Method for transferring an image onto an object having curved surfaces

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5832819
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08788966

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A method for transferring an image from a color photograph onto an object having multiple curved surfaces utilizes a backing sheet to protect the object from the heat required for thermal transfer. The object is disposed in a press assembly near the backing sheet so that the image attached to the backing sheet may be aligned with the target surface on the object. Then, the backing sheet is moved toward the target surface so that the image contacts the target surface at a desired position. The backing sheet is further pressed against the object to deform the target surface until it is substantially flat. Heat applied to the backing sheet and the image then causes the pigment contained in the image to be transferred onto the target surface to create a mirror image without damaging the object. When the backing plate is removed, the object will substantially regain its original curvature. The method for transferring an image from a color photocopy is identical to the method for a photograph except that the use of a backing sheet is optional. After the photocopy image has been transferred, it is preferably immersed in water and then alcohol. Alternatively, an image may be transferred onto an object such as a baseball by cutting a flap of the baseball away from the core to obtain a substantially flat target surface. Following thermal transfer, the flap can be reattached to the core to obtain the original appearance of the baseball.

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STAR INNOVATIONS II L L C100 MISSION WOODS DRIVE NEW CENTURY KS 66031

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Widman, Marshall 9838 Aberdeen, Leawood, KS 66206 3 45

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