Ceramic article, process for imprinting ceramic articles and apparatus
AssigneeFirst Eastern Equities, Inc.
InventorKarl H. Kramer
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Abstract
A substantially cylindrical ceramic, glass or porcelain article having a polymeric coating that is substantive to a sublimable dye is provided. A process and apparatus for applying a sublimation heat transfer image to a substantially cylindrical surface while maintaining the substantially cylindrical surface in a fixed position is also provided.
Claims8
A ceramic article having a substantially cylindrical shape and a protruding handle member, the article having at least one curved surface for receiving a sublimation heat transfer image, said curved surface being coated to a predetermined thickness with a polymeric coating, said coating being capable of permanently bonding with the ceramic article and being substantive to sublimation heat transfer dyes.
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