Patent ID: 6793859
Filing Date: 2004-09-21
Classification: B41M,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of making a multi-layer image receptor medium comprising the step of coextruding an image receptive layer with a core layer, wherein the image receptive layer comprises a blend of:a) carrier resin comprising modified olefin, urethane, or acrylic resin or combinations thereof; and b) an ink absorptive resin compatible with said carrier resin and present in an effective amount and selected from the group consisting of copolymers of methyl methacrylate with butyl acrylate, butyl methacrylate, isobutyl methacrylate, or isobornyl methacrylate; copolymers of isobutylmethacrylate and butyl methacrylate; butyl methacrylate resins; polystyrene resins; polyvinyl chloride; and combinations thereof.