Phase change ink containing polyester for improved image robustness

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9193883
APP PUB NO 20140368588A1
SERIAL NO

13920831

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A phase change ink composition including an amorphous compound; a crystalline compound; a polyester polymer, wherein the polyester has a molecular weight of from about 500 to about 8,000 and a polydispersity index of from about 1.0 to about 8.0; an optional synergist; an optional dispersant; and a colorant. A process including (1) incorporating into an ink jet printing apparatus the phase change ink composition; (2) melting the ink; and (3) causing droplets of the melted ink to be ejected in an imagewise pattern onto a substrate. An ink jet printer stick or pellet including the phase change ink composition.

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  • XEROX CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Abraham, Biby Esther Mississauga, CA 67 289
Drappel, Stephan V Toronto, CA 107 1788
Eliyahu, Jenny Maple, CA 34 212
Farrugia, Valerie M Oakville, CA 199 1191
Keoshkerian, Barkev Thornhill, CA 203 2646
Sisler, Gordon St. Catharines, CA 85 1003

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