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Apparatuses and methods for removal of ink buildup

US8393707B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 2010
Grant dateMar 12, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/1721
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A substrate patterning method including the steps of spraying ink on a surface of a substrate, the spraying of the ink resulting in an overspray of excess ink past an edge of the substrate; changing a temperature of the excess ink to cause a change in a viscosity of the excess ink; and removing the excess ink having the changed viscosity.

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