Rapid-drying recording element for liquid ink marking

Claim 2

An image-recording element adapted for water-based liquid ink marking in devices such as pen plotters, ink jet printers and the like, said element comprising a support having on a surface thereof an ink-receiving layer of a hydrophilic cross-linkable film-forming material which is cross-linked to a degree sufficient to render it waterfast, while permitting it to rapidly absorb a water-based ink comprising a water-dispersible cross-linkable colorant/resin composition, said ink-receiving layer comprising a cross-linking agent that is capable of cross-linking a cross-linkable colorant/resin composition in a water-based liquid ink applied thereto.

Claim 3

An image-recording element as claimed in claim 1, wherein said hydrophilic cross-linkable film-forming material is gelatin.

Claim 4

An image-recording element as claimed in claim 1, wherein said ink-receiving layer comprises gelatin cross-linked by a vinylsulfonyl compound.

Claim 5

An image-recording element as claimed in claim 1, wherein said ink-receiving layer comprises gelatin cross-linked by bis(vinylsulfonylmethyl)ether.

Claim 6

An image-recording element as claimed in claim 1, wherein said support is a polyester film.

Claim 7

An image-recording element as claimed in claim 1, wherein said support is a poly(ethylene terephthalate) film.

Claim 8

An image-recording element as claimed in claim 1, wherein said cross-linking agent that is capable of cross-linking a colorant/resin composition is a water-soluble salt of a multi-valent metal.

Claim 9

An image-recording element as claimed in claim 1, wherein said cross-linking agent that is capable of cross-linking a colorant/resin composition is a water-soluble calcium salt.

Claim 10

An image-recording element as claimed in claim 1, wherein said cross-linking agent that is capable of cross-linking a colorant/resin composition is a water-soluble multi-valent metal acetate.

Claim 11

An image-recording element as claimed in claim 1, wherein said cross-linking agent that is capable of cross-linking a colorant/resin composition is calcium acetate.

Claim 12

An image-recording element as claimed in claim 1, wherein said ink-receiving layer additionally contains a matting agent.

Claim 13

An image-recording element as claimed in claim 1, wherein said ink-receiving layer additionally contains a vinylbenzyl quaternary ammonium polymer.

Claim 14

An image-recording element adapted for water-based liquid ink marking in devices such as pen plotters, ink jet printers and the like, said element comprising a transparent support having on a surface thereof an ink-receiving layer comprised of cross-linked gelatin containing a water-soluble salt of a multi-valent metal.

Claim 15

An image-recording element adapted for water-based liquid ink marking in devices such as pen plotters, ink jet printers and the like, said element comprising a transparent support having on a surface thereof an ink-receiving layer comprised of cross-linked gelatin containing a water-soluble salt of a multi-valent metal.

Claim 16

An image-recording element adapted for water-based liquid ink marking in devices such as pen plotters, ink jet printers and the like, said element comprising a polyester support having on a surface thereof an ink-receiving layer comprised of cross-linked gelatin containing calcium acetate.

Claim 17

An image-recording element adapted for water-based liquid ink marking in devices such as pen plotters, ink jet printers and the like, said element comprising a polyester support having on a surface thereof an ink-receiving layer comprised of cross-linked gelatin containing calcium acetate.

Claim 18

An image-recording element adapted for water-based liquid ink marking in devices such as pen plotters, ink jet printers and the like, said element comprising a biaxially stretched and heat set poly(ethylene terephthalate) film having, in order, on a surface thereof a subbing layer comprised of a terpolymer of acrylonitrile, vinylidene chloride and acrylic acid, and an ink-receiving layer comprised of gelatin cross-linked with bis(vinylsulfonylmethyl)ether and containing calcium acetate.

Claim 19

An image-recording element adapted for water-based liquid ink marking in devices such as pen plotters, ink jet printers and the like, said element comprising a biaxially stretched and heat set poly(ethylene terephthalate) film having, in order, on a surface thereof a subbing layer comprised of a terpolymer of acrylonitrile, vinylidene chloride and acrylic acid, and an ink-receiving layer comprised of gelatin cross-linked with bis(vinylsulfonylmethyl)ether and containing calcium acetate.

Claim 20

In an inking process in which a water-based liquid ink is applied to the surface of an image-recording element in order to form ink markings thereon, the improvement wherein: (1) said water-based ink comprises a water-dispersible cross-linkable colorant/resin composition: and (2) said image-recording element comprises a support having thereon an ink-receiving layer of a hydrophilic cross-linkable film-forming material which is cross-linked to a degree sufficient to render it waterfast while permitting it to rapidly absorb said water-based ink, said ink-receiving layer comprising a cross-linking agent that cross-links said colorant/resin composition to thereby render said ink markings waterfast.

Claim 21

In an inking process in which a water-based liquid ink is applied to the surface of an image-recording element in order to form ink markings thereon, the improvement wherein: (1) said water-based ink comprises a water-dispersible cross-linkable colorant/resin composition: and (2) said image-recording element comprises a support having thereon an ink-receiving layer of a hydrophilic cross-linkable film-forming material which is cross-linked to a degree sufficient to render it waterfast while permitting it to rapidly absorb said water-based ink, said ink-receiving layer comprising a cross-linking agent that cross-links said colorant/resin composition to thereby render said ink markings waterfast.

Claim 22

An inking process as claimed in claim 16, wherein said colorant/resin composition is comprised of a water-dispersible polyester or polyesteramide.

Claim 23

An inking process as claimed in claim 16, wherein said colorant/resin composition is comprised of a water-dispersible polyester or polyesteramide having sulfonate functional groups.

Claim 24

An inking process as claimed in claiim 16, wherein said colorant/resin composition is comprised of a water-dispersible copolyester of 5-sodiosulfoisophthalic acid.

Claim 25

An inking process as claimed in claim 16, wherein said colorant/resin composition is a dye/resin composition.

Claim 26

An inking process as claimed in claim 20, wherein the dye in said dye/resin composition is selected from the group consisting of azo, anthraquinone, methine and disazo dyes.

Claim 27

An inking process as claimed in claim 20, wherein the dye/resin composition is a water-dispersible composition comprising: (A) from about 5 to about 60% by weight of disperse dye, and (B) from about 95 to about 40% by weight of linear, water-dispersible copolyester, or (C) from 95 to about 40% by weight of a blend of the copolyester of (B) with up to about 40% by weight based on total weight of said blend of a saturated aliphatic or cycloaliphatic dicarboxylic acid having 6 to 12 carbon atoms, said copolyester being comprised of (D) at least one aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic dicarboxylic acid component, (E) a diol component of from about 2 to about 28 carbons, at least about 20 mole percent of which is a poly(ethylene glycol) having the formula H--OCH 2 CH 2 ) n OH wherein n is an integer of from 2 to about 14, and (F) at least one difunctional dicarboxylic acid containing a --SO 3 M group attached to an aromatic nucleus, wherein M is hydrogen, Na + , Li + or K + , and constituting at least about 8 mole percent to about 45 mole percent of the total moles of components (D) and (F).

Claim 28

An inking process as claimed in claim 16, wherein said colorant/resin composition is a pigment/resin composition.

Claim 29

An inking process as claimed in claim 16, wherein said hydrophilic cross-linkable film-forming material is gelatin.

Claim 30

An inking process as claimed in claim 16, wherein said ink-receiving layer comprises gelatin cross-linked by a vinylsulfonyl compound.

Claim 31

An inking process as claimed in claim 16, wherein said ink-receiving layer comprises gelatin cross-linked by bis(vinylsulfonylmethyl)ether.

Claim 32

An inking process as claimed in claim 16, wherein said support is a polyester film.

Claim 33

An inking process as claimed in claim 16, wherein said support is a poly(ethylene terephthalate) film.

Claim 34

An inking process as claimed in claim 16, wherein the cross-linking agent that cross-links said colorant/resin composition is a water-soluble salt of a multi-valent metal.

Claim 35

An inking process as claimed in claim 16, wherein the cross-linking agent that cross-links said colorant/resin composition is a water-soluble calcium salt.

Claim 36

An inking process as claimed in claim 16, wherein the cross-linking agent that cross-links said colorant/resin composition is a water-soluble multi-valent metal acetate.

Claim 37

An inking process as claimed in claim 16, wherein the cross-linking agent that cross-links said colorant/resin composition is calcium acetate.

Claim 38

An inking process as claimed in claim 16, wherein said ink-receiving layer additionally contains a matting agent.

Claim 39

An inking process as claimed in claim 16, wherein said ink-receiving layer additionally contains a vinylbenzyl quaternary ammonium polymer.

Claim 40

In an inking process in which a water-based liquid ink is applied to the surface of an image-recording element in order to form ink markings thereon, the improvement wherein: (1) said water-based ink comprises a water-dispersible composition comprising: (A) from about 5 to about 60% by weight of disperse dye, and (B) from 95 to about 40% by weight of linear, water-dispersible copolyester, or (C) from 95 to about 40% by weight of a blend of the copolyester of (B) with up to about 40% by weight based on total weight of said blend of a saturated aliphatic or cycloaliphatic dicarboxylic acid having 6 to 12 carbon atoms, said copolyester being comprised of (D) at least one aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic dicarboxylic acid component, (E) a diol component of from about 2 to about 28 carbons, at least about 20 mole percent of which is a poly(ethylene glycol) having the formula H--OCH 2 CH 2 ) n OH wherein n is an integer of from 2 to about 14, and (F) at least one difunctional dicarboxylic acid containing a --SO 3 M group attached to an aromatic nucleus, wherein M is hydrogen, Na + Li + or K + , and constituting at least about 8 mole percent to about 45 mole percent of the total moles of components (D) and (F), and (2) said image-recording element comprises a transparent support having on a surface thereof an ink-receiving layer comprised of cross-linked gelatin containing a water-soluble salt of a multi-valent metal.

Claim 41

In an inking process in which a water-based liquid ink is applied to the surface of an image-recording element in order to form ink markings thereon, the improvement wherein: (1) said water-based ink comprises a water-dispersible composition comprising: (A) from about 5 to about 60% by weight of disperse dye, and (B) from 95 to about 40% by weight of linear, water-dispersible copolyester, or (C) from 95 to about 40% by weight of a blend of the copolyester of (B) with up to about 40% by weight based on total weight of said blend of a saturated aliphatic or cycloaliphatic dicarboxylic acid having 6 to 12 carbon atoms, said copolyester being comprised of (D) at least one aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic dicarboxylic acid component, (E) a diol component of from about 2 to about 28 carbons, at least about 20 mole percent of which is a poly(ethylene glycol) having the formula H--OCH 2 CH 2 ) n OH wherein n is an integer of from 2 to about 14, and (F) at least one difunctional dicarboxylic acid containing a --SO 3 M group attached to an aromatic nucleus, wherein M is hydrogen, Na + Li + or K + , and constituting at least about 8 mole percent to about 45 mole percent of the total moles of components (D) and (F), and (2) said image-recording element comprises a transparent support having on a surface thereof an ink-receiving layer comprised of cross-linked gelatin containing a water-soluble salt of a multi-valent metal.

Claim 42

In an inking process in which a water-based liquid ink is applied to the surface of an image-recording element in order to form ink markings thereon, the improvement wherein: (1) said water-based ink comprises a water-dispersible composition comprising: (A) from about 5 to about 60% by weight of disperse dye, and (B) from about 95 to about 40% by weight of linear, water-dispersible copolyester, or (C) from 95 to about 40% by weight of a blend of the copolyester of (B) with up to about 40% by weight based on total weight of said blend of a saturated aliphatic or cycloaliphatic dicarboxylic acid having 6 to 12 carbon atoms, said copolyester being comprised of (D) at least one aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic dicarboxylic acid component, (E) a diol component of from about 2 to about 28 carbons, at least about 20 mole percent of which is a poly(ethylene glycol) having the formula H--OCH 2 CH 2 ) n OH wherein n is an integer of from 2 to about 14, and (F) at least one difunctional dicarboxylic acid containing a --SO 3 M group attached to an aromatic nucleus, wherein M is hydrogen, Na + , Li + or K + , and constituting at least about 8 mole percent to about 45 mole percent of the total moles of components (D) and (F), and (2) said image-recorded element comprises a polyester support having on a surface thereof an ink-receiving layer comprised of cross-linked gelatin containing calcium acetate.

Claim 43

In an inking process in which a water-based liquid ink is applied to the surface of an image-recording element in order to form ink markings thereon, the improvement wherein: (1) said water-based ink comprises a water-dispersible composition comprising: (A) from about 5 to about 60% by weight of disperse dye, and (B) from about 95 to about 40% by weight of linear, water-dispersible copolyester, or (C) from 95 to about 40% by weight of a blend of the copolyester of (B) with up to about 40% by weight based on total weight of said blend of a saturated aliphatic or cycloaliphatic dicarboxylic acid having 6 to 12 carbon atoms, said copolyester being comprised of (D) at least one aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic dicarboxylic acid component, (E) a diol component of from about 2 to about 28 carbons, at least about 20 mole percent of which is a poly(ethylene glycol) having the formula H--OCH 2 CH 2 ) n OH wherein n is an integer of from 2 to about 14, and (F) at least one difunctional dicarboxylic acid containing a --SO 3 M group attached to an aromatic nucleus, wherein M is hydrogen, Na + , Li + or K + , and constituting at least about 8 mole percent to about 45 mole percent of the total moles of components (D) and (F), and (2) said image-recorded element comprises a polyester support having on a surface thereof an ink-receiving layer comprised of cross-linked gelatin containing calcium acetate.

Claim 44

In an inking process in which a water-based liquid ink is applied to the surface of an image-recording element in order to form ink markings thereon, the improvement wherein: (1) said water-based ink comprises a water-dispersible composition comprising: (A) from about 5 to about 60% by weight of disperse dye, and (B) from about 95 to about 40% by weight of linear, water-dispersible copolyester, or (C) from 95 to about 40% by weight of a blend of the copolyester of (B) with up to about 40% by weight based on total weight of said blend of a saturated aliphatic or cycloaliphatic dicarboxylic acid having 6 to 12 carbon atoms, said copolymer being comprised of (D) at least one aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic dicarboxylic acid component, (E) a diol component of from about 2 to about 28 carbons, at least about 20 mole percent of which is a poly(ethylene glycol) having the formula H--OCH 2 CH 2 ) n OH wherein n is an integer of from 2 to about 14, and (F) at least one difunctional dicarboxylic acid containing a --SO 3 M group attached to an aromatic nucleus, wherein M is hydrogen, Na + , Li + or K + , and constituting at least about 8 mole percent to about 45 mole percent of the total moles of components (D) and (F), and (2) said image-recording element comprises a biaxially stretched and heat set poly(ethylene terephthalate) film having, in order, on a surface thereof a subbing layer comprised of a terpolymer of acrylonitrile, vinylidene chloride and acrylic acid, and an ink-receiving layer comprised of gelatin cross-linked with bis(vinylsulfonylmethyl)ether and containing calcium acetate.

Claim 45

In an inking process in which a water-based liquid ink is applied to the surface of an image-recording element in order to form ink markings thereon, the improvement wherein: (1) said water-based ink comprises a water-dispersible composition comprising: (A) from about 5 to about 60% by weight of disperse dye, and (B) from about 95 to about 40% by weight of linear, water-dispersible copolyester, or (C) from 95 to about 40% by weight of a blend of the copolyester of (B) with up to about 40% by weight based on total weight of said blend of a saturated aliphatic or cycloaliphatic dicarboxylic acid having 6 to 12 carbon atoms, said copolymer being comprised of (D) at least one aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic dicarboxylic acid component, (E) a diol component of from about 2 to about 28 carbons, at least about 20 mole percent of which is a poly(ethylene glycol) having the formula H--OCH 2 CH 2 ) n OH wherein n is an integer of from 2 to about 14, and (F) at least one difunctional dicarboxylic acid containing a --SO 3 M group attached to an aromatic nucleus, wherein M is hydrogen, Na + , Li + or K + , and constituting at least about 8 mole percent to about 45 mole percent of the total moles of components (D) and (F), and (2) said image-recording element comprises a biaxially stretched and heat set poly(ethylene terephthalate) film having, in order, on a surface thereof a subbing layer comprised of a terpolymer of acrylonitrile, vinylidene chloride and acrylic acid, and an ink-receiving layer comprised of gelatin cross-linked with bis(vinylsulfonylmethyl)ether and containing calcium acetate.