Ink set for reducing printhead corrosion

US8939544B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8939544-B2
Application numberUS-201414279984-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateMay 16, 2014
Priority dateMay 12, 2011
Publication dateJan 27, 2015
Grant dateJan 27, 2015

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An ink set for an inkjet printer. The ink set includes an aqueous first ink comprising a first colorant and absent any potassium ions; and an aqueous second ink comprising a second colorant and potassium ions. The second aqueous ink comprises an AI(III) additive in an amount greater than the first ink.

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The invention claimed is: 1. An ink set for an inkjet printer, the ink set comprising: an aqueous first ink comprising a first colorant and absent any potassium ions; and an aqueous second ink comprising a second colorant and potassium ions, wherein the second aqueous ink comprises an AI(III) additive in an amount greater than the first ink. 2. The ink set of claim 1 , wherein the second colorant is an azo dye having sulfonate groups.…

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What does patent US8939544B2 cover?
An ink set for an inkjet printer. The ink set includes an aqueous first ink comprising a first colorant and absent any potassium ions; and an aqueous second ink comprising a second colorant and potassium ions. The second aqueous ink comprises an AI(III) additive in an amount greater than the first ink.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Zamtec Ltd, Memjet Technology Ltd
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification C09D11/40. Mapped technology areas include Chemistry & Metallurgy.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Jan 27 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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