STAMPS

**Definition:** This place covers:

Hand-operated devices and machines always including a static stamping element carrying a graphical and/or numerical design, e.g. a single letter or number in the form of a raised part forming the stamping image. This raised part has usually elastic properties, e.g. it comprises mainly an elastomeric material. After applying ink on the surface of said stamping form, said inked image is applied by contact pressure onto the surface of a substrate of any dimension, which will form a stamped subject-matter, portable devices or machines as a whole as well as all parts, details and objects specifically adapted for use in such devices or machines, e.g.

feeding and/or handling of substrates to be stamped upon is covered from the in-feed device through the whole machine down to the delivery device.

**Glossary:** - Stamping: always including use of ink or colour