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EP 0922590 B1 20020724 - Ceramic printing form

Title (en)

Ceramic printing form

Title (de)

Druckform aus Keramik

Title (fr)

Cliché pour l'impression à base d'une matière céramique

Publication

EP 0922590 B1 20020724 (DE)

Application

EP 98123560 A 19981210

Priority

DE 19754685 A 19971210
DE 19755202 A 19971212

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP0922590A1] Printer mask has recesses images or letters, which are filled by ink prior to printing. The printer mask (1) is made from ceramic material and is manufactured by a cutting process using a laser beam.

IPC 1-7

B41N 1/00

IPC 8 full level

B41N 1/00 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

B41N 1/006 (2013.01)

Citation (examination)

Kirk-Othmer: Encyklopedia of Chemical Technology, 4. Ausgabe, Band 5, Seiten 599 und 600

Designated contracting state (EPC)

CH DE FR GB IT LI

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0922590 A1 19990616; EP 0922590 B1 20020724

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 98123560 A 19981210