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Phase change ink printing process

US6989052B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2004
Grant dateJan 24, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 4, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09D11/34
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed is a phase change ink composition comprising (1) an ink carrier comprising (A) a first component which comprises an ester-amide material, and (B) a second component which comprises either (i) a material selected from the group consisting of urethane compounds, urea compounds, urethane-urea compounds, and mixtures thereof, (ii) a polyalkylene wax, or (iii) a mixture thereof; and (2) a colorant.

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