# US 8,539,879 B2 · Devices and methods for printmaking on canvas

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- Number: US 8,539,879 B2
- Document ID: US8539879B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 13/374,001
- Filed: 2011-12-05
- Published: 2012-06-14
- Granted: 2013-09-24
- Earliest claimed: 2010-06-08
- Applicants: John Michael Dickinson; Carol J. Basile
- Inventors: John Michael Dickinson; Carol J. Basile
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8539879B2

## CPC

- B41F 3/36: for intaglio or heliogravure printing (proof-print presses B41F3/28)
- B41M 1/10: Intaglio printing {; Gravure printing}
- B41M 1/26: Printing on other surfaces than ordinary paper (B41M1/40 takes precedence)
- D06P 1/48: Derivatives of carbohydrates
- D06P 1/5257: {(Meth)acrylic acid}
- D06P 5/001: {Special chemical aspects of printing textile materials}
- D06P 7/00: Dyeing or printing processes combined with mechanical treatment
- B41F: PRINTING MACHINES OR PRESSES (manifolding devices or office printing machines B41L)
- B41M: PRINTING, DUPLICATING, MARKING, OR COPYING PROCESSES; COLOUR PRINTING, (correction of typographical errors B41J; processes for applying transfer pictures or the like B44C1/16; fluid media for correction of typographical errors by coating C09D10/00; printing textiles D06P)
- D06P: DYEING OR PRINTING TEXTILES; DYEING LEATHER, FURS OR SOLID MACROMOLECULAR SUBSTANCES IN ANY FORM

## Abstract

Devices and methods for printmaking on canvas are described herein. The devices and methods provide advantages that include permanent printmaking on canvas.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A method of using a press to make a print on a piece of canvas, the method comprising:
selecting and preparing a piece of canvas to receive the print by placing the canvas in a water bath that comprises water and starch;
preparing a printing plate to make the print;
preparing a press to receive the printing plate and canvas;
mating the prepared canvas and the prepared printing plate together;
providing at least one protective element for the printing plate and canvas; and
applying pressure to the mated printing plate and canvas, wherein the pressure applied to the printing plate and canvas makes the print on the canvas.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 wherein the printing plate is prepared to make the print by creating a relief surface on the printing plate.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The method of claim 2 wherein the printing plate is prepared to make a print by applying paint to portions of the relief surface.

### Claim 4 (depends on 3)

The method of claim 3 wherein the paint is heavy body oil paint or acrylic paint.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

The method of claim 4 wherein the paint is adapted for use in printmaking by adding additives to the paint.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 wherein the printing plate is an acrylic plate.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 wherein the printing plate is approximately three eighths of an inch thick.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 wherein the at least one protective element comprises at least three blankets.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 wherein the at least one protective element comprises diaper material.

### Claim 10 (depends on 9)

The method of claim 9 wherein the diaper material is wrapped around the printing plate and canvas.

### Claim 11 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 wherein the at least one protective element comprises a flexible press bed configured to reduce the likelihood of damage to the printing plate, press or artwork during the printmaking process.

### Claim 12 (depends on 11)

The method of claim 11 wherein the press bed comprises an engineered wood product with a smooth surface.