System and method for forming hydrophobic structures in a hydrophilic print medium
US9669638B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 5, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K3/12
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of forming hydrophobic structures in a hydrophilic print medium includes operating a plurality of inkjets to form an arrangement of hydrophobic material on first side of a print medium that moves in a process direction at a predetermined velocity. The method further includes moving the print medium through a convection heater at the predetermined velocity to enable the hydrophobic material to penetrate the print medium to form hydrophobic structures within the print medium.
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