Patent ID: 6042881
Filing Date: 2000-03-28
Classification: B41M,B44C,G03G,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for generating a temporary tattoo comprising the steps of:a. coating a first stratum of paper stock with a water soluble coating wherein said first stratum of paper stock has a high rate of water transmission and is susceptible for accepting and drying various coatings;b. overlaying said water soluble coating with a UV resistant coating;c. overlaying said UV resistant coating with an adhesive deadener;d. overlaying said adhesive deadener with an imprint coating capable of accepting a plurality of different inks;e. loading a printer with FDA approved inks;f. digitizing a desired image into a computer, said computer connected to said printer;g. inputting said stratum of paper stock and coatings into said printer and printing said digitized image on said imprint coating by use of said inks in said printer;h. applying an adhesive coating having a release coating and backing material over said printed coatings.