Patent ID: 6047636
Filing Date: 2000-04-11
Classification: B41F,B41M,B41N

Abstract:
A method of placing ink onto a substrate, comprising the steps of:providing a screen mesh having a plurality of orifices and a stencil of a desired image;placing the screen mesh in a spaced distance from the substrate;placing ink on top of and into the orifices of the screen mesh;providing a squeegee to move over and engage the ink on the screen mesh, the squeegee havinga mounting head to receive a force for moving the squeegee,a blade mount connected to the mounting head, the blade mount being made of material resistant to molecular change caused by interaction with the ink, the blade mount having a female interlocking coupling comprising a pair of legs, the legs defining a locking groove, anda contact blade to engage the screen mesh for interacting with the ink, the contact blade having a male interlocking coupling comprising a necked tab detachably received in the locking groove,engaging the screen mesh with the contact blade of the squeegee;deflecting the screen mesh substantially adjacent the substrate by the movement of the squeegee, thereinforcing ink through the plurality of orifices of the screen mesh and onto the substrate; andreplacing the contact blade of the squeegee when needed in order to maintain a constant pressure on the ink.