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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 31, 1995
Filed:
Aug. 24, 1992
Russell H Tobias, Cary, IL (US);
Nicholas A Davies, Elgin, IL (US);
Anthony J Tortorello, Elmhurst, IL (US);
Robin F Storey, Hattiesburg, MS (US);
Videojet Systems International, Inc., Wood Dale, IL (US);
Abstract
A hot melt ink comprising, ionomers and an image-forming agent, wherein the melting point of the ionomers is from about 50.degree. C. to about 130.degree. C., said ink exhibiting, in the molten stage, a viscosity from about 5 to about 60 centipoises (cps) at about 90.degree. to 140.degree. C. A method for ink jet printing comprising application of said ink in the molten state is also disclosed. A hot melt ink jet composition comprising a solid carrier component, an image-forming composition, and from about 5 to about 75 percent, by weight of an emulsifier is also disclosed, and the use thereof for ink jet printing.