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Modular sublimation transfer printing apparatus

  • US 9,403,394 B2
  • Filed: 04/24/2014
  • Issued: 08/02/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/25/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for sublimating images on a product, comprising:

  • printing one or more images identified by a customer for the product on a transfer media;

    positioning the transfer media on a substrate;

    positioning at least one product onto the transfer media;

    folding the transfer media to substantially surround the product, wherein at least one printed image is positioned onto one or more opposing sides of the product to be sublimated;

    configuring a single thermal cycle for a single heating platen such that the images will be sublimated substantially simultaneously onto each side of the product in a single thermal cycle,wherein configuring a single thermal cycle comprises configuring a programmed pressure of about 30 to about 40 psi, andwherein the programmed pressure is applied via a press ram comprising one or more springs with a known spring constant and a sensor configured to measure the spring displacement;

    bringing the single heating platen and transfer media into contact; and

    sublimating at least one image from the transfer media to each side of the product using the configured single thermal cycle of the single heating platen.

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