Patent ID: 8539880
Filing Date: 2013-09-24
Classification: B41F

Abstract:
1. A hand holdable proofing tool, comprising: a first support member; a second support member coupled to the first support member, the first support member and the second support member together forming a handle; an anilox roll coupled to the first support member; an impression roll coupled to the second support member and disposed proximate the anilox roll, the first support member and the second support member are coupled such that the first support member can flex such that a force is applied to the anilox roll by the first support member; at least one positive stop adjustment mechanism operably coupled to the first support member and the second support member, and configured to set a nip spacing between the anilox roll and the impression roll, wherein the at least one positive stop adjustment mechanism is disposed at a first end of the anilox roll; a positive rotational linkage operably coupling the anilox roll and the impression roll; and a second positive stop adjustment mechanism disposed at a second end of the anilox roll, the second end being opposite the first end.