Multi-Tiered Non-Apertured Media Embossing and Cutting Template
A non-apertured media embossing template ( 24 ) is formed from a non-apertured die ( 20 ). Media embossing template ( 24 ) has a raised perimeter ( 32 ) and at least one embosser ( 34 ). The raised perimeter ( 32 ) is a two-dimensional embossing perimeter integrally formed with a face of non-apertured die ( 20 ). The raised perimeter ( 32 ) can be used to emboss and/or cut a media ( 26 ), based upon the amount of force ( 28 ) applied to press media ( 26 ) onto the non-apertured die ( 20 ). Each embosser ( 34 ) has an embossing pattern that can be used to further emboss the media ( 26 ), providing either a uniform pattern for embossment on media ( 26 ), or further detail associated with raised perimeter ( 32 ). The media embossing template ( 24 ) can be precisely positioned on the media ( 26 ) by aligning registration points ( 56 and 58 ) on the media ( 26 ) and the non-apertured die ( 20 ). Registration points ( 56 ) on the media ( 26 ) may be pre-printed on media ( 26 ) using a rubber stamp or other media printing or stamping method.
1 . A dry media embossing template comprising:
a non-apertured die having an embossing face configured to emboss a media, said embossing face comprising a raised perimeter, at least one embosser;
wherein:
said raised perimeter is formed integrally with said non-apertured die and extends from said face; and
said raised perimeter and said at least one embosser are configured to emboss said media.
2 . A dry media embossing template as claimed in claim 1 wherein said raised perimeter further comprises a die cut blade.
3 . A dry media embossing template as claimed in claim 1 wherein said raised perimeter is etched into said non-apertured die.
4 . A dry media embossing template as claimed in claim 1 wherein said at least one embosser comprises an embossing pattern.
5 . A dry media embossing template as claimed in claim 4 wherein said embossing pattern is enclosed within said raised perimeter.
6 . A dry media embossing template as claimed in claim 1 wherein:
said raised perimeter has a first height;
said at least one embosser has at least one height; and
said first height of said raised perimeter is greater than said at least one height of said at least one embosser.
7 . A dry media embossing template as claimed in claim 1 wherein said non-apertured die is formed from an etched material.
8 . A dry media embossing template as claimed in claim 7 wherein said non-apertured die is formed from metal.
9 . A dry media embossing template as claimed in claim 1 wherein:
said non-apertured die further comprises least two registration points configured to position said raised perimeter on said media.
10 . A dry media embossing template alignment system comprising:
a non-apertured die having an embossing face configured to emboss a media; and
a registration system configured to position said embossing face on said media, said registration system comprising at least two registration points on said non-apertured die configured to position said embossing face on said media.
11 . A dry media embossing template alignment system as claimed in claim 10 wherein:
said registration system further comprises at least two registration point on said media; and
said positioning of said embossing face on said media aligns said at least two registration points on said non-apertured die with said at least two registration points on said media.
12 . A dry media embossing template alignment system as claimed in claim 11 wherein:
said at least two registration point on said media are stamped on said media with a rubber stamp.
13 . A dry media embossing template alignment system as claimed in claim 10 wherein:
said embossing face comprising a raised perimeter, and at least one embosser;
said raised perimeter is formed integrally with said non-apertured die and extends from said face; and
said raised perimeter and said at least one embosser are configured to emboss said media.
14 . A dry media embossing template alignment system as claimed in claim 10 wherein said raised perimeter further comprises a die cut blade.
15 . A dry media embossing template alignment system as claimed in claim 10 wherein said raised perimeter is etched into said non-apertured die.
16 . A dry media embossing template alignment system as claimed in claim 10 wherein said at least one embosser comprises an embossing pattern.
17 . A dry media embossing template alignment system as claimed in claim 16 wherein said embossing pattern is enclosed within said raised perimeter.
18 . A dry media embossing template alignment system as claimed in claim 10 wherein:
said raised perimeter has a first height;
said at least one embosser has at least one height; and
said first height of said raised perimeter is greater than said at least one height of said at least one embosser.
19 . A dry media embossing template alignment system as claimed in claim 10 wherein said non-apertured die is formed from an etched material.
20 . A dry media embossing template alignment system as claimed in claim 19 wherein said non-apertured die is formed from metal.