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Transfer sheet, a method of transferring a figuration therefrom and a ceramic product on which the figuration is printed

US5976674A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 1997
Grant dateNov 2, 1999
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2991
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In a transfer sheet and a method of transferring a figuration to a ceramic product, an ink is provided by mixing a chromophoric pigment for expressing a desired coloration, a vitreous powder and thermoplastic resin. A sheet of paper or plastic film is perpared on which an appropriate figuration is screen printed with the use of the ink to transfer it to an outer surface of a ceramic product. A thermoplastic separable layer is provided between the mount sheet and a pigment layer. The pigment layer is coated with an adhesive layer.

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