Markem-imaje Corporation

Markem Corporation

Ann Benjamin

Richard C Woudenberg

Richard J Larson, Jr

Benjamin J Brown

Corey Williams

DeAva Lambert

Michael P Secord

Solvent-based inkjet ink formulations including an organic solvent, a resin, a surfactant, and a colorant are provided. The inks have many desirable attributes such as extended decap time.

Solvent-based inkjet ink formulations

This disclosure includes a hot melt ink composition that includes at least one wax having a freezing point of from about 20&#xb0; C. to about 45&#xb0; C. and a melting point of at least about 35&#xb0; C., and at least one colorant. The composition includes at least about 50 wt % of the at least one wax. This disclosure also relates to a printing process using such a composition and a product containing such a composition.

Hot melt inks

Solvent-based inkjet ink formulations including a solvent, a surfactant, and a colorant are provided. The inks have many desirable attributes such as extended decap time.

Inkjet ink formulations

A method for forming a mark on a substrate is disclosed. The method includes: (a) heating an edible hot melt ink including a colorant to a temperature sufficient to liquify the ink; and (b) transferring the ink to a substrate to provide a mark on the substrate.

A method for forming a mark on a food product is disclosed. The method includes: (a) heating an edible hot melt ink including a colorant to a temperature sufficient to liquify the ink; and (b) transferring the ink to a substrate to provide a mark on the food product.

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Keene, NH, United States of America

Ann Benjamin