Method and system for ink jet printing images to complex contoured surfaces of ceramic and glass items such as dishware
US9217090B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24851
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A glass or ceramic dishware item with an image disposed thereon is provided. The image is transferred, at ambient temperature, to the surface of the dishware from an ink composite by using a silicone transfer substrate. The ink composite is dispensed by an inkjet head. Methods and systems for producing ink composites and dishware using ink composites are also provided.
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