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US 4,537,631 AGranted
Ink jet ink formulation for reduced start-up problems
AssigneeExxon Research & Engineering Co.
InventorsTheodore M. Cooke, Robert A. Lin, Richard G. Whitfield, Allan G. Hock
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Abstract
An ink jet ink formulated to substantially reduce or eliminate start-up problems when an ink jet apparatus is initially discharged. The ink comprises at least two fluid components. The components have been matched to provide an ink that substantially maintains its initial formulation despite evaporation of the components.
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A ink jet ink comprising about 5-15 weight percent oleic acid, about 47.5 to 60.0 weight percent benzyl ether, and at least one dye component.
An ink jet ink comprising dibutyl sebacate and typophor black.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.