Patent · US Active

Ink extenders and inks utilizing organic based resins

US8519022B2 · kind B2 · utility

1Cited by
5References
6Claims
0Family size

Assignee

Inventors

Key dates

Filing dateFeb 22, 2013
Grant dateAug 27, 2013
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 22, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09D11/14
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An extender for flexographic and other ink compositions and inks using such extender where potato starch serves as the ink carrier and an emulsion resin. The use of potato starch provides for a readily available, cost effective, substantial and environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum and soy based resins.

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.