Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds having a formula of R1—CONH—R6—CONH—R3, R1—NHCO—R6—CONH—R3, R1—CONH—R6—NHCO—R3 or R1—NHCO—R6—NHCO—R3, wherein R6 is a cyclic group having from 5 to 8 carbon atoms, wherein R1 and R3 are the same or different and comprise an alkyl group having from about 3 carbon atoms to about 200 carbon atoms, and wherein one or both of R1 and R3 include at least one hydroxyl group substituent, and ink compositions including the compounds as an ink vehicle.

Abstract: A phase change ink including a colorant and a carrier including a tri-ester of the formula wherein R1, R2 and R3, and n are as defined herein.

Abstract: An ink composition, such as a nonpolar liquid or phase change (solid) ink composition, that includes a non-polar carrier, and a nanoscale pigment particle composition. The nanoscale pigment particle composition includes a benzimidazolone pigment and a sterically bulky stabilizer compound, which is an alkylated-benzimidazolone compound, associated non-covalently with the benzimidazolone pigment. The presence of the associated stabilizer limits an extent of particle growth and aggregation, to afford nanoscale pigment particles.

Abstract: A solid phase change ink composition that includes at least one colorant and an ink vehicle. The ink vehicle further includes at least one polyhydroxyalkanoate compound of the below formula wherein R is independently selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, a hydrocarbon group, a heteroatom, and combinations thereof, and wherein n represents the number of repeating units of from 1 to about 35,000, and wherein x represents an integer from 1 to about 5.

Abstract: A phase change ink that includes a colorant and a phase change ink carrier. The phase change ink carrier includes a diblock or tri-block co-oligomer wax of the formula H3C(CH2)m(CX1X2)nCX3X4X5, or CX3X4X5(CX1X2)nH2C(CH2)m(CX1X2)nCX3X4X5, wherein at least one of X1, X2, X3, X4 and X5 are atoms selected from group VII of the periodic table and any remaining one of X1, X2, X3, X4 and X5 are hydrogen, wherein m is an integer of from about 5 to about 50, and wherein n is an integer of from about 3 to about 40. The phase change ink has a property of the phase change ink of providing a surface of a printed portion of the ink having a lower coefficient of friction to glass if the diblock co-oligomer wax was not included in the ink formulation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds having a formula of: R1—CONH—R6—CONH—C34H64+n—CONH—R6—CONH—R3, R1—NHCO—R6—NHCO—C34H64+n—NHCO—R6—NHCO—R3, R1—CONH—R6—NHCO—C34H64+n—CONH—R6—NHCO—R3, R1—NHCO—R6—CONH—C34H64+n—NHCO—R6—CONH—R3, R1—CONH—R4—CONH—C34H64+n—CONH—R5—CONH—R3, R1—CONH—R4—NHCO—C34H64+n—CONH—R5—NHCO—R3, R1—NHCO—R4—CONH—C34H64+n—NHCO—R5—CONH—R3, R1—NHCO—R4—NHCO—C34H64+n—CONH—R5—CONH—R3, or R1—CONH—R4—CONH—C34H64+n—NHCO—R5—NHCO—R3, wherein n is an integer of 0, 2 or 4, R6 is the same or different cyclic group having from 5 to 8 carbon atoms, R4 and R5 are the same or different and comprise an alkylene having from 1 to about 200 carbon atoms, and R1 and R3 are the same or different and comprise a straight chain or branched alkyl group having from about 3 carbon atoms to about 200 carbon atoms and one or both of R1 and R3 include at least one hydroxyl group substituent, and ink compositions including the compounds as an ink vehicle.

Abstract: A phase change ink composition comprising (a) at least one curable monomer or prepolymer, (b) at least one gellant, (c) at least one hyperbranched polymer comprising at least one photoinitiating moiety, (d) a colorant, (e) optionally, a reactive oligomer; and (f) optionally, at least one low molecular weight photo initiator.

Abstract: Disclosed is a radiation curable ink containing a fluorescent material that upon exposure to activating energy fluoresces such that an image that was not visible prior to exposure to the activating energy becomes visible. Also disclosed are an ink jet system and a process printing the disclosed radiation curable ink.

Abstract: Methods and devices for forming, such as by printing, high quality, high throughput, ultraviolet curable gel ink images on flexible substrates for packaging applications are disclosed. The methods and devices have excellent image quality and do not require pinning of the ink during color printing or nitrogen inerting during curing.

Abstract: An ink composition, such as a nonpolar liquid or phase change (solid) ink composition, that includes a non-polar carrier, and a nanoscale pigment particle composition. The nanoscale pigment particle composition includes a benzimidazolone pigment and a sterically bulky stabilizer compound, which is a substituted pyridine derivative, associated non-covalently with the benzimidazolone pigment. The presence of the associated stabilizer limits an extent of particle growth and aggregation, to afford nanoscale pigment particles.

Abstract: An ink set includes a plurality of inks, at least one ink but less than all inks of the ink set including an ink vehicle, colorant and fluorescence agent and remaining additional inks including an ink vehicle, colorant and free of fluorescence agent. At least a first ink grouping and a second ink grouping of the ink set form a combination, the first and second groupings of the combination exhibiting a substantially same color under ambient light conditions upon image formation. The first ink grouping and the second ink grouping of the combination contain a different amount of the fluorescence agent, wherein upon exposure to activating energy, the fluorescence agent fluoresces to cause a visible change in the color of a pattern formed in an image by the first ink grouping as compared to the second ink grouping.

Abstract: A radiation curable ink includes a curable monomer or oligomer, a curable wax, a colorant, and at least one initiator.

Abstract: Disclosed is a phase change ink composition comprising a colorant and a phase change ink vehicle comprising a compound of the formula wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, Xi, Yj, and Y?j? are as defined herein.

Abstract: A method of making a phase change ink composition includes adding to a device with a stirring element at least one pigment, at least one dispersant and at least one synergist, processing the device at an elevated temperature and at a stirring rate to wet the at least one pigment to obtain an ink concentrate, and mixing the ink concentrate with an ink vehicle to obtain the ink composition. The device may be an extruder, an attritor or the like. The method allows for the reduction in the amount of dispersant to include in the ink.

Abstract: A phase change ink composition includes an ink vehicle and at least one pigment, wherein the ink composition is substantially solid at room temperature and includes at least one dispersant for the at least pigment and at least one synergist.

Abstract: A method of making a phase change ink composition includes adding to a device with a stirring element at least one pigment, at least one dispersant and at least one synergist, processing the device at an elevated temperature and at a stirring rate to wet the at least one pigment to obtain an ink concentrate, and mixing the ink concentrate with an ink vehicle to obtain the ink composition. The device may be an extruder, an attritor or the like. The method allows for the reduction in the amount of dispersant to include in the ink.

Abstract: A phase change ink composition includes an ink vehicle and at least one pigment, wherein the ink composition is substantially solid at room temperature and includes at least one dispersant for the at least pigment and at least one synergist.

Abstract: A phase change ink including (a) a phase change ink carrier and (b) a colorant comprising a carbon allotrope.

Abstract: Disclosed is an organic phase change carrier and a method for forming same, and a phase change ink including same. The organic phase change carrier comprises a colloidal dispersion of nanoparticles exhibiting a substantially uniform distribution of said nanoparticles discretely distributed therewithin, at least one curable monomer; a phase change inducing component, and an initiator. The organic phase change carrier exhibits a substantially uniform distribution of the nanoparticles so that they are discretely distributed therewithin, and are substantially resistant to the aggregation of the nanoparticles distributed therewithin.

Abstract: A phase change ink including a colorant and a carrier including a tri-ester of the formula wherein R1, R2 and R3, and n are as defined herein.

Abstract: An ink set includes a plurality of inks, at least one ink but less than all inks of the ink set including an ink vehicle, colorant and fluorescence agent and remaining additional inks including an ink vehicle, colorant and free of fluorescence agent. At least a first ink grouping and a second ink grouping of the ink set form a combination, the first and second groupings of the combination exhibiting a substantially same color under ambient light conditions upon image formation. The first ink grouping and the second ink grouping of the combination contain a different amount of the fluorescence agent, wherein upon exposure to activating energy, the fluorescence agent fluoresces to cause a visible change in the color of a pattern formed in an image by the first ink grouping as compared to the second ink grouping.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pigment ink formulation containing a wax emulsion is disclosed. The wax emulsion comprises a specific wax and surfactant combination. In particular, the wax comprises a linear polyethylene wax and the surfactant is an alkyl ether carboxylate. The wax emulsion can be made by any process for preparing emulsions used by those skilled in the art such as typical homogenization methods. Applicants have discovered that such a wax emulsion can not only improve the scratch resistance of pigmented ink, but also improve other handling problems such as scuff and smear.

Abstract: Vehicles for ink compositions are disclosed. The described ink vehicles include at least one curable component, and optionally include initiating agents, colorants, non-curable components and other additives. Processes for preparing the ink vehicles and ink compositions containing the ink vehicles are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a phase change ink containing a fluorescent colorant that upon exposure to activating energy fluoresces such that an image that was not visible prior to exposure to the activating energy becomes visible. Also disclosed are an ink jet system and a process for authenticating a color document using the disclosed phase change ink.

Abstract: Disclosed is a phase change ink composition and a method for forming the ink composition. The phase change ink composition comprises (1) an ink carrier comprising (A) a first component which comprises a monoester wax or blend of monoesters having at least one alkyl group comprising at least 10 carbon atoms, and (B) a second component which comprises a polyalkylene wax, and (2) a urea gellant and (3) a colorant.

Abstract: An ink carrier comprising a dispersion of at least one of silica nanoparticles surface modified with a hydrophobic group or metal oxide nanoparticles surface modified with a hydrophobic group exhibiting a substantially uniform distribution of said nanoparticles discretely distributed therewithin, said ink carrier being resistant to substantial aggregation of said nanoparticles distributed therewithin.

Abstract: Disclosed is a phase change carbon black ink composition comprising 1) a low polarity ink carrier comprising (A) a low polarity wax, optionally (B) an ester-terminated polyamide, (2) a dispersant, and (3) a carbon black colorant. The ink can be resistant to substantial aggregation and settling of the carbon black colorant in the melt and up to about the jetting temperature of the ink even when exposed to freeze thaw cycles.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ink composition containing an olefinic wax dispersion added so as to impart smooth writing properties without causing starving at the starting of writing, and the ink composition has noticeably improved stability over time. The present invention provides an oil-based ink composition comprising a solvent selected from the group consisting of a monohydric alcohol, a polyhydric alcohol and glycol ether, and a colorant selected from the group consisting of a pigment, a dye, and a mixture of the pigment and the dye, the oil-based ink composition further comprising a dispersion of reprecipitated olefinic wax particles.

Abstract: Disclosed is a phase change ink comprising (a) a carbon black pigment, (b) a bis-urethane, and (c) a phase change ink carrier, said carrier comprising (i) a branched triamide and (ii) a Fischer-Tropsch wax having an average peak molecular weight of from about 300 to about 800 and a polydispersity of from about 1.001 to about 3.

Abstract: A method for forming a mark on a food product is disclosed. The method includes: (a) heating an edible hot melt ink including a colorant to a temperature sufficient to liquify the ink; and (b) transferring the ink to a substrate to provide a mark on the food product.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bis(urea-urethane) compound of the formula wherein R1 and R1? each, independently of the other, is an alkyl group, wherein at least one of R1 and R1? has at least about 6 carbon atoms, R2 and R2? each, independently of the other, is an alkylene group, wherein at least one of R2 and R2? has at least about 3 carbon atoms, R3 is an alkylene group having at least about 2 carbon atoms, and R4 and R5 each, independently of the other, is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and wherein R1 and R1? each contain no more than 2 fully fluorinated carbon atoms.

Abstract: Disclosed is a phase change ink comprising a colorant, an initiator, and a phase change ink carrier, said carrier comprising (A) a urethane which is the reaction product of a mixture comprising (1) an isocyanate; and (2) an alcohol selected from the group consisting of 1,4 butanediol vinyl ether, 2-allyloxy ethanol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol vinyl ether, ethylene glycol vinyl ether, di(ethylene glycol) vinyl ether, and mixtures thereof; (B) a compound which is the reaction product of a mixture comprising (1) an isocyanate; and (2) a component comprising (a) an amine having at least one ethylenic unsaturation; (b) an acid having at least one ethylenic unsaturation; (c) a mixture of an amine having at least one ethylenic unsaturation and an alcohol having at least one ethylenic unsaturation; (d) a mixture of an acid having at least one ethylenic unsaturation and an alcohol having at least one ethylenic unsaturation; or (e) mixtures thereof; or (C) a mixture of (A) and (B); said ink being curable upon exposure t

Abstract: Phase change ink carrier compositions comprising an admixture of (1) at least one urethane resin; and/or (2) at least one mixed urethane/urea resin; and/or (3) at least one mono-amide; and/or (4) at least one polyethylene wax are provided. In addition, a phase change colored ink of such carrier compositions comprising a phase change ink compatible colorant are also provided. Embodiments of the present invention also include methods for producing a layer of the above phase change colored ink on the surface of a substrate by either direct or indirect printing. Such methods also encompassing using a polyethylene wax as an overcoat layer above such a phase change ink layer on a printed substrate.

Abstract: The phase change ink a viscosity of from about 4 mPa-s to about 50 mPa-s at a first temperature and has a viscosity of from 104 mPa-s to about 109 mPa-s at a second lower temperature. The second temperature may be below the first temperature by at least 10° C. but by no more than 50° C. The first temperature may be from about 60° C. to about 110° C. and the second temperature may be from about 20° C. to about 70° C. A curve of log10 viscosity of the phase change ink plotted against temperature in degrees Celsius may have a slope having an absolute value less than 0.02 at the first temperature and have a slope having an absolute value greater than 0.08 for at least a region second temperatures.

Abstract: A phase change ink composition comprising (a) at least one curable monomer or prepolymer, (b) at least one gellant, (c) at least one hyperbranched polymer comprising at least one photoinitiating moiety, (d) a colorant, (e) optionally, a reactive oligomer; and (f) optionally, at least one low molecular weight photo initiator.

Abstract: A radiation curable phase change ink comprising a white colorant; a colorant dispersant; and an ink vehicle comprising at least one curable monomer; at least one gellant; optionally at least one photoinitiator; optionally at least one stabilizer; and optionally at least one wax.

Abstract: A pigment ink formulation containing a fluorescing material and a method for pigment ink detection are disclosed. Preferably, the fluorescent material is contained in a fluorescent-wax emulsion. The fluorescent-wax emulsion is added into the pigment inks. A detecting unit comprised of an UV LED and a sensor can then be used to detect the fluorescent emission from the pigment inks. The detecting unit can detect all three color inks. The differences in signal detection can be used for ink identification.

Abstract: A nanoscale pigment particle composition includes an organic monoazo laked pigment including at least one functional moiety, and a sterically bulky stabilizer compound including at least one functional group, wherein the functional moiety associates non-covalently with the functional group; and the presence of the associated stabilizer limits the extent of particle growth and aggregation, to afford nanoscale-sized pigment particles.

Abstract: A nanoscaled pigment particle composition includes an organic monoazo laked pigment including at least one functional moiety, and a sterically bulky stabilizer compound including at least one functional group, wherein the functional moiety associates non-covalently with the functional group; and the presence of the associated stabilizer limits the extent of particle growth and aggregation, to afford nanoscale-sized pigment particles.

Abstract: An ink preferably used in piezoelectric ink jet devices includes an ink vehicle that includes at least one curable monomer, at least one polymerizable organic gelator, at least one initiator, at least one colorant and optionally at least one low molecular mass non-reactive organic gelator and/or at least one thermal solvent. The use of the curable gelator enables the ink to form a gel state having a viscosity of at least 102.5 cps at very low temperatures of about 30° C. to about 50° C. The ink may thus be jetted at low temperatures of about 50° C. to about 90° C. The ink is heated to a first temperature above the gel point of the ink, jetted onto a surface maintained at a second temperature at which the ink forms a gel state, and when on the image receiving substrate, is exposed to radiation energy to polymerize the polymerizable components of the ink.

Abstract: Disclosed is a phase change ink composition comprising a colorant and a phase change ink vehicle comprising a compound of the formula wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, Xi, Yj, and Y?j? are as defined herein.

Abstract: Disclosed is a phase change ink composition comprising (a) a phase change ink carrier comprising (1) an amide; and (2) a polyethylene wax having an average peak molecular weight of from about 350 to about 730 and a polydispersity of from about 1.0001 to about 1.5; and (b) a colorant compound of the formula or mixtures thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, M, A, E, G, J, m, n, and p are as defined herein.

Abstract: Disclosed is a phase change ink comprising (a) a colorant and (b) a phase change ink carrier, said carrier comprising (i) a branched triamide and (ii) a polyethylene wax having an average peak molecular weight of from about 350 to about 730, a polydispersity of from about 1.03 to about 3.0, and an asymmetrical molecular weight distribution skewed toward the high molecular weight end. Also disclosed is a process which comprises (1) incorporating into an ink jet printing apparatus a phase change ink comprising (a) a colorant and (b) a phase change ink carrier, said carrier comprising (i) a branched triamide and (ii) a polyethylene wax having an average peak molecular weight of from about 350 to about 730, a polydispersity of from about 1.03 to about 3.0, and an asymmetrical molecular weight distribution skewed toward the high molecular weight end; (2) melting the ink; and (3) causing droplets of the melted ink to be ejected in an imagewise pattern onto a substrate.

Abstract: Phase change ink comprising an ink vehicle that includes at least one amphiphilic molecule. The amphiphilic molecule is capable of co-crystallizing into the at least one wax monomer to form functionalized spherulites which are then capable of hydrogen bonding to other similarly functionalized spherulites to form a bonded network of spherulites. Increased adhesive and cohesive strength of the ink on paper can result, thereby generating a robust image.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound comprising three or more moieties of the formula said moieties being bonded to a central atom, monomeric group of atoms, oligomer, or polymer. Also disclosed is a phase change ink composition comprising a phase change ink carrier and a colorant compound comprising three or more moieties of the formula said moieties being bonded to a central atom, monomeric group of atoms, oligomer, or polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a phase change ink comprising (a) a colorant and (b) a phase change ink carrier, said carrier comprising (i) a branched triamide and (ii) a polyethylene wax having an average peak molecular weight of from about 350 to about 730 and a polydispersity of from about 1.05 to about 3.0. Also disclosed is a process which comprises (1) incorporating into an ink jet printing apparatus a phase change ink comprising (a) a colorant and (b) a phase change ink carrier, said carrier comprising (i) a branched triamide and (ii) a polyethylene wax having an average peak molecular weight of from about 350 to about 730 and a polydispersity of from about 1.05 to about 3.0; (2) melting the ink; and (3) causing droplets of the melted ink to be ejected in an imagewise pattern onto a substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of pigment preparations comprising C.I. Pigment Yellow 74 as base pigment and one or more pigment dispersants of the formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 independently represent hydrogen, halogen, such as chlorine or bromine, C1-C4 alkyl, such as methyl, ethyl or tert-butyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, such as methoxy or ethoxy, nitro, trifluoromethyl, cyano, phenyl, a group SO3?E+- or COO?E+, provided that there is at least one and no more than two ionic groups of type SO3?E+- or COO?E+ are supplied, one group being located in the coupling radical and the other being located in the base radical of the compound of the formula (I) in case two ionic groups are supplied, E+ represents H+, the equivalent Mm+/m of a metal cation Mm+, m representing one of the numbers 1, 2, or 3 a phosphonium ion; or an unsubstituted or substituted ammonium ion, for pigmenting electrophotographic toners and developers, inks, aqueous binder systems, and color filters.

Abstract: Compounds of the formulae wherein, provided that at least one of R1, R2, and R3 is not a hydrogen atom, R1, R2, and R3 each, independently of the other, is hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl, and wherein R1 and R2 can also be alkoxy aryloxy, arylalkyloxy, alkylaryloxy, polyalkyleneoxy, polyaryleneoxy, polyarylalkyleneoxy, polyalkylaryleneoxy, silyl, siloxane, polysilylene, polysiloxane, or a group of the formula wherein r and s are integers representing a number of repeat —CH2— groups, and wherein X is a direct bond, oxygen, sulfur, —NR40— wherein R40 is hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl, or —CR50R60— wherein R50 and R60 each, independently of the other, is hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl, and R10 and R11 each, independently of the other, is alkylene, arylene, arylalkylene, or alkylarylene, and wherein R10 can also be polyalkyleneoxy, polyaryleneoxy, polyarylalkyleneoxy, polyalkylaryleneoxy, silylene, siloxane, polysilylene, or polysiloxane.

Abstract: A pigmented phase change ink composition comprising an ink carrier, a dispersing agent, and pigment particles. The ink can be resistant to substantial aggregation and settling of the pigment particles in the melt and even when exposed to freeze thaw cycles.

Abstract: A phase change ink having an ink vehicle, at least one colorant at least one triamide and at least one bis-urethane. The at least one triamide and at least one bis-urethane assist in dispersing colorants, such as pigments like carbon black, in non-polar ink vehicles. Also, disclosed are methods of making such phase change inks.