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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 15, 2011
Filed:
Mar. 05, 2004
Arun V. Shastry, Neshanic Station, NJ (US);
Pamela K. Gesford, Harleysville, PA (US);
Diane C. Kunkle, Coopersburg, PA (US);
Arun V. Shastry, Neshanic Station, NJ (US);
Pamela K. Gesford, Harleysville, PA (US);
Diane C. Kunkle, Coopersburg, PA (US);
Mars Incorporated, McLean, VA (US);
BPSI Holdings, Inc., Wilmington, DE (US);
Abstract
Non-pigmented, water-based inks are disclosed which are compatible with industrial piezojet printheads and which can be used to form high resolution images on edible substrates, including sugar shell confectionery polished with a hydrophobic wax polish. The ink comprises a hydrolyzable polysaccharide adhesive agent, such as tapioca dextrin or gum arabic, which enhances the compatibility of the ink for hydrophobic surfaces.