Jason D Hosmer

US Patent:

6436178, Aug 20, 2002

Filed:

Dec 20, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/740915

Inventors:

Jason D. Hosmer - Arlington MA

Assignee:

Cabot Corporation - Boston MA

International Classification:

C09D 1102

US Classification:

106 3146, 106 3147, 106 3149, 106 3176, 106 3177, 106 3178

Abstract:

An ink, such as an inkjet ink composition is described which contains at least one colorant, at least one liquid vehicle, at least one humectant, and at least one cyclic amide. Methods to improve the resistance to highlighter smear, minimize banding of a printed image, improve the dry or wet rub resistance of a printed image, and/or improve the waterfastness of a printed image using the ink compositions of the present invention are further described.