Direct Color Systems® Receives Their Second Patent for ADA-Compliant/Braille Sign Printing Process

DCS continues to build upon an impressive intellectual property portfolio with the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 9,757,961

Rocky Hill, CT USA – For the second time in a year, Direct Color Systems (“Direct Color LLC”) is pleased to announce receipt of another U.S. patent for their UV LED ADA-Compliant Braille sign printing process. Filed as a continuation-in-part of their first patent (U.S. Patent No. 9,498,977), this latest issuance encompasses new processes developed since the first patent was filed.

With the recent issuance of this second patent surrounding the process for manufacturing ADA-compliant/Braille signage with UV LED printing technology, the DCS intellectual property portfolio continues to grow in its scope and strength.

“We are proud to now have two (2) patents in place surrounding this technology,” says Blair Allen, President of Direct Color Systems. “We continually strive to develop innovative technology for our printers that can in turn, help our customers become more profitable. The issuance of patents like this further solidifies and protects our intellectual property. It’s a proud moment for all of us at DCS.”

Covered Printer Models
The complete line of Direct Jet UVMVP, 1800z and 7200z printer models are covered by U.S. Pat. No. 9,757,961.

More Information
For more information, sample requests, or demo options, contact Direct Color Systems at info@directcolorsystems.com or by visiting www.directcolorsystems.com. Photos and videos of the patented ADA-compliant Braille sign printing process can also be found on Twitter @DCS_US or on the DCS Facebook page.

About Direct Color Systems
Direct Color Systems® (DCS) engineers, manufactures & markets small and mid-format UV LED printers that utilize cutting-edge technology to deliver rich, full-color images directly onto rigid and flexible substrates. Combined with solvent and thermal ribbon printers with related printing supplies, including software, inks, substrates & accessories, DCS offers unique benefits for the signage, ad specialty, manufacturing, DTG, name badge, labeling & awards industries.
Known for pushing the industry forward, Direct Color Systems has brought to market advanced UV LED printing features and applications like this patented ADA/Braille signage printing process, cylindrical and conical printing with the EasyCyl, a complete bulk white ink circulation system, patent pending DTG capabilities with UV ink, TEXTUR3D™, conductive ink/additive manufacturing printing, and many more.

September 2017