Abstract: An aqueous coating formulation containing solids, for enhancing image visualization and retention of acid dye-based inks includes a cationic polymer or copolymer, a fabric softener, urea, and ammonium salts of multifunctional weak acids. Desirably the ammonium salts are selected from the group consisting of ammonium oxalate and ammonium tartrate.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 26, 2001
Date of Patent:
August 30, 2005
Assignee:
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc
Inventors:
Alison Salyer Bagwell, Kelly Dean Branham, Mary Elizabeth Kister, Leonard Eugene Zelazoski