Contact print methods

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2005-10-25

2005-10-25

Eickholt, Eugene H. (Department: 2854)

Printing

Processes

C430S320000, C101S028000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06957608

ABSTRACT:
A method of and device for controlled printing using liquid embossing techniques is disclosed. In accordance with the embodiments of the invention a stamp comprises a differentiated embossing surface with protruding and recessed surfaces to enhance the ability of the stamp to selectively displace liquid ink from a print surface and/or remove solvent from the liquid in a soft curing process. A stamp with differentiated surfaces is fabricated by selectively coating, or otherwise treating the protruding features, the recessed features, or a combination thereof, such that the surface energies and/or wettability of the protruding surfaces and the recessed surfaces are differentiated.

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