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Fragrant ink for ink-jet printers

US6123757A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 28, 1998
Grant dateSep 26, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 28, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09D11/38
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A fragrant ink is provided. The fragrant ink comprises an alcohol component, an imaging component, a fragrant agent component, and a deionized water component. In certain embodiments, the fragrant ink further comprises an ethanol component. The imaging component includes at least one of a soluble dye or pigment materials. The fragrant agent preferably includes a phenolic compound. The fragrant ink causes the paper on which it is printed to emit a pleasant scent.

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