Inkjet ink systems comprising a gelling agent
US7001934B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 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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