Ink, ink set and printer
US-2026054501-A1 · Feb 26, 2026 · US
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melting ink on a film or melting ink granules
melting ink on a film or melting ink granules · Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC)
Separating, mixing, shaping, printing, and transporting materials.
Related technology areas
Mapped technology topics for this CPC code.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| CPC code | B41J2/48 |
| Official title | melting ink on a film or melting ink granules |
| Display label | melting ink on a film or melting ink granules |
| Total patents | 23 |
Filing trend
Year-over-year patent counts classified under this CPC code.
Filing activity over the last five years is rapidly growing.
| Year | Patents |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Representative patents
Representative publications under this CPC code from precomputed stats, or recent filings when stats are unavailable.
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Systems and techniques for re-inking a continuous band in a thermal transfer printer
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Decoration apparatus for decorating a web of labeling material and method of decorating a web of label material
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Systems and techniques for re-inking a continuous band in a thermal transfer printer
US-2020039265-A1 · Feb 6, 2020 · US
Systems and techniques for re-inking a continuous band in a thermal transfer printer
US-2020039264-A1 · Feb 6, 2020 · US
Kit and system for laser-induced material dispensing
US-2019060951-A1 · Feb 28, 2019 · US
Kit and system for laser-induced material dispensing
US-10144034-B2 · Dec 4, 2018 · US
Kit and system for laser-induced material dispensing
US-2018015502-A1 · Jan 18, 2018 · US