Title of Invention

INK-JET PRINTING SYSTEM FOR IMPROVED PRINT QUALITY

Abstract An ink-jet printing system is disclosed comprising a set of ink-jet inks comprising a first anionic ink comprising an aqueous vehicle, at least one first colorant, and at least one first anionic polymer; a second anionic ink comprising an aqueous vehicle; at least one second colorant, at least one second anionic polymer, and an acid additive having a pKa up to the pKa of the at least first polymer of the first ink; a third cationic ink comprising an aqueous vehicle, at least one third colorant, at least one third cationic polymer, and a pH in the range from about 2 to about 5; and a fourth anionic ink comprising an aqueous vehicle, at least one fourth anionic dye, and a precipitating agent. The printing system provides improved print quality, specifically, reduced bleed; improved edge-acuity, uniform area fills, and color quality; while maximizing lightfastness without sacrificing printing reliability.
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145-cal-1999-granted-abstract.pdf

145-cal-1999-granted-claims.pdf

145-cal-1999-granted-correspondence.pdf

145-cal-1999-granted-description (complete).pdf

145-cal-1999-granted-drawings.pdf

145-cal-1999-granted-examination report.pdf

145-cal-1999-granted-form 1.pdf

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145-cal-1999-granted-letter patent.pdf

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145-cal-1999-granted-reply to examination report.pdf

145-cal-1999-granted-specification.pdf

145-cal-1999-granted-translated copy of priority document.pdf


Patent Number 221003
Indian Patent Application Number 145/CAL/1999
PG Journal Number 24/2008
Publication Date 13-Jun-2008
Grant Date 11-Jun-2008
Date of Filing 24-Feb-1999
Name of Patentee HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
Applicant Address 3000 HANAOVER STREET, PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA 94304
Inventors:
# Inventor's Name Inventor's Address
1 ZEYING MA 11980 ASHLEY PLACE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92128
2 KESHVA A. PRASAD 1377 AVENIDA ARANA SAN MARCOS, CA 92069
PCT International Classification Number B41J 2/195
PCT International Application Number N/A
PCT International Filing date
PCT Conventions:
# PCT Application Number Date of Convention Priority Country
1 09/064,706 1998-04-22 U.S.A.