Patents by Inventor Martha Waters

Martha Waters has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Topcoat compositions, substrates coated therewith and method of making and using the same
    Publication number: 20030180541
    Abstract: This invention relates to a topcoat composition comprising (i) a mixture of (A) at least one polyurethane and (B) at least one durability improving polymer, (ii) a mixture of two or more acrylic urethanes, or (iii) a combination of (i) and (ii). The invention also relates to ink receptive sheets comprising a substrate containing a topcoat derived from the topcoat compositions. The topcoat compositions of the present invention provide a flexible and durable substrate that allows printing with solvent based inkjet inks used with non-vented printers and UV inkjet inks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: Kirit N. Naik, Stefanie J. Rose, Curtis E. Hess, Martha Waters