Method and Compositions for Applying a Material onto Articles

This invention describes a method for decorating or printing on three-dimensional objects. It involves using an inkjet printer to deposit a special UV-curable ink or adhesive onto a separate transfer component. This transfer component, which allows UV light to pass through, then applies the material to the object's surface, where it is cured by UV light to make it permanent. The claims specifically detail this process using an inkjet print head and UV-curable compositions.

Why it matters: Since 2018, advancements in industrial robotics and machine vision have made precise handling and alignment of complex 3D objects significantly more accessible and precise. This could simplify the mechanical challenges of accurately transferring inkjet-printed designs onto varied surfaces, while improved UV LED curing systems offer more compact and efficient curing.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedCustom mechanics, inkjet integration, UV curing, precision alignment

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