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Sealed thermacolor tag and label structure

US9604486B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17References

21Claims

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Assignee

ZIH Corp. · BM

Inventors

Gene A. Hofer · Lake Zurich, US
Steven J. Vandercar · Rolling Meadows, US
David Kelly · Lake Elsinore, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 19, 2014
Grant date	Mar 28, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 19, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB41M2205/42
WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Provided is thermally imagable media in which selected areas may be thermally activated to change color. The thermally imagable media includes a substrate having a first and second surface, the first surface supporting a thermally imagable coating, an extender coating, and a top coating such that when activated the thermally imagable coating produces a visible color. The thermally imagable media is activated in a direct thermal printer.

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