Scored media substrate and curling remedy for micro-fluid applications
US9174409B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24471
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A media substrate for imaging includes a front and back surface defining a thickness. The front receives imaging fluid and absorbs it. The back has scoring lines extending into the thickness that limit curling of the media substrate as the absorbed fluid dries on the front. Patterns and locations of scoring lines as well as their depth into the thickness are noted. Imaging and scoring stations in an imaging device are still other embodiments as are cutting features for scoring.
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