Ink for laser imaging
AssigneeDatalase Ltd.
InventorsAnthony Jarvis, Martin Walker, Adam O'Rourke
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
Ink formulations and methods of using the same in laser-imaging are provided. An ink formulation can comprise a graphene-based component, a colour change agent, a binder, and a solvent. Substrates, coatings, and articles comprising a graphene-based component are also provided, and laser marking can be brought about by an ablation or direct charring process.
Claims28
An ink formulation comprising:
- (a) a graphene-based component,
- (b) a colour change agent,
- (c) a binder, and
- (d) a solvent.
6-9. (canceled)
11-13. (canceled)
(canceled)
18-19. (canceled)
(canceled)
(canceled)
A substrate or coating comprising a graphene based component, whereby laser marking can be brought about by an ablation or direct charring process.
An article comprising a graphene-based component and a colour change agent, both of which are embedded into the article.
(canceled)
A thermoplastic article comprising a graphene-based component embedded therein.
34-37. (canceled)
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.