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Ink compositions and ink sheets for use in heat transfer recording

US4661393A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 3, 1985
Grant dateApr 28, 1987
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/26
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved ink composition is disclosed which comprises, in addition to a solvent dye, one or more low-melting compounds, containing hydroxyl and/or ethylene oxide, and inorganic or organic fine particles. An ink sheet comprising such ink composition is also disclosed. The ink sheet is effectively reusable in a heat transfer recording process.

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