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Methods and systems for identifying ink

US8669536B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 12, 2013
Grant dateMar 11, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2021/6439
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ink composition includes a colorant visible under visible light and a tagging composition, including a carrier and a detectable marker dispersed or dissolved in the carrier. The detectable marker is an isotope of an element, the isotope being present in the ink composition in a concentration ranging from about 1 parts per billion (ppb) to about 1000 ppb.

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