Method and apparatus for creating an image on an article, and printed article
CA 2481345 C · Owner: Luetgert, Karine A. · Inventors: Fellin, Scott; Eve, Richard William; Luetgert, Karine A.
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A method of printing an image on an object comprises the steps of: providing an object (10) having an exterior surface having a planar portion (26) and a channel (30) recessed from the planar portion (26); applying a first ground coat on the exterior surface; drying the first ground coat; and spraying droplets of ink on the dried ground coat to form an image wherein the , droplets are sprayed from an ink jet printhead (60) that is maintained at a constant distance from the plane of the planar portion (26) of the object.
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- Filed April 2, 2003 and granted May 21, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended April 2, 2023.
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