Hollow Dot Printing Apparatus And Methods
AssigneeColorep, Inc.
InventorWilliam Grier
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Abstract
Systems, processes, and methods are presented for creating dots that implode, rather than explode when transformed into a dye-laden gas. Each of the dots can have a smaller cross-section on a target than on the source, and each can have a concave silhouette. The dots can also have a ring-shaped surface prior to transfer to a source, such as a transfer paper. It is further contemplated that a device including, for example, a high resolution printer or an electrostatic printer, can be used to create the dots or transfer the dots to a fabric. Preferably, the dots can be transferred to a fabric or other material including, for example, clothing fabric, wall paper fabric, carpet, paper, plastic, and powder-coated metal.
Claims14
An implosive dot having an ink formulation, comprising:
- a first surface having at least one concavity;
- and
- a second surface.
A donor, comprising:
- a first surface;
- and
- a plurality of implosive dots disposed on the first surface, and wherein each of the plurality of implosive dots has a first concavity.
A process of creating an implosive dot, comprising:
- providing a substrate;
- and
- causing a dye to be deposited on the substrate such that an implosive dot is produced that has a greater amount of ink on an outer portion of the implosive dot than an inner portion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.