Fragrant ink for ink-jet printers
US6123757A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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