Phase change ink containing amphiphilic molecule
US7384463B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09D11/34
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Phase change ink comprising an ink vehicle that includes at least one amphiphilic molecule. The amphiphilic molecule is capable of co-crystallizing into the at least one wax monomer to form functionalized spherulites which are then capable of hydrogen bonding to other similarly functionalized spherulites to form a bonded network of spherulites. Increased adhesive and cohesive strength of the ink on paper can result, thereby generating a robust image.
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