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Inks for 3D printing

US10052861B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 2015
Grant dateAug 21, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31551
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In one aspect, inks for use with a three-dimensional printing system are described herein. In some embodiments, an ink described herein is a composite ink. Such a composite ink, in some cases, comprises an optically transparent or substantially transparent carrier ink comprising a curable material; and a colorant dispersed in the carrier ink in an amount of about 0.01 to 5 weight %, based on the total weight of the composite ink.

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