Nagellackzusammensetzungen

Körperpflegeprodukte zum Aufrechterhalten des Fingernagel- und Fußnagelaussehens. Insbesondere Nagellackzusammensetzungen, die eine Formulierung haben, die sowohl sicherer als auch umweltfreundlicher zu verwenden ist. Die vorliegenden Nagellackzusammensetzungen umfassen anionische Polyesterharze, wie natriumsulfonierte Polyester und natriumsulfonierte Copolyester-Copolysiloxan-Copolymere als Grundharzträger.

Heißschmelztinte

Heißschmelztinte, bestehend aus:einem amorphen Bestandteil, wobei der amorphe Bestandteil ein Zitronensäuretriester ist, erhalten durch Verestern von Zitronensäure mit DL-Menthol;einem kristallinen Bestandteil, wobei der kristalline Bestandteil ein Ester einer aliphatischen geradkettigen Disäure ist, der beim Verestern mit Alkoholen erhalten wurde, und der durch die folgende Formel dargestellt wird:worin Reine geradkettige Alkylenkette ist, ausgewählt aus der Gruppe, bestehend aus -(CH)- bis -(CH)-, und worin Rund Rgleich oder verschieden sein können und jeweils unabhängig voneinander ausgewählt sind, wobei die Alkohole, die zum Verestern der aliphatischen geradkettigen Disäure verwendet wurden, ausgewählt sind aus der Gruppe, bestehend aus Phenol, p-Kresol, 4-Methoxyphenol, 4-Methylbenzylalkohol, 4-Methoxybenzylalkohol und Gemischen davon; undgegebenenfalls einem färbenden Bestandteil.

ORANGE HÄRTBARE DRUCKFARBE

Eine orange strahlungshärtbare Druckfarbe, die zumindest ein härtbares Monomer, zumindest ein organisches Geliermittel, zumindest einen Photoinitiator und zumindest einen Farbstoff enthält, wobei die Druckfarbe bei einer Ladung von ungefähr 2 mg/Zoll2 (6,45 cm2) bis ungefähr 7 mg/Zoll2 (6,45 cm2) eine Reflexion auf einem Substrat im Bereich von 0% bis ungefähr 10% bei einer Wellenlänge von 550 nm und im Bereich von 85% bis ungefähr 95% bei einer Wellenlänge von ungefähr 660 nm aufweist, entspricht PANTONE® Orange im Wesentlichen.

Maschinenlesbares Codeformat

Tintenloses Druckpapier, auf dem wiederholt Bilder aufgezeichnet werden können und Verfahren

PHASE CHANGE INKS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

A solid ink composition suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the solid ink composition comprises both a crystalline component and an amorphous component, and optionally, a colorant, which provides for a robust ink.

INK SET AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR PHASE CHANGE INKS

Curable phase change inks contain an ink vehicle, a pigment and a dispersant. A base ink set is of colored phase change inks that utilize the same dispersant, and also desirably contain the same amount of the dispersant. This allows the different color curable phase change inks to be mixed together while avoiding incompatibilities between each other, resulting in custom colors and a reliable expanded color gamut for the base ink set. Also, a method of forming images with the custom color curable phase change inks is disclosed.

ANTI-BACTERIAL AQUEOUS INK COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING WATER SOLUBLE SODIO-SULFONATED POLYESTER

A composite including a sodium sulfonated polyester matrix; wherein the sodium sulfonated polyester has a degree of sulfonation of at least about 3.5 mol percent; and a plurality of silver nanoparticles dispersed within the matrix. An aqueous ink composition including water; an optional co-solvent; an optional colorant; and a composite comprising a sodium sulfonated polyester matrix; wherein the sodium sulfonated polyester has a degree of sulfonation of at least about 3.5 mol percent; and a plurality of silver nanoparticles dispersed within the matrix. A method including heating a sodium sulfonated polyester resin in water, wherein the sodium sulfonated polyester has a degree of sulfonation of at least about 3.5 mol percent; adding a solution a silver (I) ion to the heated resin in water to form a mixture; optionally, adding a reducing agent to the mixture; forming an emulsion of composite particles comprising a sodium sulfonated polyester matrix and a plurality of silver nanoparticles ...

DOCUMENT AND METHOD OF MAKING DOCUMENT INCLUDING INVISIBLE INFORMATION FOR SECURITY APPLICATIONS

A document includes paper having an average surface roughness of at least about 0.5 microns and including one or more optical brighteners, and include s at least one image thereon wherein the at least one image includes clear binder and light absorbing material that absorbs light only at wavelengths below 350 nm. The image is substantially not detectable to a naked human eye through differential gloss or exposure to light having wavelengths of 365 nm or more, but may be revealed to the naked human eye by exposing the document to light having a wavelength at whi ch the light absorbing material absorbs light.

PHASE-CHANGE DIGITAL ADVANCED LITHOGRAPHIC IMAGING INKS WITH AMIDE GELLANT TRANSFER ADDITIVES

An ink composition useful for digital offset printing applications includes a colorant and a high viscosity thickening agent. The ink is formulated to incorporate a gellant into the ink set to help meet the requirement of two different viscosity or temperature pairs at two different stages of the ink delivery process. In lithography imaging a bulk ink is first transferred onto an anilox roll and then onto the imaging cylinder blanket. The first transfer from bulk ink to anilox roll requires the ink to have a low viscosity while the transfer from roll to imaging blanket requires a high viscosity. The addition of the gellant will increase the viscosity difference within the allowable temperature range thus increasing process latitude and robustness.

INK JET INK COMPOSITIONS FOR DIGITAL MANUFACTURING OF TRANSPARENT OBJECTS

A curable ink including at least one monomer, oligomer, or prepolymer; an optional photoinitiator; an optional colorant; and amide gellant having a molecular weight of from about 800 to about 2,500 g/mole; wherein the ink has an onset of gelation defined by the glass transition of the low molecular weight amide gellant according to the relationship Onset of Gelation (K) = (Constant) Tg of gellant (K); wherein the Constant is less than 1.5. A process for printing a three-dimensional article including providing a curable ink; depositing the curable ink in one or more layers; and curing the deposited ink to form the three- dimensional object.

UV CURABLE INTERLAYER FOR ELECTRONIC PRINTING

UV-curable interlayer compositions are provided. In embodiments, the interlayer composition comprises at least one aliphatic di(meth)acrylate monomer diluent having a dynamic viscosity at 25°C of less than about 100 cps; at least one (meth)acrylate oligomer selected from epoxy (meth)acrylates, polyester (meth)acrylates, polyether (meth)acrylates, urethane (meth)acrylates and combinations thereof, the at least one(meth) acrylate oligomer having a glass transition temperature in the range of from about minus 10 °C to about 100 °C and a dynamic viscosity at 25°C of less than about 3000 cps; and at least two photoinitiators. Multilayer structures formed using the compositions and related methods are also provided.

UV CURABLE INTERLAYER FOR ELECTRONIC PRINTING

UV-curable interlayer compositions are provided. In embodiments, the interlayer composition comprises at least one aliphatic di(meth)acrylate monomer diluent having a dynamic viscosity at 25°C of less than about 100 cps; at least one (meth)acrylate oligomer selected from epoxy (meth)acrylates, polyester (meth)acrylates, polyether (meth)acrylates, urethane (meth)acrylates and combinations thereof, the at least one(meth) acrylate oligomer having a glass transition temperature in the range of from about minus 10 °C to about 100 °C and a dynamic viscosity at 25°C of less than about 3000 cps; and at least two photoinitiators. Multilayer structures formed using the compositions and related methods are also provided.

CURABLE GELLANT INK COMPOSITION

A curable phase change gellant ink composition including a phase change ink vehicle comprising at least one acrylate monomer, oligomer, or prepolymer; acryloylmorpholine; at least one gellant, wherein the gellant is miscible with the phase change ink vehicle; a photoinitiator; and an optional colorant.

INK COMPOSITION FOR USE IN 3D PRINTING

An ink for use in 3D printing including at least one monomer, and an optional oligomer, and a photoinitiator, and the ink has a high glass transition temperature (Tg) and wide range of viscosity. The 3D ink composition, and embodiments, maintains a homogeneous and easily processed consistency when used in a multi-jet modeling printing process.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING CONDUCTIVE STRUCTURES USING RADIATION CURABLE PHASE CHANGE GEL INKS

A system and method for preparing conductive features on a substrate including printing a radiation curable phase change gel masking material in a pattern of fillable channels on a surface of a substrate; curing the radiation curable phase change gel masking material; depositing a conductive material in the fillable channels; annealing the conductive material; and, optionally, removing the radiation curable phase change gel masking material. In embodiments, ultra-violet curable phase change gel is used to digitally prepare a pattern of dams for containing a thick layer of conductive material which is annealed to form an electronic structure.

CURABLE PHASE CHANGE INKS CONTAINING FUNCTIONALIZED ISOSORBIDES

A curable phase change ink composition that includes an ink vehicle including at least one isosorbide monomer having at least one functional group. Also described is an ink printing device that includes a curable phase change ink composition for printing onto a substrate, an ink jetting device, and a curing device providing radiation that cures the curable phase change ink composition. The curable phase change ink composition of the ink printing device includes an ink vehicle including at least one isosorbide monomer having at least one functional group.

CURABLE PHASE CHANGE INKS CONTAINING FUNCTIONALIZED ISOSORBIDES

A curable phase change ink composition that includes an ink vehicle including at least one isosorbide monomer having at least one functional group. Also described is an ink printing device that includes a curable phase change ink composition for printing onto a substrate, an ink jetting device, and a curing device providing radiation that cures the curable phase change ink composition. The curable phase change ink composition of the ink printing device includes an ink vehicle including at least one isosorbide monomer having at least one functional group.

PHASE CHANGE INKS COMPRISING ORGANIC PIGMENTS

A solid ink composition suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In particular, the solid ink composition comprises a crystalline compound, an amorphous compound, and an organic pigment, which provides for a robust and fast crystallizing ink.

FAST CRYSTALLIZING CRYSTALLINE-AMORPHOUS INK COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME

A phase change ink composition comprising an amorphous component, and a crystalline material, which are suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In particular, the functional group(s) present in the amorphous component differ from the functional group(s) present in the crystalline component. In particular, the phase change inks compositions solidify fast and are suitable for high speed printing.

PHASE CHANGE INK COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING DIURETHANES AS AMORPHOUS MATERIALS

A phase change ink composition comprising an amorphous component, a crystalline material, and optionally, a colorant, which are suitable for high speed ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the amorphous component comprises a diurethane compound or derivatives thereof.

PHASE CHANGE INK COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING CRYSTALLINE SULFONE COMPOUNDS AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF

A phase change ink composition comprising an amorphous component, a crystalline component comprises a sulfone compound or derivatives thereof, and optionally, a colorant, which are suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates.

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.

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.

TEXTILE PRETREATMENT FOR DIGITIAL PRINTING

The present teachings include a process, system and article for forming a printed image on a textile. The process includes coating the solution of an orthosilicate to form a silica network on the textile. The process includes applying an ink composition to the textile having the silica network on the textile, forming an image.

BIO-RENEWABLE PHASE CHANGE INKS COMPRISING RECYCLED RESIN MATERIALS

A phase change ink composition suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the phase change ink composition comprises both a crystalline compound and an amorphous compound which are derived from bio-renewable and recycled starting materials. The composition provides for a robust, rapid crystallization ink composition. 2. The phase change ink of having at least 70% percent by weight of green content.3. The phase change ink of having greater than 95% green content.4. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline component is derived from recycled oligomeric polyethylene terephthalate.5. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline compound is present in an amount of from about 60 percent to about 95 percent by weight of the total weight of the phase change ink.6. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the amorphous compound is present in an amount of from about 5 percent to about 40 percent by weight of the total weight of the phase change ink.7. The phase change ink of having a ratio of crystalline to amorphous ratio of from about 60:40 to about 95:5.8. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline component has a viscosity of less than 12 cps at a temperature of about 140° C.9. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline component has Tof less than 150° C.10. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline component has Tof greater than 60° C.11. The phase change ink of having a viscosity of from about 1 to about 22 cps in a jetting range of from about 100 to about 140° C.12. The phase change ink of having a viscosity of greater than about 10cps at room temperature.14. The phase change ink of claim 13 , wherein the crystalline component is derived from recycled oligomeric polyethylene terephthalate.15. The phase change ink of claim 13 , wherein the crystalline component is comprised of from about 60 to about 100% bio-renewable content.16. The phase ...

Amidgeliermittelverbindungen mit aromatischen Endgruppen

Eine Verbindung der Formelin der R1 und R1' identisch sind und wobei R1 und R1' jeweils für eine aromatische Gruppe stehen, und in der R2 und R2' und R3 jeweils unabhängig voneinander für Alkylengruppen, Arylengruppen, Arylalkylengruppen oder Alkylarylengruppen stehen, oder wobei in Ausführungsformen R1 und R1' identisch oder verschieden sein können und wobei R1 und R1' jeweils unabhängig voneinander für eine Alkylgruppe mit mindestens einer ethylenischen Ungesättigtheit, eine Arylalkylgruppe mit mindestens einer ethylenischen Ungesättigtheit, eine Alkylarylgruppe mit mindestens einer ethylenischen Ungesättigtheit, oder eine aromatische Gruppe stehen, vorausgesetzt, dass mindestens eines von R1 und R1' eine aromatische Gruppe ist und vorausgesetzt, dass weder R1 noch R1' eine Photoinitiatorgruppe ist.

Leitfähige Metalldruckfarben mit Polyvinylbutyralbindemittel

Eine leitfähige Druckfarbe, die ein leitfähiges Material, ein thermoplastisches Polyvinylbutyralterpolymerbindemittel und ein Glykoletherlösungsmittel enthält. Das leitfähige Material kann ein leitfähiges Material sein, das ein leitfähiger Partikel mit einer durchschnittlichen Größe von ungefähr 0,5 bis ungefähr 10 µm und einem Aspektverhältnis von zumindest 3 zu 1 ist, z. B. eine Silberschuppe.

Heißschmelztinte und Druckverfahren

Heißschmelztinte, umfassend: einen kristallinen Bestandteil mit einer Viskosität von weniger als 12 mPa·s bei einer Temperatur von 140°C und einer Viskosität von mehr als 1 × 106 mPa·s bei Raumtemperatur; und einen amorphen Bestandteil mit einer Viskosität von weniger als 100 mPa·s bei einer Temperatur von 140°C und einer Viskosität von mehr als 1 × 106 mPa·s bei Raumtemperatur, wobei der kristalline Bestandteil ausgewählt ist aus der Gruppe, bestehend ausStereoisomeren davon und Gemischen davon, und der amorphe Bestandteil ausgewählt ist aus der Gruppe, bestehend ausStereoisomeren davon und Gemischen davon.

Schwarze UV-härtbare Tinte

Die Erfindung betrifft eine neue schwarze Ultraviolett(UV)-härtbare Tintenzusammensetzung mit deutlich verbesserten Aushärtungseigenschaften. Die neue Tintenzusammensetzung ist eine schwarze UV-härtbare Geltinte, die eine geringe Menge an Ruß in Kombination mit zwei oder mehr anderen Farbpigmenten, die keine Schwarzpigmente sind, umfasst. Die erfindungsgemäße Tinte härtet schneller aus als eine herkömmliche schwarze UV-härtbare Geltinte, die nur Ruß als schwarzen färbenden Bestandteil enthält.

PRODUCTION OF FLEXOGRAFI ARTWORKS OF MEANS OF AN ADDITIVE PROCESS

AQUEOUS INK COMPOSITION COMPRISING POLYISOPRENE

An aqueous ink composition including water; an optional co-solvent; an optional colorant; a sulfonated polyester; and an isoprene rubber. A process of digital offset printing, the process including applying an ink composition onto a re-imageable imaging member surface at an ink take up temperature, the re-imageable imaging member having dampening fluid disposed thereon; forming an ink image; transferring the ink image from the re-imageable surface of the imaging member to a printable substrate at an ink transfer temperature; wherein the ink composition comprises: water; an optional co-solvent; an optional colorant; a sulfonated polyester; and an isoprene rubber. A process including combining a sulfonated polyester resin, water, an optional co-solvent, an optional colorant, a sulfonated polyester, and an isoprene rubber to form an aqueous ink composition.

INK COMPOSITION COMPRISING HUMECTANT BLEND

An ink composition including a humectant blend comprising a first humectant and a second humectant; wherein the first humectant has a freezing point; wherein the second humectant suppresses the freezing point of the first humectant such as to impart to the ink composition the characteristic of being able to be stored at a desired temperature without solidifying; water; an optional co-solvent; an optional colorant; and a sulfonated polyester. A process of digital offset printing using the ink composition.

INK COMPOSITION FOR USE IN 3D PRINTING

An ink for use in 3D printing including at least one monomer, and an optional oligomer, and a photoinitiator, and the ink has a high glass transition temperature (Tg) and wide range of viscosity. The 3D ink composition, and embodiments, maintains a homogeneous and easily processed consistency when used in a multi-jet modeling printing process.

CURABLE INK COMPOSITION

A curable ink composition for forming a three-dimensional (3D) object via a digital additive manufacturing system is provided. The composition may comprise greater than about 30 weight % of one or more oligomers, at least two monomers comprising a lowest viscosity monomer and a highest viscosity monomer, one or more photoinitiators, and optionally, one or more additives. The ratio of the weight % of the total amount of oligomers to the weight % of the total amount of monomers may be at least about 0.5 and the ratio of the weight % of the lowest viscosity monomer to the weight % of the highest viscosity monomer may be at least about 5.

SILVER NANOPARTICLE INK

An ink composition including a metal nanoparticle; at least one aromatic hydrocarbon solvent, wherein the at least one aromatic hydrocarbon solvent is compatible with the metal nanoparticles; at least one aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent, wherein the at least one aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent is compatible with the metal nanoparticles; wherein the ink composition has a metal content of greater than about 45 percent by weight, based upon the total weight of the ink composition; wherein the ink composition has a viscosity of from about 5 to about 30 centipoise at a temperature of about 20 to about 30 °C. A process for preparing the ink composition. A process for printing the ink composition comprising pneumatic aerosol printing.

METHOD FOR FORMING AN ELECTRONIC PAPER DISPLAY

Methods form a multi-color electrophoretic display. The methods include providing microcapsules, wherein the microcapsules have an electrostatic charge, and wherein the microcapsules comprise, a shell that is transparent and a display medium within the shell, wherein the display medium is comprised of either (a) at least two sets of differently colored particles in a substantially clear fluid, or (b) at least one set of colored particles in a differently colored fluid. The methods include transferring the microcapsules to a substrate, wherein the electrostatic charge of the microcapsules attracts the microcapsules to the substrate, wherein a display layer of microcapsules is formed on the substrate. The methods include positioning a conductive substrate adjacent to the substrate, wherein the substrate is located between the display layer and the conductive substrate. In use, the conductive substrate applies an electric field to the display layer, and wherein the sets of particles within ...

METHOD FOR FORMING AN ELECTRONIC PAPER DISPLAY

Methods form a multi-color electrophoretic display. The methods include providing microcapsules, wherein the microcapsules have an electrostatic charge, and wherein the microcapsules comprise, a shell that is transparent and a displa y medium within the shell, wherein the display medium is comprised of either (a) at least two sets of differently colored particles in a substantially clear fluid, or (b) at least one set of colored particles in a differently colored fluid. The methods include transferring the microcapsules to a substrate, wherein the electrostatic charge of the microcapsules attracts the microcapsules to the substrate, wherein a display layer of microcapsules is formed on the substrate. The methods include positioning a conductive substrate adjacent to the substrate, wherein the substrate is located between the display layer and the conductive substrate. In use, the conductive substrate applies an electric field to the display layer, and wherein the sets of particles within ...

CURABLE COMPOSITIONS FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING

Curable, phase-change compositions and inks used for printing three--dimensional objects including a curable monomer, a photoinitiator, a wax and a gellant, where the composition of the cured formulation has a room temperature modulus of from about 0.01 to about 5 Gpa. The curable monomer includes acrylic monomer, polybutadiene adducted with maleic anhydride, aliphatic urethane acrylate, polyester acrylate, 3-acryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane, or acryloxypropyl t-structured siloxane.

AMIDE GELLANT COMPOUNDS WITH AROMATIC END GROUPS

A compound of the formula (see above formula) wherein R1 and R1' are the same, and wherein R1 and R1' are each aromatic groups; and wherein R2 and R2' and R3 each, independently of the others, are alkylene groups, arylene groups, arylalkylene groups, or alkylarylene groups; or wherein, in embodiments, R1 and R1' can be the same or different, and wherein R1 and R1' each, independently of the other is an alkyl group having a least one ethylenic unsaturation, an arylalkyl group having at least one ethylenic unsaturation, an alkylaryl group having at least one ethylenic unsaturation, or an aromatic group, provided that at least one of R1 and R1' is an aromatic group; and provided that neither of R1 or R1' is a photoinitiator group.

METHODS FOR FABRICATING THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS

A method for fabricating a three-dimensional object including depositing a composition containing a cationically curable compound, a cationic photoinitiator, a radically curable compound, a radical photoinitiator, and a gellant upon a surface to create a three-dimensional object; and curing the composition.

PHASE CHANGE INK

A phase change ink including at least one crystalline component of the formula (see above formula) wherein R1 and R2 can be the same or different, and wherein R1 and R2 each, independently of the other, is (i) an alkyl group, (ii) an arylalkyl group, (iii) an alkylaryl group, or (iv) an aromatic group, provided that at least one of R1 and R2 is an aromatic group, and wherein the crystalline component has a melting point of from about 65 °C to about 150 °C; at least one amorphous component; and an optional colorant.

SOLID INK COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING CRYSTALLINE ESTERS OF TARTARIC ACID

A solid ink composition comprising an amorphous component, a crystalline component, and optionally, a colorant, which are suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the crystalline component is synthesized from an esterification reaction of tartaric acid.

ULTRA-VIOLET CURABLE GELLANT INKS FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING AND DIGITAL FABRICATION APPLICATIONS

A method for fabricating a three-dimensional object including depositing a first amount of an ultraviolet curable phase change ink composition comprising an optional colorant and a phase change ink vehicle comprising a radiation curable monomer or prepolymer; a photoinitiator; a reactive wax; and a gellant upon a print region surface; successively depositing additional amounts of the ultraviolet curable phase change ink composition to create a three-dimensional object; and curing the ultraviolet curable phase change ink composition.

CONDUCTIVE METAL INKS WITH POLYVINYLBUTYRAL AND POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE BINDER

A conductive ink includes a conductive material, a thermoplastic binder including a polyvinylbutyral terpolymer and a polyvinylpyrrolidone, and a solvent. The conductive material may be a conductive material is a conductive particulate having an average size of from about 0.5 to about 10 microns and as aspect ratio of at least about 3 to 1, such as a silver flake.

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.

EMULSIFIED UV CURABLE INKS FOR INDIRECT PRINTING

An emulsified UV curable ink comprising water, an amide gellant, a curable monomer, a photoinitiator; which is suitable for use in an indirect printing method.

EMULSIFIED ELECTRORHEOLOGICAL INKS FOR INDIRECT PRINTING

An emulsified aqueous ink comprising an electrorheological fluid including a liquid phase and a solid phase, and a co-solvent, which is suitable for use in an indirect printing method.

CYCYLOHEXYL-MANNITOL DIKETAL DERIVATIVES AS VEHICLE MODIFIERS AND GELATORS

Disclosure herein are cycylhexyl-mannitol diketal derivatives as vehicle modifiers and gelators having a formula of: (see above formula) wherein each R1 and R2 is independently alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, alkaryl, or halogen; m is from 1 to 10; and n is from 1 to 10.

GREEN CURABLE INK

A lightfast green radiation curable ink including at least one curable monomer, at least one organic gellant, at least one photoinitiator and at least one colorant, where the colorant exhibits a reflectance on a substrate at a loading of from about 2mg/inch2 to about 7mg/inch2 that ranges from 50% to about 60% at a wavelength of 500 nm and that ranges from 0% to about 10% at a wavelength of about 600 nm which substantially matches Pantone green.

ORANGE CURABLE INK

An orange radiation curable ink including at least one curable monomer, at least one organic gellant, at least one photoinitiator, and at least one colorant, wherein the ink exhibits a reflectance on a substrate at a loading of from about 2mg/inch2 to about 7mg/inch2 that ranges from 0% to about 10% at a wavelength of 550 nm and that ranges from 85% to about 95% at a wavelength of about 660 nm, substantially matches PANTONE ® Orange.

CURABLE COMPOSITIONS FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING HAVING A WIDE ROOM TEMPERATURE MODULUS, A PHASE-CHANGE INK SET, AND A THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING OBJECT

PURPOSE: A curable composition for three-dimensional printing is provided to offer faster object construction and lower energy requirements by employing rigid and rubbery objects and materials that reduce the number of curing steps between deposition steps. CONSTITUTION: A composition for three-dimensional printing comprises: a radiation curable monomer; a photoinitiator; a wax; and a gellant, wherein the cured composition has a room temperature modulus of from about 0.01 to about 5 GPa. The curable monomer is selected from the group consisting of acrylic monomer, polybutadiene adducted with maleic anhydride, aliphatic urethane acrylate, polyester acrylate, 3-acryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane, and acryloxypropyl t-structured siloxane. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2012 ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ELECTRONIC PAPER DISPLAY FOR ENABLING TWO TYPES OF MICROCAPSULES

PURPOSE: A method for manufacturing an electronic paper display is provided to lower the manufacturing cost by dispersing different two colors of microcapsules. CONSTITUTION: A microcapsule(10) may have a shell(12) that encapsulates a first set of particles(14) and/or a second set of particles. The sets of particles(14,16) may be suspended in the display medium within the shell of the microcapsule, and may be located in a color mode or in a white mode. In embodiments, the shell of the microcapsule may have an outer surface(13) that may have the adhesive thereon. In use, the conductive substrate applies an electric field to the display layer, and wherein the sets of particles within each microcapsule in the display layer are movable within the microcapsule by the electric field. © KIPO 2009 ...

Method for lubricating imaging member by applying lubricant-containing capsules via a non-contact applicator

Methods for lubricating an imaging member include applying lubricant-containing capsules to the surface of the imaging member via a non-contact applicator. The capsules are applied upstream of a cleaning blade after image transfer to another substrate, such that the cleaning blade ruptures the capsules, thereby releasing the lubricant contained therein.

Phase change ink formulation including malic acid derivatives as amorphous materials

A phase change ink composition suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. The present embodiments provide an ink composition including a component that is substantially amorphous, the component comprising at least one non-ester material and at least one ester of malic acid having a formula of wherein R1 and R2 each, independently of the other, is an alkyl group, and further wherein the alkyl portion can be straight, branched or cyclic, saturated or unsaturated, substituted or unsubstituted, having from 1 to about 40 carbon atoms, an substituted or unsubstituted aromatic or heteroaromatic group, and mixtures thereof.

Phase change ink compositions comprising diurethanes as amorphous materials

A phase change ink composition comprising an amorphous component, a crystalline material, and optionally, a colorant, which are suitable for high speed ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the amorphous component comprises a diurethane compound or derivatives thereof.

EMULGIERTE ELEKTRORHEOLOGISCHE TINTEN FÜR INDIREKTEN DRUCK

Eine emulgierte, wässrige Tinte, die ein elektrorheologisches Fluid einschließlich einer flüssigen Phase und einer festen Phase, und ein Zusatzlösungsmittel umfasst, die für die Verwendung in einem indirekten Druckverfahren geeignet ist.

Druckfarbe mit niedriger Viskosität und hohem Gehalt an Silber-Nanopartikeln zur Verwendung in Ultraschall-Aerosol (UA)

Leitfähige Druckfarbe mit niedriger Viskosität und hohem Gehalt an Silber-Nanopartikeln, die mindestens ca. 50 Gew.-% Silber-Nanopartikel, ein Lösemittel mit einer Viskosität von bis zu ca. 1 cps sowie einen Stabilisator umfasst. Die leitfähige Druckfarbe weist eine Viskosität von unter ca. 5 cps auf und ist als Druckfarbe für ein Ultraschallsprühsystem geeignet.

GLOSS CONTROL OF UV-H�RTBAREN FORMULATIONS OF MEANS MICROSTRUCTURE

TEXTILE PRETREATMENT FOR DIGITAL PRINTING

The present teachings include a process, system and article for forming a printed image on a textile. In some embodiments, the process includes coating the textile with a layer of polydiallyldimethyl ammonium chloride cationic polymer and coating the textile with the layer of polydiallyldimethyl ammonium chloride cationic polymer with a layer of poly-4-styrene sulfonate anionic polymer. The process can further include applying an ink composition to the textile having the layer of polydiallyldimethyl ammonium chloride cationic polymer layer and the layer of poly-4-styrene sulfonate anionic polymer, forming an image.

PRINTING PROCESS AND SYSTEM

Disclosed herein is a printing method and system for forming a three dimensional article. The method includes depositing a UV curable composition and applying UV radiation to cure the UV curable composition to form a 3D structure. The method includes depositing a conductive metal ink composition on a surface of the 3D structure and annealing the conductive metal ink composition at a temperature of less than the glass transition temperature of the UV curable composition to form a conductive trace on the 3D structure. The method includes depositing a second curable composition over the conductive trace; and curing second curable composition to form the 3D printed article having the conductive trace embedded therein.

PRINTING PROCESS AND SYSTEM

Disclosed herein is a printing method and system for forming a three dimensional article. The method includes depositing a UV curable composition and applying UV radiation to cure the UV curable composition to form a 3D structure. The method includes depositing a conductive metal ink composition on a surface of the 3D structure and annealing the conductive metal ink composition at a temperature of less than the glass transition temperature of the UV curable composition to form a conductive trace on the 3D structure. The method includes depositing a second curable composition over the conductive trace; and curing second curable composition to form the 3D printed article having the conductive trace embedded therein.

WATERBORNE CLEAR INK COMPOSITIONS

An aqueous ink composition including water; an optional co-solvent; a sulfonated polyester, wherein the sulfonated polyester has a degree of sulfonation of at least about 3.5 mol percent; and an isoprene rubber. A process of digital offset printing including applying an ink composition onto a re-imageable imaging member surface at an ink take up temperature, the re-imageable imaging member having dampening fluid disposed thereon; forming an ink image; transferring the ink image from the re-imageable surface of the imaging member to a printable substrate at an ink transfer temperature; wherein the ink composition comprises water; an optional co-solvent; a sulfonated polyester having a degree of sulfonation of at least about 3.5 mol percent; and an isoprene rubber. A process including combining a sulfonated polyester resin, having a degree of sulfonation of at least about 3.5 mol percent, water, an optional co-solvent, and an isoprene rubber to form an aqueous ink composition, wherein the ...

AQUEOUS INK COMPOSITION COMPRISING POLYURETHANE

An aqueous ink composition including water; an optional co-solvent; an optional colorant; a sulfonated polyester; and a polyurethane. A process of digital offset printing including applying an ink composition onto a re-imageable imaging member surface at an ink take up temperature, the re-imageable imaging member having dampening fluid disposed thereon; forming an ink image; transferring the ink image from the re-imageable surface of the imaging member to a printable substrate at an ink transfer temperature. A process including combining a water; an optional co-solvent; an optional colorant; a sulfonated polyester; and a polyurethane to form an aqueous ink composition.

INK COMPOSITION AND METHOD OR PRINTING INK

... 20190136CA01 ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE An embodiment of the present disclosure is directed to an ink composition. The ink composition comprises at least one water dissipatible sulfonated polyester, at least one polymer additive, at least one colorant chosen from a photochromic colorant and a fluorescent colorant, at least one surfactant, at least one humectant and water. 54 Date Recue/Date Received 2021-01-06 ...

HYBRID NANOSILVER/LIQUID METAL INK COMPOSITION AND USES THEREOF

The present disclosure is directed to a hybrid conductive ink including: silver nanoparticles and eutectic low melting point alloy particles, wherein a weight ratio of the eutectic low melting point alloy particles and the silver nanoparticles ranges from 1:20 to 1:5. Also provided herein are methods of forming an interconnect including a) depositing a hybrid conductive ink on a conductive element positioned on a substrate, wherein the hybrid conductive ink comprises silver nanoparticles and eutectic low melting point alloy particles, the eutectic low melting point alloy particles and the silver nanoparticles being in a weight ratio from about 1:20 to about 1:5; b) placing an electronic component onto the hybrid conductive ink; c) heating the substrate, conductive element, hybrid conductive ink and electronic component to a temperature sufficient i) to anneal the silver nanoparticles in the hybrid conductive ink and ii) to melt the low melting point eutectic alloy particles, wherein the ...

SILVER NANOPARTICLE INK

An ink composition including a metal nanoparticle; at least one aromatic hydrocarbon solvent, wherein the at least one aromatic hydrocarbon solvent is compatible with the metal nanoparticles; at least one aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent, wherein the at least one aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent is compatible with the metal nanoparticles; wherein the ink composition has a metal content of greater than about 45 percent by weight, based upon the total weight of the ink composition; wherein the ink composition has a viscosity of from about 5 to about 30 centipoise at a temperature of about 20 to about 30 °C. A process for preparing the ink composition. A process for printing the ink composition comprising pneumatic aerosol printing.

CURABLE GEL INKS WITH REDUCED SYNERESIS AND HALO FORMATION

This disclosure is generally directed to curable gel inks, such as radiation-curable phase-change inks, and their use in forming images, such as through inkjet printing. More specifically, this disclosure is directed to radiation-curable gel inks, such as ultraviolet-light-curable phase-change inks, that comprise a curable gellant and a curable solid.

GLOSS CONTROL OF UV CURABLE FORMULATIONS THROUGH MICRO-PATTERNING

Methods of controlling gloss of an image are disclosed. The methods may include forming an image over a substrate by applying an ink composition and optionally an overcoat composition at least partially over the substrate. The ink composition or overcoat composition may include at least one gellant, at least one curable monomer, optionally at least one curable wax and optionally at least one photoinitiator. The ink composition or overcoat composition may be curable upon exposure to radiation. The methods may further include providing a micro-roughness to one or more portions of the ink composition or overcoat composition by non-uniformly curing the ink composition or overcoat composition, and flood curing the ink composition or overcoat composition to complete a cure. The methods may thereby provide a controlled gloss level to the image.

EMULSIFIED AQUEOUS INK COMPRISING REACTIVE ALKOXYSILANE FOR INDIRECT PRINTING

An emulsified aqueous ink comprising a reactive alkoxysilane, a humectant; and a colorant, which is suitable for use in an indirect printing method, and a method of printing using the emulsified aqueous ink.

INK SET AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR PHASE CHANGE INKS

Curable phase change inks contain an ink vehicle, a pigment and a dispersant. A base ink set is of colored phase change inks that utilize the same dispersant, and also desirably contain the same amount of the dispersant. This allows the different color curable phase change inks to be mixed together while avoiding incompatibilities between each other, resulting in custom colors and a reliable expanded color gamut for the base ink set. Also, a method of forming images with the custom color curable phase change inks is disclosed.

PHASE CHANGE INKS COMPRISING ORGANIC PIGMENTS

A solid ink composition suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In particular, the solid ink composition comprises a crystalline compound, an amorphous compound, and an organic pigment, which provides for a robust and fast crystallizing ink.

CATIONICALLY AND HYBRID CURABLE UV GELS

Disclosed are radiation curable phase change ink and overcoat compositions that contain a gellant, a cationically curable monomer, a cationic photoinitiator, and, optionally, a radically curable monomer and, further optionally, a free-radical photoinitiator. A phase change ink composition further contains a colorant. A phase change overcoat composition is free of colorant. The gellant may be an amide gellant. The cationically curable monomer may be selected from epoxides, vinyl ethers and oxetanes. The cationic photoinitiator may be selected from triarylsulphonium salts, diaryliodonium salts, aryldiazonium salts, triarylselenonium salts, dialkylphenacylsulphonium salts, triarylsulphoxonium salts, aryloxydiarylsulphonoxonium salts, and dialkylphenacylsulphoxonium salts, in which the salts are formed with ions selected from BF4-, PF6-, AsF6-, SbF6-, and CF3SO3-.

PREPARATION OF FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING MASTERS USING AN ADDITIVE PROCESS

A method of forming a printing master on a flexographic plate by melting a radiation-curable phase change ink including at least one curable monomer, at least one phase change agent, at least one photoinitiator and an optional colorant. Multiple layers of the melted phase change ink are then deposited on the flexographic plate to form a raised pattern. Each of the deposited layers of ink are gelled before the deposition of a subsequent layer on the deposited layer. After a printing master with sufficient thickness is formed on the flexographic plate, the ink on the flexographic plate is cured.

LATERAL WIRE APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR MONITORING ELECTROPHORETIC INK PARTICLE MOTION

PURPOSE: A lateral wire apparatus and a method for monitoring electrophoretic ink particle motion are provided to solve the failure mode which is hidden by the upper electrode covering by the particle layer. CONSTITUTION: A lateral direction wire device(500) for observing electrophoretic ink includes a substrate in which the first wire and the second wire are materially attached. A gap(504) between the first wire and the second wire is formed in order to accommodate the electrophoresis ink, the first wire and the second wire are adhered. A plurality of stator installed on block is surrounded by the first, and the second wire. A plated is placed under the first and the second wire. The first, and the second wires are attached to the plate for forming a gap to accommodate electrophoretic ink. © KIPO 2009 ...

BLACK UV-CURABLE INK WITH EXCELLENT CURING PROPERTY COMPRISING A SMALL AMOUNT OF CARBON BLACK

PURPOSE: A black UV-curable gel ink is provided to have excellent curing property to be less absorbed in an UV region, and to provide wide range of printing density and quality in inkjet printing. CONSTITUTION: A black UV-curable gel ink comprises a curable ink support which comprises at least one monomer or oligomer, a photoinitiator, a gelling agent, a coloring agent mixture which comprises carbon black pigment, and two or more coloring pigments, and one or more selective additive and has a 10-30 colorimetric value of L* and a -4.0-+4.0 colorimetric value of a* and b*. The two or more color pigment is selected from cyan, yellow, magenta, blue, orange, purple, red, green and a mixture thereof. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2013 [Reference numerals] (AA) Double MEK friction; (BB) Ink A (comparison group); (CC) Ink B ...

Textile pretreatment for digital printing

The present teachings include a process, system and article for forming a printed image on a textile. In some embodiments, the process includes coating the textile with a layer of polydiallyldimethyl ammonium chloride cationic polymer and coating the textile with the layer of polydiallyldimethyl ammonium chloride cationic polymer with a layer of poly-4-styrene sulfonate anionic polymer. The process can further include applying an ink composition to the textile having the layer of polydiallyldimethyl ammonium chloride cationic polymer layer and the layer of poly-4-styrene sulfonate anionic polymer, forming an image.

Dual component inks comprising reactive latexes for indirect printing

An ink comprising a first reactive latex having a first crosslinkable functional group and a second reactive latex a second crosslinkable functional group, wherein the first reactive latex can react with the second reactive latex to form a cross-linked polymer matrix when in contact with each other, wherein the first reactive latex and the second reactive latex are not in contact with each other, which is suitable for use in an indirect printing method, and a method of printing using the ink.

PHASENWECHSELTINTEN MIT KRISTALLIN-AMORPHEN GEMISCHEN

Eine Phasenwechseltinte, geeignet für Tintenstrahldruck, einschließlich Drucks auf beschichtete Papiersubstrate. In Ausführungsformen umfasst die Phasenwechseltinte eine amorphe Verbindung und eine kristalline Verbindung, welche von biologisch erneuerbaren Materialien abgeleitet ist. Die Zusammensetzung sorgt für eine robuste Tintenzusammensetzung mit schneller Kristallisation.

A process for preparing amide gellant compounds with aromatic end groups

A process for preparing a compound of the formula wherein R1 and R1' are alkyl, aryl alkyl, or alkyl aryl groups, R2 and R2' are alkylene, arylene, aryl alkylene, alkyl arylene groups, and R3 is an alkylene, an arylene, an aryl alkylene, or alkyl arylene group, n represents the number of repeat monomer units, the said process comprising (I) reacting a diacid of the formula HOOC-R2-C00H with a diamine of the formula H2N-R3-NH2 to form an acid-terminated oligoamide intermediate of the formula HOOC-R2-CONH-R3-HNCO-R2 -C00H; and (II) reacting the acid-terminated oligoamide intermediate with a monoalcohol of the formula R1-OH in the presence of a tin or organic titanate catalyst, in the absence of a coupling agent, and in the absence of a solvent to form the product. Also disclosed is a composition prepared by the process.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING CONDUCTIVE STRUCTURES USING RADIATION CURABLE PHASE CHANGE GEL INKS

SULFONATED POLYESTER INK

An aqueous ink composition including water, an optional co-solvent, a sulfonated polyester, and a polyurethane dispersion, and process of making thereof.

UV CURABLE INTERLAYER COMPOSITION FOR PRINTED ELECTRONICS APPLICATION

UV-curable interlayer compositions are provided. An interlayer composition may contain a polyallyl isocyanurate compound, an ester of .beta.- mercaptopropionic acid, a monofunctional (meth)acrylate monomer having one or more cyclic groups, and a photoinitiator. Processes of using the interlayer compositions to form multilayer structures and the multilayer structures are also provided.

METHOD OF FORMING IMAGES USING CURABLE INK WITH GELLANT

REVERSE WRITE ERASABLE PAPER

An image-forming medium and methods for forming and imaging the medium are provided. The disclosed medium can be strongly colored under room illumination (or deliberate UV) and can be selectively discolored at an appropriate light wavelength to form an image. In one embodiment, the image-forming medium can include a substrate (e.g., a sheet of paper), a photochromic material incorporated with the substrate, and a photo-absorbing material incorporated with the photochromic material. Exemplary methods for using the image-forming medium to make a transient image can include first forming the image-forming medium by applying a coating solution containing photochromic material to the substrate or paper. The image-forming medium can have a medium color and can then be selectively exposed to a radiation through a mask to convert the photochromic material from a colored form to a colorless form and thus to form an image having a color contrast with its background.

REVERSE WRITE ERASABLE PAPER

ROBUST CURABLE SOLID INKS

Curable solid inks which are solid at room temperature and molten at an elevated temperature at which the molten ink is applied to a substrate. In particular, the curable solid inks of the present embodiments retain the advantages of handling, safety, and print quality usually associated with conventional curable solid phase change inks but have replaced the petroleum-based materials generally used in the conventional inks with renewable "green" materials to provide a robust and environmentally-friendly curable solid ink.

SOLID INK COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING CRYSTALLINE ESTERS OF TARTARIC ACID

A solid ink composition comprising an amorphous component, a crystalline component, and optionally, a colorant, which are suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the crystalline component is synthesized from an esterification reaction of tartaric acid.

DUAL COMPONENT INKS COMPRISING REACTIVE LATEXES FOR INDIRECT PRINTING

An ink comprising a first reactive latex having a first crosslinkable functional group and a second reactive latex a second crosslinkable functional group, wherein the first reactive latex can react with the second reactive latex to form a cross-linked polymer matrix when in contact with each other, wherein the first reactive latex and the second reactive latex are not in contact with each other, which is suitable for use in an indirect printing method, and a method of printing using the ink.

FAST CRYSTALLIZING CRYSTALLINE-AMORPHOUS INK COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME

A phase change ink composition comprising an amorphous component, and a crystalline material, which are suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In particular, the functional group(s) present in the amorphous component differ from the functional group(s) present in the crystalline component. In particular, the phase change inks compositions solidify fast and are suitable for high speed printing.

PHOTOCHROMIC SECURITY ENABLED INK FOR DIGITAL OFFSET PRINTING APPLICATIONS

An ink composition useful for digital offset printing applications comprises a photochromic material and a plurality of curable compounds. The compounds have Hansen solubility parameters as described herein, and the resulting ink composition is both compatible with certain dampening fluids and has certain rheological properties, including a low viscosity. The photochromic ink compositions are useful for providing security information in certain printing applications.

PHASE CHANGE INK COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING AROMATIC ETHERS

A phase change ink composition comprising an amorphous component, a crystalline material, and optionally, a colorant, which are suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In particular, the crystalline component comprises an aromatic ether.

PHASE CHANGE INKS COMPRISING INORGANIC NUCLEATING AGENTS

A solid ink composition suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In particular, the solid ink composition comprises a crystalline compound, an amorphous compound, and an inorganic nucleating agent, which provides for a robust and fast printing ink.

NOVEL GELLANT COMPOSITIONS WITH AROMATIC END-CAPS AND OLIGOMERIC MOLECULAR WEIGHT DISTRIBUTIONS

Disclosed herein are amide gellant compositions with aromatic end-caps consisting of a blend of oligomers (dimer, trimer, tetramer and pentamer) that may be optimized to stable gelling viscosity and controlled showthrough of printed inks.

SOLID INK COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING CRYSTALLINE-AMORPHOUS MIXTURES

A solid ink composition comprising an amorphous component, a crystalline material, and optionally, a colorant, which are suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the solid ink formulation comprises a blend of an amorphous and crystalline components which provides a solid ink with excellent robustness when forming images or printing on coated paper substrates.

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.

CONDUCTIVE METAL INKS WITH POLYVINYLBUTYRAL AND POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE BINDER

A conductive ink includes a conductive material, a thermoplastic binder including a polyvinylbutyral terpolymer and a polyvinylpyrrolidone, and a solvent. The conductive material may be a conductive material is a conductive particulate having an average size of from about 0.5 to about 10 microns and as aspect ratio of at least about 3 to 1, such as a silver flake.

PHASE CHANGE INK WHICH IS SOLID PHASE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AND CAN BE MELT AT HIGH TEMPERATURE HAT MELT INK IS SPREAD ON A SUBSTRATE, AND A MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

PURPOSE: A phase change ink is provided to have good robustness against scratch, improved performance, and good rheological profile. CONSTITUTION: A phase change ink comprises a non-crystalline component and crystalline component. The non-crystalline component is citric acid ester having a structure indicated in chemical formula 1 and the crystalline component is an ester of aliphatic linear diacid of a structure indicated in chemical formula 2. The crystalline component and the non-crystalline component are blended to weight ratio of 65:35 -95:5. The comprised weight of the crystalline component and the non-crystalline component is respectively 60-95 weight% and 5-40 weight% based on total weight of the phase change ink. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2013 ...

SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A CONDUCTIVE STRUCTURE USING RADIATION CURABLE PHASE CHANGE GEL INK, CAPABLE OF REMOVING AN ULTRAVIOLET CURABLE PHASE CHANGE INDICATION SUBSTANCE IN A BLOCK

PURPOSE: A system and a method for manufacturing a conductive structure using radiation curable phase change gel ink are provided to manufacture a conductive structure using thermally stable mold or dam which can be stable for an increasing temperature required for annealing of conductive ink. CONSTITUTION: A curable phase change gel indication substance supply source prints a curable phase change gel indication substance by a pattern which generates a channel. A curing apparatus(106) cures a curable phase change gel indication substance. A conductive substance supply source(108) evaporates a conductive substance within a chargeable channel. A heating source anneals the conductive substance. The apparatus selectively eliminates the curable phase change gel indication substance. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2011 ...

Method for forming a multi-color electrophoretic display

CURABLE PHASE CHANGE INK CONTAINING ALKOXYSILANE MONOMER

A phase change ink includes an ink vehicle that includes at least one curable carrier, at least one gellant, at least one wax and at least one alkoxysilane monomer. In a method of forming an image with the ink, the phase change ink is melted, then jetted onto an image receiving substrate, wherein the phase change ink forms a gel state, and exposed to ultraviolet light to cure the curable components of the phase change ink. The alkoxysilane participates in crosslinking to form silicon-oxygen-silicon bonds, thereby producing an ink with advantageous stability and high image quality. 1. A phase change ink comprising an ink vehicle that includes at least one curable monomer or oligomer , at least one wax , at least one gellant and at least one alkoxysilane monomer.3. The phase change ink according to claim 2 , wherein R claim 2 , Rand Rare each independently an alkyl group containing at least 1 to about 18 carbon atoms.4. The phase change ink according to claim 2 , wherein R claim 2 , Rand Rare linear alkyl groups having a same number of carbons atoms.5. The phase change ink according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one alkoxysilane monomer is selected from the group consisting of methacryloxypropyltriethoxysilane claim 1 , methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane claim 1 , acryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane claim 1 , acryloxypropyltriethoxysilane and mixtures thereof.6. The phase change ink according to claim 1 , wherein the phase change ink is further comprised of at least one of the following additives selected from the group consisting of a reactive diluent claim 1 , a initiating agent claim 1 , an antioxidant claim 1 , a crosslinking agent claim 1 , a defoamer claim 1 , a slip and leveling agent claim 1 , a pigment dispersant and the like.7. The phase change ink according to claim 1 , wherein an amount of alkoxysilane monomer is from about 10 percent weight of the ink to about 80 percent weight of the ink.8. The phase change ink according to claim 1 , further comprising a ...

CURABLE PHASE CHANGE INKS CONTAINING CRYSTALLINE POLYESTERS

This disclosure is generally directed to curable phase change inks, such as radiation-curable phase change inks, and their use in forming images, such as through inkjet printing. More specifically, this disclosure is directed to radiation-curable phase change inks, such as ultraviolet-light-curable phase change inks, that an ink vehicle and at least one crystalline polyester resin. 1. A curable phase change ink composition , the ink composition comprising an ink vehicle and at least one crystalline polyester resin.2. The curable phase change ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one crystalline polyester resin has a weight average molecular weight (M) of from about 10 claim 1 ,000 Dalton (Da) to about 60 claim 1 ,000 Da claim 1 , a number average molecular weight (M) of from about 5 claim 1 ,000 Da to about 12 claim 1 ,000 Da and a polydispersity of from about 2.0 to about 5.0.3. The curable phase change ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one crystalline polyester resin has a weight average molecular weight (M) of from about 20 claim 1 ,000 Da to about 22 claim 1 ,000 Da claim 1 , a number average molecular weight (M) of from about 9 claim 1 ,000 Da to about 11 claim 1 ,000 Da and a polydispersity of from about 2.0 to about 2.2.4. The curable phase change ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one crystalline polyester is formed by reacting at least one organic diol with at least one organic diacid claim 1 ,{'sup': '2,6', 'the organic diol being selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, tetrafluoro-1,4-butanediol, diethylene glycol, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol, cyclohexanediol, 1,4-butanediol, 1,5-pentanediol, 1,6-hexanediol, triethylene glycol, dimer diol, 1,7-heptanediol, benzenedimethanol, cyclohexanedimethanol, 2,2-dibutyl-1,3-propanediol, 2,8-bis(hydroxymethyl) tricycle [5.2.1.0]decane, 1,16-hexadecanediol and 2-phenyl-1,3-propanediol, and'}the organic diacid being selected from the group ...

CURABLE PHASE CHANGE INKS CONTAINING FUNCTIONALIZED ISOSORBIDES

A curable phase change ink composition that includes an ink vehicle including at least one isosorbide monomer having at least one functional group. Also described is an ink printing device that includes a curable phase change ink composition for printing onto a substrate, an ink jetting device, and a curing device providing radiation that cures the curable phase change ink composition. The curable phase change ink composition of the ink printing device includes an ink vehicle including at least one isosorbide monomer having at least one functional group. 1. A curable phase change ink composition , the ink composition comprising an ink vehicle including at least one isosorbide monomer having at least one functional group.2. The curable phase change ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one functional group is selected from the group consisting of an acrylate claim 1 , a methacrylate claim 1 , a fatty acid having from about 4 to about 20 carbon atoms claim 1 , an alkene claim 1 , an allylic ether claim 1 , an epoxide and an oxetane.3. The curable phase change ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one functional group is an acrylate.4. The curable phase change ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one isosorbide monomer is functionalized with two acrylate groups.6. The curable phase change ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one isosorbide monomer comprises from about 40 weight percent to about 60 weight percent of the curable phase change ink composition when the curable phase change ink composition has a jetting temperature of from about 60° C. to about 90° C.7. The curable phase change ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the ink vehicle further comprises at least a gellant claim 1 , at least a curable wax and optionally at least one photoinitiator.8. The curable phase change ink composition of claim 1 , having a jetting temperature of from about 60° C. to about 90° C.9. The curable phase change ink composition of ...

PIGMENT DISPERSION AND CURABLE PHASE CHANGE INKS CONTAINING THE SAME

A pigment dispersion includes a pigment and a dispersant, wherein an as formed curable phase change ink having the pigment dispersion added thereto, when filtered using a 1 micron filter at a temperature of 85° C., has a slope of ≧5 g/s and a T/Tof ≦1.6, wherein Trepresents a time to filter the last 25 g of a 100 g sample of the phase change ink through the 1 micron filter at 85° C., while Trepresents the time it takes to filter the first 25 g of the 100 g sample of the phase change ink through the 1 micron filter at 85° C. 1. A pigment dispersion comprising a pigment and a dispersant , wherein an as formed curable phase change ink having the pigment dispersion added thereto , when filtered using a 1 micron filter at a temperature of 85° C. , has a slope of ≧5 g/s and a T/Tof ≦1.6 , wherein Trepresents a time to filter the last 25 g of a 100 g sample of the phase change ink through the 1 micron filter at 85° C. , while Trepresents the time it takes to filter the first 25 g of the 100 g sample of the phase change ink through the 1 micron filter at 85° C.2. The pigment dispersion according to claim 1 , wherein the pigment has a z-average particle size of from about 15 nm to about 300 nm.3. The pigment dispersion according to claim 1 , wherein the dispersant is an amino acrylate block copolymer.4. The pigment dispersion according to claim 3 , wherein the amino acrylate block copolymer comprises a block comprising an amine or an amino acrylate and a block comprising an acrylate.5. The pigment dispersion according to claim 1 , wherein the pigment dispersion has a solids percentage of from about 10% to about 50%.6. The pigment dispersion according to claim 1 , wherein the curable phase change ink claim 1 , after aging at 85° C. for 7 days claim 1 , when filtered using a 1 micron filter at a temperature of 85° C. claim 1 , has a slope of ≧5 g/s and a T/Tof ≦1.6.7. The pigment dispersion according to claim 6 , wherein the pigment is a cyan pigment.8. A curable phase change ...

CURABLE SOLID INKS FOR RAISED PRINT APPLICATIONS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME

Curable solid inks and low shrinkage curable solid inks which are solid at room temperature and molten at an elevated temperature at which the molten ink is applied to a substrate. In particular, the solid inks of the present embodiments retain the advantages of handling, safety, and print quality usually associated with conventional solid phase change inks but provide additional breakthrough performance characteristics such as enhanced robustness, lower jetting temperature, and ultra-low shrinkage upon crystallization, which allow the inks to be used as novel materials in inkjet-based Braille and raised print applications. 1. A curable solid ink comprising:an ink vehicle;one or more waxes; anda photoinitiator, wherein the curable solid ink has a hardness after curing of greater than 70, a shrinkage value of less than 5 and a pre-cure hardness greater than 5 and less than 50.2. The curable solid ink of having a hardness after curing of from about 70 to about 90.3. The curable solid ink of having a hardness after curing of from about 75 to about 85.4. The curable solid ink of having a viscosity of less than 10 cPs at 90° C.5. The curable solid ink of having jettable viscosities of from about 5 cPs to about 20 cPS at above 70° C.6. The curable solid ink of having jettable viscosities of from about 5 cPs to about 20 cPS at from about 70 to about 100° C.7. The curable solid ink of claim 1 , wherein the ink vehicle is selected from the group consisting of a dimethanol diacrylate cyclohexane difunctional monomer claim 1 , an isocyanurate triacrylate trifunctional monomer claim 1 , a behenyl acrylate monofunctional monomer claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.8. The curable solid ink of claim 1 , wherein the photoinitiator is selected from the group consisting an α-hydroxyketone claim 1 , α-aminoketone claim 1 , Bis acyl phosphine claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.9. The curable solid ink of claim 1 , wherein the one or more waxes includes both curable and non-curable waxes.10. The ...

UREA-URETHANE GELLANT COMPOSITIONS WITH CONTROLLED MOLECULAR WEIGHT AND METHODS OF PREPARATION

Urea-urethane gellant compositions and methods of preparing the urea-urethane gellant compositions. The method includes adding an isocyanate, an alcohol or a diamine, and a solvent to a reaction vessel; stirring the reaction vessel at either ambient or elevated temperature; isolating an intermediate product from the reaction vessel; and converting the intermediate product to the organic gellant. The urea-urethane gellants are prepared in a manner to control the molecular weight and control the formation of dimers and trimers. The gellants may be used in curable gel inks. 2. The gellant of claim 1 , wherein n is an integer from 1 to 3.5. The gellant of claim 1 , wherein the gellant has a molecular weight distribution of less than 2.6. A method of preparing an organic gellant claim 1 , the method comprising:adding an isocyanate, an alcohol or a diamine, and a solvent to a reaction vessel;stirring the reaction vessel;isolating an intermediate product from the reaction vessel; andconverting the intermediate product to the organic gellant.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein a first end of the isocyanate reacts with the alcohol and a second end of the isocyanate reacts with a first end of the diamine.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein a second end of the diamine is combined with the intermediate product.9. The method of claim 6 , wherein the isocyanate is a dimer diisocyanate.10. The method of claim 6 , wherein the isocyanate is a monobenzyl capped dimer diisocyanate.11. The method of claim 6 , wherein the isocyanate is an EDA-benzyl alcohol capped dimer diisocyanate.15. The method of claim 12 , wherein n is an integer from 1 to 2.16. The gellant of havinga molecular weight distribution of less than 2; and{'sup': '5', 'a viscosity of the gellant dissolved in a fluid with wax is from about 8 mPa·s to about 2.20×10mPa·s at a temperature of about 30° C. to about 95° C.'}17. The gellant of claim 16 , wherein the viscosity of the gellant mixture is less than 20 mPa·s at a ...

Infrared-Absorbing Radiation-Curable Inks

Disclosed is an ink composition comprising: (a) a phase change ink carrier which comprises at least one curable monomer, oligomer, or prepolymer; (b) an initiator; (c) an infrared-absorbing taggant; and (d) an optional colorant, the ink being curable upon exposure to radiation, the ink absorbing radiation in the infrared region. 1. An ink composition comprising:(a) a phase change ink carrier which comprises at least one curable monomer, oligomer, or prepolymer;(b) an initiator;(c) an infrared-absorbing taggant; and(d) an optional colorant,said ink being curable upon exposure to radiation;said ink absorbing radiation in the infrared region.2. An ink according to further comprising a gellant.3. An ink according to wherein the ink is curable upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation.6. An ink according to wherein the infrared-absorbing taggant is 2-[2-[2-chloro-3-[2-(1 claim 1 ,3-dihydro-3 claim 1 ,3-dimethyl-1-ethyl-2H-benz[e]indol-2-ylidene)ethylidene]-1-cyclohexen-1-yl]-ethenyl]-3 claim 1 ,3-dimethyl-1-ethyl-1H-benz[e]indolium iodide.7. An ink according to wherein the infrared-absorbing taggant is present in the ink carrier in an amount of at least about 0.1 percent by weight.8. An ink according to wherein the ink absorbs infrared radiation in the wavelength range of from about 730 to about 2 claim 1 ,500 nanometers.9. An ink according to wherein the gellant is a curable amide.12. An ink according to wherein the gellant is present in an amount of from about 5 to about 50 percent by weight of the ink carrier.13. An ink according to further comprising a curable wax.14. An ink according to wherein the curable wax comprises the reaction product of a compound of the formula CH—(CH)—CHOH wherein n is an integer representing the number of repeat CHgroups with acrylic acid or methacrylic acid.15. An ink according to wherein the curable wax is present in the ink in an amount of from about 1 to about 40 percent by weight.17. A process which comprises: (a) a phase change ink ...

DIGITALLY PREPARED STAMP MASTERS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Positive and negative stamp masters derived from UV curable ink molds comprising ultraviolet (UV) curable inks and methods for digitally preparing those stamp masters. In particular, the digitally prepared molds provide a method of printing micropatterns of fine variable features or images in a more efficient manner than the methods currently available. 1. A method for digitally forming a mold for embossing or printing micropatterns comprising:inkjetting an ultraviolet curable solid ink onto a first substrate to form a positive mold; andradiation curing of the positive mold.2. The method of further comprising:adding an elastomeric composition in a layer over the cured positive mold;curing the elastomeric layer over the cured positive mold to form a negative mold; andremoving the cured negative mold from the cured positive mold.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the positive mold is the master mold.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the negative mold is the master mold.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ultraviolet curable solid ink comprises:an ink vehicle;a gellant;one or more waxes; anda photoinitiator.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein the elastomeric composition comprises an ultraviolet curable solid ink composition or a composition comprising a silicon resin and a curing agent.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the elastomeric composition comprises an ultraviolet curable solid ink composition which is the same as or different from the ultraviolet curable solid ink composition of the positive mold.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of inkjetting the ultraviolet curable solid ink is performed multiple times in sequential order.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the step of inkjetting the ultraviolet curable solid ink is performed from about 1 to about 500 times in sequential order.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the positive mold has a thickness of from about 0.3 mm to about 0.7 mm.11. The method of claim 2 , wherein the negative mold has a ...

ROBUST CURABLE SOLID INKS

Curable solid inks which are solid at room temperature and molten at an elevated temperature at which the molten ink is applied to a substrate. In particular, the curable solid inks of the present embodiments retain the advantages of handling, safety, and print quality usually associated with conventional curable solid phase change inks but have replaced the petroleum-based materials generally used in the conventional inks with renewable “green” materials to provide a robust and environmentally-friendly curable solid ink. 1. A curable solid ink comprising:a curable wax;one or more monomers;an amide gellant;a photoinitiator; andcolorant comprising a dispersion of a cyan pigment in propoxylated neopentyl glycol diacrylate, wherein the one or more monomers comprises a product of a reaction where an unsaturated oil having one or more epoxy groups has been functionalized by acrylic acid.2. The curable solid ink of claim 1 , wherein the product of the reaction is an epoxidized oil acrylate.3. The curable solid ink of claim 2 , wherein the epoxidized oil acrylate is selected from the group consisting of epoxidized soybean oil acrylate claim 2 , epoxidized castor oil acrylate claim 2 , epoxidized linseed oil acrylate claim 2 , epoxidized rapeseed oil acrylate claim 2 , and mixtures thereof.4. The curable solid ink of claim 1 , wherein the epoxidized oil acrylate is present in an amount of from about 1 to about 25 percent by weight of the total weight of the curable solid ink.5. The curable solid ink of claim 4 , wherein the epoxidized oil acrylate is present in an amount of from about 2 to about 20 percent by weight of the total weight of the curable solid ink.6. The curable solid ink of claim 5 , wherein the epoxidized oil acrylate is present in an amount of from about 5 to about 10 percent by weight of the total weight of the curable solid ink.7. The curable solid ink of claim 1 , wherein the one or more monomers further comprises propoxylated neopentyl glycol diacrylate. ...

CURABLE SOLID INK COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING NOVEL CURABLE WAX

Curable solid ink compositions, comprising a curable wax having a melting point under 40° C. as part of the ink vehicle, which are suitable for ink jet printing in applications that require high and/or variable levels of gloss. In particular, there is provided a novel high gloss, ultraviolet (UV) curable, phase change ink composition comprising a colorant and an ink vehicle comprising a gellant, a reactive diluent, a photoinitiator package, and a curable acrylate wax. 2. The curable phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the curable wax comprises a combination of from about 40 to about 55 weight percent of C18 acrylate claim 1 , from about 0 to about 15 weight percent C20 acrylate and from about 35 to about 45 weight percent C22 acrylate.3. The curable phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the curable wax is present in an amount of from about 15 percent to about 1 percent by weight of the total weight of the curable phase change ink.4. The curable phase change ink of claim 3 , wherein the curable wax is present in an amount of from about 10 percent to about 5 percent by weight of the total weight of the curable phase change ink.5. The curable phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the curable wax has a melting point of from about 25 to about 35° C.6. The curable phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the ink vehicle further comprises a gellant claim 1 , a reactive diluent claim 1 , and an initiator.8. The curable phase change ink of claim 6 , wherein the reactive diluent is a curable monomer or co-monomer selected from the group consisting of propoxylated neopentyl glycol diacrylate claim 6 , diethylene glycol diacrylate claim 6 , triethylene glycol diacrylate claim 6 , hexanediol diacrylate claim 6 , dipropyleneglycol diacrylate claim 6 , tripropylene glycol diacrylate claim 6 , alkoxylated neopentyl glycol diacrylate claim 6 , isodecyl acrylate claim 6 , tridecyl acrylate claim 6 , isobornyl acrylate claim 6 , propoxylated trimethylolpropane triacrylate claim 6 , ...

WATERMARKING COMPRISING ULTRAVIOLET CURABLE SOLID INKS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

The present embodiments relate to a method of watermarking using a curable gel ink, and in particular, the curable gel ink is an ultraviolet (UV) curable gel ink that can be used in digital printing methods such as ink jet printing. The present embodiments provide improved scratch and rub resistance for watermarks formed with the UV curable gel ink formulations. 1. A watermark image comprising:a curable solid ink disposed on a substrate.2. The watermark image of claim 1 , wherein the curable solid ink is an ultraviolet (UV) curable gel ink comprising:a curable wax;one or more monomers;an optional colorant;an amide gellant; anda photoinitiator.3. The watermark image of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is selected from the group consisting of plain paper claim 1 , ruled notebook paper claim 1 , bond paper claim 1 , silica coated paper claim 1 , glossy coated paper claim 1 , transparency materials claim 1 , fabrics claim 1 , textile products claim 1 , plastics claim 1 , polymeric films claim 1 , metal claim 1 , and wood.4. The watermark image of being applied to the print substrate by an inkjet printer.5. The watermark image of claim 2 , wherein the at least one curable wax is selected from the group consisting of acrylate modified hydroxyl-terminated polyethylene wax claim 2 , behenyl acrylate claim 2 , octadecyl acrylate claim 2 , acrylated Clinear alcohols claim 2 , and mixtures thereof.6. The watermark image of claim 2 , wherein the one or more monomers is selected from the group consisting of propoxylated neopentyl glycol diacrylate claim 2 , diethylene glycol diacrylate claim 2 , triethylene glycol diacrylate claim 2 , hexanediol diacrylate claim 2 , dipropyleneglycol diacrylate claim 2 , tripropylene glycol diacrylate claim 2 , alkoxylated neopentyl glycol diacrylate claim 2 , isodecyl acrylate claim 2 , tridecyl acrylate claim 2 , isobornyl acrylate claim 2 , propoxylated trimethylolpropane triacrylate claim 2 , ethoxylated trimethylolpropane triacrylate claim 2 ...

CURABLE INKS COMPRISING INORGANIC OXIDE COATED MAGNETIC NANOPARTICLES

There is provided novel curable ink compositions comprising inorganic oxide-coated magnetic metal nanoparticles. In particular, there is provided ultraviolet (UV) curable gel inks comprising at least the inorganic oxide-coated magnetic metal nanoparticles, one curable monomer, a radiation activated initiator that initiates polymerization of curable components of the ink. In particular the ink may include a gellant. The inks may also include optional colorants and one or more optional additives. These curable UV ink compositions can be used for ink jet printing in a variety of applications. 1. An ink comprising: a monomer,', 'a photoinitiator,', 'an optional curable oligomer,', 'a gellant,', 'a wax, and', 'one or more optional additives; and, 'a curable ink carrier comprising'}coated ferromagnetic nanoparticles further comprising a magnetic metal core and a protective coating disposed on the magnetic metal core, wherein the protective coating comprises an inorganic oxide.2. The ink according to further comprising a colorant.3. The ink according to claim 1 , wherein the magnetic metal core is selected from the group consisting of Fe claim 1 , Mn claim 1 , Co claim 1 , Ni claim 1 , FePt claim 1 , CoPt claim 1 , MnAl claim 1 , MnBi and mixtures thereof.4. The ink according to claim 1 , wherein the protective coating is an inorganic coating selected from the group consisting of silica claim 1 , titania claim 1 , zinc oxide claim 1 , iron oxide claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.5. The ink according to claim 1 , wherein the protective coating has a thickness of from about 0.2 nm to about 100 nm.6. The ink according to claim 5 , wherein the protective coating has a thickness of from about 1 nm to about 20 nm.7. The ink according to claim 1 , wherein the magnetic nanoparticles have a remanence of about 20 emu/gram to about 100 emu/gram.8. (canceled)9. The ink according to claim 1 , wherein a size of the nanoparticles in all dimensions is about 3 nm to about 300 nm.10. The ink ...

Curable inks comprising coated magnetic nanoparticles

There is provided novel curable ink compositions comprising coated magnetic metal nanoparticles. In particular, there is provided ultraviolet (UV) curable gel inks comprising at least the coated magnetic metal nanoparticles, one curable monomer, a radiation activated initiator that initiates polymerization of curable components of the ink, a gellant. The inks may also include optional colorants and one or more optional additives. These curable gel UV ink compositions can be used for ink jet printing in a variety of applications.

Magnetic Curable Inks

Disclosed is a curable magnetic ink comprising (a) an ink carrier which comprises at least one curable monomer, oligomer, or prepolymer; (b) at least one initiator; and (c) carbon-coated magnetic nanoparticles, said ink being curable upon exposure to radiation. Also disclosed is a process for printing with the ink. 1. A curable magnetic ink comprising:(a) an ink carrier which comprises at least one curable monomer, oligomer, or prepolymer;(b) at least one initiator; and(c) carbon-coated magnetic nanoparticles;said ink being curable upon exposure to radiation.2. An ink according to wherein the ink is curable upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation.3. An ink according to wherein the curable monomer is propoxylated neopentyl diacrylate claim 1 , isobornyl acrylate claim 1 , isobornyl methacrylate claim 1 , lauryl acrylate claim 1 , lauryl methacrylate claim 1 , isodecylacrylate claim 1 , isodecylmethacrylate claim 1 , caprolactone acrylate claim 1 , 2-phenoxyethyl acrylate claim 1 , isooctylacrylate claim 1 , isooctylmethacrylate claim 1 , butyl acrylate claim 1 , polyester acrylate claim 1 , pentaerythritol tetraacrylate claim 1 , pentaerythritol tetramethacrylate claim 1 , propoxylated neopentylglycol diacrylate claim 1 , 1 claim 1 ,2-ethylene glycol diacrylate claim 1 , 1 claim 1 ,2-ethylene glycol dimethacrylate claim 1 , 1 claim 1 ,6-hexanediol diacrylate claim 1 , 1 claim 1 ,6-hexanediol dimethacrylate claim 1 , alkoxylated hexanediol diacrylate claim 1 , tricyclodecane dimethanol diacrylate claim 1 , 1 claim 1 ,12-dodecanol diacrylate claim 1 , 1 claim 1 ,12-dodecanol dimethacrylate claim 1 , tris(2-hydroxy ethyl)isocyanurate triacrylate claim 1 , hexanediol diacrylate claim 1 , tripropylene glycol diacrylate claim 1 , dipropylene glycol diacrylate claim 1 , an amine modified polyether acrylate claim 1 , trimethylolpropane triacrylate claim 1 , glycerol propoxylate triacrylate claim 1 , dipentaerythritol pentaacrylate claim 1 , dipentaerythritol hexaacrylate ...

SOLID INK COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING CRYSTALLINE ESTERS OF TARTARIC ACID

A solid ink composition comprising an amorphous component, a crystalline component, and optionally, a colorant, which are suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the crystalline component is synthesized from an esterification reaction of tartaric acid. 2. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the amorphous component is present in an amount of from 5 percent to 40 percent by weight of the total weight of the phase change ink.3. The phase change ink of claim 2 , wherein the amorphous component is present in an amount of from 5 percent to 35 percent by weight of the total weight of the phase change ink.4. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline component is present in an amount of from 60 percent to 95 percent by weight of the total weight of the phase change ink.5. The phase change ink of claim 4 , wherein the crystalline component is present in an amount of from 65 percent to 95 percent by weight of the total weight of the phase change ink6. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline and amorphous components are blended in a weight ratio of from 1.5 to 20.7. The phase change ink of claim 6 , wherein the crystalline and amorphous components are blended in a weight ratio of from 2 to 10.8. (canceled)9. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline component is selected from the group consisting of dibenzyl L-tartrate claim 1 , diphenethyl L-tartrate claim 1 , bis(3-phenyl-1-propyl)L-tartrate claim 1 , bis(2-phenoxyethyl)L-tartrate claim 1 , diphenyl L-tartrate claim 1 , bis(4-methylphenyl)L-tartrate claim 1 , bis(4-methoxylphenyl)L-tartrate claim 1 , bis(4-methylbenzyl)L-tartrate claim 1 , bis(4-methoxylbenzyl)L-tartrate claim 1 , dicyclohexyl L-tartrate claim 1 , bis(4-tert-butylcyclohexyl)L-tartrate claim 1 , and any stereoisomers and mixtures thereof10. The phase change ink of further comprising a colorant selected from the group consisting of a pigment claim 1 , ...

PHASE CHANGE INKS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

A solid ink composition suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the solid ink composition comprises both a crystalline component and an amorphous component, and optionally, a colorant, which provides for a robust ink. 2. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the amorphous component is present in an amount of from about 5 percent to about 40 percent by weight of the total weight of the phase change ink.3. The phase change ink of claim 2 , wherein the amorphous component is present in an amount of from about 5 percent to about 35 percent by weight of the total weight of the phase change ink.4. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline component is present in an amount of from about 60 percent to about 95 percent by weight of the total weight of the phase change ink.5. The phase change ink of claim 4 , wherein the crystalline component is present in an amount of from about 65 percent to about 95 percent by weight of the total weight of the phase change ink.6. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline and amorphous components are blended in a weight ratio of from about 1.5 to about 20.7. The phase change ink of claim 6 , wherein the crystalline and amorphous components are blended in a weight ratio of from about 2 to about 10.8. The phase change ink of further comprising a colorant selected from the group consisting of a pigment claim 1 , dye or mixtures thereof.9. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline component has a viscosity of from about 1 to about 10 cps at a temperature of about 140° C.10. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline component has a viscosity of greater than about 10cps at room temperature.11. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the amorphous component has a viscosity of from about 1 to about 100 cps at a temperature of about 140° C.12. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the amorphous component has a viscosity of ...

Phase Change Ink

A phase change ink including at least one crystalline component of the formula 2. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the at least one crystalline component has a crystallization temperature of greater than about 65° C. to less than about 140° C.3. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the phase change ink has a viscosity of about 0.5 to about 10 centipoise at a jetting temperature of about 140° C.5. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein each of Rand Ris an aryl group.7. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of crystalline component to amorphous component is from about 60:40 to about 95:5 percent by weight claim 1 , based upon the total combined weight of the crystalline and amorphous components.9. The phase change ink of claim 8 , wherein R claim 8 , R claim 8 , and Rare the same.12. The process of claim 11 , wherein disposing is at a first temperature of from about 95° C. to about 150° C.13. The process of claim 11 , wherein the final image receiving substrate is coated paper.14. The process of claim 11 , wherein the at least one crystalline component has a melting temperature of from about 65° C. to less than about 150° C.; andwherein the at least one crystalline component has a crystallization temperature of greater than about 65° C. to less than about 140° C.17. The process of claim 16 , wherein the at least one crystalline component has a melting temperature of from about 65° C. to less than about 150° C.; andwherein the at least one crystalline component has a crystallization temperature of greater than about 65° C. to less than about 140° C.19. The process of claim 16 , wherein causing droplets of the at least one phase change ink to be ejected in an imagewise pattern comprises:causing droplets of the melted ink to be ejected in an imagewise pattern onto an intermediate transfer member, and transferring the ink in the imagewise pattern from the intermediate transfer member to a final recording substrate.20. The process of claim 16 ...

SOLID INK COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING CRYSTALLINE-AMORPHOUS MIXTURES

A solid ink composition comprising an amorphous component, a crystalline material, and optionally, a colorant, which are suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the solid ink formulation comprises a blend of an amorphous and crystalline components which provides a solid ink with excellent robustness when forming images or printing on coated paper substrates. 1. A phase change ink comprising:{'sup': '6', 'at least a crystalline component having a viscosity of less than 12 cps at a temperature of about 140° C. and a viscosity of greater than 1×10cps at room temperature; and'}{'sup': '6', 'at least an amorphous component having a viscosity of less than 100 cps at a temperature of about 140° C. and a viscosity of greater than 1×10cps at room temperature.'}2. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline and amorphous components are blended in a weight ratio of from about 65:35 to about 95:5 claim 1 , respectively.3. The phase change ink of claim 2 , wherein the crystalline and amorphous components are blended in a weight ratio of from about 70:30 to about 90:10 claim 2 , respectively.6. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline component has a viscosity of from about 0.5 to about 10 cps at a temperature of about 140° C.7. The phase change ink of claim 6 , wherein the crystalline component has a viscosity of from about 1 to about 10 cps at a temperature of about 140° C.8. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline component exhibits crystallization (T) and melting (T) peaks according to differential scanning calorimetry and the difference between the peaks (T−T) is less than 55° C.9. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline component has a melting point of above 65° C.10. The phase change ink of claim 9 , wherein the crystalline component has a melting point of from about 65 to about 130° C.11. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the amorphous component ...

SOLID INK COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING CRYSTALLINE-AMORPHOUS MIXTURES

A solid ink composition comprising an amorphous component, a crystalline material, and optionally, a colorant, which are suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the solid ink formulation comprises a blend of amorphous and crystalline components which provides a solid ink with excellent rheological properties and robustness when forming images or printing on coated paper substrates. 1. A phase change ink comprising:{'sup': '6', 'at least a crystalline component having a viscosity of less than 10 cps at about 140° C. and a viscosity of greater than 1×10cps at room temperature; and'}{'sup': 6', '6, 'at least an amorphous component having a viscosity of less than 100 cps at about 140° C. and a viscosity of greater than 1×10cps at room temperature, wherein the phase change ink has a viscosity of less than 12 cps at about 140° C. and a viscosity of at least 10cps at room temperature.'}2. The phase change ink of having a viscosity of less than about 11 cps at about140° C. and a viscosity of at least about 10cps at a temperature between about 20 and about 27° C.3. The phase change ink of having a phase transition at a temperature between about 65 and about 130° C.4. The phase change ink of having a phase transition at a temperature between about 65 to about 120° C.5. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein viscosity of the phase change ink increases to at least about 10cps at a temperature below about 65° C.6. The phase change ink of claim 5 , wherein viscosity of the phase change ink increases to at least about 10cps at a temperature of below about 65°C.7. The phase change ink of having an elastic modulus G′of from about 10to about 10Pa when the phase change ink is a liquid.8. The phase change ink of having an elastic modulus G′of from about 10to about 10Pa when the phase change ink is a liquid.9. The phase change ink of having an elastic modulus G′of from about 10to 10Pa when the phase change ink is a solid.10. The ...

METHODS FOR FABRICATING THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS

A method for fabricating a three-dimensional object including depositing a composition containing a cationically curable compound, a cationic photoinitiator, a radically curable compound, a radical photoinitiator, and a gellant upon a surface to create a three-dimensional object; and curing the composition. 1. A method for fabricating a three-dimensional object comprising:depositing a composition comprising a cationically curable compound, a cationic photoinitiator, a radically curable compound, a radical photoinitiator, and a gellant upon a surface to create a three-dimensional object; andcuring the composition.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising successively depositing additional amounts of the composition to create a three-dimensional object.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method for fabricating the three-dimensional object further comprises digital fabrication.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein depositing comprises manual deposition of the composition.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein depositing comprises manual deposition of the composition into a mold.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein depositing comprises depositing onto a substrate claim 1 , stage claim 1 , or removable support.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein depositing comprises depositing onto an x claim 1 , y claim 1 , z movable build platform.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein depositing the composition comprises depositing with an ink jet printing apparatus.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein depositing the composition comprises depositing with a piezoelectric ink jet printing apparatus.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the surface comprises a substrate selected from the group consisting of plain paper claim 1 , bond paper claim 1 , silica coated paper claim 1 , glossy coated paper claim 1 , transparency materials claim 1 , fabrics claim 1 , textile products claim 1 , plastics claim 1 , polymeric films claim 1 , metal claim 1 , metalized plastics claim 1 , wood claim 1 , wax claim ...

PHASE CHANGE INK COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

A solid ink composition comprising an amorphous component, a crystalline material, and optionally, a colorant, which are suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates, and methods for making the same. In embodiments, the crystalline and amorphous components are synthesized from an esterification reaction of tartaric acid with an alcohol. 2. The phase change ink component of being an amorphous material selected from the group consisting of di-L-menthyl L-tartrate claim 1 , di-DL-menthyl L-tartrate claim 1 , di-L-menthyl DL-tartrate claim 1 , di-DL-menthyl DL-tartrate claim 1 , and any stereoisomers and mixtures thereof.3. The phase change ink component of being in a crystallized form at room temperature.4. The phase change ink component of being a crystalline material selected from the group consisting of dibenzyl L-tartrate claim 1 , diphenethyl L-tartrate claim 1 , bis(3-phenyl-1-propyl) L-tartrate claim 1 , bis(2-phenoxyethyl) L-tartrate claim 1 , diphenyl L-tartrate claim 1 , bis(4-methylphenyl) L-tartrate claim 1 , bis(4-methoxylphenyl) L-tartrate claim 1 , bis(4-methylbenzyl) L-tartrate claim 1 , bis(4-methoxylbenzyl) L-tartrate claim 1 , dicyclohexyl L-tartrate claim 1 , bis(4-tert-butylcyclohexyl) L-tartrate claim 1 , and any stereoisomers and mixtures thereof.5. The phase change ink component of having a viscosity of from about 0.5 to about 10 cps at a temperature of about 140° C.6. The phase change ink component of having a viscosity of from about 1 to about 10 cps at a temperature of about 140° C.7. The phase change ink component of being in stable amorphous form at room temperature.8. The phase change ink component of having a viscosity of from about 1 to about 100 cps at a temperature of about 140° C.9. The phase change ink component of having a viscosity of from about 5 to about 95 cps at a temperature of about 140° C.10. The phase change ink component of having a viscosity of at least 10cps at room temperature.11. The ...

BLACK ULTRAVIOLET CURABLE INKS

There is provided novel black ultraviolet (UV) curable ink compositions having substantially improved curing properties. The novel ink comprises low levels of carbon black in combination with two or more other colored or non-black pigments which result in a black UV curable gel ink with superior cure compared to conventional all-carbon black loaded UV curable gel inks. 1. A black ultraviolet curable gel ink comprising:a curable ink carrier comprising at least one of a monomer or oligomer;a photoinitiator;a gellant; carbon black pigment, and', 'two or more colored pigments, wherein the two or more colored pigments absorb at least 95% of light in a range of from about 400 nm to about 700 nm; and, 'a mixture of colorants comprising'}one or more optional additives, wherein the ink has a colorimetric value L* of from about 10 to about 30 and colorimetric values a* and b* of from about −4.0 to about +4.0.2. The ink according to claim 1 , wherein the two or more colored pigments are selected from the group consisting of cyan claim 1 , yellow claim 1 , magenta claim 1 , blue claim 1 , orange claim 1 , violet claim 1 , red claim 1 , green and mixtures thereof.3. The ink according to having a colorimetric value L* of from about 10 to about 23 and colorimetric values a* and b* of from about −2.0 to about +2.0.4. (canceled)5. The ink according to further including a curable wax.6. The ink according to claim 5 , wherein the curable wax is selected from the group consisting of acrylate modified hydroxyl-terminated polyethylene wax claim 5 , behenyl acrylate claim 5 , octadecyl acrylate claim 5 , acrylated Clinear alcohols claim 5 , and mixtures thereof.7. The ink according to claim 1 , wherein the curable ink carrier includes one or more monomers selected from the group consisting of propoxylated neopentyl glycol diacrylate claim 1 , diethylene glycol diacrylate claim 1 , triethylene glycol diacrylate claim 1 , hexanediol diacrylate claim 1 , dipropyleneglycol diacrylate claim 1 ...

Process for Preparing Amide Gellant Compounds with Aromatic End Groups

Disclosed is a process for preparing a compound of the formula wherein R 1 and R 1 ′, R 2 and R 2 ′, and R 3 are as defined herein, said process comprising (I) reacting a diacid of the formula HOOC—R 2 —COOH with a diamine of the formula H 2 N—R 3 —NH 2 to form an acid-terminated oligoamide intermediate of the formula HOOC—R 2 —CONH—R 3 —HNCO—R 2 ′—COOH; and (II) reacting the acid-terminated oligoamide intermediate with a monoalcohol of the formula R 1 —OH in the presence of a tin or organic titanate catalyst, in the absence of a coupling agent, and in the absence of a solvent to form the product. Also disclosed is a composition prepared by the process.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LEVELING INKS

Methods for leveling phase change gel inks are disclosed. More particularly, the methods employ ultrasound irradiation to level the phase change gel inks in a non-contact manner. Phase change gel inks are relatively new inks characterized by being a gel-like consistency at room temperature and a low viscosity liquid at an elevated temperature for jetting on a substrate. Due to these unique properties, conventional methods of leveling gel inks have failed. Also disclosed are systems which implement the methods described herein. 1. A method for leveling a phase change gel ink comprising:applying the phase change gel ink on a substrate to form an unleveled ink film; andsubjecting the unleveled ink film to ultrasound irradiation to form a leveled ink film.2. The method of further including curing the leveled ink film.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the curing step is performed by a source selected from the group consisting of an ultraviolet curing lamp claim 2 , mercury lamp claim 2 , xenon lamp claim 2 , laser light claim 2 , D or H bulb claim 2 , or light-emitting diodes (LED) and mixtures thereof.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the curing step is performed for about 0.1 to about 5 seconds.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the unleveled ink film is subjected to the ultrasound irradiation by an ultrasonic transducer.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the unleveled ink film is subjected to the ultrasound irradiation for about 0.1 to about 60 seconds.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the unleveled ink film is subjected to the ultrasound irradiation at an intensity of from about 5 to about 100 W.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the unleveled ink film is subjected to the ultrasound irradiation at a frequency of from about 20 claim 1 ,000 to about 30 claim 1 ,000 Hz.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the unleveled ink film is subjected to the ultrasound irradiation having from about 0.01 to about 0.5 mm peak-peak amplitude.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ...

TUNABLE SURFACTANTS IN DAMPENING FLUIDS FOR DIGITAL OFFSET INK PRINTING APPLICATIONS

A dampening fluid useful in offset ink printing applications contains water and a surfactant whose structure can be altered. The alteration in structure aids in reducing accumulation of the surfactant on the surface of an imaging member. The surfactant can be decomposed, switched between cis-trans states, or polymerizable with ink that is subsequently placed on the surface. 1. A dampening fluid for offset lithographic printing , comprising:water; anda surfactant having an alterable structure, wherein the alteration in structure aids in reducing accumulation of the surfactant on the surface of an imaging member.2. The dampening fluid of claim 1 , wherein the surfactant is alterable through decomposition upon exposure to light or heat.5. The dampening fluid of claim 2 , wherein the surfactant contains an azide group claim 2 , a carboxylate group claim 2 , or a peroxide group which can be decomposed to release a gas.6. The dampening fluid of claim 1 , wherein the surfactant is a cis-trans isomer having a dipole moment.11. The dampening fluid of claim 1 , wherein the surfactant is a polymerizable surfactant.14. The dampening fluid of claim 13 , wherein G contains a polyoxyethylene chain.18. The dampening fluid of claim 11 , further comprising a low molecular weight alcohol.19. A method for cleaning an imaging member during offset lithographic printing claim 11 , comprising:coating the imaging member with a dampening fluid that comprises water and a surfactant having an alterable structure;exposing the imaging member to light or heat to alter the structure of the surfactant; andremoving the surfactant from the imaging member.20. The method of claim 19 , wherein the surfactant is alterable through decomposition upon exposure to light or heat. The present disclosure is related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/095,714, filed on Apr. 27, 2011, titled “Variable Data Lithography System”, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference.The present disclosure is ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIGITAL RAISED PRINTING

Systems and methods are provided for digital printing of Braille or other raised printing. In some embodiments, ink is printed directly from a print head onto a substrate, rather than onto a transfer drum that is later printed onto a substrate. In some embodiments, a plurality of layers of a curable, phase-change ink are printed onto the substrate, wherein pauses of a predetermined time are included in between of layers to enable the curable, phase-change ink to set up into a given shape and height. In some embodiments, temperatures of printing components are lowered from those used for traditional printing, so as to enable the curable phase change ink to set up into a given shape and height. In some embodiments, spacing of components are altered from those used for traditional printing, so as to enable the curable phase change ink to set up into a given shape and height. 1. A method for digital raised printing comprising:placing a substrate onto a substrate engaging surface;sequentially applying a plurality of layers of a curable phase-change ink from a print head onto the substrate, wherein a predetermined period of time elapses between the application of each layer; andcuring the plurality of layers of ink on the substrate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the curable phase-change ink is an ultraviolet-curable claim 1 , gel-based claim 1 , phase-change ink claim 1 , and wherein curing the plurality of layers includes curing the plurality of layers using ultraviolet light.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of layers are between 0.4 mm and 0.6 mm high from a surface of the substrate.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of layers form a generally circular object having a diameter of between 1.4 mm and 1.5 mm.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the substrate engaging surface is maintained at a temperature of between 10° C. and 20° C.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein a jetting temperature of the print head is between 55° C. and 65° C.7. The ...

NOVEL INK COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ISOSORBIDE-CAPPED AMIDE GELLANT

Disclosed herein are ester-terminated polyimide gellant compounds end-caped with isosorbide and UV curable ink compositions containing them. 2. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the alkylene group of Ror Ris a divalent aliphatic group or alkyl group claim 1 , including linear and branched claim 1 , saturated and unsaturated claim 1 , and cyclic and acyclic claim 1 , and wherein the alkylene group optionally comprises heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen claim 1 , nitrogen claim 1 , sulfur claim 1 , silicon claim 1 , phosphorus claim 1 , and boron.3. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the arylene group of Ror Ris a divalent aromatic group or aryl group claim 1 , and wherein the alkylene group optionally comprises heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen claim 1 , nitrogen claim 1 , sulfur claim 1 , silicon claim 1 , phosphorus claim 1 , and boron.4. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the arylalkylene group of Ror Ris a divalent arylalkyl group claim 1 , wherein the alkyl portion of the arylalkylene group is linear or branched claim 1 , saturated or unsaturated claim 1 , and cyclic or acyclic claim 1 , and wherein the alkylene group claim 1 , in either the aryl or the alkyl portion of the arylalkylene group claim 1 , optionally comprises heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen claim 1 , nitrogen claim 1 , sulfur claim 1 , silicon claim 1 , phosphorus claim 1 , and boron.5. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the alkylarylene group Ror Ris a divalent alkylaryl group claim 1 , wherein the alkyl portion of the alkylarylene group is linear or branched claim 1 , saturated or unsaturated claim 1 , and cyclic or acyclic claim 1 , and wherein the alkylarylene group claim 1 , in either the aryl or the alkyl portion of the alkylarylene group claim 1 , optionally comprises heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen claim 1 , nitrogen claim 1 , sulfur claim 1 , silicon claim 1 , phosphorus claim 1 , and boron.6. The ink of claim 1 , ...

NOVEL AMIDE GELLANT COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ISOSORBIDE

Disclosed herein are ester-terminated polyamide gellant compounds end-caped with isosorbide and UV curable ink compositions containing them. 2. The amide gellant compound of claim 1 , wherein the alkylene group of Ror Ris a divalent aliphatic group or alkyl group claim 1 , including linear and branched claim 1 , saturated and unsaturated claim 1 , and cyclic and acyclic claim 1 , and wherein the alkylene group optionally comprises heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen claim 1 , nitrogen claim 1 , sulfur claim 1 , silicon claim 1 , phosphorus claim 1 , and boron.3. The amide gellant compound of claim 1 , wherein the arylene group of Ror Ris a divalent aromatic group or aryl group claim 1 , and wherein the alkylene group optionally comprises heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen claim 1 , nitrogen claim 1 , sulfur claim 1 , silicon claim 1 , phosphorus claim 1 , and boron.4. The amide gellant compound of claim 1 , wherein the arylalkylene group of Ror Ris a divalent arylalkyl group claim 1 , wherein the alkyl portion of the arylalkylene group is linear or branched claim 1 , saturated or unsaturated claim 1 , and cyclic or acyclic claim 1 , and wherein the alkylene group claim 1 , in either the aryl or the alkyl portion of the arylalkylene group claim 1 , optionally comprises heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen claim 1 , nitrogen claim 1 , sulfur claim 1 , silicon claim 1 , phosphorus claim 1 , and boron.5. The amide gellant compound of claim 1 , wherein the alkylarylene group of Ror Ris a divalent alkylaryl group claim 1 , wherein the alkyl portion of the alkylarylene group is linear or branched claim 1 , saturated or unsaturated claim 1 , and cyclic or acyclic claim 1 , and wherein the alkylarylene group claim 1 , in either the aryl or the alkyl portion of the alkylarylene group claim 1 , optionally comprises heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen claim 1 , nitrogen claim 1 , sulfur claim 1 ...

PHASE CHANGE INKS COMPRISING FATTY ACIDS

A solid ink composition suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the solid ink composition comprises both a crystalline compound and an amorphous compound, and a fatty acid, which provides for a robust ink wherein the phase change ink crystallizes faster from the liquid state than the same composition without the fatty acid. 119-. (canceled)20. A phase change ink comprising:an amorphous compound being bis(2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl) L-tartrate);a crystalline compounds selected from the group consisting of dibenzyl L-tartrate, diphenethyl L-tartrate, bis(3-phenyl-1-propyl) L-tartrate, bis(2-phenoxyethyl) L-tartrate, diphenyl L-tartrate, bis(4-methylphenyl) L-tartrate, bis(4-methoxylphenyl) L-tartrate, bis(4-methylbenzyl) L-tartrate, bis(4-methoxylbenzyl) L-tartrate, dicyclohexyl L-tartrate, and any stereoisomers and mixtures thereof; anda fatty acid.21. The phase change ink of claim 20 , wherein the crystalline compound is present in an amount of from 60 percent to 95 percent by weight of the total weight of the phase change ink.22. The phase change ink of claim 20 , wherein the amorphous compound is present in an amount of from 5 percent to 40 percent by weight of the total weight of the phase change ink.23. The phase change ink of claim 20 , wherein the crystalline compound/amorphous compound ratio is from 60:40 to 95:5.24. The phase change ink of claim 20 , wherein the fatty acid is selected from the group consisting of palmitic acid (hexadecanoic acid) claim 20 , palmitoleic acid (9-hexadecenoic acid) claim 20 , stearic acid (octadecanoic acid) claim 20 , oleic acid (9-octadecenoic acid) claim 20 , ricinoleic acid (12-hydroxy-9-octadecenoic acid) claim 20 , vaccenic acid (11-octadecenoic acid) claim 20 , linoleic acid (9 claim 20 ,12-octadecadienoic acid) claim 20 , alpha-linolenic acid (9 claim 20 ,12 claim 20 ,15-octadecatrienoic acid) claim 20 , gamma-linolenic acid (6 claim 20 ,9 claim 20 ,12- ...

PHASE CHANGE INKS COMPRISING INORGANIC NUCLEATING AGENTS

A solid ink composition suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In particular, the solid ink composition comprises a crystalline compound, an amorphous compound, and an inorganic nucleating agent, which provides for a robust and fast printing ink. 119-. (canceled)21. The phase change ink of claim 20 , wherein the silicon dioxide has particle size of from 2 nanometers to 300 nanometers.22. The phase change ink of claim 20 , wherein the silicon dioxide is present in the amount of from 0.1 to 10 weight percent based on the total weight of the phase change ink.23. The phase change ink of further comprising a dispersant.24. The phase change ink of claim 20 , wherein the amorphous compound is present in an amount of from 5 percent to 40 percent by weight of the total weight of the phase change ink.25. The phase change ink of claim 20 , wherein the crystalline compound is present in an amount of from 60 percent to 95 percent by weight of the total weight of the phase change ink.26. The phase change ink of claim 20 , wherein the crystalline compound/amorphous compound ratio is from 60:40 to 95:5.27. The phase change ink of having a viscosity of from about 1 to about 22 cps at a temperature of 140° C.28. The phase change ink of having a viscosity of greater than 10cps at room temperature. Reference is made to commonly owned and co-pending, U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ (not yet assigned) entitled “Phase Change Ink Compositions Comprising Crystalline Diurethanes And Derivatives Thereof” to Naveen Chopra et al., electronically filed on the same day herewith (Attorney Docket No. 20110356-396152); U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ (not yet assigned) entitled “Solid Ink Compositions Comprising Crystalline Sulfone Compounds and Derivatives Thereof” to Kentaro Morimitsu et al., electronically filed on the same day herewith (Attorney Docket No. 20110561-396955); U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ (not yet assigned) entitled ...

FAST CRYSTALLIZING CRYSTALLINE-AMORPHOUS INK COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME

A phase change ink composition comprising an amorphous component, and a crystalline material, which are suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In particular, the functional group(s) present in the amorphous component differ from the functional group(s) present in the crystalline component. In particular, the phase change inks compositions solidify fast and are suitable for high speed printing. 1. A phase change ink comprising:an amorphous compound comprising an amorphous core moiety having at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of —OH, —COO—, and mixtures thereof, and being attached to at least one amorphous terminal group, wherein the amorphous terminal group comprises a cycloalkyl substituted with one or more alkyl;a crystalline compound comprising a crystalline core moiety having at least one functional group and being attached to at least one crystalline terminal group, wherein the crystalline terminal group comprises an aromatic group, and no one functional group in the crystalline core moiety is any of —OH, —COO—, or mixtures thereof; andan optional colorant.2. The phase change ink of wherein the total crystallization time of the phase change ink is no more than 5 times the total crystallization time of the crystalline compound alone.3. The phase change ink of wherein the ink comprises more than one crystalline compound.4. The phase change ink of wherein the ink comprises more than one amorphous compound.5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. The phase change ink of wherein the amorphous compound comprises an ester of tartaric acid of Formula I wherein one of Rand Ris 2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl claim 1 , and the other one of Rand Ris 2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl claim 1 , 4-t-butylcyclohexyl claim 1 , or cyclohexyl claim 1 , or one of Rand Ris 4-t-butylcyclohexyl claim 1 , and the other one of Rand Ris cyclohexyl.8. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the aromatic group is phenyl claim 1 , ...

RAPID SOLIDIFYING CRYSTALLINE-AMORPHOUS INKS

A phase change ink composition comprising an amorphous compound and a crystalline compound capable of crystallizing at a total crystallization time of less than 15 seconds and methods of making the same. 2. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the total crystallization time comprises a time onset of less than 6 seconds.3. The phase change ink of further comprising a colorant.4. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline compound is present in an amount of from 60 percent to 95 percent by weight of the total weight of the phase change ink.5. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the amorphous compound is present in an amount of from 5 percent to 40 percent by weight of the total weight of the phase change ink.6. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline/amorphous ratio is from 60:40 to 95:5.7. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline compound has a viscosity of less than 12 cps at a temperature of 140° C. and a viscosity of greater than 1×10cps at room temperature.8. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the ink has a viscosity of less than 22 cps at a temperature of 140° C. and a viscosity of greater than 1×10cps at room temperature.9. (canceled)10. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the alkyl group is a cycloalkyl optionally substituted with one or more alkyl.11. (canceled)12. (canceled)18. The phase change ink of further comprisinga crystallization accelerating additive.19. The phase change ink from wherein the crystallization accelerating additive is an organic pigment claim 18 , an inorganic nucleating additive or an fatty acid.20. (canceled)21. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein one of R claim 1 , Rand Ris 2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl claim 1 , and the other one of R claim 1 , Rand Ris 2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl claim 1 , 4-t-butylcyclohexyl claim 1 , or cyclohexyl claim 1 , or one of R claim 1 , Rand Ris 4-t-butylcyclohexyl claim 1 , and the other one of R claim 1 , Rand Ris ...

Rapidly crystallizing phase change inks and methods for forming the same

A solid ink composition suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the solid ink composition comprises both a crystalline compound and an amorphous compound, and optionally, in combination, an organic pigment, which provides for a robust, rapid crystallization ink composition. 1. A phase change ink comprising:an amorphous compound comprising an amorphous core moiety having at least one functional group and being attached to at least one amorphous terminal group, wherein the amorphous terminal group comprises an alkyl group, wherein the alkyl is straight, branched or cyclic, saturated or unsaturated, substituted or unsubstituted, having from about 1 to about 16 carbon atoms;a crystalline compound comprising a crystalline core moiety having at least one functional group and being attached to at least one crystalline terminal group, wherein the crystalline terminal group comprises an aromatic group;an organic pigment; andan optional dye colorant, wherein no one functional group in the amorphous core moiety is the same as any of the functional group of the crystalline core moiety.2. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein a total crystallization time of the phase change ink is smaller than the crystallization time of the phase change ink without the organic pigment.3. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein a total crystallization time of the phase change ink is no more than 5 times a total crystallization time of the crystalline compound alone.5. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline compound comprises sulfone having the following formula:{'br': None, 'sub': 17', '2', '18, 'R—SO—R\u2003\u2003Formula III'}{'sub': 17', '18, 'wherein each Rand Rindependently of the other is selected from the group consisting of (i) an alkyl group, which can be a linear or branched, cyclic or acyclic, substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated, alkyl group, and wherein heteroatoms may optionally be ...

PHASE CHANGE INK COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING CRYSTALLINE DIURETHANES AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF

A phase change ink composition comprising an amorphous component, a crystalline material, and optionally, a colorant, which are suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates and are suitable for fast printing processes. In particular, the crystalline component comprises a diurethane compound or derivatives thereof. 2. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein Q is —(CH)— and n is 4 to 8.3. The phase change ink of claim 2 , wherein n is 6.4. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein Rand Rare each phenyl.5. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein i is 0 and j is 0.7. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline component is present in an amount of from about 60 percent to about 95 percent by weight of the total weight of the phase change ink.8. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the amorphous component is present in an amount of from about 5 percent to about 40 percent by weight of the total weight of the phase change ink.9. The phase change ink of further comprising a colorant selected from the group consisting of a pigment claim 1 , dye or mixtures thereof.10. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline/amorphous ratio is from about 60:40 to about 95:5.11. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline component has a viscosity of less than 12 cps at a temperature of about 140° C.12. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline component has Tof less than 150° C.13. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline component has Tof greater than 60° C. T.14. The phase change ink of having a viscosity of from about 1 to about 22 cps in a jetting range of from about 100 to about 140° C.15. The phase change ink of having a viscosity of greater than about 10cps at room temperature.17. The phase change ink of wherein the crystalline component is synthesized from a linear diisocyanate and at least one alcohol optionally in the presence of a catalyst.18. The phase change ink ...

PHASE CHANGE INKS COMPRISING ORGANIC PIGMENTS

A solid ink composition suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In particular, the solid ink composition comprises a crystalline compound, an amorphous compound, and an organic pigment, which provides for a robust and fast crystallizing ink. 2. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the phase change ink crystallizes in less than 20 seconds.4. The phase change ink of claim 3 , wherein the tartaric acid backbone is selected from L-(+)-tartaric acid claim 3 , D-(−)-tartaric acid claim 3 , DL-tartaric acid claim 3 , or mesotartaric acid claim 3 , and mixtures thereof.5. The phase change ink of claim 3 , wherein claim 3 , one of Rand Ris 2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl claim 3 , and the other one of Rand Ris 2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl claim 3 , 4-t-butylcyclohexyl claim 3 , or cyclohexyl claim 3 , or one of Rand Ris 4-t-butylcyclohexyl claim 3 , and the other one of Rand Ris cyclohexyl; and wherein one of R claim 3 , Rand Ris 2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl claim 3 , and the other one of R claim 3 , Rand Ris 2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl claim 3 , 4-t-butylcyclohexyl claim 3 , or cyclohexyl claim 3 , or one of R claim 3 , Rand Ris 4-t-butylcyclohexyl claim 3 , and the other one of R claim 3 , Rand Ris cyclohexyl.7. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline compound is present in an amount of from about 60 percent to about 95 percent by weight of the total weight of the phase change ink.8. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the amorphous compound is present in an amount of from about 5 percent to about 40 percent by weight of the total weight of the phase change ink.9. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline/amorphous ratio is from about 60:40 to about 95:5.10. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the organic pigment is Carbon Black claim 1 , Pigment Blue 15 claim 1 , Pigment Blue 15:1 claim 1 , Pigment Blue 15:2 claim 1 , Pigment Blue 15:3 claim 1 , Pigment Blue 15:4 claim 1 , ...

PHASE CHANGE INK COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING AROMATIC ETHERS

A phase change ink composition comprising an amorphous component, a crystalline material, and optionally, a colorant, which are suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In particular, the crystalline component comprises an aromatic ether. 2. (canceled)3. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the tartaric acid backbone is selected from L-(+)-tartaric acid claim 1 , D-(−)-tartaric acid claim 1 , DL-tartaric acid claim 1 , or mesotartaric acid claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.4. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline component is present in an amount of from about 60 percent to about 95 percent by weight of the total weight of the phase change ink.5. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the amorphous component is present in an amount of from about 5 percent to about 40 percent by weight of the total weight of the phase change ink.6. The phase change ink of further comprising a colorant selected from the group consisting of a pigment claim 1 , dye or mixtures thereof.7. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline/amorphous ratio is from about 60:40 to about 95:5.8. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline component has a viscosity of less than 10 cps at a temperature of about 140° C.9. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline component has Tof less than 150° C.10. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline component has Tof greater than 60° C.11. The phase change ink of having a viscosity of from about 1 to about 22 cps in a jetting range of from about 100° C. to about 140° C.12. The phase change ink of having a viscosity of greater than about 10cps at room temperature.15. The phase change ink of claim 13 , wherein the crystalline component is present in an amount of from about 60 percent to about 95 percent by weight of the total weight of the phase change ink.16. The phase change ink of claim 13 , wherein the crystalline/amorphous ratio is from ...

PHASE CHANGE INK COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING DIURETHANES AS AMORPHOUS MATERIALS

A phase change ink composition comprising an amorphous component, a crystalline material, and optionally, a colorant, which are suitable for high speed ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the amorphous component comprises a diurethane compound or derivatives thereof. 4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. The phase change ink of further comprising a colorant selected from the group consisting of a pigment claim 1 , dye claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.7. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline/amorphous ratio is from 60:40 to 95:5.8. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the amorphous compound has a viscosity of less than 100 cps at a temperature of 140° C.9. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the amorphous compound has a viscosity of greater than 1×10cps at room temperature.10. The phase change ink of having a viscosity of less than 15 cps in a jetting range of from about from 100° C. to 140° C.11. The phase change ink of having a viscosity of greater than about 10cps at room temperature.13. The phase change ink of claim 12 , wherein the diisocyanate is selected from the group consisting of 1 claim 12 ,6-hexamethylenediisocyanate claim 12 , isophoronediisocyanate claim 12 , 1 claim 12 ,3-bis(isocyanatomethyl)cyclohexane claim 12 , m-tetramethyl xylylene diisocyanate claim 12 , dicyclohexylmethane diisocyanate and 2 claim 12 ,4 claim 12 ,4-trimethylhexamethylene diisocyanate claim 12 , (hexamethylene-1 claim 12 ,6-diisocyanate (HDI); trimethylhexamethylene diisocyanate (TMHDI); 2 claim 12 ,5-bis-isocyanatomethylene diisocyanate (BIMC) claim 12 , tetramethylxylene diisocyanate (TMXDI); isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) claim 12 , diphenylmethane-4 claim 12 ,4′-diisocyanate (MDI); hydrogenated diphenylmethane-4 claim 12 ,4′-diisocyanate (HMDI); phenylisocyanate; toluene diisocyanate (TDI) claim 12 , phenylene diisocyanate claim 12 , and mixtures thereof.15. The phase change ink of claim 12 , wherein the ...

PHASE CHANGE INKS COMPRISING CRYSTALLINE AMIDES

A phase change ink composition suitable for high speed ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the phase change ink composition comprises both a crystalline compound and an amorphous compound, and optionally, a colorant, which provides for a robust ink. The crystalline compound is an amide and the amorphous compound is an ester of tartaric acid. 3. The phase change ink of claim 2 , wherein the tartaric acid backbone is selected from L-(+)-tartaric acid claim 2 , D-(−)-tartaric acid claim 2 , DL-tartaric acid claim 2 , or mesotartaric acid claim 2 , and mixtures thereof.4. The phase change ink of claim 3 , wherein the amorphous compound is present in an amount of from about 5 percent to about 35 percent by weight of the total weight of the phase change ink.5. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline compound is present in an amount of from 60 percent to 95 percent by weight of the total weight of the phase change ink.6. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline compound of Formula II has a melting temperature (T) of less than 150° C. and a crystallization temperature (T) of greater than 60° C.7. The phase change ink of further comprising a colorant selected from the group consisting of a pigment claim 1 , dye or mixtures thereof.8. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline compound has a viscosity of less than 10 cps at a temperature of 140° C.9. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline compound has a viscosity of greater than 10cps at room temperature.10. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the amorphous compound has a viscosity of from about 1 to about 100 cps at a temperature of 140° C.11. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the amorphous compound has a viscosity of greater than 10cps at room temperature.12. The phase change ink of having a viscosity of from 1 to 22 cps in a jetting range from about 100° C. to about 140° C.13. The phase change ink ...

Phase change inks comprising aromatic diester crystalline compounds

A phase change ink composition suitable for high speed ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In particular, the phase change ink composition comprises an aromatic diester crystalline compound and an amorphous compound, and optionally, a colorant, which provides for a robust ink.

PHASE CHANGE INK COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING CRYSTALLINE SULFONE COMPOUNDS AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF

A phase change ink composition comprising an amorphous component, a crystalline component comprises a sulfone compound or derivatives thereof, and optionally, a colorant, which are suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. 1. (canceled)2. The phase change ink of claim 20 , wherein each Rand Ris independently phenyl or benzyl optionally substituted with one or more halo claim 20 , amino claim 20 , hydroxy claim 20 , cyano or combinations thereof.3. The phase change ink of claim 20 , wherein each Rand Ris independently methyl claim 20 , ethyl claim 20 , isopropyl claim 20 , n-butyl claim 20 , or vinyl optionally substituted with one or more hydroxyl claim 20 , cyano claim 20 , or combinations thereof.5. The phase change ink of claim 4 , wherein the tartaric acid backbone is selected from L-(+)-tartaric acid claim 4 , D-(−)-tartaric acid claim 4 , DL-tartaric acid claim 4 , or mesotartaric acid claim 4 , and mixtures thereof.6. The phase change ink of claim 20 , wherein the crystalline component is present in an amount of from about 60 percent to about 95 percent by weight of the total weight of the phase change ink.7. The phase change ink of claim 20 , wherein the amorphous component is present in an amount of from about 5 percent to about 40 percent by weight of the total weight of the phase change ink.8. The phase change ink of further comprising a colorant selected from the group consisting of a pigment claim 20 , dye or mixtures thereof9. The phase change ink of claim 20 , wherein the crystalline/amorphous ratio is from about 60:40 to about 95:5.10. The phase change ink of claim 20 , wherein the crystalline component has a viscosity of less than 10 cps at a temperature of about 140° C.11. The phase change ink of claim 20 , wherein the crystalline component has Tof less than 150° C.12. The phase change ink of claim 20 , wherein the crystalline component has Tof greater than 60° C.13. The phase change ink of having a viscosity of ...

TIME RESOLVED OPTICAL MICROSCOPY ("TROM") PROCESS FOR MEASURING THE RATE OF CRYSTALLIZATION OF SOLID INKS

A system is disclosed for measuring the crystallization of crystalline-amorphous mixtures. The system includes a sample holder. and a heating apparatus to melt a ink composition and to keep the melted ink composition at a first specified temperature for a first period of time. The system includes a cooling apparatus to receive the melted ink composition, to cool the melted ink composition and to maintain the cooled ink composition at a second specified temperature. The system includes a microscope and a video recording device to capture images of the cooled ink composition for a second period of time A video processing computer includes a memory, a processor and software instructions and the software instructions causes the computer to extract crystallization parameters about the cooled ink composition from the captured images. The crystallization parameters identify fast solidifying crystalline inks that have a short time duration from onset of crystallization until crystallization. 1. A system for measuring the crystallization of crystalline-amorphous mixtures , comprising:a sample made of ink composition sandwiched between transparent substratesa sample holder to hold the sandwiched ink sample;a heating apparatus to melt the sandwiched ink composition and to keep the melted ink composition at a first specified temperature for a first period of time;a cooling apparatus to receive the melted ink composition, to cool the melted ink composition and to maintain the cooled ink composition at a second specified temperature;a microscope and a video recording device to capture images of the cooled ink composition for a second period of time; anda computer, the computer including a memory, a processor and software instructions, wherein the memory stores the captured images; and the software instructions, when executed by the processor causes the computer to extract crystallization parameters about the cooled ink composition from the captured images, wherein the ...

NOVEL GELLANT COMPOSITIONS WITH AROMATIC END-CAPS AND OLIGOMERIC MOLECULAR WEIGHT DISTRIBUTIONS

Disclosed herein are amide gellant compositions with aromatic end-caps consisting of a blend of oligomers (dimer, trimer, tetramer and pentamer) that may be optimized to stable gelling viscosity and controlled showthrough of printed inks. 2. The gellant oligomer mixture composition of comprising a blend of oligomers made up of three or more claim 1 , in any combination or mixture claim 1 , of the oligomers selected from the group consisting of: a unimer claim 1 , a dimer claim 1 , a trimer claim 1 , a tetramer claim 1 , a pentamer claim 1 , a hexamer claim 1 , a heptamer claim 1 , a octamer claim 1 , a nonamer claim 1 , a decamer claim 1 , a undecamer claim 1 , and a dodecamer.3. The gellant oligomer mixture composition of comprising a blend of oligomers made up of four or more claim 1 , in any combination or mixture claim 1 , of the oligomers selected from the group consisting of: a unimer claim 1 , a dimer claim 1 , a trimer claim 1 , a tetramer claim 1 , a pentamer claim 1 , a hexamer claim 1 , a heptamer claim 1 , a octamer claim 1 , a nonamer claim 1 , a decamer claim 1 , a undecamer claim 1 , and a dodecamer.4. The gellant oligomer mixture composition of comprising a blend of oligomers made up of five or more claim 1 , in any combination or mixture claim 1 , of the oligomers selected from the group consisting of: a unimer claim 1 , a dimer claim 1 , a trimer claim 1 , a tetramer claim 1 , a pentamer claim 1 , a hexamer claim 1 , a heptamer claim 1 , a octamer claim 1 , a nonamer claim 1 , a decamer claim 1 , a undecamer claim 1 , and a dodecamer.5. The gellant oligomer mixture composition of comprising from about 40 to about 60% unimer claim 1 , from about 15 to about 25% dimer claim 1 , from about 7.5 to about 10% trimer claim 1 , and from about 5 to about 7.5% tetramer.6. An ink composition comprising the gellant oligomer mixture composition of .8. The curable solid ink of claim 7 , wherein the curable wax is present in the curable solid ink in an amount of ...

PHOTOCHROMIC SECURITY ENABLED INK FOR DIGITAL OFFSET PRINTING APPLICATIONS

An ink composition useful for digital offset printing applications comprises a photochromic material and a plurality of curable compounds. The compounds have Hansen solubility parameters as described herein, and the resulting ink composition is both compatible with certain dampening fluids and has certain rheological properties, including a low viscosity. The photochromic ink compositions are useful for providing security information in certain printing applications. 1. An ink composition comprising a photochromic material and a plurality of curable compounds , wherein the ink composition has a volume average Hansen fractional dispersion force parameter (f) of from about 0.4 to about 0.62 , a volume average Hansen fractional polar parameter (f) of from about 0.1 to about 0.3 , and a volume average Hansen fractional hydrogen bonding parameter (f) of from about 0.2 to about 0.4.2. The ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the photochromic material is a spiropyran claim 1 , spiroxazine claim 1 , stilbene claim 1 , aromatic azo compound claim 1 , benzopyran claim 1 , naphthopyran claim 1 , spirodihydroindolizine claim 1 , quinone claim 1 , permidinespirocyclohexadienone claim 1 , viologen claim 1 , fulgide claim 1 , fulgimide claim 1 , diarylethene claim 1 , triarylmethane claim 1 , or anil.3. The ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the photochromic material is colorless under ambient light.4. The ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the photochromic material is present in an amount of from about 0.005 to about 5 wt % of the ink composition.5. The ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of curable compounds includes a tetrafunctional acrylated polyester.6. The ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of curable compounds includes a polyethylene glycol diacrylate.7. The ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of curable compounds includes a tripropylene glycol diacrylate.8. The ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of curable ...

LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT AMIDE GELLANTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME

Disclosed herein are curable solid inks which are solid at room temperature and molten at an elevated temperature at which the molten ink is applied to a substrate. In particular, the curable solid inks of the present embodiments comprise low molecular weight amide gellants that impart self-leveling capabilities to the inks. Also disclosed herein are methods for making the amide gellant and the inks comprising the amide gellants. 2. The self-leveling curable solid ink of claim 1 , wherein the low molecular weight amide gellant has a weight average molecular weight of from about 900 to about 2 claim 1 ,400.3. The self-leveling curable solid ink of claim 1 , wherein the low molecular weight amide gellant has a number average molecular weight of from about 500 to about 2 claim 1 ,500.4. The self-leveling curable solid ink of claim 3 , wherein the low molecular weight amide gellant has a number average molecular weight of from about 700 to about 2 claim 3 ,300.5. The self-leveling curable solid ink of claim 1 , wherein the curable wax is present in the curable solid ink in an amount of from about 0.1 to about 30 percent by weight of the total weight of the curable solid ink.6. The self-leveling curable solid ink of claim 1 , wherein the one or more monomers are present in the curable solid ink in an amount of from about 50 to about 95 percent by weight of the total weight of the curable solid ink.7. The self-leveling curable solid ink of claim 1 , wherein the optional colorant is present in the curable solid ink in an amount of from about 0.1 to about 10 percent by weight of the total weight of the curable solid ink.8. The self-leveling curable solid ink of claim 1 , wherein the low molecular weight amide gellant is present in the curable solid ink in an amount of from about 1 to about 30 percent by weight of the total weight of the curable solid ink.9. The self-leveling curable solid ink of claim 1 , wherein the photoinitiator is present in the curable solid ink in an ...

LIGHTFAST SOLID INK COMPOSITIONS

A solid ink composition comprising an amorphous component, a crystalline material, and optionally, a colorant, which are suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the solid ink formulation comprises a blend of an amorphous and crystalline components which provides a dye-based solid ink with excellent robustness when forming images or printing on coated paper substrates as well as excellent lightfastness. 1. A phase change ink comprising:at least a crystalline component selected from the group consisting of an amide, aromatic ester, linear diester, urethanes, sulfones, tartaric acid ester derivatives with aromatic groups and mixtures thereof;at least an amorphous component selected from the group consisting of tartaric acid ester derivatives, citric acid ester derivatives, urethanes diurethanes;at least one ultraviolet absorber being a triazole derivative; anda colorant.2. The phase change ink of having a ratio of crystalline to amorphous ratio of from about 60:40 to about 95:5 claim 1 , respectively.3. The phase change ink of having improved lightfastness as exhibited from about 30 to about 100% decrease in CIE delta E 2000 after exposure to light as compared to a phase change ink without the UV absorber.4. (canceled)5. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the ultraviolet absorber is selected from the group consisting of 2-(2-hydroxy-5-tert-octylphenyl)benzotriazole claim 1 , 2-(2H-Benzotriazole-2-yl)-4-methylphenyl claim 1 , 2-(2′-Hydroxy-3′ claim 1 ,5′-di-tert-amylphenyl)benzotriazole claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.6. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the ultraviolet absorber is present in an amount of up to about 5%.7. The phase change ink of claim 6 , wherein the ultraviolet absorber is present in an amount of from about 0.01% to about 5%.8. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the ultraviolet absorber is has no color.9. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the ultraviolet absorber has a ...

METHODS OF FORMING CONDUCTIVE FEATURES ON THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS

A method of forming a conductive feature on a three-dimensional object may include depositing a composition comprising nanoparticles onto a portion of the three-dimensional object, and annealing the composition to form the conductive feature. In another embodiment, a method of forming a conductive feature on a three-dimensional object may include printing a composition comprising nanoparticles to produce a contiguous line over a non-planar portion of the three-dimensional object, and heating the composition to form a conductive feature that has conductivity throughout. 1. A method of forming a conductive feature on a non-planar three-dimensional object , comprising: depositing an object-forming composition to form layers on portions of a substrate, the object-forming composition comprising a monomer, photoinitiator, a wax, and a gellant; and', 'curing the object-forming composition;, 'producing the three-dimensional object by a process that includesdepositing a metal nanoparticle composition onto a non-planar portion of the three-dimensional object, the metal nanoparticle composition comprising metal nanoparticles in a dispersing solvent and the non-planar portion having a varying height; andannealing the composition to form the conductive feature,wherein the conductive feature has a resistance of from 2 to 10,000 ohms.2. (canceled)3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the metal nanoparticles are stabilized silver nanoparticles.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the stabilized silver nanoparticles have a stabilizer selected from the group consisting of methylamine claim 3 , ethylamine claim 3 , propylamine claim 3 , butylamine claim 3 , pentylamine claim 3 , hexylamine claim 3 , heptylamine claim 3 , octylamine claim 3 , nonylamine claim 3 , decylamine claim 3 , hexadecylamine claim 3 , undecylamine claim 3 , dodecylamine claim 3 , tridecylamine claim 3 , tetradecylamine claim 3 , diaminopentane claim 3 , diaminohexane claim 3 , diaminoheptane claim 3 , diaminooctane ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATING SOFTWARE FUNCTIONALITIES ON N-LAYER ARCHITECTURE PLATFORM

A system and a method for integrating software functionalities in n-layer architecture platform, the method comprising authenticating a session, basic and advanced replication of a master database onto a slave database, fetching the related information from the master database; and updating the slave database. 1. A method for integrating software functionalities in n-layer architecture platform , the method comprising:(I) authenticating a session;(II) basic and advanced replication of a master database onto a slave database;(III) fetching the related information from the master database; and(IV) updating the slave database.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the n-layer architecture platform comprises a client tier claim 1 , a middle tier and a data source tier.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the master database is a primary database which records the existence of all other databases claim 1 , the location of these databases files and the initialization information of the server.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the slave database is a local database claim 1 , the existence and the location of which is recorded in the master database.5. The method as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the desired parameters of the master database are extracted to form a master table.6. The method as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the desired parameters of the slave database are extracted to form a slave table.7. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the step of authenticating a session comprises:(A) establishing an incoming session;(B) assigning a token to that session;(C) submitting an authentication command; and(D) terminating the client session.8. The method as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the assigned token is updated depending upon the command accessing an authenticated data.9. The method as claimed in claim 7 , wherein an error is returned along with the unused token depending if the command was accessing an unauthenticated data.10. The method ...

PHASE CHANGE INK COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

A solid ink composition comprising an amorphous component, a crystalline material, and optionally, a colorant, which are suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates, and methods for making the same. In embodiments, the crystalline and amorphous components are synthesized from an esterification reaction of tartaric acid with an alcohol. 2. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline material selected from the group consisting of dibenzyl L-tartrate claim 1 , diphenethyl L-tartrate claim 1 , bis(3-phenyl-1-propyl) L-tartrate claim 1 , bis(2-phenoxyethyl) L-tartrate claim 1 , diphenyl L-tartrate claim 1 , bis(4-methylphenyl) L-tartrate claim 1 , bis(4-methoxylphenyl) L-tartrate claim 1 , bis(4-methylbenzyl) L-tartrate claim 1 , bis(4-methoxylbenzyl) L-tartrate claim 1 , dicyclohexyl L-tartrate claim 1 , bis(4-tert-butylcyclohexyl) L-tartrate claim 1 , and any stereoisomers and mixtures thereof.3. The phase change ink of claim 2 , wherein the crystalline material comprises diphenethyl L-tartrate.4. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the amorphous material selected from the group consisting of di-L-menthyl L-tartrate claim 1 , di-DL-menthyl L-tartrate claim 1 , di-L-menthyl DL-tartrate claim 1 , di-DL-menthyl DL-tartrate claim 1 , and any stereoisomers and mixtures thereof.5. The phase change ink of claim 4 , wherein the amorphous material comprises di-L-menthyl DL-tartrate.6. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline material having a viscosity of from 0.5 to 10 cps at a temperature of about 140° C.7. The phase change ink of claim 6 , wherein the crystalline material having a viscosity of from 1 to 10 cps at a temperature of about 140° C.8. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the amorphous material having a viscosity of from 1 to 100 cps at a temperature of 140° C.9. The phase change ink of claim 8 , wherein the amorphous material having a viscosity of from 5 to 95 cps at a temperature of 140° C ...

CURABLE COMPOSITIONS FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING

Curable, phase-change compositions and inks used for printing three-dimensional objects including a curable monomer, a photoinitiator, a wax and a gellant, where the composition of the cured formulation has a room temperature modulus of from about 0.01 to about 5 Gpa. The curable monomer includes acrylic monomer, polybutadiene adducted with maleic anhydride, aliphatic urethane acrylate, polyester acrylate, 3-acryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane, or acryloxypropyl t-structured siloxane. 1. A phase-change ink set comprising:a first ink composition, andat least one other ink composition, wherein the first ink composition and/or the at least one other ink composition comprises an amide gellant and a radiation curable monomer,', 'wherein the radiation curable monomer is selected from the group consisting of polybutadiene adducted with maleic anhydride, 3-acryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane, and acryloxypropyl t-structured siloxane., 'wherein each ink composition has a different room temperature storage modulus of from about 0.01 to about 5 GPa,'}2. The phase-change ink set of claim 1 , wherein the ink set comprises 2 to 10 different ink compositions.3. A phase-change ink set comprising:a first ink composition, andat least one other ink composition,wherein each ink composition has a different room temperature storage modulus of from about 0.01 to about 5 GPa.4. The phase-change ink set of claim 3 , wherein the ink set comprises 2 to 10 different ink compositions.5. The phase-change ink set of claim 3 , wherein the first ink composition and/or the at least one other ink composition comprises an amide gellant.6. The phase-change ink set of claim 3 , wherein the first ink composition and/or the at least one other ink composition comprises a radiation curable monomer.7. The phase-change ink set of claim 6 , wherein the radiation curable monomer is selected from the group consisting of propoxylated neopentyl glycol diacrylate claim 6 , diethylene glycol diacrylate claim 6 , triethylene ...

TREATMENT OF PRINTS FOR IMPROVING OVERCOAT INTEGRITY

A printing system including an oil removal sub-system having an application device impregnated with an oil removal solution including a low carbon alcohol. The application device is operable downstream of a spreader of the printing system. The application device is adapted to contact a printed media after it contacts the spreader. The printing system results in oil-free prints suitable for subsequent finishing operations, in-line or off-line, such as overprint coating, lamination, and adhesive binding. 1. A direct-to-paper printing system , comprising:an oil removal subsystem having an application device impregnated with an oil removal solution including isopropanol;wherein the oil removal subsystem removes residual oils from a printed image having no protective overcoat;a coating station downstream of the oil removal subsystem for applying a protective overcoat to a printed image;wherein, when the printed image has a protective overcoat at about 100% coverage of the printed image, the subsystem reduces a fold crease area of the printed image with a protective overcoat by a factor of about 7 in comparison to a printed image with a protective overcoat without oil removal.2. The printing system according to claim 1 , wherein the application device comprises a cloth.3. The printing system according to claim 1 , wherein the application device comprises a wetting roller.4. The printing system according to claim 3 , wherein the application device further includes a wiping roller downstream of the wetting roller.5. The printing system according to claim 4 , wherein the wetting roller and the wiping roller are covered by a material selected from cloth claim 4 , fabric claim 4 , and terry cloth.6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. A printing system for online oil removal from printed media claim 4 , comprising:a spreader for applying an oil on the printed media;an oil removal subsystem including a low carbon alcohol;wherein the oil removal subsystem is operable downstream of the ...

Digital Manufacturing System For Printing Three-Dimensional Objects On A Rotating Core

A printer forms a three-dimensional object on a rotating substrate. The printer includes a frame that supports a cylindrical member and at least one printhead such that the first printhead is positioned to eject material onto an outer surface of the cylindrical member. The frame is movable between a first position that rotatably supports the cylindrical member and a second position that enables transfer of the cylindrical member to and from the frame. A controller operates the printhead to eject material onto the rotating cylindrical member to form the object. The controller interpolates a periodic signal generated from a position encoder to adjust the operation of the printhead based on the rotational position and velocity of the cylindrical member. The controller operates a driver to move the frame to the second position to enable removal of the cylindrical member from the printer. 1. A three-dimensional printer comprising:a cylindrical member having an outer surface;a frame movable between a first position at which the frame rotatably supports the cylindrical member and a second position at which the frame is enabled for transfer of the cylindrical member to and from the frame;a first printhead mounted on the frame to enable the first printhead to eject material onto the outer surface of the cylindrical member;a first driver operatively connected to the cylindrical member to rotate the outer surface past the first printhead;a second driver operatively connected the frame to move the frame between the first position and the second position; and operate the first driver to rotate the cylindrical member;', 'operate the first printhead to eject material onto the outer surface of the cylindrical member and build layers of material on the cylindrical member as the outer surface rotates past the first printhead; and', 'operate the second driver to move the frame from the first position to the second position to enable transfer of the cylindrical member to and from the ...

HYBRID NANOSILVER/LIQUID METAL INK COMPOSITION AND USES THEREOF

The present disclosure is directed to a hybrid conductive ink including: silver nanoparticles and eutectic low melting point alloy particles, wherein a weight ratio of the eutectic low melting point alloy particles and the silver nanoparticles ranges from 1:20 to 1:5. Also provided herein are methods of forming an interconnect including a) depositing a hybrid conductive ink on a conductive element positioned on a substrate, wherein the hybrid conductive ink comprises silver nanoparticles and eutectic low melting point alloy particles, the eutectic low melting point alloy particles and the silver nanoparticles being in a weight ratio from about 1:20 to about 1:5; b) placing an electronic component onto the hybrid conductive ink; c) heating the substrate, conductive element, hybrid conductive ink and electronic component to a temperature sufficient i) to anneal the silver nanoparticles in the hybrid conductive ink and ii) to melt the low melting point eutectic alloy particles, wherein the melted low melting point eutectic alloy flows to occupy spaces between the annealed silver nanoparticles, d) allowing the melted low melting point eutectic alloy of the hybrid conductive ink to harden and fuse to the electronic component and the conductive element, thereby forming an interconnect. Electrical circuits including conductive traces and, optionally, interconnects formed with the hybrid conductive ink are also provided. 1. An electronic circuit , comprising:a substrate for supporting the electronic circuit; anda conductive trace for interconnecting a plurality of electronic components dispersed on the electronic circuit,wherein the conductive trace comprises at least one bonding pad for interconnecting at least one of the plurality of electronic components to the conductive trace, andwherein the conductive trace comprises a hybrid conductive ink comprising a eutectic low melting point alloy and annealed silver nanoparticles, wherein said eutectic low melting point alloy ...

PHASE CHANGE INKS COMPRISING FATTY ACIDS

A solid ink composition suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the solid ink composition comprises both a crystalline compound and an amorphous compound, and a fatty acid, which provides for a robust ink wherein the phase change ink crystallizes faster from the liquid state than the same composition without the fatty acid. 2. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the tartaric acid backbone is selected from L-(+)-tartaric acid claim 1 , D-(−)-tartaric acid claim 1 , DL-tartaric acid claim 1 , or mesotartaric acid claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.4. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline compound is present in an amount of from about 60 percent to about 95 percent by weight of the total weight of the phase change ink.5. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the amorphous compound is present in an amount of from about 5 percent to about 40 percent by weight of the total weight of the phase change ink.6. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline/amorphous ratio is from about 60:40 to about 95:5.7. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the fatty acid is selected from the group consisting of palmitic acid (hexadecanoic acid) claim 1 , palmitoleic acid (9-hexadecenoic acid) claim 1 , stearic acid (octadecanoic acid) claim 1 , oleic acid (9-octadecenoic acid) claim 1 , ricinoleic acid (12-hydroxy-9-octadecenoic acid) claim 1 , vaccenic acid (11-octadecenoic acid) claim 1 , linoleic acid (9 claim 1 ,12-octadecadienoic acid) claim 1 , alpha-linolenic acid (9 claim 1 ,12 claim 1 ,15-octadecatrienoic acid) claim 1 , gamma-linolenic acid (6 claim 1 ,9 claim 1 ,12-octadecatrienoic acid) claim 1 , arachidic acid (eicosanoic acid) claim 1 , gadoleic acid (9-eicosenoic acid) claim 1 , arachidonic acid (5 claim 1 ,8 claim 1 ,11 claim 1 ,14-eicosatetraenoic acid) claim 1 , erucic acid (13-docosenoic acid) claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.8. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the ...

PHASE CHANGE INKS COMPRISING CRYSTALLINE AMIDES

A phase change ink composition suitable for high speed ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the phase change ink composition comprises both a crystalline compound and an amorphous compound, and optionally, a colorant, which provides for a robust ink. The crystalline compound is an amide and the amorphous compound is an ester of tartaric acid. 2. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein Rand Ris independently phenyl or naphthyl claim 1 , optionally substituted with one or more methyl claim 1 , ethyl claim 1 , methoxy claim 1 , ethoxy claim 1 , —NH claim 1 , —CN claim 1 , or —OH.3. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the amide is selected from the group consisting of N-phenethylhydrocinnamide claim 1 , N-phenethylbenzamide claim 1 , and N-benzylbenzamide claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.4. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the alcohol is selected from the group consisting of menthol claim 1 , isomenthol claim 1 , neomenthol claim 1 , isoneomenthol claim 1 , and any stereoisomers and mixtures thereof.5. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the phase change ink crystallizes in less than 15 seconds.7. The phase change ink of claim 6 , wherein the tartaric acid backbone is selected from L-(+)-tartaric acid claim 6 , D-(−)-tartaric acid claim 6 , DL-tartaric acid claim 6 , or mesotartaric acid claim 6 , and mixtures thereof.8. The phase change ink of claim 6 , wherein the amorphous compound is present in an amount of from about 5 percent to about 40 percent by weight of the total weight of the phase change ink.9. The phase change ink of claim 6 , wherein the crystalline compound is present in an amount of from about 60 percent to about 95 percent by weight of the total weight of the phase change ink.10. The phase change ink of claim 6 , wherein the crystalline compound of Formula II has a melting temperature (T) of less than 150° C. and a crystallization temperature (T) of greater than 60° C.11. The phase change ...

PRINTING PROCESS AND SYSTEM

Disclosed herein is a printing method and system for forming a three dimensional article. The method includes depositing a UV curable composition and applying UV radiation to cure the UV curable composition to form a 3D structure. The method includes depositing a conductive metal ink composition on a surface of the 3D structure and annealing the conductive metal ink composition at a temperature of less than the glass transition temperature of the UV curable composition to form a conductive trace on the 3D structure. The method includes depositing a second curable composition over the conductive trace; and curing second curable composition to form the 3D printed article having the conductive trace embedded therein. 1. A method for forming a three dimensional (3D) printed article , the method comprising:depositing a UV curable composition;applying UV radiation to cure the UV curable composition to form a 3D structure;depositing a conductive metal ink composition on a surface of the 3D structure;annealing the conductive metal ink composition at a temperature of less than a glass transition temperature of the UV curable composition to form a conductive trace on the 3D structure;depositing a second UV curable composition over the conductive trace; andcuring second UV curable composition to form the 3D printed article having the conductive trace embedded therein.2. The method of where the UV curable composition comprises at least one monofunctional acrylate; an optional oligomer selected from the group consisting of a difunctional acrylate oligomer claim 1 , a multifunctional acrylate oligomer and mixtures thereof; and a photoinitiator.3. The method of where the second curable composition comprises at least one monofunctional acrylate oligomer; an oligomer selected from the group consisting of a difunctional acrylate oligomer claim 1 , a multifunctional acrylate oligomer and mixtures thereof; and a photoinitiator.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein annealing the ...

Phase Change Inks Comprising Linear Primary Alcohols

A phase change ink comprising an amorphous compound; a crystalline compound; an optional dispersant; an optional synergist; an optional colorant; and an alcohol having a long alkyl chain containing from about 10 to about 80 carbon atoms.

CONDUCTIVE INK COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PREPARATION OF STABILIZED METAL-CONTAINING NANOPARTICLES

A nanoparticle composition comprising a plurality of stabilized metal-containing nanoparticles comprising silver and/or a silver alloy composite. The stabilized metal-containing nanoparticles are prepared by a method comprising reacting a silver compound with a reducing agent comprising a hydrazine compound by incrementally adding the silver compound to a first mixture comprising the reducing agent, a stabilizer and a solvent. The stabilizer comprises a mixture of a first organoamine and a second organoamine, an alkyl moiety of the first organoamine having a longer carbon chain length than the alkyl moiety of the second organoamine. The first organoamine is selected from the group consisting of decylamine, undecylamine, dodecylamine, tridecylamine, tetradecylamine and mixtures thereof. The second organoamine is selected from group consisting of butylamine, pentylamine, hexylamine, heptylamine, octylamine, nonylamine, decylamine and mixtures thereof. 1. A nanoparticle composition comprising:a plurality of stabilized metal-containing nanoparticles comprising silver and/or a silver alloy composite,wherein the stabilized metal-containing nanoparticles are prepared by a method comprising reacting a silver compound with a reducing agent comprising a hydrazine compound by incrementally adding the silver compound to a first mixture comprising the reducing agent, a stabilizer and a solvent, the stabilizer comprising a mixture of a first organoamine and a second organoamine, an alkyl moiety of the first organoamine having a longer carbon chain length than an alkyl moiety of the second organoamine, wherein the first organoamine is selected from the group consisting of decylamine, undecylamine, dodecylamine, tridecylamine, tetradecylamine and mixtures thereof and the second organoamine is selected from group consisting of butylamine, pentylamine, hexylamine, heptylamine, octylamine, nonylamine, decylamine and mixtures thereof.2. The nanoparticle composition of claim 2 , wherein ...

TUNABLE SURFACTANTS IN DAMPENING FLUIDS FOR DIGITAL OFFSET INK PRINTING APPLICATIONS

A dampening fluid useful in offset ink printing applications contains water and a surfactant whose structure can be altered. The alteration in structure aids in reducing accumulation of the surfactant on the surface of an imaging member. The surfactant can be decomposed, switched between cis-trans states, or polymerizable with ink that is subsequently placed on the surface. 1. A method for cleaning an imaging member during offset lithographic printing , comprising:coating the imaging member with a dampening fluid that comprises water and a surfactant having an alterable structure;exposing the imaging member to light or heat to alter the structure of the surfactant; andremoving the surfactant from the imaging member.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the surfactant is alterable through decomposition upon exposure to the light or heat.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the surfactant contains one of an azide group claim 2 , a carboxylate group claim 2 , or a peroxide group which can be decomposed to release a gas.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the surfactant is a cis-trans isomer having a dipole moment.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the surfactant is a polymerizable surfactant.14. The method of claim 13 , wherein G contains a polyoxyethylene chain.18. The method of claim 11 , wherein the dampening fluid further comprises a low molecular weight alcohol. The present disclosure is related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/095,714, filed on Apr. 27, 2011, titled “Variable Data Lithography System”, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference.The present disclosure is related to marking and printing methods and systems, and more specifically to methods and systems providing control of conditions local to the point of writing data to a reimageable surface in variable data lithographic systems.Offset lithography is a common method of printing today. (For the purposes hereof, the terms “printing” and “marking” are interchangeable.) In a typical ...

UV CURABLE INTERLAYER FOR ELECTRONIC PRINTING

UV-curable interlayer compositions are provided. In embodiments, the interlayer composition comprises at least one aliphatic di(meth)acrylate monomer diluent having a dynamic viscosity at 25° C. of less than about 100 cps; at least one (meth)acrylate oligomer selected from epoxy (meth)acrylates, polyester (meth)acrylates, polyether (meth)acrylates, urethane (meth)acrylates and combinations thereof, the at least one(meth) acrylate oligomer having a glass transition temperature in the range of from about minus 10° C. to about 100° C. and a dynamic viscosity at 25° C. of less than about 3000 cps; and at least two photoinitiators. Multilayer structures formed using the compositions and related methods are also provided. 1. A UV-curable interlayer composition comprising:at least one aliphatic di(meth)acrylate monomer diluent having a dynamic viscosity at 25° C. of less than about 100 cps;at least one (meth)acrylate oligomer selected from epoxy (meth)acrylates, polyester (meth)acrylates, polyether (meth)acrylates, urethane (meth)acrylates and combinations thereof, the at least one(meth) acrylate oligomer having a glass transition temperature in the range of from about minus 10° C. to about 100° C. and a dynamic viscosity at 25° C. of less than about 3000 cps; andat least two photoinitiators.2. The interlayer composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one aliphatic di(meth)acrylate monomer diluent is selected from alkoxylated neopentyl glycol di(meth)acrylates claim 1 , alkyldiol di(meth) acrylates claim 1 , alkoxylated alkyldiol di(meth)acrylates claim 1 , alkyl glycol di(meth)acrylates claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The interlayer composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one aliphatic di(meth)acrylate monomer diluent is an alkoxylated neopentyl glycol di(meth)acrylate and the alkoxylated neopentyl glycol di(meth)acrylate is selected from ethoxylated neopentyl glycol di(meth)acrylate claim 1 , propoxylated neopentyl glycol di(meth)acrylate claim 1 , and ...

ADHESIVE COMPOSITION COMPRISING EUTECTIC METAL ALLOY NANOPARTICLES

Provided herein is conductive adhesive composition comprising at least one epoxy resin, at least one polymer chosen from polyvinyl phenols and polyvinyl butyrals, at least one melamine resin, a plurality of eutectic metal alloy nanoparticles, and at least one solvent. Also provided herein is an electronic device comprising a substrate, conductive features disposed on the substrate, a conductive electrical component disposed over the conductive features, and a conductive adhesive composition disposed between the conductive features and the conductive electrical component. Further disclosed herein are methods of making a conductive adhesive composition. 1. A conductive adhesive composition comprising:at least one epoxy resin;at least one polymer chosen from polyvinyl phenols and polyvinyl butyrals;at least one melamine resin;a plurality of eutectic metal alloy nanoparticles; andat least one solvent.2. The conductive adhesive composition of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of eutectic metal alloy nanoparticles comprise Field's metal.3. The conductive adhesive composition of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of eutectic metal alloy nanoparticles further comprise at least one organoamine stabilizer selected from the group consisting of butylamine claim 1 , octylamine claim 1 , 3-methoxypropylamine claim 1 , pentaethylenehexamine claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,2-(ethylenedioxy)diethylamine claim 1 , tetraethylenepentamine claim 1 , triethylenetetramine claim 1 , and diethylenetriamine.4. The conductive adhesive composition of claim 1 , having a solids content ranging from about 20% to about 80% claim 1 , based on a total weight of the conductive adhesive composition.5. The conductive adhesive composition of claim 1 , wherein at least one solvent is selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol methyl ether acetate claim 1 , di(propylene glycol) methyl ether acetate claim 1 , (propylene glycol)methyl ether claim 1 , di(propylene glycol)methyl ether claim 1 , methyl isobutyl ...

Ultra-Violet Curable Gel Ink And Process

A process including depositing a non-curable wax to form a mold; depositing one or more layers of an ultra-violet curable phase change gellant ink onto the mold; curing the ink layers; and removing the mold. A process including an ink set comprising a plurality of differently colored curable phase change inks, wherein each ink of the ink set comprises an ink vehicle, a gelling agent, a pigment, and a dispersant, wherein the dispersant is identical in each colored ink and the dispersant is present in a substantially same amount in each colored ink; combining at least two inks from the set prior to depositing; melting the at least two inks; mixing the at least two inks to form a custom color ink; depositing one or more layers of the custom color ink onto the mold; curing the one or more layers; and removing the mold. 1. A process comprising:depositing a non-curable wax to form a support or a mold;depositing one or more layers of an ultra-violet curable phase change gellant ink onto the non-curable wax support or mold;curing the ultra-violet curable phase change gellant ink layer or layers; andremoving the non-curable wax support or mold.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein depositing the non-curable wax comprises ink jetting the non-curable wax to form the support or mold.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein depositing the one or more layers of the ultra-violet curable phase change gellant ink comprises ink jetting the one or more layers of ultra-violet curable phase change gellant ink.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein the non-curable wax comprises a member of the group consisting of ester waxes claim 1 , alcohol waxes claim 1 , acid waxes claim 1 , hydrocarbon waxes claim 1 , and mixtures and combinations thereof.5. The process of claim 1 , wherein the ultra-violet curable phase change gellant ink comprises an amide gellant claim 1 , at least one acrylate monomer claim 1 , at least one photoinitiator claim 1 , and at least one pigment.6. The process of claim 1 , ...

PHOTOCURABLE INKS FOR INDIRECT PRINTING METHOD

The present disclosure provides a photocurable ink comprising a radiation curable material selected from the group consisting of a curable monomer, a curable oligomer, and mixtures thereof; a photoinitiator; and a surfactant, which is suitable for use in an indirect printing method. The present disclosure also provides a method of printing using a photocurable ink. 1. A method of printing with a photocurable ink comprising: a radiation curable material selected from the group consisting of a radiation curable monomer, a radiation curable oligomer, and mixtures thereof;', 'a first photoinitiator that absorbs radiation at a first wavelength from about 370 to about 420 nm;', 'a second photoinitiator that absorbs radiation at a second wavelength from about 250 to about 370 nm; and', 'a surfactant;, 'a) providing a photocurable ink comprisingb) applying the ink to an intermediate substrate;c) exposing the ink to a first UV wavelength from about 370 to about 420 nm;d) transferring the ink from the intermediate substrate to a final substrate; ande) exposing the ink to a second UV wavelength from about 250 to about 420 nm to induce complete crosslinking to form an image.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein a total amount of photoinitiator comprising the first photoinitiator and the second photoinitiator is from about 1 percent to about 20 percent by weight of the ink.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first photoinitiator comprises acyl phosphine oxides.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second photoinitiator is selected from the group consisting of hydroxyketones claim 1 , aminoketones claim 1 , phenylglyoxylates claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the curable monomer is selected from the group consisting of methacrylate monomer claim 1 , acrylate monomer claim 1 , dimethacrylate monomer claim 1 , diacrylate monomer claim 1 , triacrylate monomer claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the curable oligomer is ...

CURABLE SOLID INKS CONTAINING CYCLOHEXYL-BASED CRYSTALLINE GELLANTS

Disclosed herein are curable solid inks which are solid at room temperature and molten at an elevated temperature at which the molten ink is applied to a substrate. In particular, the curable solid ink of the present embodiments comprises a cyclohexyl-based crystalline gellant that impart self-leveling capabilities to the inks, where the cyclohexyl-based crystalline gellant have a structure of Formula I: 2. The self-leveling curable solid ink of claim 1 , wherein the cyclohexyl-based crystalline gellant having a tan δ of from about 0.8 to about 2.3. The self-leveling curable solid ink of claim 1 , wherein the cyclohexyl-based crystalline gellant having a melting point of from about 90° C. to about 150° C.4. The self-leveling curable solid ink of claim 1 , wherein the cyclohexyl-based crystalline gellant has a G′ at room temperature of from about 1 Pa to about 100 Pa and a G″ at room temperature of from about 1 Pa to about 100 Pa.5. The self-leveling curable solid ink of claim 1 , wherein the cyclohexyl-based crystalline gellant has a melting temperature of from about 90° C. to about 150° C.6. The self-leveling curable solid ink of claim 1 , wherein the self-leveling curable solid ink having a gel point of from about 35° C. to about 70° C.7. The self-leveling curable solid ink of claim 1 , wherein the cyclohexyl-based crystalline gellant is present in the curable solid ink in an amount of from about 1 percent to about 50 percent.8. The self-leveling curable solid ink of claim 1 , wherein the cyclohexyl-based crystalline gellant is present in the curable solid ink in an amount of from about 5 percent to about 10 percent.10. The self-leveling curable solid ink of claim 9 , wherein both X and Y are CH.11. The self-leveling curable solid ink of claim 9 , wherein p is from about 10 to about 18.12. The self-leveling curable solid ink of claim 9 , wherein q is from about 10 to about 18.13. The self-leveling curable solid ink of claim 9 , wherein both Rand Rare methyl.14. ...

POLYMER FILAMENTS COMPRISING A GAS-FORMING COMPOUND AND ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING THEREWITH

When constructing parts by additive manufacturing, it is sometimes necessary to include a support structure during part fabrication, wherein the support structure is subsequently removable. Polymer filaments suitable for forming support structures during additive manufacturing may comprise a polymeric material, and a gas-forming substance admixed with the polymeric material in an effective amount to undergo effervescence when the polymeric material is in contact with at least one fluid comprising a liquid phase. Additive manufacturing processes may comprise forming a supported part by depositing a build material and a removable support (e.g., upon a print bed) formed from such polymer filaments, wherein at least a portion of the build material is deposited upon the removable support. Exposure of the gas-forming substance to a fluid in which the polymeric material dissolves or degrades may promote gas formation to facilitate elimination of the removable support by effervescence.

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. 1. A phase change ink composition comprising:a UV-curable component,a crystalline component; andan amorphous component.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline and amorphous components are blended in a weight ratio of from about 60:40 to about 95:5 claim 1 , respectively.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the UV curable component and the crystalline component are blended in a weight ratio of from about 40:60 to about 5:95.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline component has a viscosity of from about 0.5 to about 12 cps at a temperature of about 140° C.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline component exhibits crystallization (T) and melting (T) peaks according to differential scanning calorimetry and the difference between the peaks (T−T) is less than 55° C.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline component has a melting point above 65° C.7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the amorphous component has a viscosity of from about 1 to about 100 cps at a temperature of about 140° C.8. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the amorphous component has a Tvalue of from about 10 to about 50° C.9. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the UV curable component is (2-hydroxyl ethyl) isocyanurate triacylate.10. A phase change ink composition comprising:a UV-curable component;{'sup': '6', 'a crystalline component having a viscosity of less than 12 cps at a temperature of about 140° C. and a viscosity of greater than 1×10cps at room temperature,'}an amorphous component; anda colorant.11. The composition of claim 10 , wherein the crystalline and amorphous components are blended in a weight ratio of from about 60:40 to about 95:5 claim 10 , ...

POLYMER FILAMENTS COMPRISING AN AQUEOUS-SOLUBLE IMIDE POLYMER AND USE THEREOF AS A SACRIFICIAL PRINTING MATERIAL IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

When making parts by additive manufacturing, particularly by fused filament fabrication, it is sometimes necessary to include a removable support during part fabrication due to the shape of the part. An overhang, for instance, may be fabricated using a support structure, which is subsequently eliminated following polymer matrix consolidation. Elimination of a removable support following part fabrication may be problematic in some instances. Polymer filaments suitable for forming removable supports during additive manufacturing may comprise at least one imide polymer having at least partial solubility in aqueous fluids. Imide polymers may include, for example, polyimides and polyesterimides. Additive manufacturing processes may comprise forming a supported part by depositing a build material and a removable support comprising an imide polymer, wherein at least a portion of the build material is deposited upon the removable support. An unsupported part may be formed following exposure of the supported part to an aqueous fluid.

THERMAL MARKING OF 3D PRINTED OBJECTS

A method for marking a printed object is disclosed. For example, the method includes printing a three-dimensional (3D) object via a fused filament fabrication (FFF) printer, receiving a desired color marking to be marked on a surface of the 3D object, and controlling a point energy source to emit energy on a thermal treatment layer of the 3D object in accordance with the desired color marking. 1. A method , comprising:printing a three-dimensional (3D) object via a fused filament fabrication (FFF) printer;receiving a desired color marking to be marked on a surface of the 3D object; andcontrolling a point energy source to emit energy on a thermal treatment layer of the 3D object in accordance with the desired color marking.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the thermal treatment layer of the 3D object is formed via an additive that is mixed with a filament material that is extruded by the FFF printer to print the 3D object.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the thermal treatment layer is printed as an outer shell of the 3D object.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the thermal treatment layer is applied as a coating after the 3D object is printed.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the thermal treatment layer is applied via a dipping process or a spray coating process.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the thermal treatment layer comprises an additive that changes color at a temperature that is higher than an extrusion temperature of a filament material extruded by the FFF printer.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the additive comprises a leuco dye and an acid developer in a matrix.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the leuco dye comprises at least one of: a crystal violet lactone claim 7 , a triarylmethane claim 7 , a sulfur dye claim 7 , a vat dye claim 7 , or a fluoran dye.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the desired color marking comprises a plurality of colors.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the thermal treatment layer comprises different additives claim 9 , ...

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. 1. A phase change ink comprising:a crystalline component; andan amorphous component, wherein the amorphous component comprises a branched alkyl core and a urea functional group.2. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein a ratio of the crystalline component to amorphous components ranges from about 9:1 to about 2:1.6. The phase change ink of claim 5 , wherein each R is isoamyl.7. The phase change ink of claim 5 , wherein each R is tert-pentyl.8. The phase change ink of claim 5 , wherein each R is n-butyl.9. The phase change ink of claim 5 , wherein each R is n-propyl.10. The phase change in of claim 5 , wherein each R is sec-butyl.11. A phase change ink comprising:a crystalline component; anda urea component, wherein the urea component comprises a branched alkyl core and a urea functional group, wherein a degree of branching of the branched alkyl core is sufficient to provide the urea component that is amorphous.12. The phase change ink of claim 11 , wherein the urea component comprises two urea functional groups.14. The phase change ink of claim 13 , wherein each R is isoamyl.15. The phase change ink of claim 13 , wherein each R is n-propyl.16. A phase change ink comprising:a crystalline component; andan amorphous component, wherein the amorphous component comprises a branched alkyl core and a urea functional group and wherein the amorphous component has a glass transition temperature in a range from about −15° C. to about 30° C.18. The phase change ink of claim 17 , wherein each R is isoamyl.19. The phase change ink of claim 17 , wherein each R is n-propyl. Embodiments disclosed herein relate to ink compositions. More particularly, embodiments disclosed herein relate to amorphous ureas used in phase change inks comprising mixtures of amorphous and crystalline components.Phase change inks are desirable ...

Inkjet Loom Weaving Machine

A system for treatment of thread includes a weft thread printer having an intake positioned to receive a weft thread from a source, as well as an encoder that is configured to detect a length of the weft thread as the weft thread moves through the weft thread printer along a travel path. The system also includes a printhead positioned to apply coatings of a plurality of colors to the weft thread and yield a treated weft thread, as well as an outlet positioned to pass the treated weft thread to a loom. 1. A system for treatment of thread , comprising:{'claim-text': ['an intake positioned to receive a weft thread from a source,', 'an encoder that is configured to detect a length of the weft thread as the weft thread moves through the weft thread printer along a travel path,', 'a printhead positioned to apply coatings of a plurality of colors to the weft thread and yield a treated weft thread,', 'an outlet positioned to pass the treated weft thread to a loom.'], '#text': 'a weft thread printer that comprises:'}2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an engagement device that is positioned in the travel path after the printhead and that is configured to grip the treated weft thread and prevent backlash of the treated weft thread in the weft thread printer.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the engagement device comprises a pair of gripping wheels.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a curing station that is positioned to cure the treated weft thread in the travel path after the printhead applies the coatings to the weft thread.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the curing station comprises an ultraviolet light source or a heater.6. The system of wherein:the printhead comprises a piezoelectric printhead;the weft thread printer further comprises a heat press; andthe printhead and heat press are configured to apply the coatings to the weft thread via dye-sublimation printing.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the encoder comprises:a pulley that contains a ...

DYNAMIC PACKAGING DISPLAY WITH TEMPERATURE LOGGER

An example dynamic packaging display includes a plurality of indicator lights, a temperature sensor, an internal clock, a processor, and a power source. The processor is communicatively coupled to the plurality of indicator lights, the temperature sensor, and the internal clock. The processor is to activate one of the plurality of indicator lights in response to an expiration of a period of time tracked by the internal clock or a temperature that is measured by the temperature sensor exceeding a temperature threshold. The power source is to provide power to the plurality of indicator lights, the temperature sensor, the internal clock, and the processor. 1. A dynamic packaging display , comprising:a plurality of indicator lights;a temperature sensor;an internal clock; track a period of time via the internal clock of the dynamic packaging display;', 'determine that an expiration time period has been reached based on the period of time that is tracked;', 'activate an indicator light of the plurality of indicator lights of the dynamic packaging display, wherein the indicator light is associated with the expiration time period;', 'repeat the tracking, the determining, and the activating until a last indicator light of the plurality of indicator lights is activated;', 'monitor temperatures that are measured by the temperature sensor of the dynamic packaging display;', 'detect that a temperature of the temperatures that are measured has exceeded a temperature threshold; and', 'activate the last indicator light of the plurality of indicator lights in response to detecting that the temperature of the temperatures that are measured exceeds the temperature threshold; and, 'a processor communicatively coupled to the plurality of indicator lights, the temperature sensor, and the internal clock, the processor toa power source to provide power to the plurality of indicator lights, the temperature sensor, the internal clock, and the processor.2. The dynamic packaging display of ...

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.

Phase change inks comprising inorganic nucleating agents

A solid ink composition suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In particular, the solid ink composition comprises a crystalline compound, an amorphous compound, and an inorganic nucleating agent, which provides for a robust and fast printing ink.

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. 2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein Ran alkylene group has the structure —(CH)— in which p is an integer in a range of from about 2 to about 12.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein Ra substituted alkylene group comprising one or more heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen claim 1 , nitrogen claim 1 , sulfur claim 1 , silicon claim 1 , phosphorus claim 1 , fluorine claim 1 , chorine claim 1 , bromine and iodide.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein one or more of the R-Rgroups are a methyl group and one or more of the R-Rgroups are hydrogen.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein x is an integer from 1 to about 20.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the ester composition includes at least one ester compound represented by General Formula I and at least one ester compound represented by General Formula II.7. The composition of claim 6 , wherein the amount of at least one ester compound represented by General Formula I is in the range of from about 50% to about 95% by weight of the composition.8. The composition of claim 6 , wherein the amount of at least one ester compound represented by General Formula II is in the range of from about 5% to about 50% by weight of the composition.10. The composition of claim 9 , wherein the composition has at least 80 percent by weight bio-renewable content claim 9 , or Ris derived from a bio-renewable compound.11. The composition of claim 10 , wherein the bio-renewable compound is one or more member selected from the group consisting of succinic acid claim 10 , tartaric acid claim 10 , malic acid and itaconic acid.13. The composition of claim 9 , wherein the ester of General Formula IV is present in the composition in an amount in the range of from about 5% to about 50% by ...

COLORED SUPPORT MATERIAL FOR INKJET-MEDIATED ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

A system of inkjet inks suitable for additive manufacturing by inkjet printing includes a build ink and a support ink, the build ink and support ink have a differential color scheme and at least one of the build ink or the support ink includes a colorant. A method of additive manufacturing includes providing such a system of inkjet inks and printing via a multi-jet inkjet printing system an article with the build ink and the support ink, the article including a build material portion and a support material portion. A cartridge or kit for additive manufacturing by inkjet printing includes such a system of inkjet inks. 1. A system of inkjet inks suitable for additive manufacturing by inkjet printing comprising:a build ink; and wherein the build ink and support ink have a differential color scheme; and', 'wherein at least one of the build ink or the support ink comprises a colorant., 'a support ink;'}2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the support ink is removable by washing with a solvent.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the support ink comprises the at least one colorant.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the build ink comprises a colorant different from the support ink colorant.5. The system of claim 3 , wherein a colorant is absent from the build ink.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the build ink is UV curable.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the support ink is UV curable.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the support ink is swellable.9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one colorant is miscible in the support ink.10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one colorant is a dye or pigment.11. A method of additive manufacturing comprising: a build ink; and', wherein the build ink and support ink have a differential color scheme; and', 'wherein at least one of the build ink or the support ink comprises a colorant; and, 'a support ink;'}], 'providing a system of inkjet inks suitable for additive manufacturing by inkjet printing, the system ...

Phase-change digital advanced lithographic imaging inks with amide gellant transfer additives

An ink composition useful for digital offset printing applications includes a colorant and a high viscosity thickening agent. The ink is formulated to incorporate a gellant into the ink set to help meet the requirement of two different viscosity or temperature pairs at two different stages of the ink delivery process. In lithography imaging a bulk ink is first transferred onto an anilox roll and then onto the imaging cylinder blanket. The first transfer from bulk ink to anilox roll requires the ink to have a low viscosity while the transfer from roll to imaging blanket requires a high viscosity. The addition of the gellant will increase the viscosity difference within the allowable temperature range thus increasing process latitude and robustness.

Solventless Radiation Curable Stretchable Ink Composition

A solventless radiation curable stretchable ink composition including an aliphatic urethane monomer or oligomer; an acrylic ester monomer; a photoinitiator; and an optional colorant. A patterned article including a deformable substrate; an image printed on the deformable substrate, the image being formed from a radiation curable stretchable ink composition comprising an aliphatic urethane monomer or oligomer; an acrylic ester monomer; a photoinitiator; and an optional colorant.

Blanket materials for indirect printing method with varying surface energies via amphiphilic block copolymers

An intermediate transfer member containing a multi-block copolymer containing at least an A block and a B block, wherein the A block has a higher surface energy than the B block, and a method of forming an intermediate transfer member. A method of printing an image to a substrate including applying an ink onto the intermediate receiving member using an inkjet printhead; spreading the ink onto the intermediate receiving member; inducing a property change of the ink; and transferring the ink to a substrate.

VARYING MATERIAL SURFACE ENERGIES VIA INHOMOGENEOUS NETWORKS FOR INDIRECT PRINTING METHOD

An intermediate transfer member containing a mixture of two or more inhomogeneous polymers or networks, wherein a first polymer or network has a higher surface energy than a second polymer or network and a method of forming the intermediate transfer member. 1. An intermediate transfer member comprising:a composition comprising a mixture of two or more inhomogeneous polymers or networks,wherein a first polymer or network of the two or more inhomogeneous polymers or networks has a higher surface energy than a second polymer or network of the two or more inhomogeneous polymers or networks.2. The intermediate transfer member of claim 1 , wherein a differential surface free energy between the two or more inhomogeneous polymers is from about 5 to about 25 mN/m.3. The intermediate transfer member of claim 1 , wherein a molar ratio of the first polymer or network to the second polymer or network is from about 3:1 to about 1:3.4. The intermediate transfer member of claim 1 , wherein the first polymer or network is selected from the group consisting of polyacrylates claim 1 , polyacrlylamides claim 1 , polyesters claim 1 , polyureas claim 1 , polyurethanes claim 1 , and polyalcohols.5. The intermediate transfer member of claim 1 , wherein the second polymer or network is selected from the group consisting of polyflouroethers claim 1 , polysiloxanes claim 1 , polyflourosilanes claim 1 , polystyrenes claim 1 , and polyaliphatics.6. The intermediate transfer member of claim 1 , wherein the intermediate transfer member has a surface energy of from about 19 to about 50 mN/m7. The intermediate transfer member of claim 1 , further comprising at least two distinct microscopic domains.8. The intermediate transfer member of claim 7 , wherein each of the at least two distinct microscopic domains has a diameter of less than about 50 μm.9. A printing apparatus comprising the intermediate transfer member of .10. A method comprising:forming an intermediate transfer member by preparing a ...

UV CURABLE INTERLAYER COMPOSITION FOR PRINTED ELECTRONICS APPLICATION

UV-curable interlayer compositions are provided. An interlayer composition may contain a polyallyl isocyanurate compound, an ester of β-mercaptopropionic acid, a monofunctional (meth)acrylate monomer having one or more cyclic groups, and a photoinitiator. Processes of using the interlayer compositions to form multilayer structures and the multilayer structures are also provided. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The multilayer structure of claim 10 , wherein the interlayer composition does not include a polymeric component or an oligomeric component.5. The multilayer structure of claim 15 , wherein the one or more cyclic groups comprise cyclic alkyl groups or cyclic alkenyl groups.6. (canceled)7. The multilayer structure of claim 10 , wherein the monofunctional (meth)acrylate monomer is selected from tetrahydrofurfuryl methacrylate claim 10 , tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate claim 10 , 3 claim 10 ,3 claim 10 ,5-trimethylcyclohexyl acrylate claim 10 , 3 claim 10 ,3 claim 10 ,5-trimethylcyclohexyl methacrylate claim 10 , and combinations thereof.8. The multilayer structure of claim 10 , wherein the polyallyl isocyanurate compound and the ester of β-mercaptopropionic acid are provided in the form of a blend claim 10 , and the composition comprises from about 30% to about 85% by weight of the blend claim 10 , from about 15% to about 70% by weight of the monofunctional (meth)acrylate monomer claim 10 , and from about 0.05% to about 10% by weight of the photoinitiator.9. The multilayer structure of claim 10 , wherein the ester of β-mercaptopropionic acid is selected from an alkyl 3-mercaptopropionate claim 10 , trimethylolpropane tris(3-mercaptopropionate) claim 10 , pentaerythritol tetrakis(3-mercaptopropionate) claim 10 , ethylene glycol bis(3-mercaptopropionate) claim 10 , dipentaerythritol hexakis(3-mercaptopropionate) claim 10 , and combinations thereof;the polyallyl isocyanurate compound is selected from 1,3,5-triallyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione, 2,4,6 ...

Phenylcyclohexanol Derivatives As Wax Modifiers And Gelators

A compound of the formula 3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)11. The composition of claim 10 , wherein the carrier comprises a member of the group consisting of wax claim 10 , oil claim 10 , solvent claim 10 , water claim 10 , organic liquid claim 10 , inorganic liquid claim 10 , and combinations thereof.12. (canceled)13. (canceled)15. The phase change ink of claim 14 , wherein the carrier comprises at least one wax.16. The phase change ink of claim 14 , wherein the carrier comprises at least one wax having a melting point of 120° C. or higher.17. (canceled)18. (canceled)20. (canceled) In general, phase change inks (sometimes referred to as solid inks or “hot melt inks”) are in the solid phase at ambient temperature, but exist in the liquid phase at the elevated operating temperature of an ink jet printing device. At the jet operating temperature, droplets of liquid ink are ejected from the printing device and, when the ink droplets contact the surface of the recording substrate, either directly or via an intermediate heated transfer belt or drum, they quickly solidify to form a predetermined pattern of solidified ink drops. Phase change inks have also been used in other printing technologies, such as gravure printing.Phase change inks for color printing typically comprise a phase change ink carrier composition which is combined with a phase change ink compatible colorant. In a specific embodiment, a series of colored phase change inks can be formed by combining ink carrier compositions with compatible subtractive primary colorants. The subtractive primary colored phase change inks can comprise four component dyes, namely, cyan, magenta, yellow and black, although the inks are not limited to these four colors. These subtractive primary colored inks can be formed by using a single dye or a mixture of dyes. For example, magenta can be obtained by using a mixture of Solvent Red Dyes or a composite black can be obtained by mixing several dyes. U.S. Pat. No. 4,889, ...

Orange Curable Ink

An orange radiation curable ink including at least one curable monomer, at least one organic gellant, at least one photoinitiator, and at least one colorant, wherein the ink exhibits a reflectance on a substrate at a loading of from about 2 mg/inchto about 7 mg/inchthat ranges from 0% to about 10% at a wavelength of 550 nm and that ranges from 85% to about 95% at a wavelength of about 660 nm, substantially matches PANTONE® Orange. 1. An orange radiation-curable lightfast gel ink , comprising: at least one curable monomer , at least one organic gellant , at least one photoinitiator and a colorant , wherein the ink exhibits a reflectance on a substrate at a loading of from about 2 mg/inchto about 7 mg/inchthat ranges from 0% to about 10% at a wavelength of 550 nm and that ranges from 85% to about 95% at a wavelength of about 660 nm.2. The radiation curable ink of claim 1 , wherein the radiation comprises a wavelength of about 200 to about 400 nm.3. The radiation curable ink of claim 1 , wherein said ink on said substrate exhibits an L* value of less than about 80.4. The radiation curable ink of claim 1 , wherein said ink on said substrate exhibits an a* value of less than about 90.5. The radiation curable ink of claim 1 , wherein said ink on said substrate exhibits a b* value of greater than about −100.6. The radiation curable ink of claim 1 , wherein the colorant is selected from the group consisting of Pigment Orange 36 claim 1 , Orange E-HLD claim 1 , Orange HLD 500 claim 1 , Orange HL claim 1 , Orange HL 70 claim 1 , Orange HL 70-NF claim 1 , Orange a-HLD 100 and combinations thereof.7. The radiation curable ink of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is selected from the group consisting of paper claim 1 , metal claim 1 , plastic claim 1 , membrane and combinations thereof.8. The radiation curable ink of claim 1 , wherein the colorant is present in an amount of from about 0.05% to about 6% by weight of the ink9. The radiation curable ink of claim 1 , wherein the at ...

NAIL POLISH COMPOSITIONS

Personal care products for maintaining fingernail and toenail appearance. In particular, nail polish compositions that have a formulation that is both safer and more environmentally-friendly to use. The present nail polish compositions comprise anionic polyester resins such as sodio-sulfonated polyesters and sodio-sulfonated co-polyester-co-polysiloxane copolymers as base resin vehicles. 1. An aqueous-based nail polish composition , comprising:an emulsion of a sulfonated polyester resin in water; andan optional pigment; andan optional thickening agent.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the sulfonated polyester resin is selected from the group consisting of a sodio-sulfonated polyester resin claim 1 , a sodio-sulfonated co-polyester-co-polysiloxane resin and mixtures thereof.3. The aqueous-based nail polish composition of claim 1 , wherein the optional pigment is selected from the group consisting of red claim 1 , yellow claim 1 , magenta claim 1 , black claim 1 , green claim 1 , orange claim 1 , pink claim 1 , blue claim 1 , purple claim 1 , brown and mixtures thereof.4. The aqueous-based nail polish composition of claim 1 , wherein the emulsion has a particle size of from about 10 to about 100 nm.5. The aqueous-based nail polish composition of claim 1 , wherein the sulfonated polyester resin is present in the composition in an amount of from about 1 to about 40 percent by weight of the total weight of the composition.6. The aqueous-based nail polish composition of claim 1 , wherein the optional pigment is present in the composition in an amount of from about 1 to about 15 percent by weight of the total weight of the composition.7. The aqueous-based nail polish composition of claim 1 , wherein the water is present in the composition in an amount of from about 10 to about 95 percent by weight of the total weight of the composition.8. The aqueous-based nail polish composition of being odorless.9. The aqueous-based nail polish composition of having a viscosity at 25° ...

PHASE CHANGE INKS COMPRISING NOVEL CRYSTALLINE COMPOUNDS

A phase change ink composition suitable for ink jet printing, including robust printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the phase change ink composition comprises both a crystalline compound and an amorphous compound which are derived from bio-renewable materials. In particular, the present embodiments provide novel crystalline compounds with at least two aromatic moieties for use in the phase change inks. 2. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein R is an alkyl group with at least 6 carbon atoms and no more than 60 carbon atoms.3. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline component has at least 60 percent by weight of bio-renewable content.4. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline component has a viscosity of less than 10 cps at a temperature of about 140° C.5. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline component has a viscosity of from about 1 to about 10 cps in a jetting range of from about 100 to about 140° C.6. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline component has Tof less than 150° C.7. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline component has Tof greater than 65° C.8. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline component has a viscosity of greater than about 10cps at room temperature.9. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline component comprises a dialkyl naphthalene dicarboxylate compound.10. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the ink is capable of crystallizing at a total crystallization time of less than 15 seconds as measured by the standardized TROM procedure.11. The phase change ink of having at least 50% percent by weight of bio-renewable content.13. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline component is present in an amount of from about 60 percent to about 95 percent by weight of the total weight of the phase change ink.14. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the amorphous component is present in ...

Phase Change Ink Containing Amorphous Amides

A phase change ink composition comprising an amorphous amide compound, a crystalline compound; an optional synergist; an optional dispersant; and an optional colorant; wherein the amorphous amide compound is of the formula 2. The phase change ink composition of claim 1 , wherein R is an alkyl group having from about 1 to about 22 carbon atoms.3. The phase change ink composition of claim 1 , wherein R is an alkyl group having from about 2 to about 18 carbon atoms.8. The phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline compound is selected from the group consisting of dibenzyl L-tartrate claim 1 , diphenethyl L-tartrate claim 1 , bis(3-phenyl-1-propyl) L-tartrate claim 1 , bis(2-phenoxyethyl) L-tartrate claim 1 , diphenyl L-tartrate claim 1 , bis-4-methylphenyl) L-tartrate claim 1 , bis(4-methoxylphenyl) L-tartrate claim 1 , bis(4-methylbenzyl) L-tartrate claim 1 , bis(4-methoxybenzyl) L-tartrate claim 1 , and stereoisomers and mixtures thereof.11. The phase change ink composition of claim 10 , wherein Ris an alkylene group having from about 1 to about 22 carbon atoms.15. The phase change ink of claim 10 , wherein the crystalline compound is selected from the group consisting of dibenzyl L-tartrate claim 10 , diphenethyl L-tartrate claim 10 , bis(3-phenyl-1-propyl) L-tartrate claim 10 , bis(2-phenoxyethyl) L-tartrate claim 10 , diphenyl L-tartrate claim 10 , bis-4-methylphenyl) L-tartrate claim 10 , bis(4-methoxylphenyl) L-tartrate claim 10 , bis(4-methylbenzyl) L-tartrate claim 10 , bis(4-methoxybenzyl) L-tartrate claim 10 , and stereoisomers and mixtures thereof.17. A process comprising:(1) incorporating into an ink jet printing apparatus a phase change ink composition comprising an amorphous amide compound; a crystalline compound; an optional synergist; an optional dispersant; and an optional colorant;(2) melting the ink; and(3) causing droplets of the melted ink to be ejected in an imagewise pattern onto a substrate. Commonly assigned U.S. patent application ...

NOVEL CRYSTALLINE COMPOUNDS FOR PHASE CHANGE INKS

Novel crystalline compounds with at least two aromatic moieties for use in the phase change inks. The crystalline compound is derived from bio-renewable materials and can be used in phase change ink compositions to impart desirable ink properties. For example, the crystalline compounds provide phase change ink compositions suitable for ink jet printing, including robust printing on coated paper substrates. 2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. (canceled)15. (canceled)17. The phase change ink component of having a viscosity of less than 10 cps at a temperature of about 140° C.18. The phase change ink component of having a viscosity of from about 1 to about 10 cps in a jetting range of from about 100 to about 140° C. and a viscosity of greater than about 10cps at room temperature.19. The phase change ink component of having Tof less than 140° C.20. The phase change ink component of having Tof greater than 65° C. Reference is made to commonly owned and co-pending, U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ (not yet assigned), filed electronically on the same day as the present application, entitled “Phase Change Ink Containing Amorphous Amides,” having the named inventors Naveen Chopra, Adela Goredema, Kentaro Morimitsu, Barkev Keoshkerian, Jennifer L. Belelie, and Gabriel Iftime” (Attorney Docket No. 20120800-US-NP), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety; U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ (not yet assigned), filed electronically on the same day as the present application, entitled “Amorphous Amides,” having the named inventors Naveen Chopra, Adela Goredema, Kentaro Morimitsu, Barkev Keoshkerian, and Jennifer L. Belelie (Attorney Docket No. 20120801-US-NP), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety; U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ (not yet assigned), filed ...

Amorphous Amides

An amorphous amide compound of the formula 2. The compound of claim 1 , wherein R is an alkyl group having from about 1 to about 22 carbon atoms.3. The compound of claim 1 , wherein R is an alkyl group having from about 2 to about 18 carbon atoms.8. The compound of claim 7 , wherein Ris an alkylene group having from about 1 to about 22 carbon atoms.12. The method of claim 11 , further comprising a catalyst.13. The method of claim 11 , wherein heating comprises heating to a temperature of from about 160 to about 180° C.14. The method of claim 11 , further comprising applying a vacuum pressure of from about 1 to about 2 millimeters of mercury for a period of from about 1 minute to about 1 hour.17. The method of claim 16 , further comprising a catalyst.18. The method of claim 16 , wherein heating comprises heating to a temperature of from about 160° C. to about 180° C.19. The method of claim 16 , further comprising applying a vacuum pressure of from about 1 to about 2 millimeters of mercury for a period of from about 1 minute to about 1 hour. Commonly assigned U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ (Attorney Docket Number 20120800-US-NP), entitled “Phase Change Ink Containing Amorphous Amides,” having the named inventors Naveen Chopra, Adela Goredema, Kentaro Morimitsu, Barkev Keoshkerian, Jennifer L. Belelie, and Gabriel Iftime, filed concurrently herewith, is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.Commonly assigned U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ (Attorney Docket Number 20120802-417885), entitled “Novel Crystalline Compounds for Phase Change Inks,” having the named inventors Adela Goredema, Jennifer Belelie, James Mayo, Daryl Vanbesien, Barkev Keoshkerian, Nathan Bamsey, and Jenny Eliyahu, filed concurrently herewith, is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.Commonly assigned U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ (Attorney Docket Number 20120581-412786), entitled “Bio-renewable Phase Change Inks,” having the named ...

PRINTABLE ULTRA-VIOLET LIGHT EMITTING DIODE CURABLE ELECTROLYTE FOR THIN-FILM BATTERIES

An example composition is disclosed. For example, the composition includes a ultra-violet (UV) curable mixture of water, an acid, a phosphine oxide with one or more photoinitiators, a water miscible polymer, a salt, and a neutralizing agent. The composition can be used to form an electrolyte layer that can be cured in the presence of air when printing the thin-film battery. 1. A composition , comprising:an ultra-violet (UV) curable mixture comprising water, an acid, a phosphine oxide, a water miscible polymer, a salt, and a neutralizing agent.2. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a cross-linker comprising triethylene glycol divinyl ether (TEGDVE).3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the cross-linker comprises between 2 weight percent to 4 weight percent of a total weight of the UV curable mixture.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the water miscible polymer comprises polyethylene oxide (PEO).5. The composition of claim 4 , wherein the PEO comprises at least one of 10 weight percent (10 wt %) 600 claim 4 ,000 molar volume PEO claim 4 , 5 wt % 4 claim 4 ,000 claim 4 ,000 molar volume PEO claim 4 , or 12 wt % 4 claim 4 ,000 claim 4 ,000 molar volume PEO.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the water comprises between 31 weight percent to 37 weight percent of a total weight of the UV curable mixture.7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the acid comprises between 8 weight percent to 11 weight percent of a total weight of the UV curable mixture.8. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the phosphine oxide includes one or more photoinitiators and comprises biscylphosphine oxide (BAPO) or mono-acyl phosphone oxide (MAPO).9. The composition of claim 8 , wherein the phosphine oxide comprises BAPO in an amount between 7 weight percent to 15 weight percent of a total weight of the UV curable mixture.10. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the water miscible polymer comprises between 20 weight percent to 25 weight percent of a total weight of the UV ...

INK COMPOSITION FOR USE IN 3D PRINTING

An ink for use in 3D printing including at least one monomer, and an optional oligomer, and a photoinitiator, and the ink has a high glass transition temperature (Tg) and wide range of viscosity. The 3D ink composition, and embodiments, maintains a homogeneous and easily processed consistency when used in a multi-jet modeling printing process. 1. (canceled)2. The composition of claim 17 , wherein the monofunctional acrylate monomer is selected from the group consisting of 2-phenoxyethylacrylate claim 17 , alkoxylated lauryl acrylate claim 17 , alkoxylated phenol acrylate claim 17 , alkoxylated tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate claim 17 , caprolactone acrylate claim 17 , cyclic tri methylolpropane formyl acrylate claim 17 , ethylene glycol methyl ether methacrylate claim 17 , ethoxylated nonyl phenol acrylate claim 17 , isobornyl acrylate claim 17 , isodecyl acrylate claim 17 , isooctyl acrylate claim 17 , lauryl acrylate claim 17 , octadecyl acrylate (stearyl acrylate) claim 17 , tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate claim 17 , tridecyl acrylate claim 17 , and 4-acryolyl morpholine.3. The composition of claim 17 , wherein said oligomer comprises a difunctional acrylate oligomer.4. The composition of claim 3 , wherein said difunctional acrylate oligomer is a glycol acrylate oligomer.5. The composition of claim 17 , wherein said multifunctional acrylate oligomer is a trifunctional acrylate oligomer.6. The composition of claim 5 , wherein said trifunctional acrylate oligomer is a glycol acrylate oligomer.7. The composition of claim 17 , wherein said oligomer comprises an acrylate oligomer selected from the group consisting of a difunctional acrylate oligomer claim 17 , a trifunctional acrylate oligomer claim 17 , and mixtures thereof.8. The composition of claim 7 , wherein said oligomer further includes a tetra-functional oligomer.9. The composition of claim 17 , wherein said multifunctional acrylate oligomer comprises a urethane acrylate.10. The composition of claim 9 , wherein said ...

INK COMPOSITION FOR USE IN 3D PRINTING

An ink for use in 3D printing including at least one monomer, and an optional oligomer, and a photoinitiator, and the ink has a high glass transition temperature (Tg) and wide range of viscosity. The 3D ink composition, and embodiments, maintains a homogeneous and easily processed consistency when used in a multi-jet modeling printing process. 1. A radiation-curable ink composition comprising:at least one acrylate material and a photoinitiator;wherein said ink has a complex viscosity of from about 5 to about 20 cps measured at a temperature of from about 75 to about 95 degrees C., a tensile storage modulus of from about 100 to about 5000 MPa, a tensile loss modulus of from about 50 to about 3000 MPa, a tan delta maximum of from about 50 to about 100 degrees C. and a glass transition temperature of from about 50 to about 140 degrees C.2. The radiation-curable ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the ink composition is a 3D printing ink composition.3. The radiation-curable ink composition of claim 2 , wherein said 3D printing ink composition is a build material.4. The radiation-curable ink composition according to claim 1 , wherein said complex viscosity is from about 5 to about 15 cps claim 1 , measured at a temperature of from about 75 to about 95 degrees C.5. The radiation-curable ink composition according to claim 1 , wherein said tensile storage modulus is from about 300 to about 2000 MPa.6. The radiation-curable ink composition according to claim 1 , wherein said tensile loss modulus is from about 80 to about 1000 MPa.7. The radiation-curable ink composition according to claim 1 , wherein said tan delta maximum is from about 60 to about 90 degrees C.8. The radiation-curable ink composition according to claim 1 , wherein said glass transition temperature is from about 60 to about 130 degrees C.9. The radiation-curable ink composition according to claim 1 , wherein said ink composition is waxless.10. A radiation-curable ink composition comprising:at least one ...

Curable Ink Composition

A curable ink composition for forming a three-dimensional (3D) object via a digital additive manufacturing system is provided. The composition may comprise greater than about 30 weight % of one or more oligomers, at least two monomers comprising a lowest viscosity monomer and a highest viscosity monomer, one or more photoinitiators, and optionally, one or more additives. The ratio of the weight % of the total amount of oligomers to the weight % of the total amount of monomers may be at least about 0.5 and the ratio of the weight % of the lowest viscosity monomer to the weight % of the highest viscosity monomer may be at least about 5. 1. A curable ink composition for forming a three-dimensional (3D) object via a digital additive manufacturing system , the composition comprising:greater than about 30 weight % of one or more oligomers,at least two monomers comprising a lowest viscosity monomer and a highest viscosity monomer,one or more photoinitiators, andoptionally, one or more additives,wherein the ratio of the weight % of the total amount of oligomers to the weight % of the total amount of monomers is at least about 0.5,and further wherein the ratio of the weight % of the lowest viscosity monomer to the weight % of the highest viscosity monomer is at least about 5.2. The composition of comprising at least about 50 weight % of the one or more oligomers.3. The composition of comprising greater than 50 weight % to about 75 weight % of the one or more oligomers.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the weight % of the total amount of oligomers to the weight % of the total amount of monomers is at least about 0.8.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the weight % of the lowest viscosity monomer to the weight % of the highest viscosity monomer is greater than 7.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the one or more oligomers are urethane meth(acrylate) oligomers.7. The composition of claim 6 , wherein the one or more urethane meth(acrylate ...

REMOVABLE SUPPORT MATERIAL FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

A support material for use in additive manufacturing includes greater than about 30 weight percent up to about 70 weight percent of a C12 to C18 fatty alcohol ethoxylate and about 30 weight percent to about 70 weight percent of a C16 to C22 fatty alcohol, a transition temperature measured as the temperature immediately before phase change, based on viscosity measurement, is less than about 65° C. A system for additive manufacturing includes such a support material and a build material, the ratio of C12 to C18 fatty alcohol ethoxylate to C16 to C22 fatty alcohol is selected for property matching of the support material to the build material. A method of additive manufacturing includes providing such a system and printing via an inkjet printer the support material and the build material to provide a precursor to a three-dimensional printed article. 1. A support material for use in additive manufacturing comprising:{'sub': 12', '18, 'greater than about 30 weight percent up to about 70 weight percent of a Cto Cfatty alcohol ethoxylate; and'}{'sub': 16', '22, 'claim-text': 'wherein a transition temperature measured as the temperature immediately before phase change, based on viscosity measurement, is less than about 65° C.', 'from about 30 weight percent to about 70 weight percent of a Cto Cfatty alcohol;'}2. The support material of claim 1 , wherein the support material is removable from a build material by washing claim 1 , melting claim 1 , or combinations thereof.3. The support material of claim 1 , further comprising a colorant.4. The support material of claim 1 , wherein the support material has a dissolution rate at concentrated conditions (100 mg/mL) at 75° C. in a range from about 160 to about 500 mg/min.5. The support material of claim 1 , wherein the support material has a dissolution rate at concentrated conditions (3 mg/mL) at 25° C. in a range from about 10 to about 75 mg/min.6. The support material of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of Cto Cfatty alcohol ...

REMOVABLE SUPPORT MATERIAL COMPRISING TACKIFIER FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

A support material for use in additive manufacturing includes greater than about 30 weight percent up to about 70 weight percent of a C12 to C18 fatty alcohol ethoxylate, about 30 weight percent to about 70 weight percent of a C16 to C22 fatty alcohol, and a tackifier, a transition temperature measured as the temperature immediately before phase change, based on viscosity measurement, is less than about 65° C. A system for additive manufacturing includes such a support material and a build material, the ratio of C12 to C18 fatty alcohol ethoxylate to C16 to C22 fatty alcohol is selected for property matching of the support material to the build material. A method of additive manufacturing includes providing such a system and printing via an inkjet printer the support material and the build material to provide a precursor to a three-dimensional printed article. 1. A support material for use in additive manufacturing comprising:{'sub': 12', '18, 'greater than about 30 weight percent up to about 70 weight percent of a Cto Cfatty alcohol ethoxylate;'}{'sub': 16', '22, 'from about 30 weight percent to about 70 weight percent of a Cto Cfatty alcohol; and'} 'wherein a transition temperature measured as the temperature immediately before phase change, based on viscosity measurement, is less than about 65° C.', 'a tackifier;'}2. The support material of claim 1 , wherein the support material is removable from a build material by washing claim 1 , melting claim 1 , or combinations thereof.3. The support material of claim 1 , further comprising a colorant.4. The support material of claim 1 , wherein the support material has a dissolution rate at concentrated conditions (100 mg/mL) at 75° C. in a range from about 160 to about 500 mg/min.5. The support material of claim 1 , wherein the support material has a dissolution rate at concentrated conditions (3 mg/mL) at 25° C. in a range from about 10 to about 75 mg/min.6. The support material of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of Cto ...

Ink Composition Comprising Phase Change Transfer Additive For Digital Offset Printing

An ink composition for use in digital offset printing including a white colorant, a translucent colorant, or a combination thereof; wherein the white colorant, translucent colorant, or combination thereof is present in an amount of at least 50 percent by weight based on the total weight of the ink composition; at least one component selected from the group consisting of a curable monomer and a curable oligomer; at least one phase change agent; an optional dispersant; an optional photoinitiator. A process of digital offset printing including applying the ink composition onto a re-imageable imaging member surface at an ink take up temperature, the re-imageable imaging member having dampening fluid disposed thereon; forming an ink image; transferring the ink image from the re-imageable surface of the imaging member to a printable substrate at an ink transfer temperature. 1. An ink composition for use in digital offset printing , comprising:a white colorant, a translucent colorant, or a combination thereof;wherein the white colorant, translucent colorant, or combination thereof is present in an amount of at least 50 percent by weight based upon the total weight of the ink composition;at least one component selected from the group consisting of a curable monomer and a curable oligomer;at least one phase change agent;an optional dispersant; andan optional photoinitiator.2. The ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the phase change agent has the characteristic of providing the ink composition with a first lower viscosity at an ink take up temperature and a second higher viscosity at an ink transfer temperature wherein the ink take up temperature is higher than the ink transfer temperature.3. The ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the ink composition has a first viscosity of from about 3 claim 1 ,000 to about 90 claim 1 ,000 centipoise at an ink take up temperature of from about 45° C. to about 80° C.; andwherein the ink composition has a second viscosity of from about 100 ...

Printing Process

A process including providing a curable gellant ink composition having a phase transition temperature; heating the ink composition to a temperature above the phase transition temperature; depositing the ink composition onto a substrate; wherein upon contact with the substrate the ink composition freezes to provide a gel ink layer; treating at least a portion of the gel ink layer whereby treated gellant ink reacts to form a three-dimensional object and wherein untreated gellant ink does not react and remains in gellant form; optionally, wherein the unreacted gellant ink provides a support structure for overhang portions of the three-dimensional object. 1. A process comprising:providing a curable gellant ink composition having a phase transition temperature;heating the ink composition to a temperature above the phase transition temperature;depositing the ink composition onto a substrate; wherein upon contact with the substrate the ink composition freezes to provide a gel ink layer;treating at least a portion of the gel ink layer whereby treated gellant ink reacts to form a three-dimensional object and wherein untreated gellant ink does not react and remains in gellant form;optionally, wherein the unreacted gellant ink provides a support structure for overhang portions of the three-dimensional object; andwherein the untreated gellant ink is re-useable.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein depositing comprises ink jetting claim 1 , fluid coating claim 1 , spray coating claim 1 , or a combination thereof.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein treating comprises using dynamic light processing.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein treating comprises exposing to irradiation.5. The process of claim 1 , wherein treating comprises exposing to ultra-violet irradiation.6. The process of claim 1 , wherein the curable gellant ink comprises an amide gellant claim 1 , at least one acrylate monomer claim 1 , at least one photoinitiator claim 1 , and claim 1 , optionally claim 1 , a colorant ...

EMULSIFIED ELECTRORHEOLOGICAL INK FOR INDIRECT PRINTING

An emulsified aqueous ink comprising an electrorheological fluid including a liquid phase and a solid phase, and a co-solvent, which is suitable for use in an indirect printing method. 2. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the electrorheological fluid is present in an amount of from about 3 weight percent to about 20 weight percent based on the weight of the ink.3. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the liquid phase comprises an insulating oil.4. The ink of claim 2 , wherein the insulating oil is selected from the group consisting of silicone oil claim 2 , vegetable oil claim 2 , mineral oil claim 2 , paraffin claim 2 , and mixtures thereof.5. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the solid phase comprises an inorganic particle claim 1 , an organic particle claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.6. The ink of claim 5 , wherein the inorganic particle selected from the group consisting of a metallic oxide claim 5 , a non-oxide material claim 5 , and mixtures thereof.7. The ink of claim 6 , wherein the metallic oxide is selected from the group consisting of iron II oxide claim 6 , iron III oxide claim 6 , titanium dioxide claim 6 , and mixtures thereof.8. The ink of claim 6 , wherein the non-oxide material is selected from the group consisting of claim 6 , aluminosilicate claim 6 , a ceramic material claim 6 , and mixtures thereof.9. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the loading of the solid phase in the liquid phase is from about 0.1 to about 60 weight percent.10. The ink of further comprises a surfactant selected from the group consisting of an anionic surfactant claim 1 , a cationic surfactant claim 1 , or a nonionic surfactant.11. The ink of claim 11 , wherein the anionic surfactant is selected from the group consisting of sodium dodecylsulfate (SOS) claim 11 , sodium dodecyl benzene sultanate claim 11 , sodium dodecylnaphthalene sulfate claim 11 , dialkyl benzenealkyl claim 11 , sulfate and sulfonate.12. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the co-solvent is selected from the group consisting of ethylene ...

Biodegradable electrochemical device

A biodegradable solid aqueous electrolyte composition, an electrochemical device incorporating the electrolyte composition, and methods for the same are provided. The electrolyte composition may include a rubber-like hydrogel including a copolymer and a salt. The copolymer may include at least two polycaprolactone chains coupled with a polymeric center block. The polymeric center block may include polyvinyl alcohol. The hydrogel may be biodegradable. The electrochemical device may include an anode, a cathode, and the electrolyte composition disposed between the anode and the cathode.

DIELECTRIC INK COMPOSITION

A dielectric ink composition includes at least one (meth)acrylate compound selected from the group consisting of (meth)acrylate monomers, (meth)acrylate oligomers and combinations thereof; a sensitizing photoinitiator; an amine synergist photoinitiator; a phosphine oxide photoinitiator and a gellant. A device including a dielectric layer formed by printing the dielectric ink composition described herein is also disclosed 1. A dielectric ink composition , comprising:at least one (meth)acrylate compound selected from the group consisting of (meth)acrylate monomers, (meth)acrylate oligomers and combinations thereof;a sensitizing photoinitiator;an amine synergist photoinitiator;a phosphine oxide photoinitiator; anda gellant.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one (meth)acrylate compound includes at least one of the (meth)acrylate oligomers and at least two of the (meth)acrylate monomers claim 1 , the at least two (meth)acrylate monomers comprising a lowest viscosity mono-functional or di-functional monomer and a highest viscosity mono-functional or di-functional monomer.3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the at least one (meth)acrylate oligomer is selected from the group consisting of polyester (meth)acrylate oligomers claim 2 , polyether (meth)acrylate oligomers claim 2 , epoxy (meth)acrylate oligomers claim 2 , and urethane (meth)acrylate oligomers.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one (meth)acrylate compound comprises at least two different (meth)acrylate monomers claim 1 , the at least two different (meth)acrylate monomers being selected from the group consisting of monofunctional (meth)acrylates claim 1 , difunctional (meth)acrylates claim 1 , trifunctional (meth)acrylates and combinations thereof.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one (meth)acrylate compound includes the (meth)acrylate monomers claim 1 , the (meth)acrylate monomers comprising a trifunctional (meth)acrylate cross linker.6. The composition ...

PHOTOCURABLE INKS FOR INDIRECT PRINTING

The present disclosure provides a photocurable ink comprising a radiation curable material selected from the group consisting of a curable monomer, a curable oligomer, and mixtures thereof; a photoinitiator; and a surfactant, which is suitable for use in an indirect printing method. The present disclosure also provides a method of printing using a photocurable ink. 2. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the total amount of photoinitiator is from about 1 percent to about 20 percent by weight of the ink.3. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the first photoinitiator comprises acyl phosphine oxides.4. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the second photoinitiator is selected from the group consisting of hydroxyketones claim 1 , aminoketones claim 1 , phenylglyoxylates claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.5. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the curable monomer is selected from the group consisting of methacrylate monomer claim 1 , acrylate monomer claim 1 , dimethacrylate monomer claim 1 , diacrylate monomer claim 1 , triacrylate monomer claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.6. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the curable oligomer is selected from the group consisting of diacrylate oligomer claim 1 , polyester acrylate oligomer claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.7. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the curable material is present in an amount of from about 50 to about 95 weight percent based on the total weight of the composition.8. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the surfactant is miscible with the radiation curable material.9. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the surfactant comprises one or more functional group selected from the group consisting of carbinol claim 1 , alkyl claim 1 , aryl claim 1 , glycol claim 1 , polyether claim 1 , siloxane claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.10. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the surfactant is present in the amount of from about 0.1 to about 5 weight percent based on the total weight of the composition.11. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the ink further comprising a colorant selected from the group ...

Curable latex inks comprising an unsaturated polyester for indirect printing

The present disclosure provides an ink comprising a latex comprising a photoinitiator and at least one unsaturated polyester, which is suitable for use in an indirect printing method.