Patent ID: 7887904
Filing Date: 2011-02-15
Classification: A47G,G03G,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A layered ink composite for use in applying digital printing to a contoured ceramic or glass substrate, the layered ink composite comprising: a first thermoplastic ink layer, the first thermoplastic ink layer being prepared from a formulation comprising a vitreous inorganic flux, one of either an amorphous polymer and a copolymer with an amorphous region, a plasticizer compatible with one of either the amorphous polymer and the copolymer with an amorphous region, and an amorphous tackifying resin; an image layer comprised of ceramic toner; and, a second thermoplastic ink layer, the second thermoplastic ink layer being prepared from a formulation comprising, one of either an amorphous polymer and a copolymer with an amorphous region, a plasticizer compatible with one of either the amorphous polymer and the copolymer with an amorphous region, and an amorphous tackifying resin.