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Imaging process

US5389958A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 25, 1992
Grant dateFeb 14, 1995
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41M7/0027
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and the apparatus for employing the method are disclosed whereby an intermediate transfer surface of a layer of sacrificial liquid is applied to a supporting surface and a phase change ink is deposited on the liquid layer. The inked image is then contact transferred to a final receiving substrate.

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