Curable sublimation marking material and sublimation transfer process using same
US8709696B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41M5/0256
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A curable sublimation marking material including at least one curable component and at least one sublimation colorant. Also disclosed is a transfer printing method including applying a curable sublimation marking material in a desired pattern onto a transfer substrate to form an image on the transfer substrate at a first temperature which is below the sublimation temperature of the sublimation colorant; wherein the curable sublimation marking material comprises at least one curable component and at least one sublimation colorant; curing the image on the transfer substrate; and optionally, bringing the transfer substrate into contact with a final image-receiving substrate, optionally applying pressure, and heating to a second temperature which is sufficient to cause the sublimation colorant to sublime and form a permanent image on the final image-receiving substrate.
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