Patent · US Expired

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 dateJan 22, 2001
Grant dateAug 27, 2002
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Expiry dateJan 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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