Granted Patent B2

US 12,675,035 · App. 18/501,284 · Granted Jul 7, 2026

Inventors: Adam Crystal (Toronto, CA); Kevin Carkner (Toronto, CA)

Assignee: Avery Dennison Retail Information Services LLC

G03B21/134A41D27/08A41H43/04G03B21/14

Abstract

Claims (22)

1 . A computer projector system for creating custom apparel comprising:

a computer;

a software program on the computer configured for customization of embellishments;

a mini projector;

a heat press having a base plate and an upper plate, wherein the base plate is suitable for supporting the apparel and the upper plate is rotatable between a first position over the base plate and a second position substantially clear of the base plate;

a mounting stand, further comprising:

a base clamp;

a mounting post, a projector mount; and

an adapter to mount the a heat press;

wherein the mounting stand detachably attaches to the heat press and the adapter connects to the mini projector such that the projector is configured to project an image downwardly onto the heat press;

wherein the computer projector system is configured for printing the apparel with a label associated with a league, team or player;

wherein the computer projector system is configured for custom alignment and verification of the labels prior to printing of the apparel by projection of an image of the label on to the apparel as it is supported on the base plate of the heat press.

2 . The system of claim 1 wherein the label further comprises information related to the league, team or player.

3 . The system of claim 1 wherein the step of printing the apparel further comprises heat pressing or providing heat on the label.

4 . The system of claim 1 further comprising cables, and wherein the computer is a laptop computer.

5 . The system of claim 1 wherein the software program on the computer further comprises cloud-based software with a database of customization embellishments.

6 . The system of claim 1 wherein the projector mount further comprises an adjustable mechanical arm or an automated robotic arm.

7 . The system of claim 1 wherein the mini projector is a high definition (HD) or 4 K projector.

8 . The system of claim 1 wherein the system displays an image of the customized set of numbers, letters, or patch design directly on the apparel so that the operator can manually place and press the components in a highly efficient and accurate manner.

9 . The system of claim 1 wherein the system corrects for kerning and arcing on the custom apparel product in accordance with pre-determined guidelines in the sports and entertainment industries.

10 . The system of claim 1 wherein the computer and system is further configured for integration with a custom desk.

11 . The system of claim 1 wherein the custom apparel is selected from a list comprising of a jersey, a sweatshirt, a sweater, a T-shirt, a jacket, jogging pants, jeans and workout pants.

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