Patent ID: 7808517
Filing Date: 2010-10-05
Classification: B41J,B65C

Abstract:
1. A thermal activator for a heat sensitive adhesive sheet, the thermal activator comprising: heating means for heating a heat sensitive adhesive layer of a heat sensitive adhesive sheet to activate the adhesive layer, the adhesive sheet having a printable surface formed on one side of a sheet-like base and the heat sensitive adhesive layer formed on the other side thereof; a platen roller mounted to undergo rotation to transport the heat sensitive adhesive sheet in a predetermined direction; and anti-adhesion means for preventing a heat sensitive adhesive of the heat sensitive adhesive layer and a denatured product of the heat sensitive adhesive from adhering to the platen roller, the anti-adhesion means comprising a sheet material interposed between the platen roller and the printable surface of the heat sensitive adhesive sheet.