Patent ID: 6575089
Filing Date: 2003-06-10
Classification: B29C,B29K,B44B,B44C

Abstract:
Apparatus for embossing plastic web material, said apparatus comprising:a rigid upright frame; a source of power associated with said frame; a first, movable embossing element mounted for movement on said frame, said first embossing element comprising a heat transferable member heated by said source of power, a mounting plate member having a first side and a second side, said first side being affixed to said heat transferable member, and a plurality of male dies affixed to said second side of said mounting plate member, each one of said plurality of male dies having an intaglio design thereon; and a second, stationary embossing element supportably mounted in said frame opposite said first embossing element, said second embossing element comprising a plurality of female dies each one of which being configured to receive a corresponding one of said plurality of male dies, each one of said plurality of female dies having a corresponding intaglio design thereon and a mounting plate for supporting said plurality of female dies; and, wherein said second, stationary embossing element being provided with structure for rotationally and translationally alignable movements relative to said first, moveable embossing element; and, wherein said second embossing element being maintained at about ambient room temperature.