UV curable ink containing aluminum trihydroxide for use in pad printing, and method of printing
US6441056B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 22, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41M7/0027
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a game ball, such as a golf ball, having an indicia formed from a UV curable ink containing aluminum trihydroxide (ATH) filler. The ATH improves pad transfer of the ink. An ink composition suitable for pad printing, and a method for applying an indicia to a game ball also are disclosed. The UV curable ink has excellent pad transfer properties, and good durability.
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