Patents Assigned to Ikonics Corporation
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Patent number: 10752036Abstract: The present application is directed to a transferable film for dye sublimation, the film comprising, in an example implementation, a carrier film; and a dye sublimation-receptive layer comprising a base resin that undergoes crosslinking at elevated temperatures. In an example implementation, the dye sublimation-receptive layer comprises an acrylic copolymer with acrylate reactive groups. Methods of using the transferrable film to create a dye sublimation-receptive surface are also provided, as are substrates having a substantially non-receptive to dye sublimation inks onto which is formed a thermally crosslinked layer to the substrate surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2017Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Ikonics CorporationInventor: Troy Bergstedt
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Patent number: 9381766Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include ink receptive media for use in prototyping and transfer of a UV curable acid resist ink to surfaces for etching. Further embodiments are directed to an ink receptive media used for prototyping and transfer of a UV curable acid resist ink to surfaces for etching. In some implementations the films of the invention are useful for transfer of acid resist inks, maximizing ink droplet contact angle, and ink receptive surface for prototyping inks.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: Ikonics CorporationInventor: Daniel J. Kamben
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Patent number: 9044986Abstract: Methods, materials, and systems for texturizing mold surfaces is disclosed. In one method and system of the invention, a first step involves generating a graphics file of a desired texture pattern. The graphics file is subsequently output to an ink jet printer, which is configured to print using an acid-etch resist ink. The acid-etch resist ink is formulated to provide optimal properties for ink jet printing, while also providing excellent acid-etch resist and superior handling properties. The acid-etch resist ink is printed onto a sheet of a carrier substrate that allows the acid-etch resist to be transferred to a mold surface, after which the mold surface is etched with a strong acid.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2011Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: IKONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Toshifumi Komatsu, Jeremy W. Peterson, Alexander S. Gybin
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Publication number: 20140255624Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include ink receptive media for use in prototyping and transfer of a UV curable acid resist ink to surfaces for etching. Further embodiments are directed to an ink receptive media used for prototyping and transfer of a UV curable acid resist ink to surfaces for etching. In some implementations the films of the invention are useful for transfer of acid resist inks, maximizing ink droplet contact angle, and ink receptive surface for prototyping inks.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: IKONICS CORPORATIONInventor: Daniel J. Kamben
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Patent number: 8361330Abstract: A laminate for making signs, the laminate comprising a readily-abraded layer and an abrasion-resistant layer. A method of making signs is also disclosed. The method includes providing a laminate comprising a first layer that is readily etched by abrasives and a second layer disposed beneath the first layer and substantially resistant to abrasive etching. A mask is applied to the top of the laminate; and abrasives are used to selectively remove a portion of the first layer, so as to form a relief image with a controlled and uniform relief depth.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2006Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Ikonics CorporationInventor: Toshifumi Komatsu
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Publication number: 20120237700Abstract: Methods, materials, and systems for texturizing mold surfaces is disclosed. In one method and system of the invention, a first step involves generating a graphics file of a desired texture pattern. The graphics file is subsequently output to an ink jet printer, which is configured to print using an acid-etch resist ink. The acid-etch resist ink is formulated to provide optimal properties for ink jet printing, while also providing excellent acid-etch resist and superior handling properties. The acid-etch resist ink is printed onto a sheet of a carrier substrate that allows the acid-etch resist to be transferred to a mold surface, after which the mold surface is etched with a strong acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2011Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: IKONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Toshifumi Komatsu, Jeremy W. Peterson, Alexander S. Gybin
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Patent number: 8097176Abstract: Methods, materials, and systems for texturizing mold surfaces is disclosed. In one method and system of the invention, a first step involves generating a graphics file of a desired texture pattern. The graphics file is subsequently output to an ink jet printer, which is configured to print using an acid-etch resist ink. The acid-etch resist ink is formulated to provide optimal properties for ink-jet printing, while also providing excellent acid-etch resist and superior handling properties. The acid-etch resist ink is printed onto a sheet of a carrier substrate that allows the acid-etch resist to be transferred to a mold surface, after which the mold surface is etched with a strong acid.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2007Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Ikonics CorporationInventors: Toshifumi Komatsu, Jeremy W. Peterson, Alexander S. Gybin
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Patent number: 7964335Abstract: The present invention is directed to an ink receptive film and methods of using the ink receptive film. The ink receptive film is generally suitable for etching patterns into substrates, and typically includes a photosensitive laminate structure containing at least an ink receptive, radiation transmissive layer; and at least one photosensitive resist layer.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2002Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Ikonics CorporationInventors: Toshifumi Komatsu, Kyle Johnson, William Charles Ulland