The present invention is directed towards a composition comprising: (a) an oxyanion of a multivalent metal, or oxyacid, or hydrate thereof; (b) a redox buffer material; and (c) an antioxidant; wherein the redox buffer material is a multivalent metal salt. The present invention is also directed towards a substrate having the composition applied thereon, and the formation of substrate displaying a mark(s) or image(s).
The present invention relates to a method of removing a mark or image from a plastic substrate, as well as to plastic substrates and the compositions applied thereto that are suitable for use in such a method.
The present invention relates to a composition formed of a hot melt adhesive having a colour-forming compound admixed therein. The invention further relates to a substrate or multi-layer substrate construction having the composition applied thereon or therein, and methods of forming colour and/or an image on and/or within the substrate or multi-layer substrate construction using said composition.
In the present invention, there is provided a use of 1,1,1-tris(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethane in a composition in the formation of an image on a substrate having said composition applied thereon, wherein the image is formed upon exposure of the composition to NIR or IR radiation, and wherein the image is capable of being retained on the substrate for at least 1 day under conditions of at least 50% relative humidity. The present invention is further directed towards compositions comprising 1,1,1-tris(4-hydroxyphenly)ethane, in addition to substrates, methods of forming an image and printing processes comprising said compositions.
B41M 5/46 - Thermography characterised by the base, intermediate or covering layersHeat, radiation filtering or absorbing means or layersThermography combined with layers or compositions suitable for other methods of image registrationSpecial originals for reproduction by thermography characterised by the light-to-heat converting meansThermography characterised by the base, intermediate or covering layersHeat, radiation filtering or absorbing means or layersThermography combined with layers or compositions suitable for other methods of image registrationSpecial originals for reproduction by thermography characterised by the heat or radiation filtering or absorbing means or layers
C09D 11/033 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the solvent
C09D 11/037 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the pigment
C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing
The present invention relates to a plastic product formed of a plastic material having a colour-forming compound incorporated therein. The present invention further relates to a method of production of said plastic product using the colour- forming compound, as well as a method of forming a mark or image on the plastic product.
B41M 5/28 - Thermography using thermo-chromic compounds or layers containing liquid crystals, microcapsules, bleachable dyes or heat decomposable compounds, e.g. gas liberating
The present invention relates to a laser-imageable composition comprising an oxyanion of a multivalent metal and an oligomer, wherein the oxyanion of a multivalent metal comprises particles having a D50 particle size distribution of 10 μm or less. A method of formulation of the laser-imageable composition and a substrate comprising the laser-imageable composition applied thereto are also disclosed.
The invention is directed towards a composition comprising: a near-infrared radiation absorbing compound; a colour-forming compound; and a heat transfer agent operable to facilitate heat transfer from the near-infrared radiation absorbing compound to the colour-forming compound; wherein the near-infrared radiation absorbing compound is present in an amount of 0.1-3.5 wt % of the total composition, and the heat transfer agent is present in an amount of 1-15 wt % of the total composition, and the heat transfer agent is present in the composition as solid particles. The invention further relates to substrates comprising the composition applied thereto, as well as methods of forming colour or an image on said substrates.
B41M 5/28 - Thermography using thermo-chromic compounds or layers containing liquid crystals, microcapsules, bleachable dyes or heat decomposable compounds, e.g. gas liberating
B41M 5/323 - Organic colour formers, e.g. leuco dyes
B41M 5/46 - Thermography characterised by the base, intermediate or covering layersHeat, radiation filtering or absorbing means or layersThermography combined with layers or compositions suitable for other methods of image registrationSpecial originals for reproduction by thermography characterised by the light-to-heat converting meansThermography characterised by the base, intermediate or covering layersHeat, radiation filtering or absorbing means or layersThermography combined with layers or compositions suitable for other methods of image registrationSpecial originals for reproduction by thermography characterised by the heat or radiation filtering or absorbing means or layers
C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing
The present invention relates to a method of forming an image on a substrate comprising a transparent or translucent composition applied thereto, wherein the transparent or translucent composition comprises a protein in a non-denatured state, and the method comprises applying radiation to the transparent or translucent composition to denature the protein and thereby form an image on the substrate. The invention also relates to a method of preparing a substrate on which an image can be formed, and related substrates, compositions and uses thereof.
C09D 11/54 - Inks based on two liquids, one liquid being the ink, the other liquid being a reaction solution, a fixer or a treatment solution for the ink
B41M 7/00 - After-treatment of printed works, e.g. heating, irradiating
The present invention relates to a composition formed of a hot melt adhesive having a colour-forming compound admixed therein. The invention further relates to a substrate or multi-layer substrate construction having the composition applied thereon or therein, and methods of forming colour and/or an image on and/or within the substrate or multi-layer substrate construction using said composition.
C09J 5/06 - Adhesive processes in generalAdhesive processes not provided for elsewhere, e.g. relating to primers involving heating of the applied adhesive
B41M 5/28 - Thermography using thermo-chromic compounds or layers containing liquid crystals, microcapsules, bleachable dyes or heat decomposable compounds, e.g. gas liberating
In the present invention, there is provided a use of 1,1,1-tris(4- hydroxyphenyl)ethane in a composition in the formation of an image on a substrate having said composition applied thereon, wherein the image is formed upon exposure of the composition to NIR or IR radiation, and wherein the image is capable of being retained on the substrate for at least 1 day under conditions of at least 50% relative humidity. The present invention is further directed towards compositions comprising 1,1,1-tris(4-hydroxyphenly)ethane, in addition to substrates, methods of forming an image and printing processes comprising said compositions.
5050 particle size distribution of 10 μm or less. A method of formulation of the laser-imageable composition and a substrate comprising the laser-imageable composition applied thereto are also disclosed.
B41M 5/28 - Thermography using thermo-chromic compounds or layers containing liquid crystals, microcapsules, bleachable dyes or heat decomposable compounds, e.g. gas liberating
The invention is directed towards a composition comprising: a near-infrared radiation absorbing compound; a colour-forming compound; and a heat transfer agent operable to facilitate heat transfer from the near-infrared absorbing compound to the colour-forming compound; wherein the near-infrared radiation absorbing compound is present in an amount of 0.1-3.5 wt% of the total composition, and the heat transfer agent is present in an amount of 1-15 wt% of the total composition, and the heat transfer agent is present in the composition as solid particles. The invention further relates to substrates comprising the composition applied thereto, as well as methods of forming colour or an image on said substrates.
B41M 5/28 - Thermography using thermo-chromic compounds or layers containing liquid crystals, microcapsules, bleachable dyes or heat decomposable compounds, e.g. gas liberating
B41M 5/323 - Organic colour formers, e.g. leuco dyes
The present invention relates to a method of forming an image on a substrate comprising a transparent or translucent composition applied thereto, wherein the transparent or translucent composition comprises a protein in a non-denatured state, and the method comprises applying radiation to the transparent or translucent composition to denature the protein and thereby form an image on the substrate. The invention also relates to a method of preparing a substrate on which an image can be formed, and related substrates, compositions and uses thereof.
A multi source laser diode fibre array imaging system (1) comprises a marking head (10) in the form of a linear fibre array and a plurality of laser diodes (21-26). A substrate (2) comprising material that changes colour in response to exposure to laser light is movable relative to the marking head (10). Suitable modulation of the output of the laser diodes (21-26) and relative motion of the marking head (10) and the substrate (2) enables a pattern to be marked on the substrate. A substrate temperature sensor (41) is operable to detect an initial substrate temperature prior to marking activity. A control unit (3) is operable in response to the temperature sensor (41) to vary a marking setting for emitters (21-26) in response to the temperature sensor (41), thus providing compensation for substrate temperature variation.
B41J 2/475 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material for heating selectively
B41J 29/393 - Devices for controlling or analysing the entire machine
B41J 2/44 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material using single radiation source, e.g. lighting beams or shutter arrangements
B41J 2/45 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material using arrays of radiation sources using light-emitting diode arrays
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
35 - Advertising and business services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Paints, varnishes, lacquers, coatings; colorants, dyes; raw
natural resins; inks for printing, marking and engraving;
precious metals in foil or powder form for painters,
decorators, printers and artists; nonferrous metals in foil
or powder form for painters, decorators, printers and
artists; pigments; pigments containing laser-sensitive
components; paints; paints containing laser-sensitive
components; printing ink containing laser-sensitive
components; colours [for drawing pictures]; agglutinants for
paints and printing ink. Common metals and their alloys, ores; small items of metal
hardware; metal containers for storage or transport; metal
cans; metal lids; metal bottle caps; metal bottle stoppers;
printed metal containers, cans, lids, bottle caps and bottle
stoppers (terms considered too vague by the International
Bureau - rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); parts and
fittings for all the aforesaid. Apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting,
reproducing or processing images or data; printers; laser
printers; apparatus and instruments for printing, marking,
coding and imaging metal containers for storage or
transport; apparatus and instruments for printing, marking,
coding and imaging metal cans and paper cups; apparatus and
instruments for printing, marking, coding and imaging
packaging materials and labels; identification labels
[machine readable]; stands for printers; controllers for
printers; downloadable software applications for use with
printers; controlling software for printers; parts and
fittings for all of the aforesaid. Paper and cardboard; printed matter; printing paper;
adhesives for stationery or household purposes;
instructional and teaching materials; labels; printed
labels; indicator labels (terms considered too vague by the
International Bureau - rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations);
label printing machines for household and stationery use;
marking inks for stationery purposes; marking ink containing
biologics for use in the authentication of objects; stamping
inks; ink sheets for use in reproducing images in the
printing industry; packaging materials; printed packaging
materials; plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and
packaging; printed plastic sheets, films and bags for
wrapping and packaging; parts and fittings for all of the
aforesaid. Household or kitchen containers; cookware and tableware,
except forks, knives and spoons; glassware, porcelain and
earthenware; printed household or kitchen containers,
cookware and tableware [except forks, knives and spoons]
(terms considered too vague by the International Bureau -
rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations), glassware, porcelain
and earthenware; cups; paper cups; cups of plastic; cup
lids; cups and cup lids coated with laser-sensitive
components; printed cups and cup lids (terms considered too
vague by the International Bureau - rule 13 (2) (b) of the
Regulations); parts and fittings for all of the aforesaid. Business management and administration; business management
consultancy in relation to printers and printing services;
providing information concerning retail of printers and
their parts, pigments, dyestuffs, paints and printing inks,
printed matter and labels, containers, cans and cups; retail
or wholesale services in relation to printers and their
parts, pigments, dyestuffs, paints and printing inks,
printed matter and labels, cans and cups; information,
advisory and consulting services for all the aforesaid. Treatment and processing of chemicals used in industry,
science and photography; printing, marking, coding and
printing of images on objects (terms considered too vague by
the International Bureau - rule 13 (2) (b) of the
Regulations); laser printing and printing of images on
objects, not for medical purposes; coating services;
applying coatings, markings, codes and images to the surface
of products, including metal cans, paper cups and paper
labels; customised printing of company names and logos on
the goods of others for promotional and advertising
purposes; customisation of products and their packaging;
information, advisory and consulting services for all the
aforesaid. Scientific and technological services and research and
design relating thereto; industrial analysis and industrial
research services; design and development of computer
hardware and software; design and development of apparatus,
instruments and software for printing, marking, coding and
imaging of printed matter including labels, products and
their packaging; design and development of printed matter,
including labels; design and implementation of software and
technology solutions for the purpose of product
personalisation and brand awareness; providing temporary use
of on-line, non-downloadable software for use in printing;
information, advisory and consulting services for all the
aforesaid.
There is provided a method of calibrating a laser marking system of the type operable to mark a substrate moving relative to the marking system at a substrate speed.The marking system includes a plurality of emitters, each emitter operable to emit light on to a substrate for marking.The emitted light is controlled in response to a variable marking setting.The method includes the steps of activating the emitters to mark a series of block images at a range of different marking settings and a range of different substrate speeds,determining the average optical density of each marked block, identifying the marking settings that correspond most closely to a selected optical density value for each substrate speed,and thereby determining a calibration relationship between marking setting and substrate speed. An apparatus and system operable to this method are provided.
B41J 2/45 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material using arrays of radiation sources using light-emitting diode arrays
A label marking apparatus suitable for use with a label substrate comprising colour change material operable to change colour in response to controlled exposure to laser light, the apparatus comprising a label supply for retaining and supplying the label substrate, transport means for transporting the label substrate from the supply to a marking zone, a marking head operable to emit laser light so as mark a desired image in the colour change material of the label substrate as it is transported through the marking zone and at least one roller to cool the label substrate, where the roller surface is adapted to absorb, diffuse or deflect incident light. In an alternate embodiment, a cooling block is provided, which comprises a facing surface provided with one or more slits in the marking zone, the slits aligned with the light emitted from the marking head.
B41J 2/44 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material using single radiation source, e.g. lighting beams or shutter arrangements
B41J 2/45 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material using arrays of radiation sources using light-emitting diode arrays
B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
B41M 7/00 - After-treatment of printed works, e.g. heating, irradiating
B41F 23/04 - Devices for treating the surfaces of sheets, webs or other articles in connection with printing by heat drying, by cooling, by applying powders
B41J 2/475 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material for heating selectively
B41J 2/447 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material using arrays of radiation sources
B41J 2/455 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material using arrays of radiation sources using laser arrays
1-18336-121-18321-181-18 alkyl; a heterocyclic ring; and a heteroaryl, and wherein the compound is capable of transitioning from a non-coloured state to a coloured state, the transition being effected by the application of an applied transition stimulus or first applied temperature; and at least one additional compound capable of transitioning from a non-coloured to a coloured state, the transition being effected by the application of an additional applied stimulus or additional temperature; wherein, if formed, the coloured state of the compound of formula (I) and the at least one additional compound are different in colour.
C07D 231/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,2-diazole or hydrogenated 1,2-diazole rings not condensed with other rings having two or three double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members with only hydrogen atoms, hydrocarbon or substituted hydrocarbon radicals, directly attached to ring carbon atoms
A composition for forming an image on or within a substrate, the composition comprising two or more components selected from the following groups (i) to (iii): (i)a component capable of reversibly transitioning between a non-coloured state and a coloured state, the transition from the non-coloured state to the coloured state being effected by the application of a first applied stimulus and the transition from the coloured state to the non-coloured state being effected by the application of a first temperature; (ii)a component capable of transitioning from a non-coloured state to a coloured state, the transition being effected by the application of a second applied stimulus, wherein the component can be deactivated, either before or after transitioning, by application of a second temperature, such that subsequent transitioning cannot occur; (iii) a component capable of transitioning from a non-coloured state to a coloured state, the transition being effected by the application of a third applied stimulus, wherein said component requires activation to allow transitioning to occur, where said activation occurs by application of a third temperature; wherein, if formed,each of the coloured states of the two or more components has a different colour.
A composition comprising a compound of formula (I): wherein R121-181-181-18233, -COOH, -COR3, - CONR326-121-18321-181a2a3a4a1b2b3b4b4b are independently selected from C, N or S; and R3and R4186-121-186-126-12aryl; or a compound of formula (II):
C07C 245/04 - Azo compounds, i.e. compounds having the free valencies of —N=N— groups attached to different atoms, e.g. diazohydroxides with nitrogen atoms of azo groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms or to carbon atoms of rings other than six-membered aromatic rings
C07C 229/52 - Compounds containing amino and carboxyl groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having amino and carboxyl groups bound to carbon atoms of six-membered aromatic rings of the same carbon skeleton
A deactivatable component capable of transitioning from a non-coloured state to a coloured state, the transition being effected by the application of an applied transition stimulus, wherein the deactivatable component can be deactivated, either before or after transitioning, by application of a deactivation temperature, such that subsequent transitioning cannot occur.
A composition for forming an image on or within a substrate, the composition comprising: (a) an activatable component capable of transitioning from a non-coloured state to a coloured state, the transition being effected by the application of an applied transition stimulus, wherein the activatable component requires activation to allow transitioning to occur, where said activation occurs by application of an activation temperature; and (b) two additional components each capable of transitioning from a non-coloured state to a coloured state, the transition being effected by the application of an additional applied stimulus or an additional temperature; wherein, if formed, the coloured states of the activatable component and each of the two additional components are different in colour.
G03C 1/73 - Photosensitive compositions not covered by groups containing organic compounds
B41M 5/28 - Thermography using thermo-chromic compounds or layers containing liquid crystals, microcapsules, bleachable dyes or heat decomposable compounds, e.g. gas liberating
C07C 233/09 - Carboxylic acid amides having carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to acyclic carbon atoms having nitrogen atoms of carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to carbon atoms of unsubstituted hydrocarbon radicals with carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to carbon atoms of an acyclic unsaturated carbon skeleton
G03F 7/025 - Non-macromolecular photopolymerisable compounds having carbon-to-carbon triple bonds, e.g. acetylenic compounds
The invention relates to a method of functionalising a diacetylene compound of formula (II) to form a diacetylene compound of formula (I): wherein x is from 1 to 20; Q is selected from an amide having the formula (IV) and an ester having the formula (V) wherein R1and R22y31-205-201-201-203-182ZZ-E-P, and R31-201-205-201-201-203-182Z22y32X2y3 2xx-COOH wherein x and y are as defined for formula (I); and L' is selected from NR1R2and OR3wherein R1, R2and R3 are as defined for Q in formula (I); in the presence of a coupling reagent and optionally, a catalyst or base.
C07C 231/02 - Preparation of carboxylic acid amides from carboxylic acids or from esters, anhydrides, or halides thereof by reaction with ammonia or amines
C07C 269/06 - Preparation of derivatives of carbamic acid, i.e. compounds containing any of the groups the nitrogen atom not being part of nitro or nitroso groups by reactions not involving the formation of carbamate groups
C07C 233/09 - Carboxylic acid amides having carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to acyclic carbon atoms having nitrogen atoms of carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to carbon atoms of unsubstituted hydrocarbon radicals with carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to carbon atoms of an acyclic unsaturated carbon skeleton
C07C 271/20 - Esters of carbamic acids having oxygen atoms of carbamate groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms with the nitrogen atoms of the carbamate groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to acyclic carbon atoms to carbon atoms of hydrocarbon radicals substituted by nitrogen atoms not being part of nitro or nitroso groups
An apparatus (1) for marking a container (2) comprising colour change material operable to change colour in response to controlled exposure to laser light comprises: (a)platform (3) for retaining the container (2); container sensing means (12) operable to detect the position or orientation of the container (2); a marking head (14) operable to emit laser light so as to mark the container (2); and a platform actuator 13 operable to move the platform (3) relative to the marking head (14). A control unit (11) is operable to control the platform actuator (13) and marking head (14) in response to the container sensing means (12) so as to mark a desired image on the container (2). The platform (3) and marking head (14) are provided within a chamber (10), accessed via a door 7 having extraction means operable to generate an airflow so as to remove exhaust material generated during the marking process.
B41J 2/44 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material using single radiation source, e.g. lighting beams or shutter arrangements
B41J 2/455 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material using arrays of radiation sources using laser arrays
B41M 5/28 - Thermography using thermo-chromic compounds or layers containing liquid crystals, microcapsules, bleachable dyes or heat decomposable compounds, e.g. gas liberating
B41M 5/30 - Thermography using chemical colour formers
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
A47G 19/22 - Drinking vessels or saucers used for table service
B23K 26/03 - Observing, e.g. monitoring, the workpiece
B23K 26/08 - Devices involving relative movement between laser beam and workpiece
B23K 26/12 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring in a special environment or atmosphere, e.g. in an enclosure
B23K 26/352 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring for surface treatment
A method of calibrating a laser marking system of the type comprising a plurality of emitters, each emitter operable to emit light on to a substrate for marking, the method comprising the steps of: marking individual lines on a substrate for each emitter at a plurality of different marking settings; measuring the line width of each line; and thereby calculating the intensity profile shape factor s' of each emitter, and thereby determining a relationship between the marking setting and the marked line width. An alternate method of calibrating a laser marking system of the above type, a calibration apparatus and a laser marking system are also detailed.
B41J 2/45 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material using arrays of radiation sources using light-emitting diode arrays
A method of calibrating a laser marking system of the type comprising a plurality of emitters, each emitter operable to emit light on to a substrate for marking, the output light energy of each emitter being modulated by varying a marking setting for each emitter is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: activating the emitters to mark a series of block images on to the substrate using a series of different marking settings; capturing an image of each marked block; processing the captured images to determine the optical density of the areas of the marked block associated with each individual emitter and thereby determining an optical density value for each emitter for each of the utilised marking settings; and performing an interpolation to determine marking settings corresponding to optical density values for intermediate marking settings between the utilised marking settings wherein the determined marking settings for each optical density value for each emitter are stored in a look up table and if there are marking settings having different parameter values that correspond to the same optical density value, the method involves selecting one marking setting only for storage in the look up table. In addition, an alternate method of calibrating a laser marking system of the above type, comprising extracting an intensity profile through the image in a direction substantially perpendicular to the relative motion between the substrate and the emitters is also described.
B41J 2/45 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material using arrays of radiation sources using light-emitting diode arrays
28.
A METHOD OF FORMING A STABLE NON-COLOURED OR COLOURED STATE OF A DIACETYLENE COMPOUND
A method of forming a stable non-coloured or coloured state of a diacetylene compound having non-coloured, first coloured and second coloured states, the diacetylene compound being capable of transitioning from the non-coloured state to the first or second coloured state and from the first to the second coloured state, the method comprising simultaneously exposing to both thermal energy and radiation, the non-coloured state or, if formed, the first coloured state of the diacetylene compound, wherein the radiation has a wavelength of 400 nm or less, and the thermal energy is selected to: (I) form a stable non-coloured state; or (ii) effect a transition from the non-coloured state of the diacetylene compound to the second coloured state; or (ill) effect a transition from the first coloured state of the diacetylene compound to the second coloured state; wherein in (ii) and (iii), the resulting second coloured state is stable.
G03C 1/73 - Photosensitive compositions not covered by groups containing organic compounds
C07C 233/09 - Carboxylic acid amides having carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to acyclic carbon atoms having nitrogen atoms of carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to carbon atoms of unsubstituted hydrocarbon radicals with carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to carbon atoms of an acyclic unsaturated carbon skeleton
B41M 5/28 - Thermography using thermo-chromic compounds or layers containing liquid crystals, microcapsules, bleachable dyes or heat decomposable compounds, e.g. gas liberating
G03F 7/025 - Non-macromolecular photopolymerisable compounds having carbon-to-carbon triple bonds, e.g. acetylenic compounds
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
35 - Advertising and business services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Paints, varnishes and lacquers for use with laser printers, coatings, namely, stains and clear finishes for exterior and interior use on a variety of substrates, and clear coatings in the nature of paints for laser printers; colorants for the manufacture of paint and printing ink, dyes namely synthetic dyes and natural dyes for use in the field of digital printing; raw natural resins; printing inks, engraving inks, inks for marking, namely, typographic inks; precious metals in foil or powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists; nonferrous metals in foil or powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists; pigments for use in the graphic arts industry; laser-sensitive pigments for use in the graphic arts industry; conductive paints; laser-sensitive paints for use in the graphic arts industry; printing ink containing laser-sensitive components; oil colors; synthetic resin colors, namely synthetic resin paints; colors namely colorants and color pigments for use in the manufacture of paint and printing ink; agglutinants for paints and printing ink.
(2) Common metals and their alloys, ores, small items of metal hardware, namely, nuts, springs, washers, and drawer pulls, containers of metal for the storage and transport of goods, metal cans, closures of metal for containers, metal bottle caps, metal bottle stoppers, printed containers of metal for storage and transport of goods, cans, metal lids for cans, bottle caps and bottle stoppers, and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid.
(3) Apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing and processing images and data, namely, computer printers, photo printers, laser printers, apparatus and instruments for printing metal containers for storage and transport, namely, document printers for printing labels for metal containers for storage and transport, apparatus and instruments for marking, coding, and imaging metal containers for storage and transport, namely laser printers and thermal imaging cameras, not for medical use, and bar code printers, apparatus and instruments for printing metal cans and paper cups, namely, document printers for printing labels for metal cans and paper cups, apparatus and instruments for marking, coding, and imaging metal cans and paper cups, namely, laser printers and thermal imaging cameras, not for medical use, and bar code printers, apparatus and instruments for printing, namely, document printers for printing labels, apparatus and instruments for marking, coding, and imaging packaging materials and labels, namely, laser printer and thermal imaging cameras, not for medical use, and bar code printers, identification labels, namely, encoded bar code labels and labels carrying magnetically recorded bar codes, stands for printers, firmware for controlling printer ink and data integrity in a printer, downloadable software applications for operating printers, downloadable computer software for operating printers, and parts and fittings for all of the aforesaid.
(4) Paper and cardboard, printed matter, namely printed paper labels, printing paper, adhesives for stationery and household purposes, printed instructional and teaching materials in the field of photonic and laser printing, paper labels, printed paper labels, indicator labels, namely, address and barcode ribbons, label printing machines for household and stationery use, marking inks for stationery purposes, marking ink containing biologics for use in the authentication of objects, stamping inks, ink sheets for use in reproducing images in the printing industry, packaging materials made of paper, packaging materials made of paper featuring printed text and designs, plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging, printed plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging, and parts and fittings for all of the aforesaid.
(5) Plastic storage containers for household and kitchen purposes, cookware and tableware, namely, tea services, coffee services, serving scoops, and dishes, beverage glassware, table glassware, porcelain beverage ware and earthenware, household and kitchen storage containers made of glass, paper, plastic and ceramic featuring printed text and designs, cookware and tableware, namely, tea services, coffee services, serving scoops, and dishes featuring printed text and designs, beverage glassware featuring printed text and design, porcelain beverage ware featuring printed text and design, and earthenware featuring printed text and designs, cups, paper cups, cups of plastic, cup lids, cups and cup lids coated with laser-sensitive components, cups and cup lids featuring printed text and designs, and parts and fittings for all of the aforesaid. (1) Business management and administration, business management consultancy in relation to printers and printing services, providing information concerning retail of printers and their parts, pigments, dyestuffs, paints and printing inks, printed matter and labels, containers, cans and cups, retail and wholesale store services in relation to printers and their parts, pigments, dyestuffs, paints and printing inks, printed matter and labels, cans and cups, and information, advisory and consulting services for all the aforesaid.
(2) Treatment and processing of chemicals for use in laser printers and digital printers, printing, marking, coding and printing of images on objects, namely design printing for others and laser printing of packaging for others, laser printing services for printing of images on objects, not for medical purposes, namely printing of advertising matter and packaging for others, coating services, namely, application of decorative and protective coatings to the surface of the products of others, namely metal cans, paper cups and paper labels, coating services, namely application of decorative and protective coatings to the metal products of others by means of galvanization, applying coatings, bar codes and images to the surface of the products of others, namely metal cans, paper cups and paper labels, customised printing of company names and logos on the goods of others for promotional and advertising purposes, customisation of products and their packaging, namely custom manufacturing of containers, cups, lids and packaging therefor, and information, advisory and consulting services for all the aforesaid.
(3) Scientific and technological services, namely scientific research, analysis and testing in the field of photonic laser printing, industrial analysis, namely, analysis of the goods of others to assure compliance with industry standards, industrial research in the field of photonic laser printing, design and development of computer hardware and software, design and development of apparatus, instruments and software for printing, marking, coding and imaging of printed matter namely labels, products and their packaging, design and development of printed matter, namely, labels, design and implementation of software and technology solutions for the purpose of product personalisation and brand awareness, providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software for use in printing, and information, advisory and consulting services for all the aforesaid.
B41J 2/45 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material using arrays of radiation sources using light-emitting diode arrays
G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
G06K 15/12 - Arrangements for producing a permanent visual presentation of the output data using printers by photographic printing
G02B 6/04 - Light guidesStructural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings formed by bundles of fibres
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SYSTEMS FOR AND METHOD OF LASER MARKING WITH REDUCED MAXIMUM OPERATIONAL OUTPUT POWER
opmm ) to provide acceptable levels of reliability whilst providing a combined radiation (24) emitted from each channel (20) having a power high enough to achieve increased operational speeds. The multi-emitter array (19) may comprise a number of optical fibres (26) whose emitter ends are arranged in an array. The system is particularly suited for inkless printing on substrates susceptible to colour change when irradiated.
B23K 26/06 - Shaping the laser beam, e.g. by masks or multi-focusing
B23K 26/064 - Shaping the laser beam, e.g. by masks or multi-focusing by means of optical elements, e.g. lenses, mirrors or prisms
B23K 26/352 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring for surface treatment
B23K 26/364 - Laser etching for making a groove or trench, e.g. for scribing a break initiation groove
B23K 26/40 - Removing material taking account of the properties of the material involved
B41J 2/45 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material using arrays of radiation sources using light-emitting diode arrays
H01S 5/40 - Arrangement of two or more semiconductor lasers, not provided for in groups
A laser marking system for marking an image (100) comprised of N equal subsections comprises a main control unit (1) and a printhead (12). An external processor (2) generates the image file. A marking controller (3) separates the image file into N subsections, each corresponding to an image subsection. Image data relating to each subsection is transferred to and stored in an associated memory module (6). The stored data is used to drive individual laser drivers (10) so as to mark an image. If a subsequent image is identical the marking controller (3) need not update the data stored in each memory module (6). If the subsequent image differs from the original image only in subsections of the image the marking controller (3) can update the memory modules6 associated with the subsections of the image that vary.
B41J 2/455 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material using arrays of radiation sources using laser arrays
G06K 15/12 - Arrangements for producing a permanent visual presentation of the output data using printers by photographic printing
B23K 26/352 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring for surface treatment
B23K 26/0622 - Shaping the laser beam, e.g. by masks or multi-focusing by direct control of the laser beam by shaping pulses
B23K 26/361 - Removing material for deburring or mechanical trimming
B41M 5/323 - Organic colour formers, e.g. leuco dyes
B41J 2/45 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material using arrays of radiation sources using light-emitting diode arrays
B23K 26/06 - Shaping the laser beam, e.g. by masks or multi-focusing
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
02 - Paints, varnishes, lacquers
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
35 - Advertising and business services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Treatment and processing of chemicals used in industry, science and photography; Treatment of materials in the nature of packaging materials made from paper, plastic or metal by means of photonic laser printing; printing services; color laser marking services; laser printing services, not for medical purposes; coating services, namely, application of coatings to the surface of products, including metal cans, paper cups, and paper labels; printing services, namely, applying marking, codes, and images to products, namely, metal cans, paper cups, and paper labels; applying decorative and protective coatings to metal products, including metal cans, by means of galvanization; customised printing of company names and logos on the goods of others for promotional and advertising purposes; customisation of products and their packaging, namely, custom manufacturing of containers, cups, lids and packaging therefor; information, advisory and consulting services for all the aforesaid Paints, varnishes, lacquers; coatings, namely, stains and clear finishes for exterior and interior use on a variety of substrates, and clear coatings used as paints; colorants, dyes being colorants for general industrial use, synthetic dyes and natural dyes; raw natural resins; inks for printing and engraving; inks for marking, namely, typographic inks; precious metals in foil or powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists; nonferrous metals in foil or powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists; pigments; pigments containing laser-sensitive components; paints; paints containing laser-sensitive components; printing ink containing laser-sensitive components; oil colors; synthetic resin colors; colors being colorants and color pigments; agglutinants for paints and printing ink Common metals and their alloys; metal ores; small items of metal hardware, namely, nuts, springs, washers, and pulls; metal containers for storage or transport of goods; metal cans; metal lids; metal bottle caps; metal bottle stoppers; printed metal containers for storage and transportation of goods; printed metal cans, lids, bottle caps and bottle stoppers; replacement and structural parts and replacement and structural fittings for all the aforesaid; identification labels, namely, tamper-evident metal foil labels used on shipping boxes; labels of metal; flexible metal foils packaging materials for use in the manufacture of pouches, bags and lids; flexible metal foils packaging materials featuring printed text and designs for use in the manufacture of pouches, bags and lids Printing machines for commercial or industrial use; electronic label printing machines for commercial use; industrial machinery, namely, electromechanical marking machines Apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing images or data; computer printers for printing documents; photo printers; thermal printers; laser document printers; apparatus and instruments for printing metal containers for storage or transport, namely, document printers for printing labels for metal containers for storage or transport; apparatus and instruments for marking, coding, and imaging metal containers for storage or transport, namely, laser and thermal imaging systems, not for medical use, and electronic coding units; apparatus and instruments for printing metal cans and paper cups, namely, document printers for printing labels for metal cans and paper cups; apparatus and instruments for marking, coding, and imaging metal cans and paper cups, namely, laser and thermal imaging systems, not for medical use, and electronic coding units; apparatus and instruments for printing labels namely, document printers for printing labels; apparatus and instruments for marking, coding, and imaging packaging materials and labels, namely, laser and thermal imaging systems, not for medical use, and electronic coding units; identification labels, namely, encoded bar code labels and labels carrying magnetically, optically, or electronically recorded or encoded information; stands for printers, namely, computer stands specially designed for holding a printer; electronic controllers for printers; downloadable software applications for operating printers; downloadable software for controlling printers; replacement and structural parts and replacement and structural fittings for all the aforesaid; labels, namely, encoded bar code labels and labels carrying magnetically, optically, or electronically recorded or encoded information; temperature indicator labels, not for medical purposes Paper and cardboard; printed matter, namely, printed paper labels; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; printed instructional and teaching materials in the field of photonic and laser printing; paper labels; printed paper labels; indicator labels, namely, address and barcode labels; label printing machines for household and stationery use; marking inks for stationery purposes, namely, drawing and writing inks; marking ink containing biologics for use in the authentication of objects; stamping inks; ink sheets for use in reproducing images in the printing industry; packaging materials made of paper; packaging materials made of paper featuring printed text and designs; plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging; printed plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging; replacement parts and replacement fittings for label printing machines for household and stationery use; identification labels, namely, address and barcode labels Household or kitchen containers; cookware, namely, pots and pans; tableware, except forks, knives and spoons, namely, tea services, coffee services, serving scoops, and dishes; beverage glassware; porcelain beverage ware; earthenware beverage ware; household or kitchen containers featuring printed text and designs; cookware, namely, pots and pans featuring printed text and designs; tableware, namely, tea services, coffee services, serving scoops, and dishes featuring printed text and designs; beverage glassware featuring printed text and designs; porcelain beverageware featuring printed text and designs; earthenware beverageware featuring printed text and designs; cups; paper cups; cups of plastic; cup lids; cups and cup lids coated with laser-sensitive components; cups and cup lids featuring printed text and designs; replacement and structural parts and replacement and structural fittings for all the aforesaid Business management and administration; business management consultancy in relation to printers and printing services; providing information concerning retail stores featuring printers and their parts, pigments, dyestuffs, paints and printing inks, printed matter and labels, containers, cans and cups; retail and wholesale store services in relation to printers and their parts, pigments, dyestuffs, paints and printing inks, printed matter and labels, cans and cups; information, advisory and consulting services for all the aforesaid Scientific and technological services, namely, scientific research, analysis, testing in the field of photonic laser printing and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis, namely, analysis of the goods of others to assure compliance with industry standards; industrial research in the field of photonic laser printing; design and development of computer hardware and software; design and development of apparatus, instruments and software for printing, marking, coding and imaging of printed matter including labels, products and their packaging; design and development of printed matter, including labels; design and implementation of software and technology solutions for the purpose of product personalisation and brand awareness; providing temporary use of on-line, non-downloadable software for use in printing in the nature of software for operating printers; information, advisory and consulting services for all the aforesaid; computer services, namely, electronic imaging of photographs; non-medical, ultrasound imaging services; radio tomographic imaging; computer programming services, namely, data coding; customisation of products and their packaging, namely, new product and packaging design services for others
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Industrial machinery, namely, electromechanical marking machines; printing machines for commercial or industrial use; electronic label printing machines for commercial use Apparatus and instruments for laser imaging and thermal imaging, and for marking and coding, not for medical use, namely, laser and thermal imaging systems and electronic coding units; labels and indicator labels, namely, encoded bar code labels and temperature indicator labels, not for medical purposes Labels and indicator labels, namely, labels of paper or cardboard; packaging, namely, cardboard packaging, paper for packaging, paper packaging containers, plastic bags for packaging, and plastic packing wrap for commercial or industrial use Printing services; color laser marking; printing services, namely, applying markings and codes to products; laser printing services, not for medical purposes; thermographic printing services, namely, applying markings and codings to products by irradiation or heat; material treatment services in the nature of thermographic marking and coding of paper, metals, board, plastics, glass, confectionery and pharmaceuticals
A method of forming an image on a substrate by applying energy, involves a substrate in or on which there are at least two different colour-change agents, i.e. a first colour-change agent capable of giving rise to at least two different colours; and a second colour-change agent capable of giving rise to at least one different colour than achievable with the first colour change agent. A preferred embodiment of the invention is a multi-layer laminate comprising, in order, a layer comprising the first agent, a barrier layer, and a layer comprising the second agent.
B41M 5/28 - Thermography using thermo-chromic compounds or layers containing liquid crystals, microcapsules, bleachable dyes or heat decomposable compounds, e.g. gas liberating
G03C 1/73 - Photosensitive compositions not covered by groups containing organic compounds
B32B 7/06 - Interconnection of layers permitting easy separation
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/10 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
C09D 11/50 - Sympathetic, colour-changing or similar inks
Methods of increasing the particle size of ammonium octamolybdate (AOM) pigment powder are provided. A method can include heating the AOM pigment powder to a temperature above 20° C. for a given amount of time. An ink composition can be produced by formulating AOM pigment powder with increased particle size and incorporating the AOM pigment powder into an ink composition.
C09D 11/037 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the pigment
C09D 11/107 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds from unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof
B41M 1/00 - Inking and printing with a printer's forme
The present invention relates to a method for providing an image on or in a substrate, which comprises applying to the substrate (i) ammonium octamolybdate (AOM) in the form of the alpha-isomer, obtainable by thermal decomposition of ammonium molybdate at 215-225°C for 180 mins, and which has an anhydrous loss on ignition in the range 8.00 to 8.80;or (ii) a composition comprising ammonium octamolybdate as defined in (i), and a binder; followed by irradiation. Also provided are liquid ink compositions comprising AOM as defined above, and a binder.
1 is one or more elements selected from the group consisting of H, He, alkali metals such as Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, alkaline earth metals such as Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, rare-earth elements, Zr, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ru, Co, Rh, Ir, Ni, Pd, Pt, Cu, Ag, Au, Zn, Cd, AL Ga, in, Tl, Si, Ge, Sn, Pb, Sb, B, F, P, S, Se, Br, Te, Ti, Nb, V, Mo, Ta, Re, Hf, Os, Bi and I, or ammonium; (b) a color change agent; and (c) a binder. The invention also provides alternative ink formulations for laser marking, a method of forming an image using the ink formulations and a substrate coated with the ink formulation of the invention. Ink formulations according to the invention have been found to have good laser imaging efficacy, and an essentially negligible impact on the background color of the coating.
C09D 11/037 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the pigment
C09D 11/50 - Sympathetic, colour-changing or similar inks
B41M 5/28 - Thermography using thermo-chromic compounds or layers containing liquid crystals, microcapsules, bleachable dyes or heat decomposable compounds, e.g. gas liberating
B41M 5/30 - Thermography using chemical colour formers
B41M 5/323 - Organic colour formers, e.g. leuco dyes
B41M 5/333 - Colour developing components therefor, e.g. acidic compounds
G03G 7/00 - Selection of materials for use in image-receiving members, i.e. for reversal by physical contactManufacture thereof
G03G 9/12 - Developers with toner particles in liquid developer mixtures
G03G 9/135 - Developers with toner particles in liquid developer mixtures characterised by stabiliser or charge-controlling agents
The present invention discloses a method and apparatus for imaging and cutting a label from a linerless label substrate (6), the substrate (6) comprising: a paper or polymeric film base layer; a colour change layer, incorporating a colour change compound operable to change colour in response to illumination by a laser (1); an adhesive layer; and a release layer adapted to have low adherence to the adhesive layer. The label substrate ((6) is transported from a storage reel to an imaging area. At the imaging area, the label substrate (6) is selectively illuminated by laser (1) to form an image in the colour change layer. Subsequently, further laser illumination is used to cut the label substrate (6) thereby providing a single label for application to an object. The invention is characterised in that the laser spot size is varied for imaging and cutting.
B65C 9/18 - Label feeding from strips, e.g. from rolls
B23K 26/38 - Removing material by boring or cutting
B41J 2/44 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material using single radiation source, e.g. lighting beams or shutter arrangements
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
B41J 3/44 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms having dual functions or combined with, or coupled to, apparatus performing other functions
B41J 11/70 - Applications of cutting devices cutting perpendicular to the direction of paper feed
43.
Aqueous laser-sensitive composition for marking substrates
Aqueous composition comprising a color former, a developer, and a binder, wherein (a) the weight ratio between the developer and the color former is in the range of from 1 to 5; (b) the binder comprises an acrylate binder, comprising acrylic acid and styrene, and at least one additional monomer selected from the group consisting of α-methyl styrene, ethyl acrylate and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate; and (c) the color former and/or the developer are present in an un-encapsulated form; a process for the preparation of these compositions, substrates coated with this composition and a process for its preparation, and a process for preparing a marked substrate using this composition.
A method of forming an image on a substrate by applying energy, involves a substrate in or on which there are at least two different color-change agents, i.e. a first color-change agent capable of giving rise to at least two different colors; and a second color-change agent capable of giving rise to at least one different color than achievable with the first color change agent. A preferred embodiment of the invention is a multi-layer laminate comprising, in order, a layer comprising the first agent, a barrier layer, and a layer comprising the second agent.
B41M 5/28 - Thermography using thermo-chromic compounds or layers containing liquid crystals, microcapsules, bleachable dyes or heat decomposable compounds, e.g. gas liberating
G03C 1/73 - Photosensitive compositions not covered by groups containing organic compounds
B32B 7/06 - Interconnection of layers permitting easy separation
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/10 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
A method and apparatus for imaging, cutting and applying a linerless label substrate (2). The substrate (2) is transported to an imaging area (5) and is selectively illuminated by a suitable laser (10) to form an image. By determining the position of the edge of the image, further laser illumination is used to cut the label substrate (2) thereby providing a single label for application to an object (7). In this manner, the method of the present invention provides all the benefits of a linerless labelling system plus enables flexibility in printing labels of different sizes.
B65C 9/18 - Label feeding from strips, e.g. from rolls
B41J 2/455 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material using arrays of radiation sources using laser arrays
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
B41J 11/70 - Applications of cutting devices cutting perpendicular to the direction of paper feed
B65C 9/46 - Applying date marks, code marks, or the like, to the label during labelling
B65C 11/02 - Manually-controlled or manually-operable label dispensers, e.g. modified for the application of labels to articles having printing equipment
In a first aspect, the invention provides an ink formulation comprising: (a) a near infrared absorbing system comprising a compound of the formula M1 W1.6O6, wherein M1 is one or more elements selected from the group consisting of H, He, alkali metals such as Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, alkaline earth metals such as Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, rare-earth elements, Zr, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ru, Co, Rh, Ir, Ni, Pd, Pt, Cu, Ag, Au, Zn, Cd, AL Ga, in, Tl, Si, Ge, Sn, Pb, Sb, B, F, P, S, Se, Br, Te, Ti, Nb, V, Mo, Ta, Re, Hf, Os, Bi and I, or ammonium; (b) a colour change agent; and (c) a binder. The invention also provides alternative ink formulations for laser marking, a method of forming an image using the ink formulations and a substrate coated with the ink formulation of the invention. Ink formulations according to the invention have been found to have good laser imaging efficacy, and an essentially negligible impact on the background colour of the coating.
The present invention relates to a method of marking a substrate that comprises a color forming material, comprising the steps of: activating a region of the substrate so as to transform it from an inactive, low reactive state to an active, high reactive state; irradiating a part of the activated region with an initial color changing radiation to effect an initial color change to a first color; and irradiating a part of the substrate that has been changed to the first color with a high power density beam of visible electromagnetic radiation to effect a further color change of the irradiated region to a second color.
B41J 2/44 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material using single radiation source, e.g. lighting beams or shutter arrangements
B41M 5/28 - Thermography using thermo-chromic compounds or layers containing liquid crystals, microcapsules, bleachable dyes or heat decomposable compounds, e.g. gas liberating
C08J 3/20 - Compounding polymers with additives, e.g. colouring
B41M 5/28 - Thermography using thermo-chromic compounds or layers containing liquid crystals, microcapsules, bleachable dyes or heat decomposable compounds, e.g. gas liberating
B41M 5/323 - Organic colour formers, e.g. leuco dyes
G03C 1/73 - Photosensitive compositions not covered by groups containing organic compounds
G03F 7/105 - Photosensitive materials characterised by structural details, e.g. supports, auxiliary layers having substances, e.g. indicators, for forming visible images
A method of forming an image on a substrate by applying energy, involves a substrate in or on which there are at least two different colour-change agents,i.e. a first colour-change agent capable of giving rise to at least two different colours; and a second colour-change agent capable of giving rise to at least one different colour than achievable with the first colour change agent. A preferred embodiment of the invention is a multi-layer laminate comprising, in order, a layer comprising the first agent, a barrier layer, and a layer comprising the second agent.
B41M 5/28 - Thermography using thermo-chromic compounds or layers containing liquid crystals, microcapsules, bleachable dyes or heat decomposable compounds, e.g. gas liberating
G03C 1/73 - Photosensitive compositions not covered by groups containing organic compounds
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
A substrate marking apparatus for use in combination with a substrate comprising a multi-color change diacetylene compound is disclosed. The substrate marking apparatus comprises: at least two radiation sources operable to emit radiation of different wavelengths, optical transformation elements and a control system. The control system takes digital file information and converts this to a set of emission instructions for the radiation sources. The radiation sources are then applied to the substrate in sequence and intensity determined by the control system such that the substrate is activated to change from a colorless state to any one of a range of multiple permanent colors.
B41J 2/47 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material using the combination of scanning and modulation of light
B41J 2/45 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material using arrays of radiation sources using light-emitting diode arrays
B41J 2/435 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material
B41J 2/475 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material for heating selectively
B41M 5/28 - Thermography using thermo-chromic compounds or layers containing liquid crystals, microcapsules, bleachable dyes or heat decomposable compounds, e.g. gas liberating
The present invention relates to a method of marking a substrate that comprises a colour forming material, comprising the steps of: activating a region of the substrate so as to transform it from an inactive, low reactive state to an active, high reactive state; irradiating at least a part of the activated region with an initial colour changing radiation to effect an initial colour change to a first colour; and irradiating at least a part of the substrate that has been changed to the first colour with a high power density beam of visible electromagnetic radiation to effect a further colour change of the irradiated region to a second colour. Such a method allows for inkless printing onto a substrate and enables a level of control over the marking process. A method of marking a substrate that comprises a colour forming material which is characterised in that when the target colour is reached the substrate becomes substantially transparent to the radiation is also disclosed. Such a method allows for a self terminating inkless printing technique, which means that subsequent exposure to the radiation will not cause any additional colour change or heating of the substrate. An associated apparatus is also disclosed.
B41M 5/28 - Thermography using thermo-chromic compounds or layers containing liquid crystals, microcapsules, bleachable dyes or heat decomposable compounds, e.g. gas liberating
A substrate marking apparatus (100) comprises: a plurality of radiation sources (101) operable to emit radiation (113); and a guiding means. The guiding means comprises a primary array (104) comprising a plurality of elements; and a controllabie optical system (102) comprising a plurality of controllable optical pathways disposed between the radiation sources (101) and the primary array (104) which are operable to guide the radiation emitted by each of the radiation sources (101) to one or more elements in the primary array (101). The system can be configured so that each element is connectable to two or more of the radiation sources (101). In turn, each of the elements of the primary array (104) is operable to guide radiation onto a substrate (not shown). The apparatus (100) further comprises: a monitoring means (110) operable to monitor each of the radiation sources, determine whether or not they are operational, and output a signal (111) indicative thereof; and a processing means (112) which is operable to receive the signal (111) from the monitoring means (110) and in response thereto is further operable to control: the emission of radiation from the radiation sources (101) and the configuration of optical pathways in the optical system (102). In the event of a failure of one of the radiation sources (101), the apparatus (100) can automatically correct for the failed radiation source and ensure that an image is produced with no gaps.
B41J 2/45 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material using arrays of radiation sources using light-emitting diode arrays
B41J 2/465 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material using masks, e.g. light-switching masks
B41J 2/46 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material using arrays of radiation sources characterised by using glass fibres
B41J 2/475 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material for heating selectively
A substrate marking apparatus (10) is suitable for irradiating a substrate (5) that moves relative thereto and it comprises; a radiation source (1); a beam steering unit (2); a monitoring means (3); and a processing means (4), The radiation source (1) is operable to output a beam of radiation (11) and the beam steering unit (2) is operable to receive this radiation (11) and transmit it to an output point (21). The output point (21) is operable to move between at least a start position and a stop position. The monitoring means (3) is operable to monitor the position and speed of the substrate (5) which it is desired to irradiate and to transmit this information to the processing means (4). In turn, the processing means (4) is operable to receive this information from the monitoring (means 3) and transmit instructions to: the radiation source (1) so as to control the emission of radiation therefrom; and the beam steering unit (2) so as to control the movement of the output point (21). The apparatus therefore includes a means to steer the radiation emitted by the radiation source (1) such that any image dot distortions resulting from relative motion of the substrate (5) and the radiation source (1) are minimised or eliminated. Such an arrangement therefore results in an image quality that is independent of the relative speed of the substrate (5)and the radiation source (1).
B41J 2/475 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material for heating selectively
B41J 2/47 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material using the combination of scanning and modulation of light
B41J 2/45 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material using arrays of radiation sources using light-emitting diode arrays
B41J 2/46 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material using arrays of radiation sources characterised by using glass fibres
G06K 15/12 - Arrangements for producing a permanent visual presentation of the output data using printers by photographic printing
54.
REVERSIBLY ACTIVATABLE DIACETYLENES AND THEIR USE AS COLOUR-FORMERS
A method of forming a coloured substrate, comprising applying to or incorporating within the substrate a diacetylene compound, and exposing the substrate to (i) a first, activating stimulus that converts the diacetylene compound from an unreactive to a reactive form, and (ii) a second stimulus that causes the reactive form of the diacetylene compound to polymerize and form the coloured substrate, wherein the diacetylene compound reverts to its unreactive form on removal of the activating stimulus and is of formula I: Y-C≡C-C≡C-(CH2)n-T-Q-Z (I) wherein: n = an odd integer; T = CO, CS or a bond; Q = NH, S, O, OCONH, NHCONH, NH-CHE-CONH, NHCOO or NHCSNH wherein E is H or a C-1-20 alkyl group; Z = H or a hydrocarbon group containing 1 to 20 carbon atoms; Y = H or any group comprising at least one carbon atom.
G03C 1/73 - Photosensitive compositions not covered by groups containing organic compounds
C07C 233/05 - Carboxylic acid amides having carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to acyclic carbon atoms having nitrogen atoms of carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to carbon atoms of unsubstituted hydrocarbon radicals with carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to carbon atoms of an acyclic saturated carbon skeleton having the nitrogen atoms of the carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to acyclic carbon atoms
B32B 27/10 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
B32B 29/06 - Layered products essentially comprising paper or cardboard specially treated, e.g. surfaced, parchmentised
B32B 15/12 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
B32B 15/20 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising aluminium or copper
B32B 15/085 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
The invention relates to a powder composition comprising particles of a) an alkali metal tungsten bronze, b) tungsten oxide, and c) tungsten metal, a method for the preparation of said powder composition, and to the use of said powder composition in form of a dispersion in a polymer material or article for heat shielding, or to increase the heat-input amount of near infrared radiation in processes selected from laser welding of plastics, NIR curing of coatings, drying of printing inks, fixing of ink toners to a substrate, heating of plastic performs, laser marking of plastics or paper.
C22C 29/12 - Alloys based on carbides, oxides, borides, nitrides or silicides, e.g. cermets, or other metal compounds, e. g. oxynitrides, sulfides based on oxides
A method of forming an image on a substrate, which comprises applying to the substrate an activatable color forming compound wherein said activatable color forming compound is initially unreactive but becomes reactive upon activation; activating said color forming compound in the areas of the substrate where the image is to be formed, and, reacting the activated color forming compound into its colored form to produce an image. A substrate imaged using this method is also provided.
2-10-alkenyl, a process for the preparation of these compositions, a process of coating substrates with these compositions, substrates coated with these compositions, a process for preparing marked substrates using these compositions, marked substrates obtainable by the latter process, and certain color developers.
A method of imparting colour to a plastic substrate comprising applying to the substrate, or incorporating within the substrate, a diacetylene compound of general formula (I) wherein n = 1 to 20; R1 = an optionally substituted C1-20 alkyl group which may contain heteroatoms; T = H, an optionally substituted C1-20 alkyl group which may contain heteroatoms or -(CH2)m-C(=O)-Q2R2; Q1 = NH, CO, NHCONH, OCONH, COS, NHCSNH or NR3, wherein m, Q2 and R2 are independently selected from the same groups as n, Q1 and R1 respectively; R3 is an optionally substituted C1-20 alkyl group which may contain heteroatoms; and irradiating the substrate to impart colour to the substrate.
G03C 1/73 - Photosensitive compositions not covered by groups containing organic compounds
G03F 7/105 - Photosensitive materials characterised by structural details, e.g. supports, auxiliary layers having substances, e.g. indicators, for forming visible images
C07C 233/09 - Carboxylic acid amides having carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to acyclic carbon atoms having nitrogen atoms of carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to carbon atoms of unsubstituted hydrocarbon radicals with carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to carbon atoms of an acyclic unsaturated carbon skeleton
The invention relates to a method of marking a substrate comprising treating the substrate with a boron compound and a charrable agent, and, irradiating the areas of the substrate to be marked such that those areas change colour. Marked substrates obtainable by this method are also provided.
B41M 1/26 - Printing on other surfaces than ordinary paper
B41M 1/28 - Printing on other surfaces than ordinary paper on metals
B41M 1/30 - Printing on other surfaces than ordinary paper on organic plastics, horn, or like materials
B41M 1/34 - Printing on other surfaces than ordinary paper on glass or ceramic surfaces
G11B 7/00 - Recording or reproducing by optical means, e.g. recording using a thermal beam of optical radiation, reproducing using an optical beam at lower powerRecord carriers therefor
A substrate marking apparatus for use in combination with a substrate comprising a multi-colour change diacetylene compound is disclosed. The substrate marking apparatus comprises: at least two radiation sources operable to emit radiation of different wavelengths, optical transformation elements and a control system. The control system takes digital file information and converts this to a set of emission instructions for the radiation sources. The radiation sources are then applied to the substrate in sequence and intensity determined by the control system such that the substrate is activated to change from a colourless state to any one of a range of multiple permanent colours.
B41J 2/45 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material using arrays of radiation sources using light-emitting diode arrays
B41J 2/47 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material using the combination of scanning and modulation of light
B41J 2/475 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material for heating selectively
A method of manufacturing a paper substrate comprising a color former which is capable undergoing a light activated color change reaction, wherein the color former is applied to the paper substrate during the manufacture of said paper substrate, and the color former is a metal oxyanion or a molecular organic. A paper substrate obtainable by this method is also provided.
G11B 7/00 - Recording or reproducing by optical means, e.g. recording using a thermal beam of optical radiation, reproducing using an optical beam at lower powerRecord carriers therefor
A textile comprising a diacetylene compound which is capable of changing color when irradiated with light energy. Methods of imparting color to textiles comprising irradiating the textile with light energy are also provided.
D06P 5/20 - Physical treatments affecting dyeing, e.g. ultrasonic or electric
D06P 1/00 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed
A composition susceptible to changing color upon the application of energy, wherein the composition comprises a color former and a tinting colorant, wherein the tinting colorant has a complementary color to that of the composition comprising the color former without tinting colorant. Preferably, the composition 5 also comprises an energy absorbing additive. The invention also provides a method of improving contrast when a composition susceptible to changing color is imaged.
A composition comprising i) a color forming component which is susceptible to changing color when irradiated; ii) an amine neutralised alkylaromatic sulphonic acid; and iii) a binder. Methods of marking a substrate comprising incorporating within or applying to a substrate the composition of this invention, and substrates coated with the composition, are also provided.
The invention relates to use of a diacetylene compound as a color former wherein the diacetylene compound has one of general formulae (I) to (V). The invention also includes methods of imparting color to a material including a compound as defined above, which comprises subjecting the material to irradiation.
G03F 7/025 - Non-macromolecular photopolymerisable compounds having carbon-to-carbon triple bonds, e.g. acetylenic compounds
G03F 7/00 - Photomechanical, e.g. photolithographic, production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. printed surfacesMaterials therefor, e.g. comprising photoresistsApparatus specially adapted therefor
C08F 2/46 - Polymerisation initiated by wave energy or particle radiation
C08J 3/28 - Treatment by wave energy or particle radiation
A method for producing a color filter, comprising: applying to a substrate at least one diacetylene capable of undergoing a light-activated color change reaction, and exposing the substrate to light thereby causing the exposed regions of the substrate to change color. The invention also provides devices comprising colored filters such as liquid crystal displays.
The present invention provides a laser-sensitive coating composition comprising titanium dioxide in the anatase form or polymeric particles comprising a polymeric matrix comprising one or more water-insoluble polymers and titanium dioxide in the anatase form encapsulated in the polymeric matrix, and a polymeric binder. The present invention also provides a process for the preparation of the compositions, processes for preparing substrates coated with the coating compositions, substrates coated with the compositions, processes for marking the substrates coated with the compositions, and marked substrates obtainable by the latter processes.
n-QW; each Y is the same or a different divalent alkylene group; Q is O, S or NR; R is H or alkyl; W is H, alkyl or Z; each Z is the same or a different unsaturated alkyl group; and each n is 0 or 1.
Fiber products, comprising in their body at least 20% by weight of cellulose fibers, and adequate amounts of an acid and a cationic retention aid for the acid, can be marked by means of a laser beam.
A method of forming an image on a substrate, which comprises applying to the substrate an activatable colour forming compound wherein said activatable colour forming compound is initially unreactive but becomes reactive upon activation; activating said colour forming compound in the areas of the substrate where the image is to be formed, and, reacting the activated colour forming compound into its coloured form to produce an image. A substrate imaged using this method is also provided.
G03C 1/73 - Photosensitive compositions not covered by groups containing organic compounds
G03F 7/105 - Photosensitive materials characterised by structural details, e.g. supports, auxiliary layers having substances, e.g. indicators, for forming visible images
The present invention provides polymeric particles comprising a polymeric matrix comprising one or more water-insoluble polymers and a laser-sensitive system encapsulated in the polymeric matrix. It also provides a process for the preparation of the polymeric particles, a composition comprising the polymeric particles, a process for the preparation of this composition, a process for forming a laser-sensitive coating layer on a substrate using this composition, a coated substrate obtainable by the coating process, a process for preparing a marked substrate and a marked substrate obtainable by the marking process.
B32B 3/10 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material
B05D 5/06 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures to obtain multicolour or other optical effects
A method of forming an image on a substrate by irradiation thereof, wherein the substrate comprises therein or thereon a co-crystal of a polymerisable unsaturated monomer and a spacing component, wherein the co-crystal is capable of undergoing a radiation-activated colour change reaction. A co-crystal of a diacetylene and a spacing component, whereby the reactivity of the diacetylene is reduced is also provided, together with a surface coating composition comprising this co-crystal.
G03C 1/73 - Photosensitive compositions not covered by groups containing organic compounds
G03F 1/00 - Originals for photomechanical production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. masks, photo-masks or reticlesMask blanks or pellicles thereforContainers specially adapted thereforPreparation thereof
G03F 7/025 - Non-macromolecular photopolymerisable compounds having carbon-to-carbon triple bonds, e.g. acetylenic compounds
B41M 5/28 - Thermography using thermo-chromic compounds or layers containing liquid crystals, microcapsules, bleachable dyes or heat decomposable compounds, e.g. gas liberating
73.
AQUEOUS LASER-SENSITIVE COMPOSITION FOR MARKING SUBSTRATES
Aqueous composition comprising a colour former, a developer, and a binder, wherein (a) the weight ratio between the developer and the colour former is in the range of from 1 to 5; (b) the binder comprises an acrylate binder, comprising acrylic acid and styrene, and at least one additional monomer selected from the group consisting of α-methyl styrene, ethyl acrylate and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate; and (c) the colour former and/or the developer are present in an un-encapsulated form; a process for the preparation of these compositions, substrates coated with this composition and a process for its preparation, and a process for preparing a marked substrate using this composition.
Coating composition comprising a char forming compound as a first compound capable of forming a coloured substance upon exposition to energy; at least one latent activator selected from the group consisting of ammonium phosphate, ammonium polyphosphate, ammonium sulfite, ammonium thiosulfate, ammonium sulfamate and ammonium sulfate; and a second compound capable of forming a coloured substance upon exposition to energy selected from the group consisting of colour formers, oxygen containing transition metal compounds, and metal-chelate-type colour forming systems; a coating composition comprising a char forming compound as a first compound capable of forming a coloured substance upon exposition to energy, and a second compound capable of forming a coloured substance upon exposition to energy selected from the group consisting of colour formers and metal-chelate-type colour forming systems; a process for the preparation of these compositions, substrates coated with these compositions and a process for their preparation, a process for preparing marked substrates using these compositions and marked substrates obtainable by the latter process.
The present invention provides coating compositions comprising (i) a) a compound containing a free carbonyl group and b) a nucleophile or (ii) a compound containing a free carbonyl group, which compound is substituted with one or more nucleophilic groups. The present invention also provides a process for the preparation of these compositions, substrates coated with these compositions and a process for their preparation, a process for preparing marked substrates using these compositions, and marked substrates obtainable by the latter process.
G03F 7/00 - Photomechanical, e.g. photolithographic, production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. printed surfacesMaterials therefor, e.g. comprising photoresistsApparatus specially adapted therefor
G03F 7/105 - Photosensitive materials characterised by structural details, e.g. supports, auxiliary layers having substances, e.g. indicators, for forming visible images
G03F 7/029 - Inorganic compoundsOnium compoundsOrganic compounds having hetero atoms other than oxygen, nitrogen or sulfur
The invention relates to a powder composition comprising particles of a) an alkali metal tungsten bronze, b) tungsten oxide, and c) tungsten metal, a method for the preparation of said powder composition, and to the use of said powder composition in form of a dispersion in a polymer material or article for heat shielding, or to increase the heat-input amount of near infrared radiation in processes selected from laser welding of plastics, NIR curing of coatings, drying of printing inks, fixing of ink toners to a substrate, heating of plastic performs, laser marking of plastics or paper.
C08K 13/00 - Use of mixtures of ingredients not covered by any single one of main groups , each of these compounds being essential
B22F 9/22 - Making metallic powder or suspensions thereofApparatus or devices specially adapted therefor using chemical processes with reduction of metal compounds starting from solid metal compounds using gaseous reductors
A method of forming an invisible indicium on an article that comprises an outer opaque layer and an inner, laser - imageable layer, which comprises (5) irradiating the article with a laser, whereby the laser radiation passes through the opaque layer, and causes the laser - imageable layer to change colour. The article can be scanned, as a security check.
B41M 5/28 - Thermography using thermo-chromic compounds or layers containing liquid crystals, microcapsules, bleachable dyes or heat decomposable compounds, e.g. gas liberating
B41M 5/30 - Thermography using chemical colour formers
A textile comprising a diacetylene compound which is capable of changing colour when irradiated with light energy. Methods of imparting colour to textiles comprising irradiating the textile with light energy are also provided.
D01F 6/04 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds from polyolefins
D01F 6/06 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds from polyolefins from polypropylene
D06P 1/00 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed
D06P 1/653 - Nitrogen-free carboxylic acids or their salts
D06P 5/20 - Physical treatments affecting dyeing, e.g. ultrasonic or electric
C09B 57/00 - Other synthetic dyes of known constitution
G03C 1/73 - Photosensitive compositions not covered by groups containing organic compounds
G03F 7/025 - Non-macromolecular photopolymerisable compounds having carbon-to-carbon triple bonds, e.g. acetylenic compounds
A composition comprising i) a colour forming component which is susceptible to changing colour when irradiated; ii) an amine neutralised alkylaromatic sulphonic acid; and iii) a binder. Methods of marking a substrate comprising incorporating within or applying to a substrate the composition of this invention, and substrates coated with the composition, are also provided.
The invention relates to a method of storing information in or on an article, wherein the article comprises a colour former which is selectively irradiated to produce a multi-coloured code comprising at least three different colours. Also provided by the invention is an article comprising a multi-coloured code comprising at least three different colours, obtainable by the method of the invention.
G06K 1/12 - Methods or arrangements for marking the record carrier in digital fashion otherwise than by punching
G03F 7/025 - Non-macromolecular photopolymerisable compounds having carbon-to-carbon triple bonds, e.g. acetylenic compounds
G03F 7/00 - Photomechanical, e.g. photolithographic, production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. printed surfacesMaterials therefor, e.g. comprising photoresistsApparatus specially adapted therefor
G03C 1/73 - Photosensitive compositions not covered by groups containing organic compounds
A data storage medium comprising recording information in the form of a track of data points, the colour of each data point being selected from at least three different colours, wherein the recording information is disposed on a substrate which comprises a colour forming composition, wherein said colour forming comprises a colour former which is susceptible to changing to at least three different colours when irradiated with a laser, wherein the colour former is a leuco dye, a diacetylene or a carbazole. Methods of forming the data storage medium and methods of reading the medium are also provided.
21 ABSTRACT A composition susceptible to changing colour upon the application of energy, wherein the composition comprises a colour former and a tinting colourant, wherein the tinting colourant has a complementary colour to that of the composition comprising the colour former without tinting colourant. Preferably, the composition 5 also comprises an energy absorbing additive. The invention also provides a method of improving contrast when a composition susceptible to changing colour is imaged.
G03C 1/73 - Photosensitive compositions not covered by groups containing organic compounds
G03F 7/00 - Photomechanical, e.g. photolithographic, production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. printed surfacesMaterials therefor, e.g. comprising photoresistsApparatus specially adapted therefor
G03F 7/025 - Non-macromolecular photopolymerisable compounds having carbon-to-carbon triple bonds, e.g. acetylenic compounds
B41M 5/28 - Thermography using thermo-chromic compounds or layers containing liquid crystals, microcapsules, bleachable dyes or heat decomposable compounds, e.g. gas liberating
A water-soluble capsule comprising a water-soluble film encapsulating a composition, wherein the film comprises a colour former which is susceptible to changing colour when irradiated. A method of imparting colour to a water soluble capsule, and a coloured water soluble capsule obtainable by this method, also form part of the invention.
The invention relates to a method of marking a substrate comprising treating the substrate with a boron compound and a charrable agent, and, irradiating the areas of the substrate to be marked such that those areas change colour. Marked substrates obtainable by this method are also provided.
A method of manufacturing a paper substrate comprising a colour former which is capable undergoing a light activated colour change reaction, wherein the colour former is applied to the paper substrate during the manufacture of said paper substrate, and the colour former is a metal oxyanion or a molecular organic. A paper substrate obtainable by this method is also provided.
D21H 21/40 - Agents facilitating proof of genuineness or preventing fraudulent alteration, e.g. for security paper
B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methodsSheet materials for use therein
B41M 5/28 - Thermography using thermo-chromic compounds or layers containing liquid crystals, microcapsules, bleachable dyes or heat decomposable compounds, e.g. gas liberating
An ink formulation comprises a marking component, e.g. ammonium octamolybdate, and a metal salt that absorbs laser irradiation at 780-2500 nm, e.g. reduced indium tin oxide, and thereby causes the marking component to change colour.
G03F 7/00 - Photomechanical, e.g. photolithographic, production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. printed surfacesMaterials therefor, e.g. comprising photoresistsApparatus specially adapted therefor
G03F 1/00 - Originals for photomechanical production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. masks, photo-masks or reticlesMask blanks or pellicles thereforContainers specially adapted thereforPreparation thereof
The invention relates to use of a diacetylene compound as a colour former wherein the diacetylene compound has one of general formulae (I) to (V). The invention also includes methods of imparting colour to a material including a compound as defined above, which comprises subjecting the material to irradiation.
G03C 1/73 - Photosensitive compositions not covered by groups containing organic compounds
G03F 7/00 - Photomechanical, e.g. photolithographic, production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. printed surfacesMaterials therefor, e.g. comprising photoresistsApparatus specially adapted therefor
G03F 7/025 - Non-macromolecular photopolymerisable compounds having carbon-to-carbon triple bonds, e.g. acetylenic compounds
B41M 5/28 - Thermography using thermo-chromic compounds or layers containing liquid crystals, microcapsules, bleachable dyes or heat decomposable compounds, e.g. gas liberating
A method for producing a colour filter, comprising: applying to a substrate at least one diacetylene capable of undergoing a light-activated colour change reaction, and exposing the substrate to light thereby causing the exposed regions of the substrate to change colour. The invention also provides devices comprising coloured filters such as liquid crystal displays.
G03F 7/025 - Non-macromolecular photopolymerisable compounds having carbon-to-carbon triple bonds, e.g. acetylenic compounds
G03F 7/00 - Photomechanical, e.g. photolithographic, production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. printed surfacesMaterials therefor, e.g. comprising photoresistsApparatus specially adapted therefor
G03C 1/73 - Photosensitive compositions not covered by groups containing organic compounds
The present invention provides a composition, which comprises a latent activator. It also provides a process for the preparation of these compositions, substrates coated with these compositions and a process for their preparation, a process for preparing marked substrates using these compositions and marked substrates obtainable by the latter process.
G03F 7/00 - Photomechanical, e.g. photolithographic, production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. printed surfacesMaterials therefor, e.g. comprising photoresistsApparatus specially adapted therefor
G03F 7/032 - Non-macromolecular photopolymerisable compounds having carbon-to-carbon double bonds, e.g. ethylenic compounds with binders
G03F 7/028 - Non-macromolecular photopolymerisable compounds having carbon-to-carbon double bonds, e.g. ethylenic compounds with photosensitivity-increasing substances, e.g. photoinitiators
Composition, which comprises a latent activator and a colour former, a process for the preparation of these compositions, substrates coated with these compositions and a process for their preparation, a process for preparing marked substrates using these compositions and marked substrates obtainable by the latter process.
G03F 7/00 - Photomechanical, e.g. photolithographic, production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. printed surfacesMaterials therefor, e.g. comprising photoresistsApparatus specially adapted therefor
wherein X is H or alkyl, Y is a divalent alkylene group, Q is O, S or NR, R is H or alkyl, and Z is alkyl, and n is 0 or 1.
The present invention further relates to a method of processing thermoplastic material to form a plastic article, wherein the method comprises the step of processing the thermoplastic material at a temperature greater than the melt temperature of the thermoplastic, wherein the thermoplastic material comprises polymer and at least one polychromic substance as defined above; and further comprising the step of irradiating the plastic article to colour at least a region of the plastic article.
G03F 7/00 - Photomechanical, e.g. photolithographic, production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. printed surfacesMaterials therefor, e.g. comprising photoresistsApparatus specially adapted therefor
A compound which undergoes a colour change upon irradiation, and which has the general structure: X-C≡C-C≡C-Y-(CO)n-QZ wherein X is H, alkyl or -Y-(CO)n-QW; each Y is the same or a different divalent alkylene group; Q is O, S or NR; R is H or alkyl; W is H, alkyl or Z; each Z is the same or a different unsaturated alkyl group; and each n is 0 or 1.
G03C 1/73 - Photosensitive compositions not covered by groups containing organic compounds
G03F 7/00 - Photomechanical, e.g. photolithographic, production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. printed surfacesMaterials therefor, e.g. comprising photoresistsApparatus specially adapted therefor
G03F 7/025 - Non-macromolecular photopolymerisable compounds having carbon-to-carbon triple bonds, e.g. acetylenic compounds
B41M 5/28 - Thermography using thermo-chromic compounds or layers containing liquid crystals, microcapsules, bleachable dyes or heat decomposable compounds, e.g. gas liberating
C07C 233/09 - Carboxylic acid amides having carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to acyclic carbon atoms having nitrogen atoms of carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to carbon atoms of unsubstituted hydrocarbon radicals with carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to carbon atoms of an acyclic unsaturated carbon skeleton
C09B 57/00 - Other synthetic dyes of known constitution
A method for marking an substrate, comprising coating the substrate with a white or colorless solution of a soluble alkali or alkaline earth metal salt of a weak acid and irradiating areas of the substrate to be marked such that those areas change color, wherein the substrate comprises a polysaccharide material.
B41M 5/50 - Recording sheets characterised by the coating used to improve ink, dye or pigment receptivity, e.g. for ink-jet or thermal dye transfer recording
4 together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form a morpholino or piperidino ring. The present invention also provides a process for the preparation of the composition of the present invention, substrates coated with these compositions, a process for preparing coated substrates, a process for preparing a marked substrate using these compositions, a marked substrate obtainable by the latter process and amine salts of the organic metal compounds of formula I.
A colorless or transparent composition comprises a charge-delocalization compound and a photoacid, wherein the photoacid generates an acid on irradiation or heating, thereby forming a colored change-transfer complex with said compound.
A laser-markable composition comprises a pigment, a solvent and a conductive polymer that absorbs IR radiation. This can be used to mark a substrate, using a low-energy laser.
A tape construct comprises a laser-imageable composition, whereby images can be created in said tape by irradiation with a laser. In an alternative, a laser-imageable formulation suitable for spray application to a substrate, comprises a color-former, a binder and a carrier.
The present invention provides coating compositions for marking substrates, which comprise a colour former in an amount of from 0.01 to 50%, a metal salt of a carboxylic acid in an amount of from 0.01 to 50%, a binder in an amount of from 1 to 80% and an organic solvent in an amount of from 1 to 99%, wherein each amount is by weight based on the weight of the composition. The present invention also provides a process for the preparation of the composition of the present invention, substrates coated with these compositions and a process for preparing a marked substrate using these compositions.
