Patents by Inventor Arup K. Basak

Arup K. Basak 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).

  • Water fast, water-based pigmented ink-jet ink
    Patent number: 6765039
    Abstract: An ink composition suitable for use in ink-jet printers comprising an ethanol-water vehicle, a dispersant resin solublized by ammonium hydroxide, pigment, a translucent acrylate emulsion, and a defoamer has been developed. The ink is stable in storage, water fast after printing, scratch resistant with high gloss, has a neutral pH, has a low viscosity and is enviornmentally friendly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Philip Morris Incorporated
    Inventors: Arup K. Basak, Henry M. Dante