Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To manufacture an ink receptive substrate that both avoids the need for topcoating, and that avoids reliance on a voided microstructure, i.e., that is "inherently" inc receptive.SOLUTION: The ink receptive substrate comprises a base layer formed from a water-insoluble thermoplastic polymer, and an ink receptive layer disposed on the base layer. The ink receptive layer is formed from a melt processable blend of a water-soluble polymer and a substantially water-insoluble polymer, and provides an inherently ink receptive surface without further surface treatment. The ink receptive blend comprises in the range of from 20 to 80 mass% (wt.%) water-soluble polymer, and in the range of from 20 to 80 mass% (wt.%) substantially water-insoluble polymer based on the total weight of the blend. The blend has a melting temperature in the range of from about 100 to 600°F.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to an electrically switchable laminate construction for applications including smart windows, and other uses and applications in which light management is desired. The electro-optical laminate construction has scattering and transparent modes of operation for dynamically controlling electromagnetic radiation flow.
Abstract:
Various systems, methods and materials are disclosed that enable efficient delivery of an agent into an adhesively adhered article, in which the agent elicits a desired outcome, on demand. This strategy, though general in scope, is also more specifically described with regard to enabling painless or atraumatic removal of products adhering to mammalian tissues such as skin and hair by suitably exploiting the ingress of an appropriate agent or like fluid. Other techniques and articles that aid in the handling or removal of such adhesive products are also disclosed.
Abstract:
The current invention utilizes an extrusion coating method as a key step in a series of multilayer construction processes to make a laminate for graphic application. The extrusion coated layer performs as a strengthening layer to provide mechanical properties for the construction, while an ink receptive coating layer delivers high quality printability performance. High gloss can be achieved through the use of a PET carrier.
Abstract:
A system is disclosed for printing, activating and applying a flow of linerless activatable labels (151) to a flow of items to be labeled. An activatable adhesive is formulated to readily absorb energy from a given radiation source (142), an activatable adhesive linerless label (151) incorporates such the activatable adhesive. Related methods and uses are described. The activatable adhesive includes a plasticiz-er, a tackifier, and an adhesive base polymer that includes butyl acry-late, styrene, methyl methacrylate, methacrylic acid, and acrylic acid.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a self adhesive ink jet printable polymer film. The film comprises a polymeric resin and a low surface energy additive that is in a substantially free form. The polymeric resin can be PVC, and the low surface energy additive can be silicone. The film comprising the low surface energy additive exhibits high print resolution and substantially uniform printing quality even after the print surface of the film has been in contact with a back surface of a release liner comprising residual silicone.
Abstract:
Ink receptive substrates comprise a base layer formed from a water-insoluble thermoplastic polymer, and an ink receptive layer disposed over the base layer. The ink receptive layer is formed from a melt processable blend of a water-soluble polymer and a substantially water-insoluble polymer, and provides an inherently ink receptive surface without further surface treatment. The ink receptive blend comprises in the range of from 20 to 80 percent by weight water-soluble polymer, and in the range of from 20 to 80 percent by weight substantially water-insoluble polymer based on the total weight of the blend. The blend has a melting temperature in the range of from about 100 to 600EF. Preferred water-soluble polymers include polyvinyl alcohols and polyalkyl oxazolines. Preferred ink receptive substrates of this invention comprise a base layer and ink receptive layer that are formed simultaneously by coextrusion process. Ink receptive substrates of this invention can include the ink receptive layer on one or both surfaces of the base layer, and/or can be constructed in the form of a pressure-sensitive adhesive label, i.e., with a pressure-sensitive adhesive material disposed on a surface of the base layer opposite the ink receptive layer.
Abstract:
Various fastening tape constructions are described. The fastening tapes are useful in the manufacture of disposable articles, and particularly disposable diapers. The fastening tape generally includes a backing film, and at least one of an activatable adhesive, a dry adhesive, a linerless adhesive, and/or a non-tacky adhesive. Also described are fastening tapes that include landing zone carrier films and/or target tapes.
Abstract:
An activatable adhesive that is formulated to readily absorb energy from a given radiation source, an activatable adhesive label that incorporates such an activatable adhesive, a system for activating such labels, and related methods and uses are described. The activatable adhesive includes a plasticizer, a tackifier, and an adhesive base polymer that includes butyl acrylate, styrene, methyl methacrylate, methacrylic acid, and acrylic acid.