Typesetting grid system
OwnerTobianne Paulinventor
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Abstract
A three dimensional typeset apparatus is disclosed having a grid with a plurality of apertures for accommodating a plurality of sorts. The grid can accommodate sorts having a variety of dimensions and shapes. Each of the sorts has two sides, one side with a raised print surface and the opposite side which is a mirror image of the print side which enables the user to see how the layout looks when it prints. The sorts can print a single character or can print enlarged continuing images. A variety of attachments to secure each sort within the grid is disclosed.
Claims6
A typeset apparatus which allows a user to view the image that will be printed as an image is composed comprising:
- a plurality of printing sorts each having a raised portion on one side having a first image which is to be printed and having a second image on the opposite side which is a mirror image of the first image and which is viewed by the user when the image is composed;
- a three dimensional grid in the form of a platen having sufficient apertures for receiving individual printing sorts to compose a complete image to be printed with all of the sorts having the first images being arranged on one side of the grid and all of the sorts having the second images being arranged on the opposite side of the grid;
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- an attachment device to secure the sorts within the grid for printing or embossing, the attachment device comprising a removable cover to secure the sorts within the grid once they are composed for printing.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.