公开(公告)号：US10392524B2

公开(公告)日：2019-08-27

申请号：US15818484

申请日：2017-11-20

Applicant: Electronics for Imaging, Inc.

Inventor： Mark Zavada ,  David Weber ,  Louis Fage ,  Matthew Tennis

IPC: C09D11/38 ,  C09D11/322

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions, such as inkjet inks, for jetting onto a ceramic substrate, and associated methods and systems. The compositions comprise a pigment compound that is configured to be jetted on a ceramic substrate during a ceramic inkjet process to impart a color effect to the ceramic substrate, and a reduction agent which, when exposed to a firing temperature, reacts with the pigment compound to cause a reduction reaction. In some embodiments, the pigment compound comprises jettable copper particles, which can cause the fired composition to take on a red or oxblood color, which can be used for decoration.

公开(公告)号：US11633972B2

公开(公告)日：2023-04-25

申请号：US17085069

申请日：2020-10-30

Applicant: ELECTRONICS FOR IMAGING, INC.

Inventor： Mark Zavada ,  Matthew Tennis ,  David Weber ,  Alexander Meranto ,  Carlos Carratalá ,  Fernando Tomás Badenes ,  Louis Justus Fage ,  Ursula Good ,  Paul Andrew Edwards ,  Robert Roggers ,  John Hansen

IPC: B41M5/00 ,  B41J2/21 ,  C04B41/86 ,  C09D11/322 ,  B41M7/00

Abstract: A technique is described for the application of three-dimensional (3D) relief to a substrate such as a ceramic tile using digital inkjet technology. In an example embodiment, the introduced technique includes application of binder ink to a portion of the surface of a substrate using a digital inkjet process. This binder ink forms a barrier layer which protects the portion of the surface of the substrate. Next, a brushing process is applied to remove unprotected portions of the substrate, thereby forming the 3D relief in the substrate.

公开(公告)号：US20210046774A1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-18

申请号：US17085069

申请日：2020-10-30

Applicant: ELECTRONICS FOR IMAGING, INC.

Inventor： Mark ZAVADA ,  Matthew Tennis ,  David Weber ,  Alexander Meranto ,  Carlos CARRATALÁ ,  Fernando Tomás Badenes ,  Louis Justus Fage ,  Ursula Good ,  Paul Andrew Edwards ,  Robert Roggers ,  John Hansen

IPC: B41M5/00 ,  B41J2/21 ,  C04B41/86 ,  C09D11/322 ,  B41M7/00

Abstract: A technique is described for the application of three-dimensional (3D) relief to a substrate such as a ceramic tile using digital inkjet technology. In an example embodiment, the introduced technique includes application of binder ink to a portion of the surface of a substrate using a digital inkjet process. This binder ink forms a barrier layer which protects the portion of the surface of the substrate. Next, a brushing process is applied to remove unprotected portions of the substrate, thereby forming the 3D relief in the substrate.

公开(公告)号：US09822271B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-21

申请号：US14333464

申请日：2014-07-16

Applicant: Electronics for Imaging, Inc.

Inventor： Mark Zavada ,  David Weber ,  Louis Fage ,  Matthew Tennis

IPC: C09D11/30 ,  C09D11/38 ,  C09D11/322

CPC classification number: C09D11/38 ,  C09D11/322

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions, such as inkjet inks, for jetting onto a ceramic substrate, and associated methods and systems. The compositions comprise a pigment compound that is configured to be jetted on a ceramic substrate during a ceramic inkjet process to impart a color effect to the ceramic substrate, and a reduction agent which, when exposed to a firing temperature, reacts with the pigment compound to cause a reduction reaction. In some embodiments, the pigment compound comprises jettable copper particles, which can cause the fired composition to take on a red or oxblood color, which can be used for decoration.

公开(公告)号：US09630425B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-25

申请号：US14695856

申请日：2015-04-24

Applicant: Electronics for Imaging, Inc.

Inventor： Mark Zavada ,  David Weber ,  Ursula Good

IPC: B41J3/407 ,  B41J3/38

CPC classification number: B41J3/407 ,  B41J3/38

Abstract: A 3D relief effect is created on a ceramic tile with an inkjet printer and an inkjet print head by printing a relief pattern with an effect ink having a low surface tension on the ceramic tile. The inkjet printer and inkjet print head apply an aqueous glaze slurry having a high surface tension on top of the effect ink. An image is printed on the glaze and the tile is fired. A difference in surface tensions causes the aqueous glaze to move away from the printed effect ink, resulting in a relief pattern in the image at locations of the printed relief pattern.

公开(公告)号：US09446990B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-20

申请号：US14333472

申请日：2014-07-16

Applicant: Electronics for Imaging, Inc.

Inventor： Mark Zavada ,  David Weber ,  Louis Fage ,  Matthew Tennis

IPC: B28B1/00 ,  C04B41/86 ,  C04B41/00 ,  C04B41/50 ,  B41M5/00 ,  B41M3/16

CPC classification number: C09D11/322 ,  B41J2/01 ,  B41M3/16 ,  B41M5/0047 ,  B41M5/007 ,  C04B41/009 ,  C04B41/5022 ,  C04B41/86 ,  C09D11/30 ,  C04B33/00 ,  C04B41/4539 ,  C04B41/455 ,  C04B41/4572

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions, such as inkjet inks or glazes, for jetting onto a ceramic substrate, and associated methods and systems. The compositions are configured to produce a blister relief effect, wherein the incorporation of inkjet technology provides precise control over the location and degree of blistering. The enhanced compositions are configured to form gas bubbles when exposed to the elevated temperatures of a firing cycle, wherein the formed gas is trapped within the glaze, causing an expansion or blistering of the glaze, which results in a raised relief.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于喷射到陶瓷基板上的组合物，例如喷墨油墨或釉料，以及相关的方法和系统。 组合物被配置为产生泡罩缓解效果，其中喷墨技术的并入提供了对起泡的位置和程度的精确控制。 增强的组合物被配置为当暴露于烧制循环的升高的温度时形成气泡，其中形成的气体被捕获在釉料内，导致釉料的膨胀或起泡，这导致升高的浮雕。

公开(公告)号：US20190224990A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-25

申请号：US15876075

申请日：2018-01-19

Applicant: Electronics for Imaging, Inc.

Inventor： David Weber ,  Mark Zavada ,  Louis Justus Fage ,  Ursula Good ,  Robert Roggers ,  Alexander Meranto ,  Matthew Tennis ,  Paul Edwards

IPC: B41J11/00 ,  C09D11/54 ,  C09D11/322 ,  C04B41/89 ,  B41J2/04

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a decorative fired substrate such as ceramic, glass, brick, metal or metal enamel. The process includes a step of digitally applying a primer ink composition comprising a metal or metalloid ion component dissolved in a liquid matrix on selective locations of the substrate. The primer ink composition can be applied before or after the application of a color ink. By applying a primer ink composition, the color of the substrate is improved after the substrate is fired, and the manufacture cost is reduced compared with current industrial decorative ceramic tile processes.