Patent application number | Description | Published |
20100075038 | Ink Carriers Containing Low Viscosity Functionalized Waxes, Phase Change Inks Including Same, And Methods For Making Same - A phase change ink including a colorant and a carrier including a tri-ester of the formula | 03-25-2010 |
20100116424 | ORGANIC PHASE CHANGE CARRIERS CONTAINING NANOPARTICLES, PHASE CHANGE INKS INCLUDING SAME AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Disclosed is an organic phase change carrier and a method for forming same, and a phase change ink including same. The organic phase change carrier comprises a colloidal dispersion of nanoparticles exhibiting a substantially uniform distribution of said nanoparticles discretely distributed therewithin, at least one curable monomer; a phase change inducing component, and an initiator. The organic phase change carrier exhibits a substantially uniform distribution of the nanoparticles so that they are discretely distributed therewithin, and are substantially resistant to the aggregation of the nanoparticles distributed therewithin. | 05-13-2010 |
20100288162 | PIGMENTED PHASE CHANGE INKS CONTAINING LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SALT DISPERSANTS - A pigmented phase change ink composition comprising an ink vehicle, a dispersant, and pigment particles wherein the dispersant is a chemical compound of formula: | 11-18-2010 |
20100292467 | LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SALT DISPERSANTS - Disclosed is a chemical compound having the structure: | 11-18-2010 |
20110056282 | SENSORS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING WHETHER AN ITEM HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO AN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION - A method for determining whether an item has been exposed to an environmental condition during a monitoring period. The method includes placing a sensor at least in proximity to the item at the beginning of the monitoring period so that the sensor will be exposed to a level of an environmental condition that can be correlated to an exposure level of the item to the environmental condition; reading the sensor; and determining from reading the sensor whether the item has been exposed to the environmental condition. The sensor includes a detecting material comprising a photochromic or photothermochromic material, the detecting material selected so that upon exposure to the environmental condition the detecting material exhibits a detectable color change. | 03-10-2011 |
20110130279 | ERASABLE MEDIA WITH BINDER - Exemplary embodiments provide compositions and methods for an erasable medium that can include a photochromic composite containing a photochromic polymer dispersed in a polymer binder, a similar type polymer of a backbone portion of the photochromic polymer. | 06-02-2011 |
20110146537 | LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT PIGMENT DISPERSANTS FOR PHASE CHANGE INK - Disclosed is a compound of the formula | 06-23-2011 |
20110151123 | Pigmented Phase Change Inks Containing Low Molecular Weight Pigment Dispersants - An ink comprising an ink vehicle; pigment particles; and a dispersant; wherein the dispersant stabilizes the pigment particles; and wherein the dispersant is a compound of the formula | 06-23-2011 |
20110215283 | PHOTOCHROMIC POLYMER WITH BINDER - The present disclosure relates to the process of making a photochromic composite having a photochromic polymer and a binder polymer. The photochromic polymer is made by solution polymerization of the photochromic monomer and two monomers in the presence of a base and the binder polymer is made by solution polymerization of the two monomers in the presence of a base. | 09-08-2011 |
20110281104 | NON-STICKY ERASABLE MEDIA WITH OVERCOAT - Exemplary embodiments provide an erasable medium having an overcoat layer on a photochromic layer to provide a non-adhesive surface for the erasable medium when exposed to high temperatures, wherein the overcoat layer can include a latex or a mixture of a latex and a wax. | 11-17-2011 |
20110281482 | NOVEL LOWER COST REUSABLE POLYMER BINDER - Exemplary embodiments provide compositions for erasable media and methods of forming polymers for erasable media. The method can include providing a first monomer, the first monomer including one or more alkoxylated bisphenols and adding at least one second monomer and a catalyst to the first monomer to form a mixture at a first temperature, the second monomer selected from the group consisting of an organic diacid, a dialkyl ester of the organic diacid, and combinations thereof. The method can also include melt condensing the mixture by increasing the temperature from the first temperature to a second temperature over a first amount of time to form one or more polymers, wherein the one or more polymers has an acid value in the range of about 0.1 mg-KOH to about 12 mg-KOH. | 11-17-2011 |
20110316926 | Organic Phase Change Carriers Containing Nanoparticles, Phase Change Inks Including Same and Methods for Making Same - Disclosed is an organic phase change carrier and a method for forming same, and a phase change ink including same. The organic phase change carrier comprises a colloidal dispersion of nanoparticles exhibiting a substantially uniform distribution of said nanoparticles discretely distributed therewithin, at least one curable monomer; a phase change inducing component, and an initiator. The organic phase change carrier exhibits a substantially uniform distribution of the nanoparticles so that they are discretely distributed therewithin, and are substantially resistant to the aggregation of the nanoparticles distributed therewithin. | 12-29-2011 |
20120038718 | STABILIZED PHOTOCHROMIC INK FOR REUSABLE PAPER ANNOTATION - Provided are ink compositions, methods for making photochromic inks, and methods of using the photochromic inks for erasable media annotation. In accordance with various embodiments, there is an ink composition including a carrier medium and one or more photochromic species in the carrier medium, wherein each of the one or more photochromic species can be selected from the group consisting of monomeric photochromic molecules, photochromic oligomers, and photochromic polymers, and wherein each one of the one or more photochromic species exhibits a reversible transition from a colorless state to a colored state upon exposure to a radiant condition wherein the radiant condition can be selected from the group consisting of a radiant energy and a combination of a radiant energy and thermal energy. | 02-16-2012 |
20120040199 | ERASABLE MEDIUM WITH UNCOATED SUBSTRATE - Provided are compositions and methods for making an erasable medium that can include an aqueous photochromic emulsion including a photochromic polymer, a polymer binder, and water. | 02-16-2012 |
20120108775 | PHOTOCHROMIC POLYESTERS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING PHOTOCHROMIC POLYESTERS - A method for producing a photochromic polyester, the method including: a) providing a reaction solution having at least one ester monomer, a photochromic compound having or functionalized to have at least one hydroxyl group, and a metal-free catalyst; b) reacting the at least one ester monomer and the photochromic compound using the metal-free catalyst to produce a polymeric product, where the polymeric product has a photochromic polyester; and c) separating the polymeric product from the reaction solution. A photochromic polyester includes a photochromic compound covalently linked to a polyester and the polyester is obtained by polymerizing a lactone. | 05-03-2012 |
20120140001 | FIVE MEMBER RING STABILIZERS FOR QUINACRIDONE-TYPE PIGMENTS IN SOLID INK - A synergist for pigment in a solid ink having the following formula: | 06-07-2012 |
20120309896 | SOLID INK COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SEMICRYSTALLINE OLIGOMER RESINS - A solid ink composition comprising oligomer resins which are suitable for direct-to-paper (DTP) and/or transfix inkjet printing. In embodiments, the oligomer resins are poly/oligoester and poly/oligoesteramide compounds, which are non-wax materials having semi-crystalline properties. | 12-06-2012 |
20130032056 | Phase Change Inks Containing Crystalline Trans-Cinnamic Diesters and Amorphous Isosorbide Oligomers - Disclosed is a phase change ink comprising: (a) a crystalline trans-cinnamic diester; and (b) an amorphous oligomer of isosorbide and a diacid. | 02-07-2013 |
20130035428 | Phase Change Inks Containing Oxazoline Compounds and Polyterpene Resins - Disclosed is a phase change ink comprising (a) a crystalline oxazoline compound; and (b) an amorphous polyterpene resin. | 02-07-2013 |
20130131226 | Phase Change Inks Containing Crystalline Trans-Cinnamic Diesters and Polyterpene Resins - Disclosed is a phase change ink comprising an ink carrier which comprises: (a) a crystalline trans-cinnamic diester; and (b) an amorphous polyterpene resin. | 05-23-2013 |
20130266896 | SUPER LOW MELT EMULSION AGGREGATION TONERS COMPRISING A TRANS-CINNAMIC DI-ESTER - An emulsion aggregation toner composition is disclosed that includes toner particles with at least one small crystalline molecule, such as a trans-cinnamic diester, at least one amorphous resin, optional waxes, coagulants, pigments, and combinations thereof. In other embodiments, the small crystalline molecule is biodegradable and can be made using raw materials derived from renewable resources. Such small crystalline molecules are also compatible with amorphous binder resins, to provide toner compositions with reduced minimum fusing temperatures without sacrificing electrical performance. Processes for preparing emulsion aggregation toner compositions are also described. | 10-10-2013 |
20140137767 | Phase Change Inks Containing Oligomeric Rosin Esters - Disclosed is a phase change ink comprising an ink carrier which comprises a crystalline component and an amorphous rosin ester. In specific embodiments, the crystalline component can be a trans-cinnamic diester, a diester of tartaric acid, or a diurethane. In specific embodiments, the ink exhibits a peak melting point of no more than about 150° C., an onset crystallization temperature of no less than about 60° C., a melt viscosity within the temperature range of from about 100° C. to about 130° C. of from about 5 cps to about 22 cps, a peak solidification viscosity at about 50° C. of no less than about 1×10 | 05-22-2014 |
20140137769 | PIGMENTED MAGENTA AND YELLOW PHASE CHANGE INKS - A solid ink composition comprises a crystalline compound, an amorphous compound and a pigment concentrate. The pigment concentrate includes a diester crystalline compound, a dispersant and a pigment (magenta/yellow). The incorporation of such pigment concentrate in the solid ink composition produces a stable ink. | 05-22-2014 |
20140139591 | INK COMPOSITIONS INCORPORATING ESTER RESINS - An ink composition including one or more ester resins, the ink composition containing an optional colorant; at least one crystalline phase-change agent; an amorphous binder agent; and optionally one or more additives; where the at least one amorphous binder agent includes at least one ester compound. | 05-22-2014 |
20140142231 | COMPOSITIONS OF PIGMENT CONCENTRATES IN PHASE CHANGE INKS - Compositions of pigment concentrate suitable for phase change ink comprising a an ink base and an amine based dispersant. Particularly, the ink base includes a diester crystalline compound having a structure of Formula I: | 05-22-2014 |
20140142334 | Oligomeric Rosin Esters for Use in Inks - Disclosed are ester compounds of the formulae | 05-22-2014 |
20140142335 | ESTER RESIN COMPOSITIONS - A composition including one or more ester resins useful for various applications is disclosed. For example, the composition including one or more ester resins may function as a component that is incorporated into an ink composition. | 05-22-2014 |
20140198143 | FLUORESCENT PHASE CHANGE INK COMPOSITIONS - A phase change ink composition comprising an amorphous component, a crystalline material, a fluorescent material and optionally, a non-fluorescent colorant, which are suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. The novel phase change ink formulation allows the ink to change color when exposed to UV light, reversibly and multiple times, providing an ink suitable for use in security applications. | 07-17-2014 |
20140198167 | PHOTOCHROMIC PHASE CHANGE INK COMPOSITIONS - A phase change ink composition comprising an amorphous component, a crystalline material, a photochromic material and optionally, a colorant, which are suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. The novel phase change ink formulation allows the ink to change color when exposed to UV light, reversibly and multiple times, providing an ink suitable for use in security applications. | 07-17-2014 |
20140200368 | AMORPHOUS MATERIALS FOR USE IN PHASE CHANGE INKS - An amorphous compound for use in phase change ink composition suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the phase change ink composition comprises an amorphous compound and a crystalline compound which is derived from bio-renewable materials. The composition provides for a robust, rapid crystallization ink composition. | 07-17-2014 |
20140213682 | CURABLE INKS COMPRISING DIURETHANE GELATORS - The disclosure provides curable inks including a diurethane gelator having the structure of Formula I. | 07-31-2014 |
20140213684 | CURABLE INKS COMPRISING BIS-UREA GELATORS - The disclosure provides a curable ink including a bis-urea gelator having the structure of Formula I. | 07-31-2014 |
20140213812 | Oligomeric Rosin Esters for Use in Inks - Disclosed are ester compounds of the formulae | 07-31-2014 |
20140213816 | DIURETHANE GELATORS FOR CURABLE INK APPLICATIONS - The disclosure provides a diurethane gelator having the structure of Formula I. | 07-31-2014 |
20140213820 | BIS-UREA GELATORS FOR CURABLE INK APPLICATIONS - The disclosure provides curable inks including a bis-urea gelator having the structure of Formula I. | 07-31-2014 |
20140285594 | INK COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF JETTING INK - A phase change ink composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a crystalline component including a diamide compound with an aromatic ring core; an amorphous component; and optionally a colorant. Methods of printing the phase change ink composition are also disclosed. | 09-25-2014 |
20140352576 | MIXTURES OF ESTER OF TARTARIC ACID AND ESTER OF CITRIC ACID AS AMORPHOUS MATERIALS FOR PHASE CHANGE INKS - The disclosure provides amorphous materials comprising mixtures of ester of tartaric acid and ester of citric acid, which are suitable for phase change inks. | 12-04-2014 |
20140357772 | PHASE CHANGE INK COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING MIXTURES OF ESTER OF TARTARIC ACID AND ESTER OF CITRIC ACID AS AMORPHOUS MATERIALS - The disclosure provides phase change ink compositions comprising an amorphous material comprising mixtures of ester of tartaric acid and ester of citric acid. | 12-04-2014 |
20150051342 | CURABLE PHASE CHANGE INK COMPOSITIONS - A phase change ink composition is provided comprising a UV-curable component, a crystalline component, and an amorphous component, wherein the addition of a UV-curable component imparts improved robustness over the ink that contains only crystalline and amorphous materials. | 02-19-2015 |
20150059615 | INKS COMPRISING AMORPHOUS UREAS - A phase change ink includes a crystalline component and an amorphous component, the amorphous component including a branched alkyl core and a urea functional group. | 03-05-2015 |