Improved Vacuum Coater

Patent No. EP3067437 (titled "Improved Vacuum Coater") was filed by Bobst Manchester on Mar 10, 2016. The application was issued on Nov 23, 2022.

Patent Summary

Method of operating a vacuum coater for metalizing web substrates, comprising injecting oxygen at a tangent to the drum to enhance metal adhesion, particularly for commodity-grade films such as PET, OPP, and CPP. The oxygen flow rate is optimized between 300-700 scm3/min/100mm of web width, and can be applied before or during metal deposition.

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UPC_CFI_0000744/2026Feb 27, 2026Bobst ManchesterCounter Claim For Revocation
UPC_CFI_0001064/2025Oct 7, 2025Bobst ManchesterInfringement

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EP3067437

BOBST MANCHESTER
Application Number
EP16159684A
Filing Date
Mar 10, 2016
Status
No Opposition Filed Within Time Limit
Sep 29, 2023
Publication Date
Nov 23, 2022