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Methods and compositions related to laser sensitive pigments for laser marking of plastics

US6706785B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 2000
Grant dateMar 16, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09C2210/60
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Platelet-shaped substrates that are coated with metal oxides and that are useful in the laser marking of plastics are disclosed. The platelet-shaped substrates may be employed as an additive to plastic for laser marking of a wide variety of plastics and for use with a number of different laser types.

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