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US 10,441,038 B2Granted
Process for producing decorated medallions and metals
OwnerJerry Surberinventor
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Abstract
A process for customization of decoration that allows efficient production of small batches of custom awards medallions, medals and coins, particularly suitable for die cast medal medallions, medals and coins. The invention is also the medallions, medals and coins made by the process.
Claims9
A medallion, medal or coin that is decorated by a process comprising:
- selecting a blank medallion, medal or coin having a space for decoration and/or lettering;
- placing the blank medallion, medal or coin in a printer jig designed to contain the blank medallion, medal or coin in a fixed position while printing;
- providing a computer design for a printing control in a flatbed UV printer;
- and,
- printing a decoration with UV ink directly on the blank medallion, medal or coin with the flatbed UV printer, wherein the decoration comprises dots of the UV ink of 1.5 to 8 picoliters in size.
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