Patent ID: 8387528
Filing Date: 2013-03-05
Classification: B41K

Abstract:
1. A self-sealing stamping device comprising: an applicator having one or more raised features on a stamping surface for transferring an ink to a marking surface, wherein the applicator includes a sealing feature around an exterior perimeter of the stamping surface; an inkpad housing having an aperture with an interior perimeter operably configured to receive the stamping surface of the applicator, wherein the inkpad housing includes a sealing feature around the interior perimeter, wherein an airtight seal is formed between the inkpad housing and the applicator when the stamping device is in a closed position based on mating the sealing feature around the exterior perimeter of the stamping surface with the sealing feature around the interior perimeter of the aperture of the inkpad housing; and a mechanism for rotatably actuating the applicator from the closed position facing and contacting the inkpad housing to a stamping position facing and contacting the marking surface.