Patent ID: 9365048
Filing Date: 2016-06-14
CPC Classification: B41F,B41J,C09D

Claim Text:
1. A method of printing an image having enhanced protection against ultraviolet light, comprising the steps of: a) preparing a powder coated substrate comprising a sublimable colorant receptive top coating and comprising a hydrophobic thermally migratable ultraviolet radiation absorber; b) preparing a transfer media comprising a base layer, said base layer having an ink receiving surface; c) forming a printed image on the transfer media by printing ink on said transfer media, wherein said ink comprises a sublimable colorant; and d) applying heat to said transfer media and subliming the sublimable colorants of said ink to transfer said sublimation colorant from the transfer media to the powder coated substrate; wherein the hydrophobic thermally migrated ultraviolet radiation absorber thermally migrates to a surface of the powder coated substrate providing ultraviolet radiation protection to the sublimable colorant.