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Inkjet ink systems comprising a gelling agent

US7001934B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 24, 2002
Grant dateFeb 21, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09D11/324
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Inkjet ink systems are disclosed which comprise a) a liquid vehicle, b) a colorant, and c) a gelling agent. The gelling agent may be incorporated either into the liquid vehicle, into a second jettable composition, or onto a substrate. The gelling agent may also be attached to the colorant. In addition, several methods of generating an image are also described which utilize compositions comprising a gelling agent.

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