The present invention relates to an assembly for positioning a stamping tool, and more particularly, the present invention relates to an assembly for precisely positioning a photopolymer stamp on an artistic media.
Stamping is a common method for transferring a pattern to artistic media, such as greeting cards, cardstock, and paper. The pattern can be engraved on a rubbery stamping tool which can then be used to print the pattern on multiple artistic media. Ink can be first transferred to the stamping tool which can then be applied to the destined object.
Acrylic and photopolymer stamps are generally available in a range of designs for art and craft. For example, premade stamps are available for printing an artistic design on a greeting card. Photopolymer stamps are advantageous over acrylic stamps being able to produce more sharp and crispy patterns.
However, precisely aligning a stamp on an artistic media can be problematic. Additionally, it is common that the first attempt of stamping may not result in a clean impression, and repeated stamping may be needed. Realigning the stamping tool in the exact position as the previous position can be difficult.
Thus, a desire is there for an assembly that may allow precisely positioning a stamping tool on artistic media.
The following presents a simplified summary of one or more embodiments of the present invention in order to provide a basic understanding of such embodiments. This summary is not an extensive overview of all contemplated embodiments and is intended to neither identify key or critical elements of all embodiments nor delineate the scope of any or all embodiments. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts of one or more embodiments in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The principal object of the present invention is therefore directed to an assembly for precisely positioning a stamping tool.
It is another object of the present invention that the assembly is easy to use.
It is still another object of the present invention that the assembly is economical to manufacture.
In one aspect, disclosed is an assembly for precise positioning of a stamping tool, such as a photopolymer stamp. The assembly having a flat base of preferably a square shape. A platform of a predetermined height runs along the periphery of the flat base. A grid film removably adhered to the top surface of the flat base. Four alignment tabs can be provided on the four corners of the platform. A flip plate dimensioned to fit over the platform, such as corners of the flip plate juxtapose to the alignment tabs. A portion of the flip plate extends sidewards from the periphery of the platform, such as the flip plate can be lifted. The clear flip plate having radial lines that extend from the center to the periphery of the flip plate.
In one aspect, the grid film and the radial lines allow aligning the photopolymer stamp on the artistic media.
In one aspect, the height of the platform relative to the flat base is such as to accommodate the grid film, artistic media, and the photopolymer stamp.
In one aspect, the thickness of the four alignment tabs can be more than the thickness of the flip plate.
In one aspect, the flip plate over the platform can be retained over the platform between the four alignment tabs, wherein the alignment tabs prevent even slight lateral movements of the flip plate over the platform.
In one aspect, the flip plate can be transparent or translucent.
These and other objects and advantages of the embodiments herein and the summary will become readily apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
The accompanying figures, which are incorporated herein, form part of the specification and illustrate embodiments of the present invention. Together with the description, the figures further explain the principles of the present invention and to enable a person skilled in the relevant arts to make and use the invention.
Subject matter will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and which show, by way of illustration, specific exemplary embodiments. Subject matter may, however, be embodied in a variety of different forms and, therefore, covered or claimed subject matter is intended to be construed as not being limited to any exemplary embodiments set forth herein; exemplary embodiments are provided merely to be illustrative. Likewise, a reasonably broad scope for claimed or covered subject matter is intended. Among other things, for example, the subject matter may be embodied as methods, devices, components, or systems. The following detailed description is, therefore, not intended to be taken in a limiting sense.
The word “exemplary” is used herein to mean “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any embodiment described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. Likewise, the term “embodiments of the present invention” does not require that all embodiments of the invention include the discussed feature, advantage, or mode of operation.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of embodiments of the invention. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises”, “comprising,”, “includes” and/or “including”, when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
The following detailed description includes the best currently contemplated mode or modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention will be best defined by the allowed claims of any resulting patent.
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At four corners of the platform 120 can be seen four alignment tabs 130. The alignment tabs 130 can have a wall of predefined height and a top surface. The inner side of the alignment tabs can be round with diagonal cuts at the ends. The width of the alignment tabs can be less than the width of the platform.
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The grid film can be made of any soft material, such as rubber that adheres to a surface and resist slip. Such material are known to provide grip. Also, known as slip resistant rubber or silicone. The grid film can adhere to the top surface of the base and the artistic media, such as the artistic media does not slip.
While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is considered presently to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The invention should therefore not be limited by the above-described embodiment, method, and examples, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the invention as claimed.
This application claims priority to the U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 63/150,252, filed on Feb. 17, 2021, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
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63150252 | Feb 2021 | US |