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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 25, 2009
Filed:
Nov. 21, 2002
Applicants:
Ann Benjamin, Keene, NH (US);
Deava Lambert, Coventry, CT (US);
Inventors:
Ann Benjamin, Keene, NH (US);
DeAva Lambert, Coventry, CT (US);
Assignee:
Markem Corporation, Keene, NH (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C09D 11/02 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
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.