Ink compositions and related methods
US7612124B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 17, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2991
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed are ink compositions comprising a liquid vehicle and a colorant, wherein the colorant comprises polymer-enclosed color-imparting particles, wherein the particles are enclosed by a friable polymer. Also disclosed are methods for making an ink composition and methods for improving the transparency of an ink composition comprising a pigment colorant.
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