Arthur William Bichsel

US Patent:

44559330, Jun 26, 1984

Filed:

Jun 11, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/387379

Inventors:

Arthur W. Bichsel - West Islip NY

International Classification:

B44B 502

US Classification:

101 27

Abstract:

Apparatus is provided for simultaneously printing on plastic and embedding the printing in the plastic, and cutting or tear sealing out an area of the plastic within which the printing and embossing is effected. The apparatus includes a base with a printing and embossing arrangement relatively displaceable on the base. A first spring arrangement is provided between the printing and embossing arrangement and the base and a power source is provided to supply high-frequency heating power to the base. The first spring arrangement forms a path for the power to pass from the base into the printing and embossing arrangement. A second spring arrangement is coupled to the printing and embossing arrangement and insures the inking, registration and penetration of the same into the plastic when the plastic is softened due to the application of the power. According to the method, the plastic is softened and the ink is forced into and below the surface of the plastic to mix with the plastic such that the plastic is simultaneously printed upon and embossed with the inking and embossing being in registration.