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15-03-2012 дата публикации

CURABLE PHASE CHANGE INK CONTAINING ALKOXYSILANE MONOMER

Номер: US20120062669A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

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 ...

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19-04-2012 дата публикации

CURABLE PHASE CHANGE INKS CONTAINING FUNCTIONALIZED ISOSORBIDES

Номер: US20120092426A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

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 ...

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17-05-2012 дата публикации

PIGMENT DISPERSION AND CURABLE PHASE CHANGE INKS CONTAINING THE SAME

Номер: US20120123040A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

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 ...

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21-06-2012 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20120154496A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

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 ...

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21-06-2012 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20120157562A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

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 ...

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28-06-2012 дата публикации

Infrared-Absorbing Radiation-Curable Inks

Номер: US20120162333A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

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 ...

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06-09-2012 дата публикации

CURABLE SOLID INK COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING NOVEL CURABLE WAX

Номер: US20120224011A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

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 , ...

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06-09-2012 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20120224230A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

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 ...

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08-11-2012 дата публикации

METHODS FOR FABRICATING THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS

Номер: US20120282448A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

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 ...

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15-11-2012 дата публикации

High Reactivity Curable Paste Ink Compositions

Номер: US20120287199A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

A radiation curable paste ink composition including at least one curable wax that is curable by free radical polymerization; at least one curable liquid component that is a liquid at a temperature of from about 20 to about 25° C., present in an amount of less than about 20 percent by weight based upon the total weight of the curable paste ink composition; optionally, at least one non-curable wax; at least one free-radical photoinitiator or photoinitiating moiety; at least one curable gellant; and optionally, a colorant; wherein the components form a curable ink composition that is a paste at a first temperature, wherein the first temperature is from about 20 to about 25° C.; and wherein the components form a liquid composition at a second temperature, wherein the second temperature is greater than about 40° C. 1. A radiation curable paste ink composition comprising:at least one curable wax that is curable by free radical polymerization;at least one curable liquid component that is a liquid at a temperature of from about 20 to about 25° C., present in an amount of less than about 20 percent by weight based upon the total weight of the curable paste ink composition;optionally, a non-curable wax;at least one free-radical photoinitiator or photoinitiating moiety;at least one curable gellant; andoptionally, a colorant;wherein the components form a curable ink composition that is a paste at a first temperature, wherein the first temperature is from about 20 to about 25° C.; andwherein the components form a liquid composition at a second temperature, wherein the second temperature is greater than about 40° C.2. The radiation curable paste ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one curable wax contains an acrylate claim 1 , methacrylate claim 1 , alkene claim 1 , vinyl claim 1 , or allylic ether functional group.3. The radiation curable paste ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one liquid component is selected from the group consisting of a ...

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15-11-2012 дата публикации

ROBUST CURABLE SOLID INKS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME

Номер: US20120287212A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

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 curing and robustness, lower jetting temperature, and ultra-low shrinkage upon crystallization, which allow the inks to be used as novel materials in inkjet-based print applications. 1. A curable solid ink comprising:a curable wax;one or more monomers;an optional colorant;an amide gellant; anda photoinitiator.3. The curable solid ink of further comprising a non-curable component being an ethoxylated octylphenol derivative.4. The curable solid ink of claim 3 , wherein the ethoxylated octylphenol derivative has a melting point of from about 60° C. to about 95° C. and has a molecular weight (MW) of from about 600 to about 5000 g/mole.5. The curable solid ink of having a pre-cured hardness of from about 0.1 to about 0.5.6. The curable solid ink of having a pre-cured hardness of from about 0.1 to about 10.7. The curable solid ink of having a post-cured hardness of from about 90 to about 95.8. The curable solid ink of having a post-cured hardness of from about 70 to about 95.9. The curable solid ink of having a viscosity of from about 5 to about 25 at a jetting temperature of from about 70 to about 100° C.10. The curable solid ink of having a viscosity of from about 8 to about 12 at a jetting temperature of from about 70 to about 100° C.11. The curable solid ink of being solid at from about 20 to about 27° C.12. The 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.13. The curable solid ink of ...

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15-11-2012 дата публикации

SUPER LOW MELT TONERS

Номер: US20120288789A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

Environmentally friendly latex particles are provided which include a gelling agent and a pigment encapsulated in an amorphous resin which may be utilized in forming EA super low melt toners. Methods for providing these resins and toners are also provided. 1. A toner comprising a core comprising:at least one amorphous resin,at least one gelling agent, andoptionally, one or more ingredients selected from the group consisting of amorphous resins, waxes, coagulants, pigments, and combinations thereof.2. A toner according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one amorphous resin is selected from the group consisting of polyesters claim 1 , polyamides claim 1 , polyimides claim 1 , polyisobutyrates claim 1 , polyolefins claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. A toner according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one amorphous resin is a bio-based resin.4. A toner according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one gelling agent is derived from a component selected from the group consisting of amides claim 1 , epoxies claim 1 , and combinations thereof.5. A toner according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one gelling agent comprises an amide.5. A toner according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one gelling agent comprises an epoxy group.6. A toner according to claim 1 , wherein the toner has a minimum fusing temperature of from about 100° C. to about 130° C.7. A toner according to claim 1 , wherein the toner has a particle size of from about 3 microns to about 15 microns claim 1 , and wherein the toner has a gloss of from about 30 ggu to about 80 ggu.9. An emulsion aggregation toner comprising a core comprising:at least one amorphous resin,at least one gelling agent, andoptionally, one or more ingredients selected from the group consisting of amorphous resins, waxes, coagulants, pigments, and combinations thereof,wherein the toner has a minimum fusing temperature of from about 100° C. to about 130° C.10. A toner according to claim 9 , wherein the at least one amorphous resin is ...

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29-11-2012 дата публикации

BLACK ULTRAVIOLET CURABLE INKS

Номер: US20120302658A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

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 ...

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20-12-2012 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LEVELING INKS

Номер: US20120321816A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

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 ...

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03-01-2013 дата публикации

Inline Calibration of Clear Ink Drop Mass

Номер: US20130002742A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

An imaging device includes a plurality of ink jets that eject drops of substantially clear ink onto print media. One of the print media and the substantially clear ink has a fluorescent characteristic and the other of the print media and the substantially clear ink is substantially non-fluorescent. The imaging device includes a fluorescence sensor that illuminates the print media and detects a fluorescence intensity of light received from the print media alone and from the print media and the drops of substantially clear ink ejected onto the media. A controller modifies an operating parameter of the imaging device with reference to ink drop masses identified with reference to the detected fluorescent intensities. 1. An imaging device comprising:a source of print media;a media transport system configured to transport the print media along a media path;a plurality of ink jets associated with the media path, the plurality of ink jets being configured to eject drops of substantially clear ink onto the print media, one of the print media and the substantially clear ink having a fluorescent characteristic and the other of the print media and the substantially clear ink not having the fluorescent characteristic, the fluorescent characteristic enabling light to be emitted at an emission wavelength in response to light at an activating wavelength illuminating the fluorescent characteristic, the activating wavelength being different than the emission wavelength;a fluorescence sensor associated with the media path, the fluorescence sensor including (i) a light emitter for illuminating the print media with light of the activating wavelength, and (ii) a light detector for detecting an intensity of light at the emission wavelength received from positions on the print media where no drops of substantially clear ink were ejected and from positions on the print media where the drops of substantially clear ink were ejected onto the print media, the fluorescence sensor being ...

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03-01-2013 дата публикации

INK JET FACEPLATE COATINGS COMPRISING STRUCTURED ORGANIC FILMS

Номер: US20130002764A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

A coating for an ink jet printhead front face, wherein the coating comprises a structured organic film (SOF) comprising a plurality of segments, a plurality of linkers arranged as a covalent organic framework. Methods for preparing a coating for an ink jet printhead front face, wherein the coating comprises a SOF are also disclosed. 1. A coating for an ink jet printhead front face , the coating comprising a structured organic film (SOF) comprising a plurality of segments , a plurality of linkers arranged as a covalent organic framework (COF).2. The coating of claim 1 , wherein jetted drops of a UV curable ink or jetted drops of solid ink on the ink jet printhead front face exhibit a contact angle of about a contact angle of from about 140° to about 60°.3. The coating of claim 2 , wherein the contact angle is from about 110° to about 75°.4. The coating of claim 3 , wherein the SOF is a fluorinated SOF.5. The coating of claim 1 , wherein the SOF is a composite SOF.6. The coating of claim 1 , wherein the SOF has an added functionality.7. The coating of claim 1 , wherein the SOF comprises a capping unit.8. An ink jet printhead comprising: a front face having disposed on a surface thereof a coating claim 1 , the coating comprising a structured organic film (SOF) comprising a plurality of segments claim 1 , a plurality of linkers arranged as a covalent organic framework (COF).9. The ink jet printhead of claim 8 , wherein jetted drops of a UV curable ink or jetted drops of solid ink on the ink jet printhead front face exhibit a contact angle of about a contact angle of from about 140° to about 60°.10. The ink jet printhead of claim 9 , wherein the contact angle is from about 110° to about 75°.11. The ink jet printhead of claim 8 , wherein the SOF is a fluorinated SOF.12. The ink jet printhead of claim 8 , wherein the SOF is a composite SOF.13. The ink jet printhead of claim 8 , wherein the SOF has an added functionality.14. The ink jet printhead of claim 8 , wherein the ...

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01-08-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIGITAL RAISED PRINTING

Номер: US20130194366A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

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 ...

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10-10-2013 дата публикации

NOVEL INK COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ISOSORBIDE-CAPPED AMIDE GELLANT

Номер: US20130267624A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

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 , ...

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10-10-2013 дата публикации

NOVEL AMIDE GELLANT COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ISOSORBIDE

Номер: US20130267718A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

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 ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20130300796A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

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 ...

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27-02-2014 дата публикации

CURABLE COMPOSITIONS FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING

Номер: US20140053754A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

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 ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

METHODS FOR PRINTING CONDUCTIVE OBJECTS

Номер: US20200001637A1
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Methods for printing a conductive object are provided which may comprise dispensing one of a first ink composition and a second ink composition towards a substrate surface to form a deposition region on the substrate surface or on a previously printed object on the substrate surface, wherein the first ink composition comprises an aqueous solution of a metal compound and the second ink composition comprises an aqueous solution of a stable free radical; dispensing the other of the first and second ink compositions in the deposition region to mix the first and second ink compositions and induce chemical reduction of the metal compound by the stable free radical and precipitation of the metal of the metal compound; and removing solvent from the deposition region, thereby forming a conductive object comprising the precipitated metal. 1. A method for printing a conductive object , the method comprising:(a) dispensing one of a first ink composition and a second ink composition towards a substrate surface to form a deposition region on the substrate surface or on a previously printed object on the substrate surface, wherein the first ink composition comprises an aqueous solution of a metal compound and the second ink composition comprises an aqueous solution of a stable free radical,(b) dispensing the other of the first and second ink compositions in the deposition region to mix the first and second ink compositions and induce chemical reduction of the metal compound by the stable free radical and precipitation of the metal of the metal compound, and(c) removing solvent from the deposition region, thereby forming a conductive object comprising the precipitated metal.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein (b) occurs prior to drying the deposition region containing one of the first and second ink compositions.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein (a) and (b) occur at a dispensing temperature of less than 60° C.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the dispensing temperature is room ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

ANTI-BACTERIAL METALLO IONOMER POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITE FILAMENTS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Номер: US20180007892A1
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A composite filament includes a core particle comprising a styrene/acrylate polymer resin, and a shell comprising a styrene/acrylate ionomer resin, wherein the styrene/acrylate ionomer resin comprises a metal ion acrylate monomer, and methods of making thereof. Various articles can be manufactured from such composite filaments. 1. A composite filament comprising:a core particle comprising a styrene/acrylate polymer resin and optionally a first metal ion acrylate monomer; anda shell comprising a styrene/acrylate ionomer resin, wherein the styrene/acrylate ionomer resin comprises a second metal ion acrylate monomer;wherein the total amount of metal presented in the composite filament ranges in a concentration of from about 0.5 ppm to about 50,000 ppm; and further wherein the composite filament has a diameter of from about 0.5 mm to about 5 mm.2. The composite filament of claim 1 , wherein the first metal of the shell comprises a silver.3. The composite filament of claim 1 , wherein the styrene/acrylate ionomer resin of the shell comprises a silver monomer selected from a silver acrylate monomer claim 1 , a silver methacrylate monomer or combinations thereof.4. The composite filament of claim 3 , wherein the silver monomer is present in the shell resin from about 0.01% to about 10% by weight of the total monomers.5. The composite filament of claim 1 , wherein the styrene/acrylate ionomer resin of the shell comprises a co-monomer selected from methyl methacrylate claim 1 , butyl acrylate claim 1 , diacrylate claim 1 , cyclohexyl methacrylate claim 1 , styrene claim 1 , methacrylic acid claim 1 , dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate or combinations thereof.6. The composite filament of claim 1 , wherein the styrene/acrylate polymer resin of the core is selected from the group consisting of styrene acrylates claim 1 , styrene butadienes claim 1 , styrene methacrylates claim 1 , and combinations thereof.7. The composite filament of claim 6 , wherein the styrene/acrylate polymer ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

ANTI-BACTERIAL METALLO IONOMER POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITE POWDERS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Номер: US20180009975A1
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A composite powder includes a core particle comprising a styrene/acrylate polymer resin, and a shell comprising a styrene/acrylate ionomer resin, wherein the styrene/acrylate ionomer resin comprises a metal ion acrylate monomer, and methods of making thereof. Various articles can be manufactured from such composite powders. 1. A composite powder comprising:a core particle comprising a styrene/acrylate polymer resin and optionally a first metal ion acrylate monomer; anda shell comprising a styrene/acrylate ionomer resin, wherein the styrene/acrylate ionomer resin comprises a second metal ion acrylate monomer;wherein the total amount of metal presented in the composite powder ranges in a concentration of from about 0.5 ppm to about 50,000 ppm; and further wherein the composite powder has a particle size of from about 10 microns to about 300 microns.2. The composite powder of claim 1 , wherein the first metal of the shell comprises a silver.3. The composite powder of claim 1 , wherein the styrene/acrylate ionomer resin of the shell comprises a silver monomer selected from a silver acrylate monomer claim 1 , a silver methacrylate monomer or combinations thereof.4. The composite powder of claim 3 , wherein the silver monomer is present in the shell resin from about 0.01% to about 10% by weight of the total monomers.5. The composite powder of claim 1 , wherein the styrene/acrylate ionomer resin of the shell comprises a co-monomer selected from methyl methacrylate claim 1 , butyl acrylate claim 1 , diacrylate claim 1 , cyclohexyl methacrylate claim 1 , styrene claim 1 , methacrylic acid claim 1 , dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate or combinations thereof.6. The composite powder of claim 1 , wherein the styrene/acrylate polymer resin of the core is selected from the group consisting of styrene acrylates claim 1 , styrene butadienes claim 1 , styrene methacrylates claim 1 , and combinations thereof.7. The composite powder of claim 6 , wherein the styrene/acrylate polymer resin ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

HYBRID NANOSILVER/LIQUID METAL INK COMPOSITION AND USES THEREOF

Номер: US20200015354A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

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 ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

PRINTING PROCESS AND SYSTEM

Номер: US20200031040A1
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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 ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

CONDUCTIVE THREE-DIMENSIONAL ARTICLES

Номер: US20200031041A1
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Disclosed herein is a printing method for forming a three dimensional article. The method includes providing a first 3D structural material; depositing a metal nanoparticle ink composition on a surface of the first 3D structural material; annealing the metal nanoparticle ink composition at a temperature of between 60° C. and 100° C. to form the conductive article on the first 3D structural material; and optionally forming a second 3D structural material over the conductive article. 1. A method of forming a three-dimensional (3D) article comprising a conductive article , the method comprising:providing a first 3D structural material;depositing a metal nanoparticle ink composition on a surface of the first 3D structural material;annealing the metal nanoparticle ink composition at a temperature of between 60° C. and 100° C. to form the conductive article on the first 3D structural material; andoptionally forming a second 3D structural material over the conductive article.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the metal nanoparticle ink composition comprises:an ink vehicle; anda plurality of metal nanoparticles dispersed in the ink vehicle, the metal nanoparticles including two or more organic stabilizing groups attached thereto, an alkyl moiety of the first organic stabilizing group having a longer carbon chain length than the alkyl moiety of the second organic stabilizing group, the first organic stabilizing group being selected from the group consisting of decylamine, undecylamine, dodecylamine, tridecylamine, tetradecylamine and mixtures thereof, and the second organic stabilizing group being selected from group consisting of butylamine, pentylamine, hexylamine, heptylamine, octylamine, nonylamine, decylamine and mixtures thereof.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the metal nanoparticles have a size ranging from about 0.5 nm to about 100 nm claim 2 , as measured by TEM.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the metal nanoparticles comprise at least one metal selected from ...

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18-02-2016 дата публикации

Ultra-Violet Curable Gel Ink And Process

Номер: US20160046079A1
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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 , ...

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15-02-2018 дата публикации

PHOTOCURABLE INKS FOR INDIRECT PRINTING METHOD

Номер: US20180044545A1
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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 ...

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28-02-2019 дата публикации

Molecular Organic Reactive Inks For Conductive Silver Printing

Номер: US20190062582A1
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An ink composition including a metal salt amine complex; wherein the metal salt amine complex is formed from a metal salt and an amine; a compound selected from the group consisting of a stable free radical, a photoacid generator, and a thermal acid generator; and an optional solvent. A process including forming a metal salt amine complex; adding a compound selected from the group consisting of a stable free radical, a photoacid generator, and a thermal acid generator to the metal salt amine complex to form an ink. A process including providing an ink composition comprising a metal salt amine complex, wherein the metal salt amine complex is formed from a metal salt and an amine; a compound selected from the group consisting of a stable free radical, a photoacid generator, and a thermal acid generator; and an optional solvent; depositing the ink composition onto a substrate to form deposited features; and treating the deposited features on the substrate to form conductive features on the substrate. 1. An ink composition comprising:a metal salt amine complex;wherein the metal salt amine complex is formed from a metal salt and an amine;a compound selected from the group consisting of a stable free radical, a photoacid generator, and a thermal acid generator; andan optional solvent.2. The ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the metal salt amine complex comprises a metal selected from the group consisting of silver claim 1 , cobalt claim 1 , copper claim 1 , nickel claim 1 , gold claim 1 , palladium claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the metal salt amine complex comprises a silver salt amine complex or a silver salt ammonia complex.4. The ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the metal salt amine complex is formed using an amine comprising a member of the group consisting of ammonia claim 1 , methylamine claim 1 , ethylamine claim 1 , propylamine claim 1 , butylamine claim 1 , ethylenediamine claim 1 , and combinations thereof. ...

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26-03-2015 дата публикации

OPTICALLY SWITCHABLE COMPOSITION FOR AQUEOUS TRANSFIX BLANKET

Номер: US20150085041A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

An intermediate transfer member containing a blend of materials including a base polymer and a stimulus-responsive additive, an intermediate transfer member containing a first layer including a base polymer and a second layer grafted onto the first layer and including a stimulus-responsive additive, and a method of printing an image to a substrate. 1. An intermediate transfer member comprising: a base polymer; and', 'a stimulus-responsive additive., 'a blend of materials comprising2. The intermediate transfer member of claim 1 , wherein the stimulus-responsive additive is responsive to light.3. The intermediate transfer member of claim 1 , wherein the base polymer has a surface free energy of from about 10 to about 25.4. The intermediate transfer member of claim 1 , wherein the base polymer is selected from the group consisting of fluorinated ethylene claim 1 , fluorinated propylene claim 1 , fluorosilicones claim 1 , silicone rubbers claim 1 , and fluoroelastomers.5. The intermediate transfer member of claim 1 , wherein the stimulus-responsive additive is selected from the group consisting of azobenzenes claim 1 , spiropyrans claim 1 , triphenylmethyl derivatives claim 1 , and cinnamoyl derivatives.6. The intermediate transfer member of claim 1 , wherein:the intermediate transfer member is in a first surface free energy state when illuminated with a UV light having a wavelength of from about 200 to about 400 nm;the intermediate transfer member is in a second surface free energy state when illuminated with light having a wavelength of from about 400 to about 800 nm; andthe first surface free energy state is higher than the second free energy state.7. The intermediate transfer member of claim 1 , wherein the lower surface free energy state is achieved by heating the intermediate transfer member at a temperature of from about 50° C. to about 200° C.8. The intermediate transfer member of claim 1 , wherein:the polymer is present in the blend of materials in a range of ...

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26-03-2015 дата публикации

VARYING MATERIAL SURFACE ENERGIES VIA INHOMOGENEOUS NETWORKS FOR INDIRECT PRINTING METHOD

Номер: US20150085043A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

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 ...

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22-03-2018 дата публикации

UV CURABLE INTERLAYER COMPOSITION FOR PRINTED ELECTRONICS APPLICATION

Номер: US20180079926A1
Принадлежит:

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 ...

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19-06-2014 дата публикации

Orange Curable Ink

Номер: US20140171537A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

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 ...

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30-04-2015 дата публикации

Ink Jet Ink For Indirect Printing Applications

Номер: US20150116414A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

An aqueous ink for indirect printing applications including water; a co-solvent; a colorant; and a polymer latex comprising an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles wherein the polymer latex has a softening temperature of from about 60° C. to less than 105° C. and a glass transition temperature of from about 45° C. to about 100 C. 1. An aqueous ink for indirect printing applications comprising:water;a co-solvent;a colorant; anda polymer latex comprising an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles wherein the polymer latex has a softening temperature of from about 60° C. to less than 105° C. and a glass transition temperature of from about 45° C. to about 100 C.2. The aqueous ink of claim 1 , wherein the polymer particles have a volume average particle diameter of from about 50 nanometers to less than about 300 nanometers.3. The aqueous ink of claim 1 , wherein the polymer latex comprises a polyester polymer latex comprising an amorphous polyester claim 1 , a crystalline polyester claim 1 , or a mixture of amorphous polyester and crystalline polyester.4. The aqueous ink of claim 1 , wherein the aqueous ink comprises amorphous polyester latex particles having a glass transition temperature of from about 45° C. to about 100° C. and crystalline polyester latex particles having a melting point of from about 50° C. to about 90° C.5. The aqueous ink of claim 1 , wherein the ink composition comprises a composite latex particle claim 1 , wherein the composite latex particle comprises an amorphous polyester having a glass transition temperature of from about 45° C. to about 100° C. and a crystalline polyester having a melting point of from about 50° C. to about 90° C.6. The aqueous ink of claim 1 , wherein the polymer latex comprises a combination of amorphous polyester and crystalline polyester claim 1 , and wherein the crystalline polyester is in an amount of from about 5 percent to about 50 percent by weight claim 1 , based on the total weight of both the amorphous ...

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30-04-2015 дата публикации

PHOTOCURABLE INKS FOR INDIRECT PRINTING

Номер: US20150116415A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

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 ...

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30-04-2015 дата публикации

DUAL COMPONENT INKS COMPRISING REACTIVE LATEXES FOR INDIRECT PRINTING

Номер: US20150116430A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

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. 1. A dual component ink for use in an indirect printing process comprising:a first reactive latex having a first crosslinkable functional group; anda second reactive latex having 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; and further wherein the total reactive latexes are present in an amount of from about 3 to about 20 weight percent based on the total weight of the ink.2. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the cross-linked polymer matrix is selected from the group consisting of a polyurethane claim 1 , a phenol-methanal claim 1 , an urea-formaldehyde claim 1 , a melamine-formaldehyde claim 1 , and an epoxide.3. The ink of claim 2 , wherein one of the first and second reactive latexes comprises polyol and the other one of the first and second reactive latexes comprises diisocyanate.4. The ink of claim 3 , wherein the polyol comprises alkylene glycol.5. The ink of claim 3 , wherein the diisocyanate comprises aliphatic diisocyanates.6. The ink of claim 2 , wherein one of the first and second reactive latexes comprises phenol and the other one of the first and second reactive latexes comprises methanal.7. The ink of claim 2 , wherein one of the first and second reactive latexes comprises urea and the other one of the first and second reactive ...

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30-04-2015 дата публикации

ELECTRON BEAM CURABLE INKS FOR INDIRECT PRINTING

Номер: US20150116432A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

The present disclosure provides an electron beam ink comprising a radiation curable material selected from the group consisting of a curable monomer, a curable oligomer, and mixtures thereof; and a surfactant, which is suitable for use in an indirect printing method. The present disclosure also provides a method of printing using an electron beam curable ink. 2. 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.3. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the curable oligomer is selected from the group consisting of diacrylate oligomer claim 1 , aliphatic monoacrylate oligomer claim 1 , aromatic monoacrylate oligomer claim 1 , monofunctional acrylic oligomer claim 1 , tetrafunctional acrylic oligomer claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.4. 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 ink.5. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the surfactant is miscible with the radiation curable material.6. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the surfactant comprises silicone.7. 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.8. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the surfactant is present in the amount of from about 0.1% to about 5% based on the total weight of the ink.9. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the ink further comprises a colorant selected from the group consisting of pigment claim 1 , dye claim 1 , mixtures of pigment and dye claim 1 , mixtures of pigments claim 1 , and mixtures of dyes.10. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the ink has a surface tension of from about 15 to about 50 dynes/cm at the jetting ...

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30-04-2015 дата публикации

CURABLE AQUEOUS LATEX INKS FOR INDIRECT PRINTING

Номер: US20150119486A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

The present disclosure provides a curable aqueous latex ink comprising a curable material, a photoinitiator and a polyester polymer, which is suitable for use in an indirect printing method. 1. A curable aqueous latex ink for use in an indirect printing process comprising:a curable material;a photoinitiator; anda polymer, wherein the polymer has a softening temperature of from about 40° C. to less than 105° C., and a glass transition temperature of from about 40° C. to about 150° C.2. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the curable material is selected from the group consisting of a curable monomer claim 1 , a curable oligomer claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.3. The ink of claim 2 , wherein the curable monomer is selected from the group consisting of methacrylate monomer claim 2 , acrylate monomer claim 2 , dimethacrylate monomer claim 2 , diacrylate monomer claim 2 , triacrylate monomer claim 2 , and mixtures thereof.4. The ink of claim 2 , wherein the curable oligomer is selected from the group consisting of diacrylate oligomer claim 2 , polyester acrylate oligomer claim 2 , and mixtures thereof.5. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the curable material is present in an amount of about 1 to about 30 weight percent based on the total weight of the ink.6. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the polymer comprises an amorphous polyester claim 1 , a crystalline polyester claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.7. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the polymer has a weight average molecular weight of from about 5 claim 1 ,000 g/mol to about 40 claim 1 ,000 g/mol.8. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the polymer has a volume average particle size of from about 50 nm to about 600 nm.9. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the polymer is present in an amount of from about 1 weight percent to about 20 weight percent based on the total weight of the ink.10. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the polymer comprises poly(co-propoxylated bisphenol co-terephthalate co-fumarate claim 1 , poly(1 claim 1 ,9-nonanediol-co-dodecanedioic acid ...

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30-04-2015 дата публикации

EMULSIFIED UV CURABLE INKS FOR INDIRECT PRINTING

Номер: US20150119487A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

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. 2. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the amide gellant is present in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 2.5 weight percent based on the total weight of the emulsified UV curable ink.3. 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.4. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the curable monomer is present in an amount of from about 15 to about 20 weight percent based on the total weight of the emulsified UV curable ink.5. The ink of claim 1 , wherein the photoinitiator is selected from the group consisting of hydroxyketones claim 1 , benzophenone claim 1 , acyl phosphine oxides claim 1 , phenylglyoxylates claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.6. The ink of further comprising a surfactant selected from the group consisting of ionic surfactants claim 1 , anionic surfactants claim 1 , cationic surfactants claim 1 , nonionic surfactants claim 1 , zwitterionic surfactants claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.7. The ink of claim 6 , wherein the surfactant is anionic.8. The ink of claim 6 , wherein the surfactant is present in the amount of from about 0.1% to about 5% by weight based on the total weight of the emulsified UV curable ink.9. The ink of further comprising a colorant selected from the group consisting of pigment claim 1 , dye claim 1 , mixtures of pigment and dye claim 1 , mixtures of pigments claim 1 , and mixtures of dyes.11. The ink of claim 10 , wherein the amide gellant is present in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 2.5 weight percent based on the total weight of the ink.12. The ink of claim 10 , wherein the curable monomer is selected from the group consisting of methacrylate monomer claim 10 , acrylate monomer ...

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03-05-2018 дата публикации

Metal Nanoparticle Ink Compositions For Printed Electronic Device Applications

Номер: US20180118967A1
Принадлежит:

An ink composition including a metal nanoparticle; a viscous heat decomposable liquid, wherein the viscous heat decomposable liquid imparts a desired viscosity to the ink composition and which evaporates at a sintering temperature of the metal nanoparticle; an optional solvent; wherein the ink composition has a metal content of less than about 25 percent by weight, based upon the total weight of the ink composition; and wherein the ink composition has a viscosity of from about 50 to about 200 centipoise at a temperature of about 20 to about 30° C. A process for preparing the ink composition and for printing the ink composition. A flexographic printing process or gravure printing process including the ink composition. 1. An ink composition comprising:a metal nanoparticle;a viscous heat decomposable liquid, wherein the viscous heat decomposable liquid imparts a desired viscosity to the ink composition and which evaporates at a sintering temperature of the metal nanoparticle;an optional solvent;wherein the ink composition has a metal content of less than about 25 percent by weight, based upon the total weight of the ink composition;wherein the ink composition has a viscosity of from about 50 to about 200 centipoise at a temperature of about 20 to about 30° C.2. The ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the metal nanoparticle is selected from the group consisting of silver claim 1 , cobalt claim 1 , copper claim 1 , nickel claim 1 , gold claim 1 , palladium claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the metal nanoparticle is a silver nanoparticle.4. The ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the metal nanoparticle is present in an amount of from about 10 to about 25 percent by weight claim 1 , based upon the total weight of the ink composition.5. The ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the metal nanoparticle is a silver nanoparticle; andwherein the silver nanoparticle is present in an amount of from about 10 to about 25 percent by ...

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24-07-2014 дата публикации

LATEX INK CONTAINING A LATEX HAVING A BIMODAL MOLECULAR WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION FOR INDIRECT PRINTING METHOD

Номер: US20140204155A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

An aqueous inkjet ink includes a latex having a bimodal molecular weight distribution. A method of making an aqueous inkjet ink includes adding a dispersion of surfactant and carbon black to a reactor, adding a latex having a bimodal molecular weight to the reactor resulting in a reaction mixture, and homogenizing the reaction mixture, forming the ink. A method of printing an image to a substrate includes applying an aqueous inkjet ink onto an 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, wherein the ink includes a latex having a bimodal weight distribution. 1. An aqueous inkjet ink comprising a latex having a bimodal molecular weight distribution.2. The aqueous inkjet ink of claim 1 , wherein the latex is a polymer latex.3. The aqueous inkjet ink of claim 2 , wherein the polymer is selected from the group consisting of styrene acrylate copolymers claim 2 , styrene methacrylates claim 2 , and styrene vinyl monomers.4. The aqueous inkjet ink of claim 1 , wherein:the latex has two peak molecular weights W1 and W2; andW2>W1.5. The aqueous inkjet ink of claim 4 , wherein W2 minus W1 is at least about 5000.6. The aqueous inkjet ink of claim 1 , wherein the latex has a glass transition point of from about 45 to about 70° C.7. The aqueous inkjet ink of claim 1 , wherein the latex has a particle size of from about 50 to about 300 nm.8. The aqueous inkjet ink of claim 1 , wherein latex loading in the ink is from about 3 to about 20 wt % based on a total weight of the ink.9. The aqueous inkjet ink of claim 1 , wherein the ink has a surface tension of from about 18 to about 35 dynes/cm.10. The aqueous inkjet ink of claim 1 , wherein the ink has a viscosity of from about 2 to about 20 centipoise at 30° C.11. A method of making an aqueous inkjet ink comprising:adding a dispersion of surfactant and carbon black to a reactor;adding a ...

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24-07-2014 дата публикации

BLANKET MATERIALS FOR INDIRECT PRINTING METHOD COMPRISING STRUCTURED ORGANIC FILMS (SOFS)

Номер: US20140204160A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

An intermediate image transfer member for indirect printing contains a layer containing a structured organic film (SOF). The SOF contains a plurality of segments including at least a first segment type and a plurality of linkers comprising at least a first linker type, arranged as a covalent organic framework (COF), where at least the first segment type optionally contains fluorine. 1. An intermediate image transfer member comprising:a layer comprising a structured organic film (SOF) comprising a plurality of segments including at least a first segment type and a plurality of linkers comprising at least a first linker type arranged as a covalent organic framework (COF),wherein at least the first segment type contains fluorine.2. The intermediate image transfer member according to claim 1 , wherein the surface free energy of the layer comprising the SOF is from about 19 to about 50 mN/m.3. The intermediate image transfer member according to claim 1 , wherein the layer comprising the structured organic film is the outermost layer of the intermediate transfer member.4. The intermediate image transfer member according to claim 1 , wherein from about 30% by weight to about 70% by weight of the segments of the SOF are fluorinated.5. The intermediate image transfer member according to claim 1 , wherein the fluorine content of the SOF is from about 5% to about 65% by weight of the SOF.6. The intermediate image transfer member according to claim 1 , wherein the fluorine distribution is patterned within the SOF.7. The intermediate image transfer member according to claim 1 , wherein the fluorine is uniformly distributed within the thickness of the SOF.8. The intermediate image transfer member according to claim 1 , wherein the SOF is a defect-free SOF.9. The intermediate image transfer member according to claim 1 , wherein the water contact angle on the surface of the intermediate transfer member is from about 20 to about 60.10. The intermediate image transfer member ...

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24-07-2014 дата публикации

EMULSIFIED CURABLE OLIGOMER-BASED INKS FOR INDIRECT PRINTING METHOD

Номер: US20140204161A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

A method of printing an image to a substrate includes applying an aqueous inkjet ink onto an intermediate receiving member using an inkjet printhead, optionally spreading the ink onto the intermediate receiving member, inducing a property change of the ink, and transferring the ink to a substrate, wherein the ink includes a curable oligomer. A method of printing an image to a substrate includes applying an aqueous inkjet ink onto an intermediate receiving member using an inkjet printhead, optionally spreading the ink onto the intermediate receiving member, inducing a property change of the ink, and transferring the ink to a substrate, wherein making the ink includes forming an aqueous mixture by adding a mixture of oligomers and a surfactant to a reactor containing a mixture of a humectant and an aqueous vehicle, heating and stirring the aqueous mixture, and homogenizing the aqueous mixture, forming the ink. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein oligomer loading in the ink is from about 3 to about 20 wt % based on a total weight of the ink.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ink has a surface tension of from about 15 to about 50 dynes/cm.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ink has a viscosity of from about 2 to about 20 centipoise at about 30° C.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the curable oligomer is dispersible in an aqueous medium.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ink further comprises a photoinitiator.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ink further comprises a UV stabilizer.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ink further comprises at least one humectant.9. The method of claim 1 , further comprising curing the ink after transferring the ink to the substrate.10. The method of claim 1 , further comprising pre-curing the ink before transferring the ink to the substrate.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the curable oligomer mixture is pigmented.13. The method of claim 11 , wherein preparing the curable oligomer mixture comprises:combining a curable ...

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24-07-2014 дата публикации

INKJET INK CONTAINING SUB 100 NM LATEXES

Номер: US20140204162A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

An aqueous latex ink includes a polymer latex having a particle size of less than about 100 nm. A method of making an aqueous latex ink includes emulsifying a polymer without the use of a surfactant to prepare a latex having a particle size of less than 100 nm. A method of printing an image on a substrate includes applying an aqueous latex ink to an 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, wherein the ink comprises a latex having a particle size of less than about 100 nm. 1. An aqueous latex ink comprising a polymer latex having a particle size of less than about 100 nm.2. The aqueous latex ink of claim 1 , further comprising a surfactant.3. The aqueous latex ink of claim 1 , wherein a viscosity of the ink is from about 3 to about 20 cps.4. The aqueous latex ink of claim 1 , wherein a surface tension of the ink is from about 15 to about 50 dynes/cm.5. The aqueous latex ink of claim 1 , wherein the particle size of the polymer latex is less than about 50 nm.6. The aqueous latex ink of claim 1 , wherein the polymer latex contains a hydrophilic functional group.7. The aqueous ink of claim 6 , wherein the hydrophilic functionality is distributed randomly or as blocks in the polymer.8. The aqueous ink of claim 1 , further comprising at least one humectant.9. The aqueous latex ink of claim 1 , wherein no surfactants are used to produce the polymer latex.10. A method of producing aqueous latex ink comprising emulsifying a polymer without the use of a surfactant to prepare a latex having a particle size of less than 100 nm.11. The method of claim 10 , further comprising heating the polymer above a glass transition point of the polymer in water.12. The method of further comprising:adding a surfactant and a dispersion of carbon black to a reactor;adding the latex having a particle size less than about 100 nm to the reactor; ...

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31-07-2014 дата публикации

CURABLE INKS COMPRISING DIURETHANE GELATORS

Номер: US20140213682A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

The disclosure provides curable inks including a diurethane gelator having the structure of Formula I. 2. The ink according to claim 1 , wherein Rand R′ each claim 1 , independently of the other claim 1 , having from about 10 to about 20 carbon atoms.3. The ink according to claim 1 , wherein each one of Rand R′ is an unsubstituted linear aliphatic group.4. (canceled)5. The ink according to claim 1 , wherein Rand R′ are the same as each other.6. The ink according to claim 1 , wherein Rand R′ are different from each other.7. The ink according to claim 1 , wherein X is an alkylene group selected from the group consisting of (1) linear aliphatic groups claim 1 , (2) branched aliphatic groups claim 1 , (3) cyclic aliphatic groups claim 1 , (4) aliphatic groups containing both cyclic and acyclic portions claim 1 , any carbon atom of the saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon group may be optionally substituted with an alkyl group (cyclic or acyclic).8. The gelator according to wherein X is an aliphatic group containing both cyclic and acyclic portions.9. The ink according to claim 8 , wherein the aliphatic group comprises one or more cyclic portions.10. The ink according to claim 9 , wherein each one of the one or more cyclic portions is independently selected from cyclopropylene claim 9 , 1 claim 9 ,2-cyclobutylene claim 9 , 1 claim 9 ,3-cyclobutylene claim 9 , cyclopentylene claim 9 , 1 claim 9 ,3-cyclopenylene claim 9 , cyclohexylene claim 9 , 1 claim 9 ,3-cyclohexylene claim 9 , and 1 claim 9 ,4-cyclohexylene.11. The ink according to claim 8 , wherein the acyclic portion comprises a C-Calkylene.12. The ink according to claim 1 , wherein the diurethane gelator has a viscosity of from about 10cps to about 10cps at a temperature between 85° C. to 22° C.13. The ink according to claim 1 , wherein the diurethane gelator is present in the ink in from about 1 to about 25 percent by weight of the ink.14. The ink according to further comprising a colorant.15. The ink according to ...

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31-07-2014 дата публикации

CURABLE INKS COMPRISING BIS-UREA GELATORS

Номер: US20140213684A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

The disclosure provides a curable ink including a bis-urea gelator having the structure of Formula I. 2. The ink according to claim 1 , wherein Rand R′ each claim 1 , independently of the other claim 1 , having from about 10 to about 20 carbon atoms.3. The ink according to claim 1 , wherein each one of Rand R′ is an unsubstituted linear aliphatic group.4. The ink according to claim 1 , wherein each one of Rand R′ is a linear aliphatic group substituted with one or more C-Calkyl.5. The ink according to claim 1 , wherein Rand R′ are the same as each other.6. The ink according to claim 1 , wherein Rand R′ are different from each other.7. The ink according to claim 1 , wherein X is an alkylene group selected from the group consisting of (1) linear aliphatic groups claim 1 , (2) branched aliphatic groups claim 1 , (3) cyclic aliphatic groups claim 1 , (4) aliphatic groups containing both cyclic and acyclic portions claim 1 , any carbon atom of the saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon group may be optionally substituted with an alkyl group (cyclic or acyclic).8. The gelator according to wherein X is an aliphatic group containing both cyclic and acyclic portions.9. The ink according to claim 8 , wherein the aliphatic group comprises one or more cyclic portions.10. The ink according to claim 9 , wherein each one of the one or more cyclic portions is independently selected from cyclopropylene claim 9 , 1 claim 9 ,2-cyclobutylene claim 9 , 1 claim 9 ,3-cyclobutylene claim 9 , cyclopentylene claim 9 , 1 claim 9 ,3-cyclopenylene claim 9 , cyclohexylene claim 9 , 1 claim 9 ,3-cyclohexylene claim 9 , and 1 claim 9 ,4-cyclohexylene.11. The ink according to claim 8 , wherein the acyclic portion comprises a C-Calkylene.12. The ink according to claim 1 , wherein the bis-urea gelator has a viscosity of from about 10cps to about 10cps at a temperature between 85° C. to 22° C.13. The ink according to claim 1 , wherein the bis-urea gelator is present in the ink in from about 1 to about 25 ...

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31-07-2014 дата публикации

DIURETHANE GELATORS FOR CURABLE INK APPLICATIONS

Номер: US20140213816A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

The disclosure provides a diurethane gelator having the structure of Formula I. 2. The gelator according to claim 1 , wherein Rand R′ each claim 1 , independently of the other claim 1 , having from about 10 to about 20 carbon atoms.3. The gelator according to claim 1 , wherein Rand R′ each claim 1 , independently of the other claim 1 , having from about 14 to about 18 carbon atoms.4. The gelator according to claim 1 , wherein each one of Rand R′ is an unsubstituted linear aliphatic group.5. The gelator according to claim 1 , wherein each one of Rand R′ is a linear aliphatic group substituted with one or more C-Calkyl.6. The gelator according to claim 1 , wherein Rand R′ are the same as each other.7. The gelator according to claim 1 , wherein Rand R′ are different from each other.8. The gelator according to claim 1 , wherein X is an alkylene group selected from the group consisting of (1) linear aliphatic groups claim 1 , (2) branched aliphatic groups claim 1 , (3) cyclic aliphatic groups claim 1 , (4) aliphatic groups containing both cyclic and acyclic portions claim 1 , any carbon atom of the saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon group may be optionally substituted with an alkyl group (cyclic or acyclic).9. The gelator according to wherein X is an aliphatic group containing both cyclic and acyclic portions.10. The gelator according to claim 9 , wherein the aliphatic group comprises one or more cyclic portions.11. The gelator according to claim 10 , wherein each one of the one or more cyclic portions is independently selected from cyclopropylene claim 10 , 1 claim 10 ,2-cyclobutylene claim 10 , 1 claim 10 ,3-cyclobutylene claim 10 , cyclopentylene claim 10 , 1 claim 10 ,3-cyclopenylene claim 10 , cyclohexylene claim 10 , 1 claim 10 ,3-cyclohexylene claim 10 , and 1 claim 10 ,4-cyclohexylene.12. The gelator according to claim 9 , wherein the acyclic portion comprises a C-Calkylene.13. The gelator according to claim 1 , wherein the gelator has a viscosity of from about ...

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31-07-2014 дата публикации

BIS-UREA GELATORS FOR CURABLE INK APPLICATIONS

Номер: US20140213820A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

The disclosure provides curable inks including a bis-urea gelator having the structure of Formula I. 2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The gelator according to claim 1 , wherein each one of Rand R′ is an unsubstituted linear aliphatic group.5. The gelator according to claim 1 , wherein each one of Rand R′ is a linear aliphatic group substituted with one or more C-Calkyl.6. The gelator according to claim 1 , wherein Rand R′ are the same as each other.7. The gelator according to claim 1 , wherein Rand R′ are different from each other.8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. The gelator according to claim 1 , wherein the aliphatic group comprises one or more cyclic portions.11. The gelator according to claim 10 , wherein each one of the one or more cyclic portions is independently selected from the group consisting of cyclopropylene claim 10 , 1 claim 10 ,2-cyclobutylene claim 10 , 1 claim 10 ,3-cyclobutylene claim 10 , cyclopentylene claim 10 , 1 claim 10 ,3-cyclopenylene claim 10 , cyclohexylene claim 10 , 1 claim 10 ,3-cyclohexylene claim 10 , and 1 claim 10 ,4-cyclohexylene.12. The gelator according to claim 1 , wherein the acyclic portion comprises a C-Calkylene.13. (canceled)15. The gelator according to claim 14 , wherein the Z and Z′ are each 1 claim 14 ,4-cyclohexylene and p is from 1 to 4.1620-. (canceled)21. The gelator according to claim 11 , wherein the each one of the one or more cyclic portions is 1 claim 11 ,4-cyclohexylene.22. The gelator according to claim 12 , wherein the acyclic portion is methylene.23. The gelator according to claim 14 , wherein at least one of Z and Z′ is not null.24. The gelator according to claim 14 , wherein R claim 14 , R′ claim 14 , R claim 14 , and R′ are methyl.27. The gelator according to claim 25 , wherein R claim 25 , R′ claim 25 , R claim 25 , and R′ are methyl.28. The gelator according to claim 27 , p is 1. Reference is made to commonly owned and co-pending, U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ (not yet assigned) entitled “ ...

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20-06-2019 дата публикации

Curable Gellant Ink

Номер: US20190185694A1
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An ink composition including at least one curable monomer; at least one gellant; an optional photoinitiator; and an optional colorant; wherein the ink composition has a viscosity of less than 10centipoise at a temperature of from about 20° C. to about 40° C.; and wherein the ink composition has the characteristics of being both ink jettable and pinnable at a temperature of from about 20° C. to about 40° C. 1. An ink composition comprising:at least one curable monomer;at least one gellant;an optional photoinitiator; andan optional colorant;{'sup': '6', 'wherein the ink composition has a viscosity of less than 10centipoise at a temperature of from about 20° C. to about 40° C.; and'}wherein the ink composition has the characteristic of being both ink jettable and pinnable at a temperature of from about 20° C. to about 40° C.2. The ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the ink composition has a viscosity of less than 10centipoise at a temperature of from about 20° C. to about 40° C.3. The ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the ink composition has a viscosity of from about 10centipoise to about 10centipoise at a temperature of from about 20° C. to about 40° C.4. The ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the ink composition has a viscosity of from about 10centipoise to about 10centipoise at a temperature of from about 25° C. to about 35° C.5. The ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the ink composition has a viscosity of from about 10centipoise to about 10centipoise at a temperature of from about 20° C. to about 40° C.6. The ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the ink composition has a viscosity of from about 10centipoise to about 10centipoise at a temperature of from about 25° C. to about 35° C.7. The ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one gellant is a gellant selected from the group consisting of amide gellants claim 1 , bis-urea gellants claim 1 , and combinations thereof.8. The ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one gellant is a low ...

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20-07-2017 дата публикации

ARCHITECTURE FOR THE PRINTING OF BRAILLE DOTS USING UV GEL INK

Номер: US20170203597A1
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An improved apparatus and method for forming images comprising Braille, raised print, regular print, or a combination is described. The architecture for the printing of Braille dots using marking material such as UV gel ink. The UV gel ink is deposited on a drum that has an array of closely packed raised features like mesas that are cup-shaped. The mesas on drum are filled with the UV gel ink and transferred to paper or another substrate. Partial curing can occur on the drum and the dots can be fully cured after transfer to the substrate. The mesas are shaped so that the dots take on a final shape consistent with usual Braille features. 1. An apparatus useful in printing , comprising:an imaging member having at least one surface with an array of cup-shaped mesas, each of which includes a mesa surface for carrying a marking material;at least one ink jet print head and a mesa surface toward which the marking material is jetted from the at least one ink jet print head;wherein the imaging member when pressed against a print substrate deposits the marking material on the print substrate;wherein the marking material is a gel ink;a radiation source configured to cure a jetted gel ink to increase its viscosity before the imaging member contacts the gel ink on the print substrate in a print process;wherein a print deposited upon the print substrate is Braille, digital embossing raised print, or a combination of regular print and one or more of Braille, digital embossing and raised print and wherein a height distance between the ink jet print head and the mesa surface is adjustable.2. (canceled)3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the marking material is in a viscous non-liquid state at room temperature and transitions to a less viscous liquid state when heated to a temperature useful in printing.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a cup-shaped mesa extends outwardly to form an individual ink well at the imaging member.5. (canceled)6. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the ...

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02-10-2014 дата публикации

PREPARATION OF PIGMENT DISPERSIONS

Номер: US20140295338A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

A method for preparing a pigment dispersion includes milling a starting pigment dispersion containing a pigment and optionally a carrier and a dispersant with milling media having an average particle size of about 100 μm or less, until a final pigment dispersion having at least one of a desired pigment average particle size and a desired pigment particle size distribution is obtained; optionally separating the milling media from the final pigment dispersion; and optionally diluting the final pigment dispersion to obtain a desired pigment particle concentration. 1. A method for preparing a pigment dispersion , the method comprising:milling a starting pigment dispersion containing a pigment and optionally a carrier and a dispersant with milling media having an average particle size of about 100 μm or less, until a final pigment dispersion having at least one of a desired pigment average particle size and a desired pigment particle size distribution is obtained;optionally separating the milling media from the final pigment dispersion; andoptionally diluting the final pigment dispersion to obtain a desired pigment particle concentration.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the starting pigment dispersion comprises pigment particles having an average particle size of greater than about 1 μm claim 1 , and the final pigment dispersion comprises pigment particles having an average particle size of less than about 500 nm.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the starting pigment dispersion comprises pigment particles having an average particle size of greater than about 1 μm claim 1 , and the final pigment dispersion comprises pigment particles having an average particle size of from about 100 nm to about 400 nm.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the final pigment dispersion comprises pigment particles having an average particle size of from about 50 to about 500 nm.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the milling media is selected from the group consisting of diamond dust claim 1 ...

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27-07-2017 дата публикации

3D PRINTING SYSTEM COMPRISING SOLID BUILD INK COMPRISING COLORANT

Номер: US20170210922A1
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A color three-dimensional (3D) printing system includes (1) a solid build ink for each of a plurality of colors, each solid build ink includes (a) a solid acrylate in an amount from about 40 to about 70 percent by weight, (b) a non-curable wax in an amount from about 10 to about 45 percent by weight, (c) a curable wax in an amount from about 1 to about 15 percent by weight, (d) a photoinitiator, and (e) a colorant; each solid build ink has a curing speed adjusted by a ratio of the non-curable wax to curable wax such that the initial curing speed and final hardness of each solid build ink is approximately the same for each of the plurality of colors, and (2) a support material includes the non-curable wax used in each build ink, the support material providing a scaffold for deposition of each build ink. 1. A set of solid build inks for use in color three-dimensional printing , each of the set of solid build inks comprising:a solid acrylate in an amount from about 40 to about 70 percent by weight;a non-curable wax in an amount from about 10 to about 45 percent by weight;a curable wax in an amount from about 1 to about 15 percent by weight;a photoinitiator; anda colorant;wherein each solid build ink in the set has a different colorant and has a curing speed adjusted by a weight ratio of the non-curable wax to curable wax such that the curing speed and final hardness of each solid build ink is substantially the same independent of the colorant in a given solid build ink.2. The set of solid build inks of claim 1 , wherein when the color is cyan or black claim 1 , the weight ratio of the non-curable wax to curable wax is in a range from about 2:1 to about 5:1 claim 1 , and when the color is yellow or magenta claim 1 , the weight ratio of the non-curable wax to curable wax is in a range from about 0.5:1 to about 4:1.3. A set of solid build inks for use in color three-dimensional printing claim 1 , each of the set of solid build inks comprising:a solid acrylate in an amount ...

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25-08-2016 дата публикации

3D PRINTING SYSTEM COMPRISING SOLID BUILD INK COMPRISING COLORANT

Номер: US20160244628A1
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A color three-dimensional (3D) printing system includes (1) a solid build ink for each of a plurality of colors, each solid build ink includes (a) a solid acrylate in an amount from about 40 to about 70 percent by weight, (b) a non-curable wax in an amount from about 10 to about 45 percent by weight, (c) a curable wax in an amount from about 1 to about 15 percent by weight, (d) a photoinitiator, and (e) a colorant; each solid build ink has a curing speed adjusted by a ratio of the non-curable wax to curable wax such that the initial curing speed and final hardness of each solid build ink is approximately the same for each of the plurality of colors, and (2) a support material includes the non-curable wax used in each build ink, the support material providing a scaffold for deposition of each build ink. 1. A color three-dimensional (3D) printing system comprising: a solid acrylate in an amount from about 40 to about 70 percent by weight;', 'a non-curable wax in an amount from about 10 to about 45 percent by weight;', 'a curable wax in an amount from about 1 to about 15 percent by weight;', 'a photoinitiator; and', 'wherein each solid build ink has a curing speed adjusted by a ratio of the non-curable wax to curable wax such that the initial curing speed and final hardness of each solid build ink is approximately the same for each of the plurality of colors; and', 'a colorant;'}], 'a solid build ink for each of a plurality of colors, each solid build ink comprisinga support material comprising the non-curable wax used in each build ink, the support material providing a scaffold for deposition of each build ink.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein each solid build ink has a different initial hardness for each of the plurality of colors.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the curing speed of each build ink is partially independent of the selected photoinitiator for each build ink.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of colors comprises cyan claim 1 , magenta ...

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23-08-2018 дата публикации

HYBRID NANOSILVER/LIQUID METAL INK COMPOSITION AND USES THEREOF

Номер: US20180242451A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

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. A hybrid conductive ink comprising:a plurality of silver nanoparticles and a plurality of 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 1:5.2. The hybrid conductive ink of claim 1 , wherein the weight ratio of the plurality of eutectic low melting point alloy particles and the plurality of silver nanoparticles is 1:5.3. The hybrid conductive ink of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of eutectic low melting point alloy particles comprises ...

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19-10-2017 дата публикации

SILVER POLYESTER-SULFONATED NANOPARTICLE COMPOSITE FILAMENTS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Номер: US20170295795A1
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A composite filament includes a sulfonated polyester matrix and a plurality of silver nanoparticles dispersed within the matrix and methods of making thereof. Various articles can be manufactured from such composite filaments. 1. A composite filament for use in fused deposition modelling , comprising:a sulfonated polyester matrix; anda plurality of silver nanoparticles dispersed within the matrix,wherein the silver nanoparticle is present in the composite filament in a range from about 0.5 ppm to about 50,000 ppm;and further wherein the composite filament has a diameter of from about 0.5 mm to about 5 mm.2. The composite filament of claim 1 , wherein the sulfonated polyester has a glass transition (Tg) temperature of from about 45° C. to about 95° C.3. The composite filament of claim 1 , wherein the sulfonated polyester matrix comprises a branched polymer.4. The composite filament of claim 1 , wherein the sulfonated polyester matrix comprises a linear polymer.5. The composite filament of claim 1 , wherein the composite filament is in the form of a cylinder having a diameter of about 0.5 mm to about 5.0 mm.6. The composite filament of claim 1 , wherein the sulfonated polyester matrix comprises hydrogen or a salt of a random sulfonated polyester claim 1 , wherein the sulfonated polyester is selected from poly(1 claim 1 ,2-propylene-5-sulfoisophthalate) claim 1 , poly(neopentylene-5-sulfoisophthalate) claim 1 , poly(diethylene-5-sulfoisophthalate) claim 1 , copoly(1 claim 1 ,2-propylene-5-sulfoisophthalate)-copoly-(1 claim 1 ,2-propylene-terephthalate phthalate) claim 1 , copoly(1 claim 1 ,2-propylene-diethylene-5-sulfoisophthalate)-copoly-(1 claim 1 ,2-propylene-diethylene-terephthalate phthalate) claim 1 , copoly(ethylene-neopentylene-5-sulfoisophthalate)-copoly-(ethylene-neopentylene-terephthalate-phthalate) claim 1 , copoly(propoxylated bisphenol A)-copoly-(propoxylated bisphenol A-5-sulfoisophthalate) claim 1 , copoly(ethylene-terephthalate)-copoly-(ethylene-5- ...

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19-10-2017 дата публикации

STYRENIC-BASED POLYMER COATED SILVER NANOPARTICLE-SULFONATED POLYESTER COMPOSITE POWDERS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Номер: US20170298194A1
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A composite powder includes a core particle comprising a sulfonated polyester matrix and a plurality of silver nanoparticles dispersed within the matrix, and a shell polymer disposed about the core particle, and methods of making thereof. Various articles can be manufactured from such composite powders. 1. A composite powder for use in selective laser sintering , comprising: a sulfonated polyester matrix; and', 'a plurality of silver nanoparticles dispersed within the matrix; and', 'a shell polymer disposed about the core particle;, 'a core particle comprisingwherein the silver nanoparticle is present in the composite powder in a range from about 0.5 ppm to about 50,000 ppm; and further wherein the composite powder has a particle size of from about 10 microns to about 300 microns.2. The composite powder of claim 1 , wherein the sulfonated polyester has a glass transition (Tg) temperature of from about 45° C. to about 95° C.3. The composite powder of claim 1 , wherein the sulfonated polyester matrix comprises a branched polymer.4. The composite powder of claim 1 , wherein the sulfonated polyester matrix comprises a linear polymer.5. The composite powder of claim 1 , wherein the powder composite has a spherical structure.6. The composite powder of claim 1 , wherein the sulfonated polyester matrix comprises lithium claim 1 , potassium claim 1 , or sodium salt of a polymer selected from the group consisting of poly(1 claim 1 ,2-propylene-5-sulfoisophthalate) claim 1 , poly(neopentylene-5-sulfoisophthalate) claim 1 , poly(diethylene-5-sulfoisophthalate) claim 1 , copoly-(1 claim 1 ,2-propylene-5-sulfoisophthalate)-copoly-(1 claim 1 ,2-propylene-terphthalate) claim 1 , copoly-(1 claim 1 ,2-propylenediethylene-5-sulfoisophthalate)-copoly-(1 claim 1 ,2-propylene-diethylene-terephthalatephthalate) claim 1 , copoly(ethylene-neopentylene-5-sulfoisophthalate)-copoly-(ethylene-neopentylene-terephthalatephthalate) claim 1 , and copoly(propoxylated bisphenol A)-copoly-( ...

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19-10-2017 дата публикации

SILVER NANOPARTICLE-SULFONATED POLYESTER COMPOSITE POWDERS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Номер: US20170298232A1
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A composite powder includes a sulfonated polyester matrix and a plurality of silver nanoparticles dispersed within the matrix and methods of making thereof. Various articles can be manufactured from such composite powders. 1. A composite powder for use in selective laser sintering , comprising:a sulfonated polyester matrix; anda plurality of silver nanoparticles dispersed within the matrix,wherein the silver nanoparticle is present in the composite powder in a range from about 0.5 ppm to about 50,000 ppm;and further wherein the composite powder has a particle size of from about 10 microns to about 300 microns.2. The composite powder of claim 1 , wherein the sulfonated polyester has a glass transition (Tg) temperature of from about 45° C. to about 65° C.3. The composite powder of claim 1 , wherein the sulfonated polyester matrix comprises a branched polymer.4. The composite powder of claim 1 , wherein the sulfonated polyester matrix comprises a linear polymer.5. The composite powder of claim 1 , wherein the powder composite has a spherical structure.6. The composite powder of claim 1 , wherein the sulfonated polyester matrix comprises lithium claim 1 , potassium claim 1 , or sodium salt of a polymer selected from the group consisting of poly(1 claim 1 ,2-propylene-5-sulfoisophthalate) claim 1 , poly(neopentylene-5-sulfoisophthalate) claim 1 , poly(diethylene-5-sulfoisophthalate) claim 1 , copoly-(1 claim 1 ,2-propylene-5-sulfoisophthalate)-copoly-(1 claim 1 ,2-propylene-terphthalate) claim 1 , copoly-(1 claim 1 ,2-propylenediethylene-5-sulfoisophthalate)-copoly-(1 claim 1 ,2-propylene-diethylene-terephthalatephthalate) claim 1 , copoly(ethylene-neopentylene-5-sulfoisophthalate)-copoly-(ethylene-neopentylene-terephthalatephthalate) claim 1 , and copoly(propoxylated bisphenol A)-copoly-(propoxylated bisphenol A-5-sulfoisophthalate).7. The composite of claim 1 , wherein the sulfonated polyester matrix comprises a polyol monomer unit selected from the group consisting of ...

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19-10-2017 дата публикации

POLYMER COATED SULFONATED POLYESTER - SILVER NANOPARTICLE COMPOSITE FILAMENTS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Номер: US20170298536A1
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A composite filament includes a core particle comprising a sulfonated polyester matrix and a plurality of silver nanoparticles dispersed within the matrix, and a shell polymer disposed about the core particle, and methods of making thereof. Various articles can be manufactured from such composite filaments. 1. A composite filament comprising: a sulfonated polyester matrix; and', 'a plurality of silver nanoparticles dispersed within the matrix; and', 'a shell polymer disposed about the core particle;, 'a core particle comprisingwherein the silver nanoparticle is present in the composite filament in a range from about 0.5 ppm to about 50,000 ppm; and further wherein the composite filament has a diameter of from about 0.5 mm to about 5 mm.2. The composite filament of claim 1 , wherein the sulfonated polyester has a glass transition (Tg) temperature of from about 45° C. to about 95° C.3. The composite filament of claim 1 , wherein the sulfonated polyester matrix comprises a branched polymer.4. The composite filament of claim 1 , wherein the sulfonated polyester matrix comprises a linear polymer.5. The composite filament of claim 1 , wherein the composite filament is in the form of a cylinder having a diameter of about 0.5 mm to about 5.0 mm.6. The composite filament of claim 1 , wherein the sulfonated polyester matrix comprises hydrogen or a salt of a random sulfonated polyester claim 1 , wherein the sulfonated polyester is selected from poly(1 claim 1 ,2-propylene-5-sulfoisophthalate) claim 1 , poly(neopentylene-5-sulfoisophthalate) claim 1 , poly(diethylene-5-sulfoisophthalate) claim 1 , copoly(1 claim 1 ,2-propylene-5-sulfoisophthalate)-copoly-(1 claim 1 ,2-propylene-terephthalate phthalate) claim 1 , copoly(1 claim 1 ,2-propylene-diethylene-5-sulfoisophthalate)-copoly-(1 claim 1 ,2-propylene-diethylene-terephthalate phthalate) claim 1 , copoly(ethylene-neopentylene-5-sulfoisophthalate)-copoly-(ethylene-neopentylene-terephthalate-phthalate) claim 1 , copoly( ...

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10-10-2019 дата публикации

Method For Applying Curable Gellant Composition For Digital Embossing And Other Raised Print Applications

Номер: US20190310550A1
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A process including providing a substantially flat printed image on a substrate; disposing a curable gellant composition onto the printed image in registration with the printed image, successively depositing additional amounts of the gellant composition to create a raised image in registration with the printed image; and curing the deposited raised image. A process including providing a printed image on a substrate; disposing a curable non-gellant composition onto the printed image in registration with the printed image; and disposing a curable gellant composition onto the printed image in registration with the printed image; to create a raised image in registration with the printed image; and curing the deposited raised image. An ultraviolet curable phase change gellant composition including a radiation curable monomer or prepolymer, a photoinitiator, a silicone polymer or pre-polymer, and a gellant. 1. A process comprising:providing a substantially flat printed image on a substrate;disposing a curable gellant composition onto the printed image in registration with the printed image, wherein the curable gellant composition comprises a radiation curable monomer or prepolymer, a photoinitiator, and a gellant;successively depositing additional amounts of the gellant composition to create a raised image in registration with the printed image; andcuring the deposited raised image.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the printed image is a xerographic image.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein the process comprises an in-line process.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein the cured raised image has a height of greater than 30 micrometers.5. The process of claim 1 , wherein the raised image has a height of from about 40 micrometers to about 60 micrometers.6. The process of claim 1 , wherein curing the deposited curable gellant composition comprises curing after the last of the successive additional amounts of the curable gellant composition are deposited.7. The process of ...

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17-11-2016 дата публикации

PHOTOCURABLE INKS FOR INDIRECT PRINTING

Номер: US20160333204A1
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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. An indirect printing system comprising:an intermediate transfer member; and 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 spanning 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, wherein the surfactant and a total amount of photoinitiator comprising the first photoinitiator and the second photoinitiator are combined with the radiation-curable material to produce a composition comprising a photocurable ink transferable to the intermediate transfer member,, 'a photocurable ink, the photocurable ink comprising'}wherein the photocurable ink is partially cured to a viscosity of from about 5,000 to about 1,000,000 cps before the composition is transferred from the intermediate transfer member to a final substrate, andwherein the photocurable ink, after partially-curing, is transferred to the intermediate transfer member.2. The indirect printing system of claim 1 , wherein the total amount of photoinitiator is from about 1 percent to about 20 percent by weight of the photocurable ink.3. The indirect printing system of claim 1 , wherein the first photoinitiator comprises at least one acyl phosphine oxide.4. The indirect printing system 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 indirect ...

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29-12-2022 дата публикации

HYBRID NANOSILVER/LIQUID METAL INK COMPOSITION AND USES THEREOF

Номер: US20220418104A1
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

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 interconnect comprising a hybrid conductive ink comprising a eutectic low melting point alloy and annealed silver nanoparticles , wherein the eutectic low melting point alloy occupies spaces between the annealed silver nanoparticles.2. The interconnect of claim 1 , wherein a weight ratio of the eutectic low melting point alloy and the annealed silver nanoparticles ranges from 1:20 to 1:5.3. The interconnect of claim 1 , wherein a weight ratio of the eutectic low melting point alloy and the annealed silver nanoparticles is 1:5.4. The interconnect of ...

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18-02-2014 дата публикации

Violet curable ink

Номер: US8653153B1
Принадлежит: Xerox Corp

A violet 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/inch 2 to about 7 mg/inch 2 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. Also, the violet ink substantially matches PANTONE® Violet.

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11-03-2014 дата публикации

Green curable ink

Номер: US8669298B1
Принадлежит: Xerox Corp

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 2 mg/inch 2 to about 7 mg/inch 2 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.

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27-11-2012 дата публикации

Super low melt toners.

Номер: MX2012005328A
Принадлежит: Xerox Corp

Se proporcionan partículas de látex ambientalmente amigables las cuales incluyen un agente gelificante y un pigmento encapsulado en una resma amorfa, las cuales pueden ser utilizadas en la formación de pigmentos orgánicos de fusión superbaja EA. También se proporcionan los métodos para proporcionar esas resinas y pigmentos orgánicos.

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12-11-2013 дата публикации

Process for preparing amide gellant compounds with aromatic end groups

Номер: US8581000B2
Принадлежит: Xerox Corp

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.

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25-08-2011 дата публикации

Process for preparing stable pigmented curable solid ink

Номер: JP2011162788A
Принадлежит: Xerox Corp

【課題】時間が経っても凝集しにくく、沈殿しにくい、または沈殿しない、安定な顔料添加硬化性固体インクの製造法を提供する。 【解決手段】放射線硬化性固体インク組成物の製造法であって、前記製造法は、固体顔料および分散剤を、溶融した固体モノマーに加える方法であり、前記製造法は、(a)室温で固体のモノマーを、前記モノマーの融点よりも高い温度に加熱して、溶融した固体モノマーとする工程と、(b)硬化性成分と非硬化性成分と光開始剤とを前記溶融固体モノマーに加えて、溶融インクベースとする工程と、(c)分散剤を前記溶融インクベースに加える工程と、(d)撹拌しながら、顔料を前記溶融インクベースに加えて、顔料添加硬化性インク組成物とする工程と、を含む。 【選択図】なし

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15-03-2012 дата публикации

Methods of forming images on substrates with ink partial-curing and contact leveling and apparatuses useful in forming images on substrates.

Номер: MX2011009495A
Принадлежит: Xerox Corp

Se proporcionan métodos de formación de imágenes sobre sustratos de la impresión y aparato para formar imágenes sobre sustratos en la impresión. Una modalidad ejemplar de los métodos de formación de imágenes sobre sustratos en impresión incluye aplicar tintas sobre una superficie de un sustrato; irradiar la tinta sobre la superficie del sustrato con una primera radiación para curar parcialmente la tinta; aplicar presión al sustrato y la tinta curada parcialmente en una línea de contacto con una primera superficie de un primer miembro y una segunda superficie de un segundo miembro para nivelar la tinta sobre la superficie del sustrato; e irradiar la tinta nivelada sobre la superficie del sustrato con una segunda radiación para curar de manera sustancialmente completa la tinta.

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09-04-2015 дата публикации

両親媒性ブロックコポリマーによってさまざまな表面エネルギーを有する、間接的な印刷方法のためのブランケット材料

Номер: JP2015063127A
Принадлежит: Xerox Corp

【課題】インクの濡れを実現し、その後、相変化の後、一時的な画像を基材に完全に転写することができる表面特性を有する中間転写体、及び中間転写体を製造する方法を提供する。【解決手段】2つのブロック間で表面エネルギーが異なるマルチブロックコポリマーを含む中間転写体110に、インクジェット印刷ヘッド120を用いて、一時的な画像115を印刷し、特性変化デバイス130でインクの特性変化を誘発し、相変化後の一時的な画像135を基材140に転写する。【選択図】図1

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

芳香族末端キャップとオリゴマー分子量分布とを有する新規のゲル化剤組成物

Номер: JP2013234325A
Принадлежит: Xerox Corp

【課題】優れた接着性、および高い顔料分散安定性を可能にするインクジェット印刷に適する、改良された硬化性固体インクを提供する。 【解決手段】ダイマー酸とエチレンジアミンを重縮合して得られる、ポリアミドオリゴマー(単量体〜12量体)の分子鎖の両末端にあるカルボキシル基を芳香族モノアルコールで封鎖してなる、エステル終端化ポリアミドオリゴマーからなるゲル化剤組成物、並びに該ゲル化剤組成物と、硬化性の蝋と、モノマーと、光開始剤と、着色剤とを含む硬化性固体インク。 【選択図】なし

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09-04-2015 дата публикации

間接印刷方法のための不均質ネットワークによる変動材料表面エネルギー

Номер: JP2015063129A
Принадлежит: Xerox Corp

【課題】インクの湿潤を可能にし、基材上に一時画像の完全な転写を可能にする中間転写部材を提供する。【解決手段】2つ以上の不均質ポリマーまたはネットワークの混合物を含有する中間転写部材であって、第1のポリマーまたはネットワークが、第2のポリマーまたはネットワークよりも、表面自由エネルギーの差異が、約5〜約25mN/m高い表面エネルギーを有する中間転写部材およびこの中間転写部材を形成する。【選択図】なし

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26-04-2012 дата публикации

結晶性ポリエステルを含む硬化性転相インク

Номер: JP2012082417A
Принадлежит: Xerox Corp

【課題】インクが基板と接触すると速やかに固まり(またはゲル化し)、画像基板上でインクが不均一に分布することがない、硬化性転相インクを提供する。 【解決手段】インク媒剤と、少なくとも1つの結晶性ポリエステル樹脂とを含む、硬化性転相インク組成物。前記少なくとも1つの結晶性ポリエステル樹脂が、約10,000ダルトン(Da)〜約60,000Daの重量平均分子量(MW)を有し、約5,000Da〜約12,000Daの数平均分子量(Mn)を有し、約2.0〜約5.0の多分散度を有する、硬化性転相インク組成物。 【選択図】なし

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09-12-2010 дата публикации

インク組成物

Номер: JP2010275554A
Принадлежит: Xerox Corp

【課題】蛍光分子を組み込んだ、改良された相変化インク組成物を提供する。 【解決手段】放射線硬化性相変化インク組成物であって、硬化性の蛍光コモノマーと、硬化性の第1コモノマーと、前記インク組成物の約1から約50質量%の量のゲル化剤と、必要に応じて光開始剤と、必要に応じて着色剤と、を含み、前記インク組成物の粘度は、約110℃以下の温度において約15mPa・s以下である、インク組成物である。 【選択図】なし

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

導電性物体の印刷方法

Номер: JP2020004709A
Принадлежит: Xerox Corp

【課題】導電性物体の印刷方法を提供する。【解決手段】印刷システム100において、基材102の表面に第1インク組成物と第2インク組成物のうちの一方を付着させて、基材の表面110上または基材の表面上の以前に印刷された物体103上に堆積領域を形成する。ここで、第1インク組成物が金属化合物の水溶液を含み、第2インク組成物が安定なフリーラジカルの水溶液を含み、第1と第2インク組成物のうちの他方を堆積領域に付着させて、第1と第2インク組成物を混合し、安定なフリーラジカルおよび金属化合物の金属の沈殿により、金属化合物の化学的還元を誘導し、堆積領域から溶媒を除去することにより、沈殿した金属を含む導電性物体を形成する。【選択図】図1

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10-05-2012 дата публикации

官能化イソソルビドを含む硬化性転相インク

Номер: JP2012087299A
Принадлежит: Xerox Corp

【課題】硬化性転相インク中に石油系硬化性モノマーが存在することが原因で、耐摩耗性、接着性、オフセット性が悪くなる場合がある。この問題等、硬化性転相インクの問題を解決した硬化性転相インクを提供する。 【解決手段】少なくとも1個の官能基を有する少なくとも1つのイソソルビドモノマーを含むインク媒剤を含む、硬化性転相インク組成物。さらに、基板に印刷するための硬化性転相インク組成物と、インクを吐出するデバイスと、放射線を与えて硬化性転相インク組成物を硬化させる硬化デバイスとを備える、インク印刷デバイスが記載されている。インク印刷デバイスの硬化性転相インク組成物は、少なくとも1個の官能基を有する少なくとも1つのイソソルビドモノマーを含むインク媒剤を含む。 【選択図】なし

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07-10-2019 дата публикации

Metodo de aplicacion de composicion gelante curable para estampado digital y otras aplicaciones de impresion realzada.

Номер: MX2019003959A
Принадлежит: Xerox Corp

Un proceso que incluye proporcionar una imagen impresa casi plana en un substrato; colocar una composición de gelante curable sobre la imagen impresa en registro con la imagen impresa, depositar, de manera sucesiva, cantidades adicionales de la composición de gelante para crear una imagen realzada en registro con la imagen impresa; y curar la imagen realzada depositada. Un proceso que incluye proporcionar una imagen impresa en un substrato; colocar una composición sin gelante curable sobre la imagen impresa en registro con la imagen impresa; y colocar una composición de gelante curable sobre la imagen impresa en registro con la imagen impresa; para crear una imagen realzada en registro con la imagen impresa; y curar la imagen realzada depositada. Una composición de gelante de cambio de fase curable por radiación ultravioleta que incluye un prepolímero o monómero curable por radiación, un fotoiniciador, un polímero o prepolímero de silicona y un gelante.

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07-05-2015 дата публикации

間接的な印刷用途のためのインクジェットインク

Номер: JP2015086390A
Принадлежит: Xerox Corp

【課題】画像状のパターンのインクを中間転写体から最終的な記録基材に転写する、間接的な印刷用途のための水性インクを提供する。【解決手段】水と;共溶媒と;着色剤と;ポリマー粒子の水性分散物を含むポリマーラテックスとを含み、このポリマーラテックスは、軟化温度が60〜105℃であり、ガラス転移温度が45〜100℃である、水性インクであり、ポリマー粒子は、体積平均粒径が、50〜300nmである水性インク。ポリマーラテックスは、アモルファスポリエステル、結晶性ポリエステル、またはアモルファスポリエステルと結晶性ポリエステルの混合物からなるポリエステルポリマーラテックスを含む、水性インク。【選択図】なし

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30-06-2011 дата публикации

硬化性のソリッドインクの組成物

Номер: JP2011127112A
Принадлежит: Xerox Corp

【課題】室温において高い硬度、早い硬化速度、汚れない、プリントのリサイクル性を有する硬化性ソリッドインクを提供する。 【解決手段】フリーラジカル重合によって硬化できる少なくとも一つの硬化性ワックスと;少なくとも一つのモノマー、オリゴマー、プレポリマーと;少なくとも一つの非硬化性ワックスと;少なくとも一つのフリーラジカルの光開始剤または光開始部位の組成物と;顔料とを含み、ここで前記成分は、20から25℃までの第一温度において固形である硬化性インク組成物を形成し、そして前記成分は、40℃より高い温度の第二温度において液体の組成物を形成する放射線硬化可能なソリッドインク。 【選択図】なし

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18-02-2016 дата публикации

インクジェット用の硬化性転相インクの適合性を評価する方法

Номер: JP2016027338A
Принадлежит: Xerox Corp

【課題】硬化性転相インクで使用するための濾過および安定性の要求を満足するような顔料分散物、この顔料分散物を硬化性転相インクに使用する際の適合性を評価する方法を開発する。【解決手段】顔料分散物は、顔料と、分散剤とを含み、作成された硬化性転相インクは、前記顔料分散物が加えられており、85℃の温度で、1ミクロンフィルタを用いて濾過した場合、≧5g/sの勾配と、T2/T1≦1.6を有し、ここで、T2は、転相インクサンプル100gのうち、最後の25gを85℃で、1ミクロンフィルタで濾過する時間をあらわしており、一方、T1は、同じ転相インクサンプル100gのうち、最初の25gを85℃で、1ミクロンフィルタで濾過するのにかかる時間をあらわしている。【選択図】なし

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07-06-2012 дата публикации

顔料分散物、この顔料分散物を含む硬化性転相インク

Номер: JP2012107234A
Принадлежит: Xerox Corp

【課題】濾過性、安定性が良好な硬化性転相インクの提供。 【解決手段】硬化性転相インクは、顔料と、分散剤とを含み、作成された硬化性転相インクは、85℃の温度で、1ミクロンフィルタを用いて濾過した場合、≧5g/sの勾配と、T 2 /T 1 ≦1.6なる性能を有する顔料分散物からなる。ここで、T 2 は、転相インクサンプル100gのうち、最後の25gを85℃で、1ミクロンフィルタで濾過する時間をあらわしており、一方、T 1 は、同じ転相インクサンプル100gのうち、最初の25gを85℃で、1ミクロンフィルタで濾過するのにかかる時間をあらわしている。 【選択図】なし

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19-10-2016 дата публикации

Metodos para formar imagenes sobre sustratos con curado parcial de tinta y nivelacion de contacto y aparatos utiles en la formacion de imagenes sobre sustratos.

Номер: MX342918B
Принадлежит: Xerox Corp *

Se proporcionan métodos de formación de imágenes sobre sustratos de la impresión y aparato para formar imágenes sobre sustratos en la impresión. Una modalidad ejemplar de los métodos de formación de imágenes sobre sustratos en impresión incluye aplicar tintas sobre una superficie de un sustrato; irradiar la tinta sobre la superficie del sustrato con una primera radiación para curar parcialmente la tinta; aplicar presión al sustrato y la tinta curada parcialmente en una línea de contacto con una primera superficie de un primer miembro y una segunda superficie de un segundo miembro para nivelar la tinta sobre la superficie del sustrato; e irradiar la tinta nivelada sobre la superficie del sustrato con una segunda radiación para curar de manera sustancialmente completa la tinta.

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