Glass container having an inkjet printed image and a method for the manufacturing thereof
US12319610B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC03C2217/72
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a glass container having an outer glass surface with an inkjet printed image provided on said surface, characterized in that a CEC with a thickness between 0 to 20 nm is present between the outer glass surface and the inkjet printed image. Such glass container is preferably a one-way beverage bottle. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method of inkjet printing an image on a glass container comprising the steps of: a) manufacturing a glass container having a CEC layer; b) removing at least part of the CEC layer to a level wherein the remaining CEC layer has a thickness of 0 to 20 nm; c) inkjet printing an image on the glass container.
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