Patent References 3387307 3887138 Luminous embossable tape Drip irrigation apparatus Method for the production of an embossing roller for the continuous embossing of the surface of a thermoplastic film Apparatus for fabricating drip irrigation tape Drip irrigation tape Laser marking apparatus and method for providing markings of enhanced readability in an outer jacket of a moving cable Transparent indicia embossed film Method of making embossing rolls having indicia InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 593797 filed on 06/14/2000US Classes:239/542, CONDUIT OR NOZZLE ATTACHED IRRIGATION-TYPE DECELERATOR239/547DISTRIBUTOR OR NOZZLE IN CIRCUMFERENTIAL WALL OF FLEXIBLE SUPPLY LINEExaminersPrimary: Morris, Lesley D.Assistant: Hwu, Davis Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassB05B 015/00AbstractIndicia are formed on the outside surface of drip irrigation tape by deforming the strip of flexible material when it is in a semi-molten state and cooling the strip while it is deformed. The indicia may include alphanumeric characters, logos or symbols that convey information. Indicia forming features in the surface of a shaping drum mold the strip of semi-molten material as the semi-molten material cures to form a flexible strip. The flexible strip is folded and sealed to form the drip irrigation tape.Field of SearchCONDUIT OR NOZZLE ATTACHED IRRIGATION-TYPE DECELERATORDISTRIBUTOR OR NOZZLE IN CIRCUMFERENTIAL WALL OF FLEXIBLE SUPPLY LINE All in a single straight line Slit or slot-like apertures Resilient or deformable terminal outlet PROCESSES Heater type By assembling plural parts With shaping or forcing terminal into base aperture Fluid pattern dispersing device making, e.g., ink jet | |