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Method for obtaining engravers template

CA 1101732 A · Owner: Swiss Aluminium Limited · Inventors: Stewart, John V.

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Method for obtaining an engravers template having a desired pattern therein with engraved portions and raised portions. An aluminum sheet is provided having an aluminum oxide layer on one side and a plastic layer on the opposite side. The desired engraved pattern is etched through the oxide layer and through the aluminum sheet. In accordance with a further embodiment, a further aluminum sheet can be disposed on the other side of the plastic layer, and an aluminum oxide layer is formed on the free side of the second aluminum sheet. The second oxide layer is covered with a further plastic layer to protect the second oxide layer during the etching steps.

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  • Granted May 26, 1981. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 26, 1998.
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FiledSeptember 30, 1977
GrantedMay 26, 1981
Term endedMay 26, 1998
Patent numberCA 1101732 A
Classification (IPC)B41C1/02 +1 more

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1978198119841987199019931996Application filedSep 30, 1977Patent grantedMay 26, 1981Term endedMay 26, 1998

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