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Toner composition, developer comprising the toner composition, and method in connection with the production of a volume body

US8399167B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 27, 2008
Grant dateMar 19, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 8, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB33Y10/00
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to a toner composition for forming a masking pattern for use e.g. in connection with a method of building up a three-dimensional body from a large number of mutually connected layers of powder particles that are bonded to each other using radiant heat. The toner composition consists of powder particles that arc able to withstand a temperature of at least 200° C. without sticking together. It also relates to a developer that comprises the toner composition and carrier particles and a method in connection with the production of a volume body by using a toner composition or a developer according to the invention.

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