公开(公告)号：WO2015126580A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-27

申请号：PCT/US2015/013179

申请日：2015-01-28

Applicant: MACDERMID PRINTING SOLUTIONS, LLC

Inventor： GOTSICK, Timothy ,  BRYANT, Laurie, A. ,  RECCHIA, David, A.

IPC: G03F7/26

CPC classification number: G03F7/12 ,  B05C1/0834 ,  B05C9/12 ,  G03F7/168 ,  G03F7/202 ,  G03F7/2022 ,  G03F7/2055

Abstract: A method of making a relief image printing element from a photosensitive printing blank is described. The photosensitive printing blank comprises a laser ablatable mask layer disposed on at least one photocurable layer and the laser ablatable mask layer is selectively laser ablated to create an in situ mask and uncover portions of the at least one photocurable layer.

Abstract translation: 描述了从感光印刷坯料制造凸版图像打印元件的方法。 感光印刷坯料包括设置在至少一个光固化层上的激光可烧蚀掩模层，并且激光烧蚀掩模层被选择性地激光烧蚀以产生原位掩模并露出至少一个光固化层的部分。

公开(公告)号：WO2013122718A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-22

申请号：PCT/US2013/022484

申请日：2013-01-22

Applicant: MACDERMID PRINTING SOLUTIONS, LLC

Inventor： RECCHIA, David, A. ,  BALDWIN, Kyle, P. ,  GOTSICK, Timothy

IPC: G03C1/00

CPC classification number: G03F7/2035 ,  G03F7/092 ,  G03F7/202 ,  G03F7/2032

Abstract: Photosensitive printing blank comprises a backing layer, at least one photocurable layer disposed on the backing layer, and a laser ablatable mask layer disposed on the at least one photocurable layer, wherein the laser ablatable mask layer is laser ablated to create an in situ negative in the laser ablatable mask layer, The exposing apparatus comprises: (a) a laminating apparatus for laminating an oxygen barrier layer to a top of the laser ablated mask layer; (b) a conveyor for conveying the photosensitive printing blank through the exposing apparatus; (c) a first exposing device for exposing the at least one photocurable layer to actinic radiation from the first exposing device through the laser ablated mask layer to selectively crosslink and cure portions of the at least one photocurable layer not covered by the mask layer, and (d) a second exposing device for exposing the at least one photocurable layer to actinic radiation.

Abstract translation: 感光印刷坯料包括背衬层，设置在背衬层上的至少一个光固化层和设置在至少一个光固化层上的激光可烧蚀掩模层，其中激光烧蚀掩模层被激光烧蚀以在 所述曝光装置包括：（a）层压装置，用于将氧阻隔层层压到所述激光烧蚀掩模层的顶部; （b）用于通过曝光装置输送感光印刷坯料的输送机; （c）第一曝光装置，用于将至少一个光固化层暴露于通过激光烧蚀掩模层的来自第一曝光装置的光化辐射，以选择性地交联和固化未被掩模层覆盖的至少一个光固化层的部分，以及 （d）用于将至少一个光固化层暴露于光化辐射的第二曝光装置。

公开(公告)号：WO2011106171A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-01

申请号：PCT/US2011/024463

申请日：2011-02-11

Applicant: MACDERMID PRINTING SOLUTIONS, LLC ,  RECCHIA, David, A. ,  GOTSICK, Timothy

Inventor： RECCHIA, David, A. ,  GOTSICK, Timothy

IPC: G01B11/00 ,  G01N21/55

CPC classification number: B41N1/06 ,  B41C1/055 ,  B41M1/04 ,  B41N1/12 ,  G03F7/09 ,  G03F7/201 ,  G03F7/2012 ,  G03F7/202 ,  Y10T428/24521

Abstract: A method of making a relief image printing element from a photosensitive printing blank is provided. A photosensitive printing blank with a laser ablatable layer disposed on at least one photocurable layer is ablated with a laser to create an in situ mask. The printing blank is then exposed to at least one source of actinic radiation through the in situ mask to selectively cross link and cure portions of the photocurable layer. Diffusion of air into the at least one photocurable layer is limited during the exposing step and preferably at least one of the type, power and incident angle of illumination of the at least one source of actinic radiation is altered during the exposure step. The resulting relief image comprises a plurality of dots and a dot shape of the plurality of dots that provide optimal print performance on various substrates, including corrugated board.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种从感光印刷坯料制造浮雕图像打印元件的方法。 设置在至少一个光固化层上的具有激光烧蚀层的感光印刷坯料用激光烧蚀以产生原位掩模。 然后将印刷坯料通过原位掩模暴露于至少一种光化辐射源，以选择性地交联并固化可光固化层的部分。 在曝光步骤期间限制空气向至少一个光固化层的扩散，并且优选在曝光步骤期间改变至少一种光化辐射源的类型，功率和入射角的至少一种。 所产生的浮雕图像包括多个点的多个点和点形状，其在包括瓦楞纸板的各种基底上提供最佳打印性能。

公开(公告)号：WO2006055056A3

公开(公告)日：2006-05-26

申请号：PCT/US2005/025553

申请日：2005-07-19

Applicant: MACDERMID PRINTING SOLUTIONS, LLC

Inventor： GOTSICK, Timothy ,  VEST, Ryan

IPC: B05D1/28 ,  B05C1/04

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and an apparatus for applying a surface treatment composition to a photosensitive printing element (15) during thermal processing. A photosensitive printing element (15) is contacted with a web of absorbent material (30) that is capable of absorbing material that is melted or softened from an imaged and exposed surface of a photosensitive printing element (15). The web of absorbent material (30) is coated with a surface treatment composition to transfer the surface treatment composition from the web of absorbent material (30) to the imaged and exposed surface of the photosensitive printing element (15). Applying the surface treatment composition during thermal processing provides for more complete and more uniform coverage of the surface treatment composition on the photosensitive printing element (15).

公开(公告)号：WO2005108077A2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-17

申请号：PCT/US2005/002896

申请日：2005-02-01

Applicant: MACDERMID PRINTING SOLUTIONS, LLC

Inventor： GOTSICK, Timothy ,  RECCHIA, David

IPC: B41C1/10

CPC classification number: B41C1/05 ,  G03F7/202

Abstract: An inkjet printer is used to apply an ink that is substantially opaque to actinic radiation in at least one wavelength region effective to cure the photosensitive printing plate to the edges and corners, of a printing plate after the plate has been trimmed (i.e., cut) to a suitable size and shape for mounting on a printing sleeve or cylinder. Use of inkjet printing allows for the cut surfaces of the plate to quickly and accurately be coated with a UV-opaque ink and prevents, or substantially eliminates, undesirable curing of cut surfaces of a photosensitive printing plate. The ink covers the photocurable surfaces exposed by the cutting process and prevents the cut surfaces of the printing plate from undesirably curing until proper exposure and development of the printing plate.

Abstract translation: 喷墨打印机用于在板被修整（即，切割）之后，在至少一个波长区域中对光化辐射基本上不透明的油墨施加到印刷板上，从而将感光印版固化到印刷版的边缘和角部， 适合于安装在印刷套筒或滚筒上的尺寸和形状。 喷墨印刷的使用允许板的切割表面快速且准确地涂覆有不透紫外线的油墨，并且防止或基本消除不期望的光敏印刷版的切割表面的固化。 油墨覆盖通过切割过程暴露的光固化表面，并防止印版的切割表面不期望地固化，直到印刷板正确曝光和显影。

公开(公告)号：WO2015023571A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-19

申请号：PCT/US2014/050499

申请日：2014-08-11

Applicant: MACDERMID PRINTING SOLUTIONS, LLC

Inventor： GOTSICK, Timothy

IPC: B41N1/00

CPC classification number: B29C35/0805 ,  B29C2035/0283 ,  B29C2035/0822 ,  B29C2035/0827 ,  B29C2035/0833 ,  B29C2035/0877 ,  B41N1/06 ,  G03F7/36

Abstract: An apparatus for thermally processing a relief image printing element and a method of using the same are described. The printing element comprises at least one photopolymer layer and is selectively exposed to actinic radiation to crosslink portions of the at least one photopolymer layer. The apparatus comprises: (a) means for supporting the printing element; (b) heating means for melting or softening non-crosslinked portions of the at least one photopolymer layer; (c) at least one rotatable roll that is capable of bringing a blotting material into contact with the at least one photopolymer layer to remove the melted or softened non-crosslinked portions of the at least one photopolymer layer,; and (d) an element arranged adjacent to the at least one rotatable roll for removing non-crosslinked photopolymer remaining on a surface of the at least one rotatable roll after step c). The apparatus may alternatively be operated without a blotting material.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于热处理浮雕图像打印元件的装置及其使用方法。 印刷元件包括至少一个光聚合物层，并且选择性地暴露于光化辐射以交联至少一个光聚合物层的部分。 该装置包括：（a）支撑打印元件的装置; （b）用于熔化或软化所述至少一个光聚合物层的非交联部分的加热装置; （c）至少一个可旋转辊，其能够使印迹材料与所述至少一个光聚合物层接触以去除所述至少一个光聚合物层的熔融或软化的非交联部分; 和（d）邻近所述至少一个可旋转辊设置的元件，用于去除在步骤c）之后残留在所述至少一个可旋转辊的表面上的未交联的光聚合物。 可替代地，该装置可在没有印迹材料的情况下操作。

公开(公告)号：WO2013012481A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-24

申请号：PCT/US2012/040159

申请日：2012-05-31

Applicant: MACDERMID PRINTING SOLUTIONS, LLC ,  COOK, Brian ,  RECCHIA, David, A. ,  GOTSICK, Timothy

Inventor： COOK, Brian ,  RECCHIA, David, A. ,  GOTSICK, Timothy

IPC: G03F7/11 ,  B41N1/06

CPC classification number: G03F7/092 ,  G03F7/202

Abstract: A method of making a relief image printing element having a relief pattern, the method comprising the steps of: a) selectively ablating the masking layer to create an overall image in the masking layer, such that the overall image comprises a sub-image, comprising a pattern of cells, in it; b) applying an oxygen barrier layer on top of the masking layer; c) exposing the printing element to actinic radiation through the oxygen barrier layer and the masking layer to selectively crosslink: and cure the at least one photocurable layer, thereby creating the relief image therein and a textured surface on the printing element; and d) developing the printing blank by removing the barrier layer and the uncured portions of the photocmable layer to reveal the relief image.

Abstract translation: 一种制造具有浮雕图案的浮雕图像打印元件的方法，所述方法包括以下步骤：a）选择性地烧蚀掩模层以在掩模层中产生整体图像，使得整个图像包括子图像，包括 细胞模式，其中; b）在掩蔽层的顶部上施加阻氧层; c）将印刷元件暴露于通过氧阻隔层和掩蔽层的光化辐射，以选择性地交联：并固化至少一个光固化层，从而在印刷元件上产生浮雕图案和纹理表面; 以及d）通过去除所述阻挡层和所述可光致发光层的未固化部分来显影所述浮雕图像来显影所述印刷坯料。

公开(公告)号：WO2012145111A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-26

申请号：PCT/US2012/029766

申请日：2012-03-20

Applicant: MACDERMID PRINTING SOLUTIONS, LLC ,  VEST, Ryan, W. ,  RECCHIA, David, A. ,  GOTSICK, Timothy

Inventor： VEST, Ryan, W. ,  RECCHIA, David, A. ,  GOTSICK, Timothy

IPC: G03F7/00

CPC classification number: G03F7/26 ,  B41M2205/14 ,  G03F7/092 ,  G03F7/202 ,  G03F7/34

Abstract: A photocurable printing blank comprises a backing layer having a photocurable layer disposed thereon, a barrier layer disposed on the photocurable layer, and a laser ablatable mask layer disposed on top of the barrier layer. The method includes the steps of (1 ) imaging the at least one photo curable layer by ablating the laser ablatable mask layer to create the relief pattern on the photocurable printing blank; (2) exposing the printing blank to actinic radiation through the barrier layer and mask layer to selectively crosslink portions of the photocurable layer, thereby creating the relief pattern; (3) developing the printing blank to remove the barrier layer, the laser ablated mask layer and uncured portions of the photo curable layer and reveal the relief pattern. The method can also be used with an analog platemaking process that uses a negative instead of an ablatable mask layer.

Abstract translation: 光固化印刷坯料包括其上设置有光固化层的背衬层，设置在光固化层上的阻挡层和设置在阻挡层顶部上的激光可烧蚀掩模层。 该方法包括以下步骤：（1）通过烧蚀激光可烧蚀掩模层来成像至少一个光固化层，以在光固化印刷坯料上产生浮雕图案; （2）通过阻挡层和掩模层将印刷坯料暴露于光化辐射，以选择性地交联部分光固化层，从而形成浮雕图案; （3）显影印刷坯料以去除阻挡层，激光烧蚀掩模层和光固化层的未固化部分并显露浮雕图案。 该方法还可以与模拟制版工艺一起使用，其使用负面而不是可烧蚀掩模层。

公开(公告)号：WO2005110771A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-24

申请号：PCT/US2005/007270

申请日：2005-03-07

Applicant: MACDERMID PRINTING SOLUTIONS, LLC

Inventor： GOTSICK, Timothy ,  MARKHART, Gary, T.

IPC: B41N6/00

CPC classification number: G03F7/36 ,  B41C1/00 ,  B41C1/02 ,  B41C1/055 ,  B41C3/08

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and a system for forming a relief image on a photosensitive printing element. The system comprises an enclosure housing a conveyor and a heatable roller. The photosensitive printing element is positioned on a continuous loop of the conveyor and the heatable roller is urged towards the photosensitive printing element on the conveyor. An absorbent material is conducted over the heatable roller and is used to absorb at least a portion of the liquefied or softened material from the photosensitive printing element when the heatable roller is heated. The system also comprises ventilation means operatively connected to the enclosure for treating and recycling air containing contaminants that are released into the enclosure as the portion of the photosensitive material is heated and then softens. The ventilation means typically include a particulate filter and a bed of adsorbent material. The treated air may then be returned to the enclosure.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于在感光印刷元件上形成浮雕图像的方法和系统。 该系统包括容纳输送机和可加热辊的外壳。 感光印刷元件位于输送机的连续环上，并且可加热辊被推向输送机上的感光印​​刷元件。 吸收材料被传导到可加热辊上方，并且当可加热辊被加热时用于从感光印刷元件吸收至少一部分液化或软化的材料。 该系统还包括可操作地连接到外壳的通风装置，用于处理和再循环含有污染物的空气，这些污染物随着感光材料的一部分被加热然后软化而释放到外壳中。 通风装置通常包括颗粒过滤器和吸附材料床。 经处理的空气然后可以被返回到外壳。