usable in a computer-to-plate process to produce flexographic relief image printing elements

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种在成像曝光之前选择性地预曝光感光印刷元件的方法，以便在成像曝光之前从感光层除去氧。本发明可用于计算机对板工艺以产生柔性版印刷 图像打印元件

公开(公告)号：WO2007001495A2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-04

申请号：PCT/US2006004491

申请日：2006-02-09

Applicant: MACDERMID PRINTING SOLUTIONS

Inventor： MARKHART GARY T

IPC: G03C1/00 ,  G03F7/00

CPC classification number: G03F7/36 ,  Y10T156/1189 ,  Y10T156/1705 ,  Y10T156/1734

Abstract: An improved apparatus and a method of using the apparatus to remove non- crosslinked photopolymer from an imaged and exposed surface of a relief image printing element. Included are means for supporting and rotating the printing element, means for softening and/or melting non-crosslinked photopolymer on the imaged and exposed surface of the printing element, and at least one thermal developing assembly. The thermal developing assembly includes means for supplying an absorbent material that is contactable with the printing element, and that is capable of removing at least a portion of the softened and/or melted non-crosslinked photopolymer, and means for causing the absorbent material to contact at least a portion of the printing element. The absorbent material is backed with an endless impression belt that is supported by a plurality of rollers. When the absorbent material contacts the surface of the printing element, softened and/or melted non-crosslinked photopolymer on the surface of the printing element is removed.

Abstract translation: 一种改进的装置和使用该装置从浮雕图像打印元件的成像和曝光表面去除非交联光聚合物的方法。 包括用于支撑和旋转印刷元件的装置，用于软化和/或熔化印刷元件的成像和曝光表面上的非交联光聚合物的装置，以及至少一个热显影组件。 热显影组件包括用于供应可与印刷元件接触的吸收材料的装置，并且能够去除软化和/或熔融的非交联光聚合物的至少一部分，以及使吸收材料接触的装置 打印元件的至少一部分。 吸收材料由多个辊支撑的环形压印带支撑。 当吸收材料接触印刷元件的表面时，除去印刷元件表面上的软化和/或熔融的非交联光聚合物。

公开(公告)号：WO2006086441A3

公开(公告)日：2007-04-05

申请号：PCT/US2006004377

申请日：2006-02-08

Applicant: MACDERMID PRINTING SOLUTIONS

Inventor： MARKHART GARY T ,  VEST RYAN

IPC: B41C3/08 ,  B41C1/00 ,  G03C7/36 ,  G03F7/26 ,  G03F7/34 ,  G03F7/36

CPC classification number: G03F7/34 ,  G03F7/24 ,  G03F7/36 ,  G03F7/38

Abstract: An improved flexo processor and a method of using the improved flexo processor to increase the flexibility of both the type and the size of the flexographic printing element that may be processed. The novel thermal plate processor system is capable of processing both flat and round photosensitive printing elements with only minimal changes to the system. The thermal plate processor system may also include means for exposure and post-exposure/detack in the same system.

Abstract translation: 改进的柔性处理器和使用改进的柔印处理器以增加可处理的柔性版印刷元件的类型和尺寸的灵活性的方法。 新型热敏板处理器系统能够仅对系统进行最小的改变来处理平面和圆形光敏打印元件。 热板处理器系统还可以包括用于在相同系统中曝光和曝光/解除的装置。

公开(公告)号：WO2007001495A8

公开(公告)日：2008-01-17

申请号：PCT/US2006004491

申请日：2006-02-09

Applicant: MACDERMID PRINTING SOLUTIONS

Inventor： MARKHART GARY T ,  ROSHELLI ALBERT JR

IPC: G03C1/00 ,  G03F7/00

CPC classification number: G03F7/36 ,  Y10T156/1189 ,  Y10T156/1705 ,  Y10T156/1734

Abstract: An improved apparatus and a method of using the apparatus to remove non- crosslinked photopolymer from an imaged and exposed surface of a relief image printing element. Included are means for supporting and rotating the printing element, means for softening and/or melting non-crosslinked photopolymer on the imaged and exposed surface of the printing element, and at least one thermal developing assembly. The thermal developing assembly includes means for supplying an absorbent material that is contactable with the printing element, and that is capable of removing at least a portion of the softened and/or melted non-crosslinked photopolymer, and means for causing the absorbent material to contact at least a portion of the printing element. The absorbent material is backed with an endless impression belt that is supported by a plurality of rollers. When the absorbent material contacts the surface of the printing element, softened and/or melted non-crosslinked photopolymer on the surface of the printing element is removed.

Abstract translation: 一种改进的装置和使用该装置从浮雕图像打印元件的成像和曝光表面去除非交联光聚合物的方法。 包括用于支撑和旋转印刷元件的装置，用于软化和/或熔化印刷元件的成像和曝光表面上的非交联光聚合物的装置，以及至少一个热显影组件。 热显影组件包括用于供应可与印刷元件接触的吸收材料的装置，并且能够去除软化和/或熔融的非交联光聚合物的至少一部分，以及使吸收材料接触的装置 打印元件的至少一部分。 吸收材料由多个辊支撑的环形压印带支撑。 当吸收材料接触印刷元件的表面时，除去印刷元件表面上的软化和/或熔融的非交联光聚合物。

公开(公告)号：WO2006019581B1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-15

申请号：PCT/US2005024012

申请日：2005-07-06

Applicant: MACDERMID PRINTING SOLUTIONS ,  MARKHART GARY T

Inventor： MARKHART GARY T

IPC: B41C1/00 ,  G03C7/36 ,  G03F7/26 ,  G03F7/34 ,  G03F7/36

CPC classification number: G03F7/36 ,  B41C1/05 ,  G03F7/34

Abstract: An improved apparatus for thermally developing a flexographic printing element to reveal a relief image on the surface and a method of using the apparatus to expose and develop - a flexographic printing element. The apparatus typically comprises means for softening or melting non-crosslinked photopolymer on the imaged and exposed surface of the flexographic printing element; at least one roll that is contactable with the imaged surface of the flexographic printing element and capable of moving over at least a portion of the imaged surface of the flexographic printing element to remove the softened or melted non-crosslinked photopolymer on the imaged and exposed surface of the flexographic printing element; and means for maintaining contact between the at least one roll and the imaged and exposed surface of the flexographic printing element. The means, for softening or melting non-crosslinked photopolymer on the imaged and exposed surface of the flexographic printing element comprise a heater positioned adjacent to the imaged surface of the flexographic printing element and/or heating the at least one roll that contactable with the imaged surface of the flexographic printing element. The apparatus may also contain an exposure device to crosslink and cure the imaged surface of the flexographic printing element prior to thermal development.

Abstract translation: 用于热显影柔性版印刷元件以在表面上露出浮雕图像的改进的装置以及使用该装置曝光和发展柔性版印刷元件的方法。 该装置通常包括用于软化或熔化柔性版印刷元件的成像和暴露表面上的非交联光聚合物的装置; 至少一个辊，其能够与柔性版印刷元件的成像表面接触并且能够移动柔性版印刷元件的成像表面的至少一部分以去除成像和曝光表面上的软化或熔融的非交联光聚合物 的柔性版印刷元件; 以及用于保持柔性版印刷元件的至少一个辊与成像和暴露的表面之间的接触的装置。 用于软化或熔化柔性版印刷元件的成像和曝光表面上的非交联光聚合物的方法包括邻近柔性版印刷元件的成像表面定位的加热器和/或加热可与接触的成像的至少一个辊 柔性版印刷元件的表面。 该装置还可以包含曝光装置，以在热显影之前交联和固化柔性版印刷元件的成像表面。

公开(公告)号：WO2006019581A2

公开(公告)日：2006-02-23

申请号：PCT/US2005024012

申请日：2005-07-06

Applicant: MACDERMID PRINTING SOLUTIONS

Inventor： MARKHART GARY T

IPC: B41C1/00 ,  G03C7/36 ,  G03F7/26 ,  G03F7/34 ,  G03F7/36

CPC classification number: G03F7/36 ,  B41C1/05 ,  G03F7/34

Abstract: An improved apparatus for thermally developing a flexographic printing element to reveal a relief image on the surface and a method of using the apparatus to expose and develop - a flexographic printing element. The apparatus typically comprises means for softening or melting non-crosslinked photopolymer on the imaged and exposed surface of the flexographic printing element; at least one roll that is contactable with the imaged surface of the flexographic printing element and capable of moving over at least a portion of the imaged surface of the flexographic printing element to remove the softened or melted non-crosslinked photopolymer on the imaged and exposed surface of the flexographic printing element; and means for maintaining contact between the at least one roll and the imaged and exposed surface of the flexographic printing element. The means, for softening or melting non-crosslinked photopolymer on the imaged and exposed surface of the flexographic printing element comprise a heater positioned adjacent to the imaged surface of the flexographic printing element and/or heating the at least one roll that contactable with the imaged surface of the flexographic printing element. The apparatus may also contain an exposure device to crosslink and cure the imaged surface of the flexographic printing element prior to thermal development.

Abstract translation: 用于热显影柔性版印刷元件以在表面上显示浮雕图像的改进的装置以及使用该装置曝光和发展柔性版印刷元件的方法。 该装置通常包括用于软化或熔化柔性版印刷元件的成像和曝光表面上的非交联光聚合物的装置; 至少一个辊，其可与柔性版印刷元件的成像表面接触并能够在柔性版印刷元件的成像表面的至少一部分上移动以去除成像和暴露表面上的软化或熔融的非交联光聚合物 的柔性版印刷元件; 以及用于保持柔性版印刷元件的至少一个卷和成像和暴露的表面之间的接触的装置。 用于软化或熔化柔性版印刷元件的成像和暴露表面上的非交联光聚合物的方法包括邻近柔性版印刷元件的成像表面定位的加热器和/或加热可与成像的物体接触的至少一个辊 柔性版印刷元件的表面。 该装置还可以包含曝光装置，以在热显影之前交联并固化柔性版印刷元件的成像表面。