Patent ID: 6324977
Filing Date: 2001-12-04
Classification: B41K

Abstract:
A stamp assembly for use with an ink to create an image having an area on a surface of a workpiece comprising a handle member having a surface with an area at least approximating the area of the image, a flexible sheet-like embossing member having opposite first and second sides, the first side having a first side surface and the second side having an embossed portion with a raised surface corresponding to the image, the first side of the embossing member being formed from an elastomer selected from the group consisting of thermoplastic elastomers, crosslinked elastomers and noncrosslinked rubbery materials, the elastomer being modified through the use of at least one plasticizer so as to be a modified elastomer with increased tack and flow properties and permitting the embossing member to be removably secured by means of interfacial tack to the surface of the handle member, the embossed portion being adapted to receive ink on the raised surface and the raised surface being adapted to thereafter engage the surface of the workpiece to form the image on the workpiece.