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Ink jet recording media for use in making temporary tattoos and processes thereof

US6299967A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 4, 1999
Grant dateOct 9, 2001
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31942
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to ink jet recording media that are useful for making temporary tattoo images on human skin or other surfaces. The media comprise a water-soakable release-paper substrate coated with an ink jet imaging layer. The substrate is optionally coated with a water-insoluble protective layer. The media may further comprise a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape having a backing coated with a medical adhesive layer.

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