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United States Patent | 6,095,044 |
Elkis | August 1, 2000 |
A rotary printing machine is disclosed which eliminates an impression roller and creates a fluid force which urges the material to be imprinted against the printing plate.
Inventors: | Elkis; Michael (Columbia, MD) |
Assignee: | Ward Holding Company (Wilmington, DE) |
Appl. No.: | 251762 |
Filed: | February 18, 1999 |
Intern'l Class: | B41F 013/00 |
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