Hot melt inks
US8298327B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24802
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for forming a mark on a substrate is disclosed. The method includes: (a) heating an edible hot melt ink including a colorant to a temperature sufficient to liquify the ink; and (b) transferring the ink to a substrate to provide a mark on the substrate.
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