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Imaging on flexible packaging substrates

US7887176B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 2008
Grant dateFeb 15, 2011
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41M7/0081
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Methods and devices for forming, such as by printing, high quality, high throughput, ultraviolet curable gel ink images on flexible substrates for packaging applications are disclosed. The methods and devices have excellent image quality and do not require pinning of the ink during color printing or nitrogen inerting during curing.

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