Ronald L Westby

6814001, Nov 9, 2004

Aug 14, 2002

10/219018

Ronald K. Westby - Ramsey MN
Daniel P. Westby - Ramsey MN

Integrity Engineering, Inc. - Princeton MN

B41F 702

101218, 101247, 101329, 1013513

The present ink proofer arrangement generates consistent and reliable ink draw downs irrespective of the size of the substrate or the user preparing the ink sample. In one example embodiment, an ink proofer arrangement adapted to be used with an ink proofer tool, the ink proofer tool including an ink transfer roller. The ink proofer arrangement further includes a cylindrical roller and a drive motor adapted to rotate the roller. In addition, a first movable mounting assembly is included that retains the ink proofer tool adjacent to and in a non-contact position with the roller. The proofer arrangement further includes a first variable pressure assembly coupled to the mounting assembly and adapted to move the ink proofer tool into a contact with pressure position with the roller and further adapted to move the ink proofer tool into the non-contact position, wherein the transfer roller is adapted to transfer ink to a substrate that is inserted between the roller and the transfer roll of the ink proofer tool when the drive motor is engaged.

7275482, Oct 2, 2007

Jun 8, 2005

11/147997

Ronald K. Westby - Ramsey MN, US

Integrity Engineering, Inc. - Princeton MN

B41F 31/30
B41F 13/24

101218, 101247, 101329, 1013513

An ink proofer arrangement to generate consistent and reliable ink drawdowns irrespective of the size of the substrate or the user preparing the ink sample. The ink proofer arrangement includes an ink proofer tool, a cylindrical drum roller, a drive motor adapted to rotate the roller and a first movable mounting assembly to retain the ink proofer tool adjacent to and in a non-contact position with the roller, a first variable pressure assembly coupled to the mounting assembly and adapted to move the ink proofer tool between a contact with pressure position and a non-contact position with the roller. The transfer roller is adapted to transfer ink to a substrate that is inserted between the roller and the transfer roll of the ink proofer tool when the drive motor is engaged. Additionally, the ink proofer arrangement includes a substrate roll tensioner to control the rotation of the substrate roll.

7281473, Oct 16, 2007

May 10, 2005

11/125816

Ronald K. Westby - Ramsey MN, US
Daniel P. Westby - Ramsey MN, US

Integrity Engineering, Inc. - Princeton MN

B41F 31/30
B41F 13/24

101218, 101247, 101329, 1013513

An ink proofer arrangement to generate consistent and reliable ink draw-downs irrespective of the size of the substrate or the user preparing the ink sample. One example embodiment includes an ink proofer arrangement and an ink proofer tool. The ink proofer arrangement includes a cylindrical roller and a drive motor adapted to rotate the roller. In addition, a first movable mounting assembly is included that retains the ink proofer tool adjacent to and in a non-contact position with the roller. The proofer arrangement further includes a first variable pressure assembly coupled to the mounting assembly and adapted to move the ink proofer tool between the non-contact position and a contact with pressure position with the roller, wherein a transfer roller of the ink proofer tool is adapted to transfer ink to a substrate that is inserted between the roller and the transfer roll when the drive motor is engaged.

7316182, Jan 8, 2008

May 10, 2005

11/126081

Ronald K. Westby - Ramsey MN, US

Integrity Engineering, Inc. - Princeton MN

B41F 31/30
B41F 23/04

101218, 101247, 101329, 1013513, 1014241

An ink proofer arrangement includes an ink proofer tool, a cylindrical drum roller, a drive motor adapted to rotate the roller and a first movable mounting assembly to retain the ink proofer tool adjacent to and in a non-contact position with the roller, a first variable pressure assembly coupled to the mounting assembly and adapted to move the ink proofer tool between a contact with pressure position and a non-contact position with the roller. The ink proofer arrangement also includes a UV light source positioned downstream of the ink proofer tool to more quickly and uniformly dry the inks on the proof substrate. The UV light source may be pivotable to permit access to the proof substrate. The UV light source may be selectively positionable at different distances from the ink proofer tool so as to provide for adjustability of a dwell time for the proof.

7574956, Aug 18, 2009

May 9, 2006

11/382381

Ronald K. Westby - Ramsey MN, US

Integrity Engineering, Inc. - Princeton MN

B41F 5/00
B41F 7/00
B41F 9/00
B41F 11/00
B41F 1/34
B41K 1/22
B41K 1/56
B41L 5/16
B41L 15/14
B05C 1/06
B05C 1/08
B43M 11/02

101329, 101480, 101216, 101405, 118262, 401218

A proofing tool, including an anilox roll and an impression roll shiftable relative to each other from an engaged position and a disengaged position and a positive stop nip adjustment mechanism. operably connected to the anilox roll and the impression roll and being adjustable whereby when the anilox roll and the impression roll are in the engaged position the positive stop prevents the nip distance from being smaller than a set value.

7600471, Oct 13, 2009

May 9, 2006

11/382435

Ronald K. Westby - Ramsey MN, US

B41F 5/00
B41F 7/00
B41F 9/00
B41F 11/00
B41K 1/22
B41F 1/34
B41L 5/16
B41L 15/14
B41K 1/56
B05C 1/06
B05C 1/08
B43M 11/02

101329, 101480, 101216, 101405, 118262, 401218

A proofing tool including an anilox roll and an impression roll that are shiftable relative to each other between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The invention further includes a positive rotational linkage between the anilox roll and the impression roll whereby a pitch velocity of the anilox roll and a pitch velocity of the impression roll are substantially matched.

20050120896, Jun 9, 2005

Oct 28, 2004

10/976194

Ronald Westby - Ramsey MN, US
Daniel Westby - Ramsey MN, US

B41F031/00

101335000

The ink proofer arrangement generates consistent and reliable ink draw downs irrespective of the size of the substrate or the user preparing the ink sample. The ink proofer arrangement includes an ink proofer tool, a cylindrical roller, a drive motor adapted to rotate the roller and a first movable mounting assembly is included that retains the ink proofer tool adjacent to and in a non-contact position with the roller. The proofer arrangement further includes a first variable pressure assembly coupled to the mounting assembly and adapted to move the ink proofer tool into a contact with pressure position with the roller and further adapted to move the ink proofer tool into the non-contact position, wherein the transfer roller is adapted to transfer ink to a substrate that is inserted between the roller and the transfer roll of the ink proofer tool when the drive motor is engaged.

20060260488, Nov 23, 2006

May 10, 2006

11/382623

Ronald Westby - Ramsey MN, US

B41F 35/00

101424000

An apparatus and method for cleaning an ink proofing head. The apparatus includes a continuous moving surface that engages a rotatable member of the ink proofing head, such as the anilox roller or the transfer roller, causing at least one of the members to rotate. A cleaning fluid is supplied to wet and cleanse the continuous moving surface and the inked surfaces of the ink proofing head. The fluid may be applied by immersing a portion of the continuous moving surface in a bath, or by pumping the fluid directly on to the ink proofing head. The ink-laden cleaning fluid may be conveyed to a decantation tank, enabling the ink to settle and the cleaning fluid to subsequently be re-used. A drag force may be applied to one or more of the rotating members of the ink proofing head, causing the rotating members to slip relative to the continuous moving surface and inducing a scrubbing action.