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Single coating record system-solvent loss produces color

US4012554A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 1974
Grant dateMar 15, 1977
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Expiry dateDec 12, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41M5/165
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A colorless liquid ink is provided which yields a distinctive marking color on exposure to normal environmental conditions of temperature and pressure as when used for writing on a sheet of plain paper. This ink may be encapsulated to give pressure-rupturable microcapsules. Autogenous, pressure-sensitive record materials are provided by incorporation of such microcapsules in or on sheets of paper for use singly or in manifold duplicating systems which respond to printing-pressures applied by un-inked printing members.

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