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1.

Aqueous Polymer Particle Dispersion

      
Application Number 18011594
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-04
First Publication Date 2023-09-07
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Curinckx, Freya
  • Goethals, Fabienne

Abstract

An aqueous polymeric particle dispersion, the particle comprises a polymer and a Si—O-containing moiety, the Si—O-containing moiety is part of a compound, the compound forming a solid mixture with the polymer. The resin particles can be incorporated in aqueous printing liquids such as aqueous inkjet inks.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C09D 11/54 - Inks based on two liquids, one liquid being the ink, the other liquid being a reaction solution, a fixer or a treatment solution for the ink
  • C09D 11/102 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
  • C09D 11/033 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the solvent
  • C09D 11/037 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the pigment
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein

2.

Method and Apparatus for Image Enhancement of Radiographic Images

      
Application Number 18010027
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-04
First Publication Date 2023-07-20
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Soons, Joris
  • Vuylsteke, Pieter

Abstract

A processing method for enhancing the image quality of an image, more particularly a digital medical grey scale image, that comprises the steps of a) decomposing an original image into multiple detail images at different resolution levels and/or orientations, b) processing the detail images to obtain processed detail images, c) computing a result image by applying a reconstruction algorithm to the processed detail ages, said reconstruction algorithm being such that if it were applied to the detail images without processing, then said original image or a close approximation thereof would be obtained, the processing of the detail images comprises the steps of: d) calculating at least one conjugate detail image, and e) computing at least one value of the processed detail images as a function of said conjugate detail image and said detail images.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 5/00 - Image enhancement or restoration

3.

Inkjet Printing Method

      
Application Number 18010846
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-08
First Publication Date 2023-07-20
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Wouters, Paul
  • De Kegelaer, Martin

Abstract

An inkjet printing method on a continuous substrate web (100), having a pair of edges (1011, 1021), comprising the steps: a) forming a pair of elongated strips (101, 102) by bending said substrate web (100) along a pair of lines (1010, 1020) wherein each line is parallel to the pair of edges (1011, 1021); and b) supporting said bent substrate web in a support zone (201) of a printer (200) wherein said pair of elongated strips (101, 102) are oriented towards said zone (201); and printing an image (500) on said supported substrate web by an inkjet-printhead (202) of said printer (200).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
  • B41J 15/04 - Supporting, feeding, or guiding devices; Mountings for web rolls or spindles

4.

Inkjet Printing Method

      
Application Number 18010849
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-08
First Publication Date 2023-07-20
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Wouters, Paul
  • De Kegelaer, Martin

Abstract

An inkjet printing method on a continuous substrate web (100), having a pair of edges (1011, 1021), comprising the steps: a) forming a pair of elongated strips (101, 102) by bending said substrate web (100) along a pair of lines (1010, 1020) wherein each line is parallel to the pair of edges (1011, 1021); and b) supporting said bent substrate web in a support zone (201) of a printer 200) wherein said pair of elongated strips (101, 102) are oriented below said zone (201); and printing an image (500) on said supported substrate web by an inkjet-printhead (202) of said printer (200).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
  • B41J 15/04 - Supporting, feeding, or guiding devices; Mountings for web rolls or spindles

5.

Aqueous Polyurethane Resin Dispersion

      
Application Number 18008717
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-05-25
First Publication Date 2023-07-13
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Van Aert, Hubertus
  • Lehericey, Marie

Abstract

An aqueous polyurethane resin dispersion, the polyurethane resin is obtainable by reacting an allophanate based isocyanate according to general formula I or II, optionally a polyether diol, a polyol containing a quaternary N-atom or tertiary amino group and a polyol selected from the group consisting of polyester polyol, polyether polyol, polycarbonate polyol, a polyacrylate polyol, a polyolefin and a polyamide polyol. The polyurethane resin is suitable as a resin in treatment liquids of substrates and images made by inkjet printing. An aqueous polyurethane resin dispersion, the polyurethane resin is obtainable by reacting an allophanate based isocyanate according to general formula I or II, optionally a polyether diol, a polyol containing a quaternary N-atom or tertiary amino group and a polyol selected from the group consisting of polyester polyol, polyether polyol, polycarbonate polyol, a polyacrylate polyol, a polyolefin and a polyamide polyol. The polyurethane resin is suitable as a resin in treatment liquids of substrates and images made by inkjet printing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08G 18/08 - Processes
  • C08G 18/10 - Prepolymer processes involving reaction of isocyanates or isothiocyanates with compounds having active hydrogen in a first reaction step
  • C08G 18/32 - Polyhydroxy compounds; Polyamines; Hydroxy amines
  • C08G 18/42 - Polycondensates having carboxylic or carbonic ester groups in the main chain
  • C09D 11/40 - Ink-sets specially adapted for multi-colour inkjet printing
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks

6.

METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING PANELS HAVING A DECORATIVE SURFACE

      
Application Number 18171484
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-20
First Publication Date 2023-06-22
Owner
  • UNILIN BV (Belgium)
  • AGFA, NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Clement, Benjamin
  • Meersseman, Laurent
  • Van Den Bergen, Patrick
  • Vanhooydonck, Rudi

Abstract

A method is provided for manufacturing a paper layer having a printed pattern for use in panels that at least include a substrate and a top layer. The top layer includes the paper layer. The method may involve providing the paper layer with an inkjet receiver coating by transporting the paper layer relative to a coater in a coating direction. The coated paper layer may be provided with at least a portion of the printed pattern using a digital inkjet printer that includes a housing containing print heads. Providing the printed pattern may involve using water based pigment containing inks. The printed pattern may include a wood motif having wood nerves extending generally in a nerve direction substantially corresponding to the coating direction. Providing the printed pattern may involve a relative motion between the digital inkjet printer and the paper layer during a printing operation in a printing direction substantially corresponding or substantially opposite to the coating direction. The paper layer may be maintained flat inside the housing, or the minimum radius over which the paper layer is bent inside the housing may be larger than 25 centimeters. The paper layer may be fed from a roll, printed upon, and rolled back up again. The inkjet receiver coating may be obtained from a liquid substance that is deposited on the paper layer. The liquid substance may have a viscosity of 10 to 75 seconds Din cup 4 at 20° C.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
  • B44C 5/04 - Ornamental plaques, e.g. decorative panels, decorative veneers
  • B41M 5/52 - Macromolecular coatings
  • B05D 7/06 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials to wood
  • B32B 21/02 - Layered products essentially comprising wood, e.g. wood board, veneer, wood particle board in the form of fibres, chips, or particles
  • B32B 21/08 - Layered products essentially comprising wood, e.g. wood board, veneer, wood particle board comprising wood as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of fibre-reinforced resin
  • B32B 37/00 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
  • B41J 2/14 - Structure thereof
  • E04F 13/08 - Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements
  • E04F 13/10 - Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements of wood
  • E04F 15/02 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
  • E04F 15/04 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements only of wood, e.g. with wooden connecting members

7.

Method for Obtaining an Indication about the Image Quality of a Digital Image

      
Application Number 18080886
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-14
First Publication Date 2023-06-22
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor Danudibroto, Adriyana

Abstract

The invention relates to a method to give an indication about the image quality of a digital image in comparison to what the expected image quality in terms of image content and technical image quality parameters would be for a similar exposure type. The method evaluates whether parameters of the acquired image such as noise and dynamic range match the expectations for the intended exposure type, and whether certain regions of interest are present and properly presented in the image.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 30/20 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for handling medical images, e.g. DICOM, HL7 or PACS
  • G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing

8.

Aqueous Resin Particle Dispersion

      
Application Number 17920439
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-04-13
First Publication Date 2023-06-08
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Goethals, Fabienne
  • Curinckx, Freya

Abstract

An aqueous resin particle dispersion, the resin comprises a repeating unit according to general formula (I). The resin particles can be incorporated in aqueous printing liquids such as aqueous inkjet inks. An aqueous resin particle dispersion, the resin comprises a repeating unit according to general formula (I). The resin particles can be incorporated in aqueous printing liquids such as aqueous inkjet inks.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • B41M 7/00 - After-treatment of printed works, e.g. heating, irradiating

9.

Aqueous Resin Based Inkjet Ink

      
Application Number 17922818
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-04-26
First Publication Date 2023-06-08
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Louwet, Jos

Abstract

An aqueous inkjet ink comprises a compound functionalized with at least two functional groups selected from the group consisting of a primary amine and a secondary amine, a colorant and a polymeric particle comprising an oligomer or polymer having at least 3 repeating units comprising a functional group according to general formula I, II or III general formula I general formula II general formula III An aqueous inkjet ink comprises a compound functionalized with at least two functional groups selected from the group consisting of a primary amine and a secondary amine, a colorant and a polymeric particle comprising an oligomer or polymer having at least 3 repeating units comprising a functional group according to general formula I, II or III general formula I general formula II general formula III

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C09D 11/033 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the solvent
  • C09D 11/037 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the pigment
  • C09D 11/102 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
  • C09D 11/54 - Inks based on two liquids, one liquid being the ink, the other liquid being a reaction solution, a fixer or a treatment solution for the ink
  • B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein

10.

Cationic Polymer Nanoparticles

      
Application Number 17922820
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-04-26
First Publication Date 2023-06-08
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Decoster, Luc

Abstract

A cationic polymer nanoparticle, functionalized with primary amines, characterized in that said nanoparticle comprises a resin having at least a) a repeating unit selected from the group consisting of an allyl amine and a vinyl amine, b) an oxalyl amide crosslinking unit and c) a repeating unit according to general formula (I) and/or general formula (II); the particle can be dispersed in an aqueous vehicle to be used in inkjet printing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/40 - Ink-sets specially adapted for multi-colour inkjet printing
  • C08F 226/02 - Copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a single or double bond to nitrogen or by a heterocyclic ring containing nitrogen by a single or double bond to nitrogen
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • C09D 11/033 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the solvent
  • C09D 11/037 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the pigment
  • C09D 11/023 - Emulsion inks
  • C09D 11/102 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
  • C09D 11/54 - Inks based on two liquids, one liquid being the ink, the other liquid being a reaction solution, a fixer or a treatment solution for the ink
  • B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form

11.

Ink Set for Inkjet Printing

      
Application Number 17922628
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-04-26
First Publication Date 2023-06-01
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Louwet, Jos
  • Decoster, Luc

Abstract

An ink set for inkjet printing comprising an aqueous liquid containing an organic resin particle comprising a first resin having at least one repeating unit functionalized with a primary amine and an aqueous inkjet ink containing a colorant and a second resin capable of reacting with the primary amine functional group of the first resin.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/40 - Ink-sets specially adapted for multi-colour inkjet printing
  • C09D 11/033 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the solvent
  • C09D 11/106 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • C09D 11/102 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
  • B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form

12.

Fluid Set for Inkjet Printing

      
Application Number 17922625
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-04-26
First Publication Date 2023-06-01
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Louwet, Jos

Abstract

A fluid set for inkjet printing comprising a fluid comprising a compound functionalized with at least two functional groups being of a primary amine or a secondary amine, and an aqueous inkjet ink comprising a colorant and a polymeric particle comprising an oligomer or polymer having at least 3 repeating units comprising a functional group according to general formula I, II or III. The fluid is preferably a pre-treatment liquid or over coat liquid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C09D 11/102 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
  • C09D 11/54 - Inks based on two liquids, one liquid being the ink, the other liquid being a reaction solution, a fixer or a treatment solution for the ink
  • C09D 11/40 - Ink-sets specially adapted for multi-colour inkjet printing
  • C09D 139/02 - Homopolymers or copolymers of vinylamine

13.

Amine Functionalized Siloxane Resin Particles

      
Application Number 17923024
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-04-27
First Publication Date 2023-05-25
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Decoster, Luc

Abstract

An amino functionalized siloxane resin particle obtainable by polycondensation of a cationic alkoxysilane surfactant according to general formula I (I) and an amino functionalized alkoxysilane according to general formula (II). The amino functionalized siloxane resin particle can be incorporated in jettable liquids for inkjet printing. An amino functionalized siloxane resin particle obtainable by polycondensation of a cationic alkoxysilane surfactant according to general formula I (I) and an amino functionalized alkoxysilane according to general formula (II). The amino functionalized siloxane resin particle can be incorporated in jettable liquids for inkjet printing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08G 77/26 - Polysiloxanes containing silicon bound to organic groups containing atoms other than carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen nitrogen-containing groups
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • C09D 11/32 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by colouring agents

14.

Aqueous Polymer Particle Dispersion

      
Application Number 18011588
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-18
First Publication Date 2023-05-25
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Goethals, Fabienne
  • Curinckx, Freya

Abstract

An aqueous polymeric particle dispersion, the particle comprises a polymer and a Si—O-containing moiety, the Si—O-containing moiety is linked to the polymer. The polymeric particle dispersion can be incorporated in aqueous printing liquids such as aqueous inkjet inks.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/102 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
  • C08G 18/10 - Prepolymer processes involving reaction of isocyanates or isothiocyanates with compounds having active hydrogen in a first reaction step
  • C09D 11/54 - Inks based on two liquids, one liquid being the ink, the other liquid being a reaction solution, a fixer or a treatment solution for the ink
  • C09D 175/02 - Polyureas
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C08G 18/32 - Polyhydroxy compounds; Polyamines; Hydroxy amines
  • C08G 18/38 - Low-molecular-weight compounds having hetero atoms other than oxygen
  • C08G 18/34 - Carboxylic acids; Esters thereof with monohydroxyl compounds
  • C08G 18/77 - Polyisocyanates or polyisothiocyanates having hetero atoms in addition to the isocyanate or isothiocyanate nitrogen and oxygen or sulfur
  • C08G 18/79 - Nitrogen characterised by the polyisocyanates used, these having groups formed by oligomerisation of isocyanates or isothiocyanates
  • C08G 18/80 - Masked polyisocyanates
  • C08G 18/78 - Nitrogen
  • B01J 13/16 - Interfacial polymerisation
  • B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein

15.

Inkjet Printing Methods and Inkjet Printing Systems

      
Application Number 17915563
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-05
First Publication Date 2023-05-11
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • De Meutter, Stefaan
  • Tilemans, David
  • Lenaerts, Jens

Abstract

A grayscale inkjet printing method including the steps of: a) supplying a pigmented inkjet ink to a grayscale print head having nozzles with an outer nozzle surface area smaller than 500 μm2 and having an acoustic resonance period ARP of not more than 5.5 μs; and b) applying a voltage wave form for ejecting pigmented inkjet ink from a nozzle of the grayscale print head within one jetting cycle; wherein the pigmented inkjet ink has a viscosity of at least 3.8 mPa·s at jetting temperature and a shear rate of 1,000 s−1; wherein the voltage wave form for ejecting the largest ink droplet includes, in chronological order, a first ejecting pulse having an amplitude A1 and a second ejecting pulse having an amplitude A3 with the amplitude A1 complying with the relationship: 0.50×A3

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 2/045 - Ink jet characterised by the jet generation process generating single droplets or particles on demand by pressure, e.g. electromechanical transducers
  • B41J 2/14 - Structure thereof

16.

UV Curable Inkjet Ink Sets and Inkjet Printing Methods

      
Application Number 17918612
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-29
First Publication Date 2023-05-11
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Lenaerts, Jens
  • Icart, Eugenie
  • Graindourze, Marc
  • Torfs, Rita

Abstract

A UV curable pigmented inkjet ink set comprising: one or more achromatic colour inkjet inks including a black inkjet ink containing a carbon black pigment; and five chromatic colour inkjet inks including: a first inkjet ink WR having a hue angle H* between 10° and 40° and a chroma C* between 30 and 80; a second inkjet ink WY having a hue angle H* between 65° and 85° and a chroma C* between 30 and 80; a third inkjet ink Y having a hue angle H* between 85° and 105° and a chroma C* larger than 80; a fourth inkjet ink C having a hue angle H* between 180° and 240° and a chroma C* between 30 and 80; and a fifth inkjet ink M having a hue angle H* between 300° and 360° and a chroma C* between 30 and 80; wherein the hue angle H* and the chroma C* were calculated from CIE L* a* b* coordinates determined on a polyethylene coated white paper for a 2° observer under a D50 light source; wherein the chromatic colour inkjet inks having a hue angle H* between 180° and 360° have a ratio T/P of thioxanthone compound to pigment complying with the relationship: 0.0≤T/P≤0.2, wherein T represents the wt % of thioxanthone compound and P represents the wt % of pigment, both wt % based on the total weight of the inkjet ink.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/324 - Pigment inks containing carbon black
  • C09D 11/40 - Ink-sets specially adapted for multi-colour inkjet printing
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • B41J 2/01 - Ink jet

17.

Method and Apparatus for Noise Reduction

      
Application Number 17767597
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-10-08
First Publication Date 2023-05-04
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Soons, Joris
  • Vuylsteke, Pieter

Abstract

This invention is related to a multi-scale image processing algorithm for enhancing contrast to noise ratio in an electronic representation of an image represented by a) decomposing said digital image into a set of detail images at multiple resolution levels and a residual image at a resolution level lower than said multiple resolution levels, b) processing said detail images, c) computing a processed image by applying a reconstruction algorithm to the residual image and the processed detail images, said reconstruction algorithm being such that if it were applied to the residual image and the detail images without processing, then said digital image or a close approximation thereof would be obtained. The processing comprises the steps of: d) calculating a local variance value for at least one detail image pixel within a neighbourhood of said detail image pixel; e) enhancing or suppressing at least one detail image pixel as a function of said local variance value and said detail image pixel value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 5/00 - Image enhancement or restoration

18.

Method of Preparing a Packaging Box

      
Application Number 17910393
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-10-23
First Publication Date 2023-04-27
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Verbrugghe, Sam
  • Van Den Hove D?ertsenryck, Quentin

Abstract

A method of preparing a packaging box (50) wherein late stage customization (20) is provided on the inside of the packaging box. Late stage customization is provided on a folded packaging box. Late stage customization is provided by an imaging technique selected from laser marking, laser engraving, thermal printing and inkjet printing. The packaging box includes an image-receiving layer adapted to the imaging-technique.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65B 61/26 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for marking or coding completed packages
  • B65B 5/02 - Machines characterised by incorporation of means for making the containers or receptacles
  • B65B 59/00 - Arrangements to enable machines to handle articles of different sizes, to produce packages of different sizes, to vary the contents of packages or to give access for cleaning or maintenance purposes
  • B41J 3/28 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for printing downwardly on flat surfaces, e.g. of books, drawings, boxes

19.

System and Method for Supervising Automated Imaging Modality Movement in a Medical Scene

      
Application Number 17908714
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-02-19
First Publication Date 2023-04-20
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor Nebosis, Rainer

Abstract

This invention is related to a supervision system that monitors automated movements performed by components of an medical imaging modality, in order to ensure that the moving components behave as expected, while identifying at the same time potential conflicts with (alien) objects or persons in the medical scene. The invention is based on the analysis of differences between measured distance data obtained by a detector that is mounted on the medical imaging modality, and a calculated virtual model of the geometric state of the modality components in the medical scene.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
  • G01S 13/88 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications

20.

Methods of Manufacturing Decorative Laminate Panels

      
Application Number 17969794
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-20
First Publication Date 2023-03-23
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Frings, Peter
  • Lamproye, Rudi

Abstract

A method for manufacturing a personalized or customized decorative surface (103) having decorative laminate panels (119) including the steps of: segmenting a digital image of the personalized or customized decorative surface (103) into a plurality of decorative laminate panel images (108), wherein each decorative laminate panel image (108) is sized to fit on a decorative laminate panel (119); assigning a positioning code (109) to a decorative laminate panel image (108) for identifying its position in the digital image of the personalized or customized decorative surface (103); creating a non-staggered digital layout (110) of the plurality of decorative laminate panel images (108); inkjet printing the non-staggered digital layout (110) on a substrate (112); heat pressing the inkjet printed substrate with a protective layer (115) into a decorative laminate (113); dividing the decorative laminate (113) into decorative laminate panels (119), wherein the front side of a decorative laminate panel (119) includes one of the plurality of inkjet printed decorative laminate panel images (108) and the back-side of decorative laminate panel (119) includes the positioning code (109) of the decorative laminate panel image (108) inkjet printed on the front side of the decorative laminate panel (119).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B44C 5/04 - Ornamental plaques, e.g. decorative panels, decorative veneers
  • B32B 3/06 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions for attaching the product to another member, e.g. to a support
  • B32B 27/10 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
  • B32B 27/30 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising acrylic resin
  • B32B 27/32 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
  • B32B 27/36 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyesters
  • B32B 27/40 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyurethanes
  • B32B 37/10 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the pressing technique, e.g. using direct action of vacuum or fluid pressure
  • B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
  • B41M 7/00 - After-treatment of printed works, e.g. heating, irradiating
  • B44C 1/28 - Uniting ornamental elements on a support, e.g. mosaics
  • B44C 3/12 - Uniting ornamental elements to structures, e.g. mosaic plates

21.

Methods of Manufacturing Decorative Laminate Panels

      
Application Number 17969801
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-20
First Publication Date 2023-03-16
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Frings, Peter
  • Lamproye, Rudi

Abstract

A method for manufacturing a personalized or customized decorative surface (103) having decorative laminate panels (119) including the steps of: segmenting a digital image of the personalized or customized decorative surface (103) into a plurality of decorative laminate panel images (108), wherein each decorative laminate panel image (108) is sized to fit on a decorative laminate panel (119); assigning a positioning code (109) to a decorative laminate panel image (108) for identifying its position in the digital image of the personalized or customized decorative surface (103); creating a non-staggered digital layout (110) of the plurality of decorative laminate panel images (108); inkjet printing the non-staggered digital layout (110) on a substrate (112); heat pressing the inkjet printed substrate with a protective layer (115) into a decorative laminate (113); dividing the decorative laminate (113) into decorative laminate panels (119), wherein the front side of a decorative laminate panel (119) includes one of the plurality of inkjet printed decorative laminate panel images (108) and the back-side of decorative laminate panel (119) includes the positioning code (109) of the decorative laminate panel image (108) inkjet printed on the front side of the decorative laminate panel (119).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B44C 5/04 - Ornamental plaques, e.g. decorative panels, decorative veneers
  • B32B 3/06 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions for attaching the product to another member, e.g. to a support
  • B32B 27/10 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
  • B32B 27/30 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising acrylic resin
  • B32B 27/32 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
  • B32B 27/36 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyesters
  • B32B 27/40 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyurethanes
  • B32B 37/10 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the pressing technique, e.g. using direct action of vacuum or fluid pressure
  • B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
  • B41M 7/00 - After-treatment of printed works, e.g. heating, irradiating
  • B44C 1/28 - Uniting ornamental elements on a support, e.g. mosaics
  • B44C 3/12 - Uniting ornamental elements to structures, e.g. mosaic plates

22.

Aqueous Dispersion of Polymeric Capsules

      
Application Number 17785134
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-12-14
First Publication Date 2023-03-02
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

An aqueous dispersion of capsules, comprise a polymeric shell surrounding a core, the core comprises an oligomer or polymer having at least 3 repeating units comprising a functional group according to general formula (I), (II) or (III) The dispersion of the capsules can be incorporated in an aqueous pigmented inkjet ink. An aqueous dispersion of capsules, comprise a polymeric shell surrounding a core, the core comprises an oligomer or polymer having at least 3 repeating units comprising a functional group according to general formula (I), (II) or (III) The dispersion of the capsules can be incorporated in an aqueous pigmented inkjet ink.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • C09D 11/54 - Inks based on two liquids, one liquid being the ink, the other liquid being a reaction solution, a fixer or a treatment solution for the ink
  • B01J 13/16 - Interfacial polymerisation
  • C08G 18/78 - Nitrogen
  • C08G 18/62 - Polymers of compounds having carbon-to-carbon double bonds
  • C08G 18/08 - Processes

23.

Inkjet Printer for Decorating Cloth

      
Application Number 17799970
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-02-01
First Publication Date 2023-03-02
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor De Roeck, Luc

Abstract

An inkjet printer (500) for printing on cloth (300) comprising a first vacuum belt (150) for conveying an unwoven fabric (200) which is, configured as a second vacuum belt, for conveying under an inkjet print head (505) a cloth (300); and a device for applying pressure to said cloth (300) on said second vacuum belt; wherein said device comprises a portion for traversing said cloth (300) with a rub by a relative movement between said pressure device and said second vacuum belt, carrying said cloth (300).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
  • B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material

24.

METHOD FOR POSITIONING A MOBILE TOMOGRAPHY DEVICE

      
Application Number 17875789
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-28
First Publication Date 2023-02-02
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Cant, Jeroen
  • Van Nieuwenhove, Vincent

Abstract

This invention is related to a method to adjust the starting position of an acquisition trajectory of a mobile X-ray device that is to perform a portable X-ray tomography acquisition sequence. The invention supports an operator in positioning a mobile X-ray device such that it can subsequently successfully and autonomously perform a digital tomosynthesis exam. Alternatively may an operator provide visual input on a camera image on where he desires the tomosynthesis acquisition to be performed, allowing the mobile X-ray device to adjust its initial starting position autonomously.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 6/00 - Apparatus for radiation diagnosis, e.g. combined with radiation therapy equipment

25.

Manufacturing Methods of Printed Corrugated Cardboard

      
Application Number 17762444
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-09-10
First Publication Date 2023-01-05
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • De Meutter, Stefaan
  • Lenaerts, Jens

Abstract

A manufacturing method of printed corrugated cardboard comprising the steps of: a) providing a paper liner board (23) with an ink receiving layer; and b) inkjet printing an image with one or more pigmented aqueous inkjet inks on the ink receiving layer using piezoelectric through-flow print heads (25) having nozzles with an outer nozzle surface NS smaller than 500 μm2; wherein the one or more pigmented aqueous inkjet inks contain water in an amount of A wt % defined by: wherein the wt % is based on the total weight of the aqueous inkjet ink; wherein sqrt(NS) represents the square root of the outer nozzle surface area NS; and wherein A wt %≥40 wt %.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 2/21 - Ink jet for multi-colour printing
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein

26.

Rolling Element Assembly for Adjustment of Telescopic Arm

      
Application Number 17777816
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-11-16
First Publication Date 2022-12-29
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Schindlbeck, Guenther
  • Hoelzl, Johannes

Abstract

This invention is related to a rolling element assembly that can be integrated into a telescopic arm segment assembly, comprising a pair of auto-adjusting rolling elements, that assume their optimal mounting position between two concentric telescopic arm segments, as they are spring-loaded by the presence of a connecting spring element. The final adjustment and fixation of the rolling elements (comprising each a pair of rollers) can then be subsequently be performed with high precision.

IPC Classes  ?

27.

Encapsulated Amine Blocked Isocyanates

      
Application Number 17624442
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-06-24
First Publication Date 2022-12-22
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Decoster, Luc
  • Bertels, Ellen

Abstract

An aqueous dispersion of a capsule composed of a polymeric shell surrounding a core, the core containing an amine blocked isocyanate, the amine blocked isocyanate comprises at least two isocyanate groups blocked by a blocking group, the blocking groups are independently from each other represented by a secondary amine The aqueous dispersion is suitable as reactive binder chemistry in coatings and inks.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08G 18/28 - Polymeric products of isocyanates or isothiocyanates with compounds having active hydrogen characterised by the compounds used containing active hydrogen
  • C09D 11/40 - Ink-sets specially adapted for multi-colour inkjet printing
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • D06P 1/642 - Compounds containing nitrogen
  • D06P 5/30 - Ink jet printing
  • C09D 11/326 - Pigment inks characterised by the pigment dispersant

28.

Method and Apparatus for Contrast Enhancement

      
Application Number 17840753
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-15
First Publication Date 2022-12-22
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor Soons, Joris

Abstract

This invention is related to a method for enhancing the contrast and other image quality aspects of an electronic representation of an image that is based on a multi-scale decomposition and recomposition method, wherein the image enhancement steps involve the processing of the detail images by a conversion function, which is optimized by the algorithm itself by means of optimizing the defining parameters of this conversion function by a cost-function based optimization.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 5/00 - Image enhancement or restoration
  • G06T 5/50 - Image enhancement or restoration by the use of more than one image, e.g. averaging, subtraction

29.

Radiation Curable Inkjet Ink Sets

      
Application Number 17777472
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-11-06
First Publication Date 2022-12-22
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Retailleau, Matthieu
  • Waumans, Bart

Abstract

A radiation curable inkjet ink set comprising a cyan inkjet ink containing a beta-copper phthalocyanine pigment and a polymerizable composition; a magenta inkjet ink containing a magenta or red pigment and a polymerizable composition; a yellow inkjet ink containing a yellow pigment and a polymerizable composition; and a black inkjet ink containing a carbon black pigment and a polymerizable composition; wherein the polymerizable compositions of the cyan, magenta, yellow and black inkjet inks include on average: a) 20.0 to 40.0 wt % of phenoxyethyl acrylate; b) 23.0 to 32.0 wt % of isobornyl acrylate; c) 1.0 to 14.4 wt % of monomer selected from the group consisting of 4-acryloylmorpholine and a monomer according to Formula (I), wherein X represents C or O, n represents 1, 2 or 3 and m represents 0 or 1; and d) up to 14.0 wt % of a multifunctional monomer or oligomer; wherein all weight percentages (wt %) are based upon the total weight of the inkjet ink; and wherein 0, 1 or 2 of the cyan, magenta, yellow and black inkjet inks deviate in a range a) to d) and this deviation is no more than 1.0 wt %. A radiation curable inkjet ink set comprising a cyan inkjet ink containing a beta-copper phthalocyanine pigment and a polymerizable composition; a magenta inkjet ink containing a magenta or red pigment and a polymerizable composition; a yellow inkjet ink containing a yellow pigment and a polymerizable composition; and a black inkjet ink containing a carbon black pigment and a polymerizable composition; wherein the polymerizable compositions of the cyan, magenta, yellow and black inkjet inks include on average: a) 20.0 to 40.0 wt % of phenoxyethyl acrylate; b) 23.0 to 32.0 wt % of isobornyl acrylate; c) 1.0 to 14.4 wt % of monomer selected from the group consisting of 4-acryloylmorpholine and a monomer according to Formula (I), wherein X represents C or O, n represents 1, 2 or 3 and m represents 0 or 1; and d) up to 14.0 wt % of a multifunctional monomer or oligomer; wherein all weight percentages (wt %) are based upon the total weight of the inkjet ink; and wherein 0, 1 or 2 of the cyan, magenta, yellow and black inkjet inks deviate in a range a) to d) and this deviation is no more than 1.0 wt %.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/40 - Ink-sets specially adapted for multi-colour inkjet printing
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • C09D 11/107 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds from unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof
  • C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing
  • C09D 11/037 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the pigment
  • C08J 7/18 - Chemical modification with polymerisable compounds using wave energy or particle radiation
  • B41M 7/00 - After-treatment of printed works, e.g. heating, irradiating

30.

Method and Apparatus for Contrast Enhancement

      
Application Number 17775957
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-11-12
First Publication Date 2022-12-08
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Soons, Joris
  • Vuylsteke, Pieter

Abstract

A multi-scale image processing algorithm for enhancing contrast in an electronic representation of an image represented by a) decomposing said digital image into a set of detail images at multiple resolution levels and a residual image at a resolution level lower than said multiple resolution levels, b) processing at least one pixel of said detail images, c) computing a processed image by applying a reconstruction algorithm to the residual image and the processed detail images, said reconstruction algorithm being such that if it were applied to the residual image and the detail images without processing, then said digital image or a close approximation thereof would be obtained. The processing comprises the steps of: d) calculating for said pixel, at least one statistical measure for two or more translation difference image pixel values within a neighbourhood of said pixel; and e) modifying the value of said pixel of said detail images as a function of said statistical measure and said value of said pixel of said detail images.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 5/00 - Image enhancement or restoration

31.

VACUUM APERTURE VALVE ARRAY

      
Application Number 17720578
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-04-14
First Publication Date 2022-10-20
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Brown, Andrew James
  • Mckeague, Anderson

Abstract

A sheet 200 for an array of vacuum apertures 152 in a substrate support unit 150 of a printer is provided. The sheet 200 comprises a plurality of valves 202 formed into the sheet 200. The sheet 200 is made from a resilient material. Each valve 202 comprises a valve head 204 for sealing a vacuum aperture 152 in the substrate support unit 150, and a valve lever arm 206 for permitting movement of the valve head 204 towards and away from the vacuum aperture 152 in order to open and close the valve 202.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
  • F16K 51/02 - Other details not peculiar to particular types of valves or cut-off apparatus specially adapted for high-vacuum installations
  • F16K 15/16 - Check valves with flexible valve members with tongue-shaped laminae
  • F16K 15/14 - Check valves with flexible valve members

32.

SUBSTRATE SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR A CONVEYOR PRINTER

      
Application Number 17720597
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-04-14
First Publication Date 2022-10-20
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Brown, Andrew James
  • Mckeague, Anderson

Abstract

A substrate support system 10 for a conveyor printer is provided, comprising a support unit 100 comprising a plurality of vacuum apertures 108 arranged for fluidic communication with a source of negative pressure. The support unit 100 also comprises at least one air bearing 114 arranged for fluidic communication with a source of positive pressure. The air bearing 114 comprises porous media 116. The substrate support system 10 also comprises a conveyor belt 150 arranged over the support unit 100 for supporting a substrate 170 to be printed on. The conveyor belt 150 comprises a plurality of belt apertures. The vacuum apertures 108 are arranged to convey a negative pressure through the belt apertures for retaining the substrate 170 on the conveyor belt 150. The at least one air bearing 114 is arranged to convey a positive pressure to support the conveyor belt 150.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 21/20 - Means incorporated in, or attached to, framework or housings for guiding load-carriers, traction elements or loads supported on moving surfaces
  • B65G 49/06 - Conveying systems characterised by their application for specified purposes not otherwise provided for for fragile or damageable materials or articles for fragile sheets, e.g. glass
  • B65G 15/30 - Belts or like endless load-carriers

33.

Method for Decorating a Packaging Box

      
Application Number 17619828
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-06-16
First Publication Date 2022-09-22
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor De Roeck, Luc

Abstract

A method for decorating an unassembled packaging box (300) comprising the following steps: a) holding by vacuum suction the unassembled packaging box with its side to an air-permeable support (200) onto a vacuum support of an inkjet printer (100); and b) inkjet printing an image on the unassembled packaging box wherein the air-permeable support 200) is partly covered by said unassembled packaging box wherein the air-permeable support (200) comprises a fibrous layer in contact with the side of the unassembled packaging box (300) and wherein the fibrous layer is an unwoven fabric.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
  • B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form

34.

AQUEOUS INKS FOR MANUFACTURING DECORATIVE PANELS

      
Application Number 17608910
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-09-25
First Publication Date 2022-09-15
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Lenaerts, Jens
  • De Meutter, Stefaan

Abstract

A combination of: a) piezoelectric through-flow print heads having nozzles with an outer nozzle surface area NS smaller than 500 pm2; and b) aqueous inkjet inks from an aqueous inkjet ink set for manufacturing decorative panels, wherein the aqueous inkjet ink set comprises specific cyan, red, yellow and black aqueous inkjet inks containing water in an amount of A wt % defined by Formula (I): 100 wt %−sqrt(NS)×3.8 wt %/μm≤A wt %≤100 wt %−sqrt(NS)×2.2 wt %/μm wherein the wt % is based on the total weight of the aqueous inkjet ink; wherein sqrt(NS) represents the square root of the outer nozzle surface area NS; and wherein A wt %≥40 wt %.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 2/14 - Structure thereof
  • C09D 11/40 - Ink-sets specially adapted for multi-colour inkjet printing
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C09D 11/324 - Pigment inks containing carbon black
  • C09D 11/037 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the pigment
  • C09D 11/033 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the solvent
  • B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form

35.

Aqueous Cationic Polyurethane Dispersions

      
Application Number 17628974
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-07-16
First Publication Date 2022-08-18
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Van Aert, Hubertus
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Lehericey, Marie
  • Hsu, Mei-Yuan

Abstract

An aqueous polyurethane resin dispersion, the polyurethane resin having a cationic group and a polyalkylene oxide in a side chain thereof and is obtainable by reacting a polyisocyanate with a polyether diol and with a polymeric diol such as a polyester diol, polyether diol, polycarbonate diol, polyacrylate diol or polyolefin diol and with a cationic polyol selected from the group consisting of an quaternary ammonium, a quaternary phosphonium, a tertiary sulfonium and a iodonium wherein the cationic polyol comprises at least two hydroxyl groups and has a total number of carbon atoms making up the carbon chains between the cationic charged atom and a hetero atom or end of the carbon chain of the cation over charge ratio of at least 12. The aqueous dispersion can be used in treatment liquids for inkjet printing and in inkjet inks.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/102 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
  • C09D 11/54 - Inks based on two liquids, one liquid being the ink, the other liquid being a reaction solution, a fixer or a treatment solution for the ink
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C08G 18/75 - Polyisocyanates or polyisothiocyanates cyclic cycloaliphatic
  • C08G 18/66 - Compounds of groups , , or
  • C08G 18/48 - Polyethers
  • C08G 18/42 - Polycondensates having carboxylic or carbonic ester groups in the main chain
  • C08G 18/40 - High-molecular-weight compounds
  • C08G 18/32 - Polyhydroxy compounds; Polyamines; Hydroxy amines
  • C08G 18/22 - Catalysts containing metal compounds
  • C08G 18/12 - Prepolymer processes involving reaction of isocyanates or isothiocyanates with compounds having active hydrogen in a first reaction step using two or more compounds having active hydrogen in the first polymerisation step
  • C08G 18/08 - Processes
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein

36.

Aqueous Cationic Polyurethane Dispersions

      
Application Number 17628986
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-06-30
First Publication Date 2022-08-18
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Van Aert, Hubertus
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Lehericey, Marie
  • Hsu, Mei-Yuan

Abstract

An aqueous polyurethane resin dispersion, the polyurethane resin having a polyalkylene oxide in a side chain thereof and is obtainable by reacting in an organic solvent, a polyisocyanate with a 1,2 or 1,3 polyether diol and with a polymeric diol selected from the group consisting of polyester diol, polyether diol, polycarbonate diol, polyacrylate diol and polyolefin diol and by adding a cationic surfactant or cationic surfactant precursor to the organic solvent.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08G 18/28 - Polymeric products of isocyanates or isothiocyanates with compounds having active hydrogen characterised by the compounds used containing active hydrogen
  • C08G 18/12 - Prepolymer processes involving reaction of isocyanates or isothiocyanates with compounds having active hydrogen in a first reaction step using two or more compounds having active hydrogen in the first polymerisation step
  • C09D 11/326 - Pigment inks characterised by the pigment dispersant
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C09D 11/102 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • C09D 11/40 - Ink-sets specially adapted for multi-colour inkjet printing
  • C09D 11/54 - Inks based on two liquids, one liquid being the ink, the other liquid being a reaction solution, a fixer or a treatment solution for the ink

37.

System and Method for Recording Positional Information of Moving Image Modality Components at the Exact Acquisition Moments of a Tomographic Image Capture Sequence

      
Application Number 17610189
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-05-11
First Publication Date 2022-08-18
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor Hujer, Oskar

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to a method and a system that allows to accurately calculate positional information of moving image modality components for a sequence of tomographic exposures. The method allows to accurately determine the exact positions of said movable image modality components, and thus the acquisition geometry at the time of the tomographic acquisition, which allows a more accurate image reconstruction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 6/00 - Apparatus for radiation diagnosis, e.g. combined with radiation therapy equipment
  • A61B 6/02 - Devices for diagnosis sequentially in different planes; Stereoscopic radiation diagnosis
  • G06T 11/00 - 2D [Two Dimensional] image generation

38.

Inkjet Printer for Decorating Natural Leather

      
Application Number 17609095
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-04-29
First Publication Date 2022-07-21
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor De Roeck, Luc

Abstract

An inkjet printer (500) for printing on natural leather (300) comprising a first vacuum belt (150) for conveying an unwoven fabric (200) which is, configured as a second vacuum belt, for conveying under an inkjet print head (505) a natural leather (300); and a device for applying pressure to said natural leather (300) on said second vacuum belt; wherein said device comprises a portion for traversing said natural leather (300) with a rub by a relative movement between said pressure device and said second vacuum belt, carrying said natural leather (300).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form

39.

Decorated Natural Leather

      
Application Number 17609099
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-04-29
First Publication Date 2022-07-21
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor De Roeck, Luc

Abstract

A method for decorating a natural leather comprising the following steps: a) holding by vacuum suction the natural leather with its corium side to an air-permeable support onto a vacuum support of an inkjet printer; and b) inkjet printing a decorative image on the natural leather wherein the air-permeable support is partly covered by said natural leather. The air-permeable support comprises a fibrous layer in contact with the corium side of the natural leather.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
  • B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
  • D06P 5/30 - Ink jet printing
  • D06P 3/32 - Leather

40.

AQUEOUS INKJET INK SETS

      
Application Number 17609300
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-04-30
First Publication Date 2022-07-14
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Lenaerts, Jens
  • Petton, Lionel
  • Wynants, Sonny

Abstract

An aqueous inkjet ink set for manufacturing decorative panels comprising: a) a cyan aqueous inkjet ink containing a beta-copper phthalocyanine pigment; b) a red aqueous inkjet ink containing a red pigment R and a polymeric dispersant P; c) a yellow aqueous inkjet ink containing a yellow pigment; and d) a black aqueous inkjet ink containing a carbon black pigment; wherein the red aqueous inkjet ink has a weight ratio R/P of red pigment R to polymeric dispersant P that complies with 1.2

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/40 - Ink-sets specially adapted for multi-colour inkjet printing
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C09D 11/033 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the solvent
  • C09D 11/037 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the pigment
  • C09D 11/103 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds of aldehydes, e.g. phenol-formaldehyde resins
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein

41.

MANUFACTURING OF PACKAGING

      
Application Number 17605830
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-04-15
First Publication Date 2022-07-07
Owner Agfa NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Van Hunsel, Johan
  • Dedobbeleer, Eddy

Abstract

Method of manufacturing a packaging box (8) including the steps of: a) determining minimal packaging box dimensions based on outer dimensions of one or more merchandise articles (19) to be packaged into the packaging box; b) digitally printing an image according to the minimal packaging box dimensions on packaging material (1), such as corrugated card board; and c) cutting and creasing the packaging box from the packaging material according to the minimal packaging box dimensions. A manufacturing line for packaging boxes of different dimensions is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65B 59/02 - Arrangements to enable adjustments to be made while the machine is running
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
  • B65B 5/02 - Machines characterised by incorporation of means for making the containers or receptacles
  • B65B 61/26 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for marking or coding completed packages
  • G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distribution; Inventory or stock management
  • G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light

42.

Aqueous Inkjet Ink Comprising a Resin

      
Application Number 17609106
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-04-28
First Publication Date 2022-06-30
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Decoster, Luc

Abstract

An aqueous inkjet ink comprising a resin particle selected from the group consisting of a poly(urea), a poly(urethane) and combinations thereof, a pigment selected from the group consisting of quinacridones and diketopyrrolopyrrole pigments and a compound represented by general formula (I) or general formula (II). An aqueous inkjet ink comprising a resin particle selected from the group consisting of a poly(urea), a poly(urethane) and combinations thereof, a pigment selected from the group consisting of quinacridones and diketopyrrolopyrrole pigments and a compound represented by general formula (I) or general formula (II).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C09D 11/037 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the pigment
  • C09D 11/40 - Ink-sets specially adapted for multi-colour inkjet printing
  • C09D 11/102 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • C09D 11/54 - Inks based on two liquids, one liquid being the ink, the other liquid being a reaction solution, a fixer or a treatment solution for the ink
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein

43.

RADIATION CURABLE INKJET INKS FOR INTERIOR DECORATION

      
Application Number 17425184
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-01-17
First Publication Date 2022-04-21
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Retailleau, Matthieu
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Vankeerberghen, An

Abstract

A radiation curable inkjet ink containing at least one or two compounds selected from the group consisting of a polymerizable compound including a vinylether group or a vinylamide group, an amine synergist including an alkanolamine group or a dimethyl benzoate group, and a Norrish Type II photoinitiator including a photoinitiating moiety selected from the group consisting of a thioxanthone group, a benzophenone group, a ketocoumarin group and a camphorquinone group; and a singlet oxygen quencher including at least one specific amino-thioether group.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • C08F 220/28 - Esters containing oxygen in addition to the carboxy oxygen containing no aromatic rings in the alcohol moiety
  • C08F 226/06 - Copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a single or double bond to nitrogen or by a heterocyclic ring containing nitrogen by a heterocyclic ring containing nitrogen
  • C08F 2/50 - Polymerisation initiated by wave energy or particle radiation by ultraviolet or visible light with sensitising agents
  • C08K 5/36 - Sulfur-, selenium-, or tellurium-containing compounds
  • B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form

44.

RADIATION CURABLE INKJET INKS FOR INTERIOR DECORATION

      
Application Number 17425188
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-01-23
First Publication Date 2022-04-21
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Retailleau, Matthieu
  • Vankeerberghen, An

Abstract

A radiation curable inkjet ink containing a polymerizable compound including a vinylether group or a vinylamide group; optionally an amine synergist including an alkanolamine group or a dimethyl benzoate group; optionally a Norrish Type II photoinitiator including a photoinitiating moiety selected from the group consisting of a thioxanthone group, a benzophenone group, a ketocoumarin group and a camphorquinone group; and a specific singlet oxygen quencher.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing
  • B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • C09D 11/107 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds from unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
  • E04F 13/08 - Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements
  • E06B 3/70 - Door leaves
  • E04F 13/00 - Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings

45.

METHOD AND SYSTEM TO CALCULATE THE POINT SPREAD FUNCTION OF A DIGITAL IMAGE DETECTOR SYSTEM BASED ON A MTF MODULATED QUANTUM-NOISE MEASUREMENT

      
Application Number 17421974
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-12-16
First Publication Date 2022-04-14
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor Cresens, Marc

Abstract

This invention is related to a method to measure and calculate a point spread function PSF of an image detector system based on the analysis of quantum noise that is present in generic image acquisition data, and that is modulated by the transfer function of the digital imaging system. The method allows the calculation of the sharpness of a system without the need for image phantom recordings.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 5/00 - Image enhancement or restoration

46.

METHOD AND SYSTEM TO CHARACTERIZE AND MONITOR THE SHARPNESS OF A DIGITAL IMAGING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17421981
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-01-08
First Publication Date 2022-04-14
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor Cresens, Marc

Abstract

The invention is related to a method for automatic selection and pre-processing of digital images that comprise the necessary amount of Transfer function modulated quantum-noise to apply a mathematical sharpness calculation method for calculation of a sharpness parameter of the digital imaging system. Suitable images for the method are selected from the pool of available images acquired by the digital imaging system during daily operation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G01N 23/04 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material and forming images of the material
  • G01N 23/083 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material and measuring the absorption the radiation being X-rays

47.

DECORATED NATURAL LEATHER

      
Application Number 17311545
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-12-03
First Publication Date 2022-04-07
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Lehericey, Marie
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A manufacturing method of decorated natural leather including the steps of: a) laser ablating part of a base coat on dyed crusted leather; and b) bleaching the laser ablated part with a bleaching agent.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C14B 1/56 - Ornamenting, producing designs, embossing
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
  • C09D 175/04 - Polyurethanes
  • C14C 11/00 - Surface finishing of leather

48.

METHOD OF DECOMPOSING A RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGE INTO SUB-IMAGES OF DIFFERENT TYPES

      
Application Number 17414439
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-12-16
First Publication Date 2022-03-24
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Cant, Jeroen
  • Soons, Joris

Abstract

Digital signal representations of sub-images are obtained by applying an optimization process wherein a sum is minimized, the sum having a first term representing a measure of the consistency of the sum of a digital representations of sub-images with said radiographic image and wherein the second term is a sum of cost functions each describing the type of one of said sub-images.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
  • G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
  • A61B 6/00 - Apparatus for radiation diagnosis, e.g. combined with radiation therapy equipment

49.

Aqueous Inkjet Ink Sets and Inkjet Printing Methods

      
Application Number 17527343
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-16
First Publication Date 2022-03-10
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Lenaerts, Jens
  • Willems, Nadine
  • Petton, Lionel
  • Ligot, Amandine
  • Wynants, Sonny

Abstract

A pigmented aqueous inkjet ink set for manufacturing decorative panels comprising: a) a cyan aqueous inkjet ink containing a copper phthalocyanine pigment; b) a red aqueous inkjet ink containing a red pigment selected from the group consisting of C.I. Pigment Red 254, C.I. Pigment Red 122, C.I. Pigment Red 176 and mixed crystals thereof; c) a yellow aqueous inkjet ink containing a pigment C.I Pigment Yellow 150 or a mixed crystal thereof; and d) a black aqueous inkjet ink containing a carbon black pigment; wherein the aqueous inkjet inks contain a surfactant. An inkjet printing method for manufacturing decorative panels is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/40 - Ink-sets specially adapted for multi-colour inkjet printing
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
  • C09D 11/023 - Emulsion inks
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • B41J 2/21 - Ink jet for multi-colour printing

50.

Leather with skin texture having an identification code

      
Application Number 17416696
Grant Number 11423274
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-13
First Publication Date 2022-03-03
Grant Date 2022-08-23
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor Van Garsse, Joris

Abstract

A natural leather embossed with a skin texture for authenticating said natural leather with an identification code comprising the steps: —applying a protective top-coat on said natural leather; and —selecting an identification code and converting said identification code to a plurality of locations; and —forming a skin texture with higher up elements and lower located elements; arranged according said plurality of locations; and —embossing said skin texture in said protective top-coat.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
  • C14B 1/56 - Ornamenting, producing designs, embossing
  • C14C 11/00 - Surface finishing of leather

51.

IMPROVING SEGMENTATIONS OF A DEEP NEURAL NETWORK

      
Application Number 17298718
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-12-02
First Publication Date 2022-02-17
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor Vandersmissen, Eva

Abstract

This invention is related to a method to improve the performance of a deep neural network (10) for the identification of a segmentation target (111) in a medical image (12, 110), comprising the steps of performing n training steps on said deep neural network (10) for the identification of said region of interest on two different representations (13, 14) of the same segmentation target (111), said representations (13,14) being definitions of the same segmentation target (111).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image
  • G06T 7/12 - Edge-based segmentation
  • G06T 7/143 - Segmentation; Edge detection involving probabilistic approaches, e.g. Markov random field [MRF] modelling
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints

52.

Inkjet printhead drive circuit

      
Application Number 17371694
Grant Number 11731418
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-09
First Publication Date 2022-01-13
Grant Date 2023-08-22
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor Cleare, Hamilton Buchanan

Abstract

A drive circuit for charging a printhead for ejecting drops of ink is provided, the printhead having a capacitance. The drive circuit comprises a power supply comprising a first connection and a second connection. An inductor is connected to the first connection of the power supply, wherein the inductor is connected to a first drive connection of the printhead to provide a charge path for current to charge the capacitance. The second connection of the power supply is connected to a second drive connection of the printhead. The drive circuit also comprises means for applying a plurality of charging voltage pulses to the inductor to provide a single charge of the capacitance for a single cycle of ink ejection from the printhead. A method of operating the drive circuit is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 2/045 - Ink jet characterised by the jet generation process generating single droplets or particles on demand by pressure, e.g. electromechanical transducers
  • H03K 17/687 - Electronic switching or gating, i.e. not by contact-making and -breaking characterised by the use of specified components by the use, as active elements, of semiconductor devices the devices being field-effect transistors
  • H10N 30/80 - Constructional details

53.

AQUEOUS INKS COMPRISING CAPSULES STABILISED BY CATIONIC DISPERSING GROUPS

      
Application Number 17292615
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-10-24
First Publication Date 2022-01-06
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Decoster, Luc

Abstract

An aqueous ink comprising a dispersion of a capsule composed of a polymeric shell surrounding a core, the core comprises one or more chemical reactants capable of forming a reaction product upon application of heat and/or radiation, the shell is stabilized by cationic dispersing groups and a colorant stabilised by cationic dispersing groups.

IPC Classes  ?

54.

INKJET INK SET COMPRISING A CATIONIC AND AN ANIONIC INK

      
Application Number 17292599
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-10-24
First Publication Date 2021-12-30
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

An ink set for inkjet recording, comprising a first aqueous ink comprising a colorant stabilized by cationic dispersing groups and a capsule composed of a polymeric shell surrounding a core; the core comprising one or more chemical reactants capable of forming a reaction product upon application of heat and/or light and the capsule is stabilized by cationic dispersing groups; a second aqueous ink comprises a colorant stabilized by anionic dispersing groups and a capsule composed of a polymeric shell surrounding a core; the core comprising one or more chemical reactants capable of forming a reaction product upon application of heat and/or light and the capsule is stabilized by anionic dispersing groups.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/40 - Ink-sets specially adapted for multi-colour inkjet printing
  • C09D 11/102 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
  • C09D 11/033 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the solvent
  • C09D 11/037 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the pigment
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C09D 11/326 - Pigment inks characterised by the pigment dispersant
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • D06P 5/30 - Ink jet printing
  • D06P 5/20 - Physical treatments affecting dyeing, e.g. ultrasonic or electric
  • D06P 1/52 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed using insoluble pigments or auxiliary substances, e.g. binders using compositions containing synthetic macromolecular substances
  • D06P 1/655 - Compounds containing ammonium groups

55.

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING DECORATED LEATHER

      
Application Number 17284298
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-10-08
First Publication Date 2021-12-23
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor De Roeck, Luc

Abstract

A manufacturing method of decorated natural leather including the steps of applying a crusted leather, having a corium side, a grain side and an edge, on a conveyor system, having a position means, and aligning said crusted leather by moving said edge against said position means; and laminating said aligned crusted leather on a temporary carrier, having an adhesive layer, wherein said corium side is attached by said adhesive layer on said temporary carrier while conveying said crusted leather on said conveyor system towards said temporary carrier and moving said temporary carrier relative to said conveyor system; and inkjet printing on said grain side with one or more pigmented inkjet inks an image by an inkjet printing system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
  • C09J 7/38 - Pressure-sensitive adhesives [PSA]
  • C14B 1/56 - Ornamenting, producing designs, embossing

56.

A METHOD OF GENERATING AN ENHANCED TOMOGRAPHIC IMAGE OF AN OBJECT

      
Application Number 17272717
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-08-29
First Publication Date 2021-12-02
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Soons, Joris
  • Danudibroto, Adriyana

Abstract

Tomographic images acquired by iterative reconstruction of low quality projection images, are enhanced by the steps of correcting at an iteration step the result of the previous iteration step by means of a back-projection of the result of a comparison of a projection image and the forward projection of the result of the previous iteration step whereby this result is enhanced by subjecting it to a trained neural network.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 11/00 - 2D [Two Dimensional] image generation
  • G06T 3/40 - Scaling of a whole image or part thereof

57.

Method of color mapping of oligochromatic patterns

      
Application Number 17283047
Grant Number 11455130
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-16
First Publication Date 2021-12-02
Grant Date 2022-09-27
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor Mahy, Marc

Abstract

A method of color mapping color values of an oligochromatic pattern comprising the following steps: determining an image-gamut, in a N-dimensional device independent color system (ND-DICS), of said oligochromatic pattern; wherein said image-gamut comprises said color values of said oligochromatic pattern; and determining a skeleton (500) of said image-gamut; and performing an adaption on said skeleton (500) in said ND-DICS by a set of N-dimensional-transforming steps (30) and determining for points of said skeleton (500), a path in said ND-DICS that corresponds to said adaption; and color mapping said color values, of said oligochromatic pattern, based on said determined paths (35) of said points of said skeleton (500).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 1/00 - PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION - Details thereof
  • G06F 3/12 - Digital output to print unit
  • H04N 1/46 - Colour picture communication systems
  • H04N 1/60 - Colour correction or control

58.

Method of color correct manufacturing decorative panels

      
Application Number 17284704
Grant Number 11760124
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-16
First Publication Date 2021-11-18
Grant Date 2023-09-19
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor Mahy, Marc

Abstract

Method of manufacturing decorative panels comprising the steps: inkjet printing on a substrate an oligochromatic pattern by an inkjet printing system to form a decorative layer (250); impregnating by a resin impregnator (320) the decorative layer with a thermosetting resin; heat pressing (500) by a heating press (550) the impregnated decorative layer (41) together with a core layer (410) for forming a decorative panel (650); wherein the method comprises an extra step of identifying, by using a color control unit (250), a color acceptance of the decorative panel between the step of forming the decorative layer (200) and the step of impregnating the decorative layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B32B 3/10 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material
  • B44C 5/04 - Ornamental plaques, e.g. decorative panels, decorative veneers
  • G06T 7/90 - Determination of colour characteristics
  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G06F 18/23213 - Non-hierarchical techniques using statistics or function optimisation, e.g. modelling of probability density functions with fixed number of clusters, e.g. K-means clustering

59.

METHOD OF FAST SPECTRAL COLOR MEASURING

      
Application Number 17284001
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-10-16
First Publication Date 2021-11-11
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor Van Garsse, Joris

Abstract

Method of color measuring a color of a rendered copy of a digital image, by a color-measuring-device (3000) for color measuring in a plurality of spectral ranges (r1 . . . rQ); wherein said method comprises the step: measuring said color is measured in a sub-set (s1 . . . sM; 3305) of said plurality of spectral ranges (r1 . . . rQ); and wherein said sub-set (s1 . . . sM) is determined by: selecting a color of a gamut boundary of said digital image (1200); and determining of said color for said plurality of spectral ranges (r1 . . . rQ) corresponding spectral reflectance factors (v1 . . . vQ); and adding a spectral range (ri), having a minimum and maximum spectral reflectance factor, to said sub-set (s1 . . . sM) wherein its corresponding spectral reflectance value (vi) is larger than 10% of said maximum spectral reflectance factor minus said minimum spectral reflectance factor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01J 3/02 - Spectrometry; Spectrophotometry; Monochromators; Measuring colours - Details
  • G01J 3/50 - Measurement of colour; Colour measuring devices, e.g. colorimeters using electric radiation detectors
  • G01J 3/46 - Measurement of colour; Colour measuring devices, e.g. colorimeters
  • H04N 1/60 - Colour correction or control

60.

RADIATION CURABLE INKJET INKS

      
Application Number 17265392
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-08-07
First Publication Date 2021-10-28
Owner Agfa NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Courtet, Vincent
  • Lenaerts, Jens
  • Li, Yiru
  • Retailleau, Matthieu

Abstract

A radiation curable white inkjet ink including at least 18.5 wt % of white pigment and 0 to 35 wt % of organic solvent, both weight percentages based on the total weight of the radiation curable white inkjet ink and a polymerizable composition containing 0 to 15.0 wt % of one or more polyfunctional polymerizable compounds, and at least 85.0 wt % of one or more monofunctional polymerizable compounds; and a specific polymerizable composition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing
  • C09D 11/324 - Pigment inks containing carbon black
  • C09D 11/107 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds from unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof
  • C08K 3/26 - Carbonates; Bicarbonates
  • C08K 5/5397 - Phosphine oxides
  • C08F 226/06 - Copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a single or double bond to nitrogen or by a heterocyclic ring containing nitrogen by a heterocyclic ring containing nitrogen
  • C08F 2/48 - Polymerisation initiated by wave energy or particle radiation by ultraviolet or visible light
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • C09D 11/40 - Ink-sets specially adapted for multi-colour inkjet printing
  • C08F 220/30 - Esters containing oxygen in addition to the carboxy oxygen containing aromatic rings in the alcohol moiety

61.

DECORATED LEATHER MANUFACTURING

      
Application Number 17265839
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-08-07
First Publication Date 2021-09-23
Owner Agfa NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Courtet, Vincent
  • Lenaerts, Jens
  • Retailleau, Matthieu
  • Li, Yiru

Abstract

A manufacturing method for decorating natural leather employing a radiation curable white inkjet ink including more than 16 wt % of white pigment and 0 to 35 wt % of organic solvent, both weight percentages based on the total weight of the radiation curable white inkjet ink and a polymerizable composition containing 0 to 15.0 wt % of one or more polyfunctional polymerizable compounds, and at least 85.0 wt % of one or more monofunctional polymerizable compounds; and a specific polymerizable composition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C14C 11/00 - Surface finishing of leather
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing
  • C09D 11/107 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds from unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof
  • C09D 11/037 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the pigment
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
  • B41M 7/00 - After-treatment of printed works, e.g. heating, irradiating

62.

DECORATED LEATHER MANUFACTURING

      
Application Number 17261995
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-08-07
First Publication Date 2021-08-26
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Courtet, Vincent
  • Lenaerts, Jens
  • Li, Yiru

Abstract

A manufacturing method for decorating natural leather including the steps of: jetting a decorative image with one or more radiation curable inkjet inks on a leather surface; and curing the radiation curable inkjet inks jetted on the leather surface; wherein the one or more radiation curable inkjet inks include a colorant and a polymerizable composition containing 0 to 15.0 wt % of one or more polyfunctional polymerizable compounds and at least 85.0 wt % of one or more monofunctional polymerizable compounds with the weight percentages based on the total weight of the polymerizable composition; wherein the one or more radiation curable inkjet inks include 0 to 35.0 wt % of organic solvent; and at least 85.0 wt % of one or more monofunctional polymerizable compounds; and wherein the glass transition temperature of the one or more radiation curable inkjet inks (I) is less than 25° C.; and wherein one of the one or more radiation curable inkjet inks includes a white pigment in an amount of at least 17.5 wt % based on the total weight of the radiation curable inkjet ink.

IPC Classes  ?

63.

ACYLPHOSPHINEOXIDE INITIATORS

      
Application Number 17252585
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-06-04
First Publication Date 2021-08-26
Owner Agfa NV (Belgium)
Inventor Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

An acyl phosphine oxide initiator wherein the acyl group is selected from the group consisting of a benzoyl group substituted by an urea group or an oxalylamide group; a 2,6-dimethyl benzoyl group substituted in position 3 by an urea group or an oxalylamide group; a 2,6-dimethoxy benzoyl group substituted in position 3 by an urea group or an oxalylamide group; a 2,4,6-dimethyl benzoyl group substituted in position 3 by an urea group or an oxalylamide group; and a 2,4,6-trimethoxybenzoyl group substituted in position 3 by an urea group or an oxalylamide group.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07F 9/53 - Organo-phosphine oxides; Organo-phosphine sulfides
  • C07F 9/32 - Esters thereof
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing

64.

AQUEOUS RESIN BASED INKJET INKS

      
Application Number 17253675
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-06-07
First Publication Date 2021-08-26
Owner Agfa NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Decoster, Luc

Abstract

An aqueous dispersion of a capsule composed of a polymeric shell surrounding a core, the shell comprising a silanol containing compound or condensation product thereof covalently bonded to the polymer of the shell. The aqueous dispersion can be used in an aqueous inkjet ink composition

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08L 87/00 - Compositions of unspecified macromolecular compounds, obtained otherwise than by polymerisation reactions only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
  • C08G 18/80 - Masked polyisocyanates
  • C08G 18/73 - Polyisocyanates or polyisothiocyanates acyclic
  • C08K 5/544 - Silicon-containing compounds containing nitrogen
  • C09D 11/037 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the pigment
  • C09D 11/102 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
  • C09D 11/54 - Inks based on two liquids, one liquid being the ink, the other liquid being a reaction solution, a fixer or a treatment solution for the ink
  • D06P 1/44 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed using insoluble pigments or auxiliary substances, e.g. binders
  • D06P 5/20 - Physical treatments affecting dyeing, e.g. ultrasonic or electric
  • D06P 5/30 - Ink jet printing
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein

65.

Printhead Adjustment Apparatus

      
Application Number 16973264
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-06-07
First Publication Date 2021-08-12
Owner AGFA N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Campbell, Nicholas John

Abstract

A printhead adjustment apparatus for adjusting the translation and rotation of a printhead is provided. The apparatus comprises a first portion and a second portion, each arranged for coupling to the printhead. The apparatus also comprises a first actuator coupled to the first portion by a first flexure arrangement and a second actuator coupled to the second portion by a second flexure arrangement. Translation of the first and second actuators in the same direction as each other causes translation of the first and second portions in the same direction as each other to provide translation of the printhead, while translation of the first and second actuators in opposite directions to each other causes translation of the first and second portions in opposite directions to each other to provide rotation of the printhead.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 25/00 - Actions or mechanisms not otherwise provided for

66.

DECORATED LEATHER MANUFACTURING

      
Application Number 17262367
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-08-07
First Publication Date 2021-07-22
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Courtet, Vincent
  • Lenaerts, Jens
  • Li, Yiru

Abstract

A manufacturing method for decorating natural leather including the steps of: jetting a decorative image with one or more radiation curable inkjet inks on a leather surface; and curing the radiation curable inkjet inks jetted on the leather surface; wherein the one or more radiation curable inkjet inks include a colorant and a polymerizable composition containing 0 5 to 15.0 wt % of one or more polyfunctional polymerizable compounds and at least 85.0 wt % of one or more monofunctional polymerizable compounds with the weight percentages based on the total weight of the polymerizable composition; wherein the one or more radiation curable inkjet inks include 0 to 35.0 wt % of organic solvent; and at least 85.0 wt % of one or more monofunctional polymerizable compounds; and wherein the glass transition temperature of the one or more radiation curable inkjet inks (I) is less than 25° C.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing
  • C14C 11/00 - Surface finishing of leather
  • C09D 175/04 - Polyurethanes

67.

DECORATED NATURAL LEATHER

      
Application Number 17056149
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-05-16
First Publication Date 2021-07-15
Owner Agfa NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Lenaerts, Jens
  • Jancart, Dieter
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Cloots, Tom

Abstract

A manufacturing method of decorated natural leather including the steps of: attaching a crusted leather (45) with its corium side by an adhesive (46) to a temporary carrier (47); inkjet printing the crusted leather (45) on its grain side with one or more pigmented inkjet inks; wherein the surface area of the temporary carrier (47) is larger than the surface area of the crusted leather (45).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
  • B41M 5/52 - Macromolecular coatings
  • C14C 11/00 - Surface finishing of leather
  • D06P 5/30 - Ink jet printing
  • D06P 3/32 - Leather
  • C09D 11/30 - Inkjet printing inks
  • C09D 11/102 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
  • C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing

68.

Inkjet printing methods for manufacturing decorative laminate panels

      
Application Number 16754179
Grant Number 11548305
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-08
First Publication Date 2021-07-15
Grant Date 2023-01-10
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Meeus, Pascal
  • Cloots, Tom

Abstract

An inkjet printing method for manufacturing decorative laminate panels ordered by a customer includes i) providing an inkjet printing device with a print job including one or more decorative patterns and an identification code assigned to the one or more decorative patterns; and ii) printing the one or more decorative patterns with one or more inkjet inks and applying the identification code on a substrate web, wherein the substrate web is a paper substrate and the one or more inkjet inks are aqueous pigmented inkjet inks are printed on the substrate web before impregnation with a thermosetting resin; or the one or more inkjet inks are UV curable inkjet inks and the substrate web is a thermoplastic substrate web based on a material selected from the group consisting of polyvinylchloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polyethylene-terephthalate (PET) and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
  • B41M 7/00 - After-treatment of printed works, e.g. heating, irradiating
  • B32B 27/40 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyurethanes
  • B32B 27/30 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising acrylic resin
  • B44C 5/04 - Ornamental plaques, e.g. decorative panels, decorative veneers
  • C09D 11/30 - Inkjet printing inks
  • G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code

69.

Methods for manufacturing panels having a decorative surface

      
Application Number 17218671
Grant Number 11613133
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-31
First Publication Date 2021-07-15
Grant Date 2023-03-28
Owner
  • UNILIN BV (Belgium)
  • AGFA, NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Clement, Benjamin
  • Meersseman, Laurent
  • Van Den Bergen, Patrick
  • Vanhooydonck, Rudi

Abstract

A method is provided for manufacturing a paper layer having a printed pattern for use in panels that at least include a substrate and a top layer. The top layer includes the paper layer. The method may involve providing the paper layer with an inkjet receiver coating by transporting the paper layer relative to a coater in a coating direction. The coated paper layer may be provided with at least a portion of the printed pattern using a digital inkjet printer that includes a housing containing print heads. Providing the printed pattern may involve using water based pigment containing inks. The printed pattern may include a wood motif having wood nerves extending generally in a nerve direction substantially corresponding to the coating direction. Providing the printed pattern may involve a relative motion between the digital inkjet printer and the paper layer during a printing operation in a printing direction substantially corresponding or substantially opposite to the coating direction. The paper layer may be maintained flat inside the housing, or the minimum radius over which the paper layer is bent inside the housing may be larger than 25 centimeters. The paper layer may be fed from a roll, printed upon, and rolled back up again.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
  • B41J 2/14 - Structure thereof
  • B05D 7/06 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials to wood
  • B44C 5/04 - Ornamental plaques, e.g. decorative panels, decorative veneers
  • B41M 5/52 - Macromolecular coatings
  • B32B 21/02 - Layered products essentially comprising wood, e.g. wood board, veneer, wood particle board in the form of fibres, chips, or particles
  • B32B 21/08 - Layered products essentially comprising wood, e.g. wood board, veneer, wood particle board comprising wood as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of fibre-reinforced resin
  • B32B 37/00 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
  • E04F 13/08 - Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements
  • E04F 13/10 - Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements of wood
  • E04F 15/02 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
  • E04F 15/04 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements only of wood, e.g. with wooden connecting members

70.

Decorating natural leather

      
Application Number 16604586
Grant Number 11260687
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-04-06
First Publication Date 2021-06-24
Grant Date 2022-03-01
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Lenaerts, Jens
  • Yiannakou, Pantelis
  • Cloots, Tom
  • Jancart, Dieter

Abstract

A manufacturing method for decorating natural leather with a decorative image includes applying on a crusted leather a base coat containing a pigment for providing a chromatic colour or an achromatic colour different from black, inkjet printing a colour image on the base coat using one or more pigmented UV curable inkjet inks, optionally applying a protective top coat on the image, and optionally applying a heat pressing or embossing step, wherein the chromatic colour or the achromatic colour different from black of the base coat and the inkjet printed colour image are used in combination to provide the decorative image.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
  • B41J 2/21 - Ink jet for multi-colour printing
  • B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
  • C09D 11/033 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the solvent
  • C09D 11/037 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the pigment
  • C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing
  • C09D 11/102 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C09D 151/08 - Coating compositions based on graft polymers in which the grafted component is obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds; Coating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers grafted on to macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • C14C 11/00 - Surface finishing of leather
  • B41J 2/01 - Ink jet

71.

Methods for manufacturing decorative laminate panels

      
Application Number 16965378
Grant Number 11511562
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-15
First Publication Date 2021-05-27
Grant Date 2022-11-29
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Frings, Peter
  • Lamproye, Rudi

Abstract

A method for manufacturing a personalized or customized decorative surface (103) having decorative laminate panels (119) including the steps of: segmenting a digital image of the personalized or customized decorative surface (103) into a plurality of decorative laminate panel images (108), wherein each decorative laminate panel image (108) is sized to fit on a decorative laminate panel (119); assigning a positioning code (109) to a decorative laminate panel image (108) for identifying its position in the digital image of the personalized or customized decorative surface (103); creating a non-staggered digital layout (110) of the plurality of decorative laminate panel images (108); inkjet printing the non-staggered digital layout (110) on a substrate (112); heat pressing the inkjet printed substrate with a protective layer (115) into a decorative laminate (113); dividing the decorative laminate (113) into decorative laminate panels (119), wherein the front side of a decorative laminate panel (119) includes one of the plurality of inkjet printed decorative laminate panel images (108) and the back-side of decorative laminate panel (119) includes the positioning code (109) of the decorative laminate panel image (108) inkjet printed on the front side of the decorative laminate panel (119).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B44C 5/04 - Ornamental plaques, e.g. decorative panels, decorative veneers
  • B32B 3/06 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions for attaching the product to another member, e.g. to a support
  • B32B 27/10 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
  • B32B 27/30 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising acrylic resin
  • B32B 27/32 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
  • B32B 27/36 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyesters
  • B32B 27/40 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyurethanes
  • B32B 37/10 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the pressing technique, e.g. using direct action of vacuum or fluid pressure
  • B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
  • B41M 7/00 - After-treatment of printed works, e.g. heating, irradiating
  • B44C 1/28 - Uniting ornamental elements on a support, e.g. mosaics
  • B44C 3/12 - Uniting ornamental elements to structures, e.g. mosaic plates

72.

Washing station for removing residues from a sticky flat layer

      
Application Number 16613870
Grant Number 11273656
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-05-16
First Publication Date 2021-05-20
Grant Date 2022-03-15
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor De Roeck, Luc

Abstract

A sticky-layer-cleaner for removing residues adhered to a sticky flat layer includes a receptacle for a cleaning-liquid and a cleaning-roll in contact with the sticky flat layer, wherein the cleaning-roll includes an elongated carpet fabric which is helically folded around the cleaning-roll and a pile of which includes yarn tufts in loop and/or cut configuration, and the cleaning-roll further includes a helical channel along the length of the folded carpet fabric for draining the cleaning-liquid from the cleaning-roll and/or for wetting the cleaning-roll with the cleaning-liquid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 29/17 - Cleaning arrangements
  • B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
  • B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
  • C09D 11/033 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the solvent
  • C09D 11/102 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
  • C09D 11/30 - Inkjet printing inks
  • D06P 5/30 - Ink jet printing

73.

AQUEOUS RESIN BASED INKJET INKS

      
Application Number 17045820
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-04-04
First Publication Date 2021-05-13
Owner Agfa NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Decoster, Luc

Abstract

An aqueous dispersion of a capsule composed of a polymeric shell surrounding a core, wherein the core contains a silicone containing compound. The dispersion is suitable for pre-treatment liquids and inkjet inks in textile printing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/54 - Inks based on two liquids, one liquid being the ink, the other liquid being a reaction solution, a fixer or a treatment solution for the ink
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C09D 11/102 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
  • C08L 83/04 - Polysiloxanes
  • C09D 183/04 - Polysiloxanes
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
  • B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form

74.

DECORATED NATURAL LEATHER

      
Application Number 17056924
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-05-16
First Publication Date 2021-04-29
Owner Agfa NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Lamproye, Rudi
  • Peeters, Erik
  • Lenaerts, Jens
  • Jancart, Dieter
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A manufacturing method of decorated natural leather including the steps of: attaching a crusted leather (45,83) with its corium side by an adhesive (46) to a temporary carrier (47,80); inkjet printing on the crusted leather (45,83) on its grain side with one or more pigmented inkjet inks a decorative image containing a plurality of sub-images (85); cutting decorated leather pieces (87a to 87c) from the inkjet printed crusted leather; wherein the temporary carrier (45,83) includes a plurality of identifiers on its surface; wherein the decorated leather pieces (87a to 87c) correspond to sub-images of the decorative image (85); and wherein each decorated leather piece (87a to 87c) is attached via the corium side to part of the temporary carrier (47,80) including one or more identifiers (81).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
  • B41M 5/52 - Macromolecular coatings
  • D06P 1/52 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed using insoluble pigments or auxiliary substances, e.g. binders using compositions containing synthetic macromolecular substances
  • D06P 5/30 - Ink jet printing
  • D06P 3/32 - Leather

75.

A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING DECORATIVE PANELS

      
Application Number 16978752
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-02-25
First Publication Date 2021-02-18
Owner Agfa NV (Belgium)
Inventor Meeus, Pascal

Abstract

A method of manufacturing decorative panels and a system for manufacturing decorative panels including the steps of inkjet printing a first decorative layer (301) in a web-fed inkjet print system in a first time period; and inkjet printing a second decorative layer (302) in the web-fed inkjet print system in a second time period; and heat pressing the first decorative layer (301) into a decorative panel (331) on a first heat press (401); and heat pressing the second decorative layer (302) into another decorative panel (332) on a second heat press (402); and wherein the first and second time period overlap.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B44C 5/04 - Ornamental plaques, e.g. decorative panels, decorative veneers
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
  • B41M 7/00 - After-treatment of printed works, e.g. heating, irradiating

76.

AQUEOUS INKJET INK COMPRISING DISPERSE DYESTUFF

      
Application Number 17045444
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-04-01
First Publication Date 2021-02-11
Owner Agfa NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Petton, Lionel
  • Bertels, Ellen
  • Ligot, Amandine
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Wynants, Sonny

Abstract

An aqueous inkjet ink for textile printing comprising a disperse dyestuff and a glycerol ester of two or three long-chain fatty acids. The invention also includes an inkjet printing method for dyeing fabrics comprising hydrophobic fibres using the above described aqueous inkjet ink.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/328 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by colouring agents characterised by dyes
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • C08K 5/101 - Esters; Ether-esters of monocarboxylic acids
  • C08K 5/053 - Polyhydroxylic alcohols
  • C08L 91/00 - Compositions of oils, fats or waxes; Compositions of derivatives thereof
  • C08L 101/00 - Compositions of unspecified macromolecular compounds
  • D06P 5/24 - Transfer printing
  • D06P 5/20 - Physical treatments affecting dyeing, e.g. ultrasonic or electric
  • D06P 5/30 - Ink jet printing
  • D06P 3/854 - Textiles which contain different kinds of fibres dyed with one dye containing modified or unmodified fibres

77.

NEAR INFRARED (NIR) LASER PROCESSING

      
Application Number 16768726
Status Pending
Filing Date 2018-11-30
First Publication Date 2021-01-21
Owner
  • AGFA NV (Belgium)
  • AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Lazreg, Faima
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Venneman, Jan
  • Desmet, Tim

Abstract

A method of near infrared (NIR) laser processing a resin based article includes the steps of applying a composition including a specific optothermal converting agent on a surface of the article, and exposing at least part of the applied optothermal converting agent with a NIR laser. The specific optothermal converting has an improved stability towards the environment and therefore renders the laser processing method more reliable.

IPC Classes  ?

78.

Free radical UV curable inkjet ink sets and inkjet printing methods

      
Application Number 16758877
Grant Number 11466168
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-18
First Publication Date 2020-12-17
Grant Date 2022-10-11
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Courtet, Vincent
  • Retailleau, Matthieu

Abstract

A free radical UV curable inkjet ink set includes a free radical UV curable primer containing: one or more photoinitiators; a mixture of at least two monomers according to Formula (I): wherein n represents an integer 0 or 1, k represents an integer selected from the range of 0 to 3, and R represents hydrogen or phenyl; 0.0 to 4.0 wt % of a polyfunctional monomer; 0.0 to 2.0 wt % of an organosilane coupling agent; and 0.0 to 10.0 wt % of a N-vinyllactam monomer; and one or more free radical UV curable inkjet inks containing: a colour pigment; one or more photoinitiators; and at least 50.0 wt % of one or more monoacrylate monomers; wherein the mixture of at least two monomers according to Formula (I) includes 3.0 to 50.0 wt % of a first monomer having n=1 and R representing phenyl and 35.0 to 90.0 wt % of a second monomer having n=0 and R representing phenyl.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing
  • C09D 11/107 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds from unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C09D 11/40 - Ink-sets specially adapted for multi-colour inkjet printing

79.

Aqueous polyurethane resin dispersion

      
Application Number 16766304
Grant Number 11708505
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-27
First Publication Date 2020-11-26
Grant Date 2023-07-25
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Van Aert, Hubertus
  • Bertels, Ellen

Abstract

An aqueous polyurethane resin having a cationic group in a side chain thereof is obtainable by reacting a polyester polyol, a polyisocyanate, and a diol containing a quaternary N-atom or amino group, the quaternary N-atom or amino group being not present in the carbon chain between the two hydroxyl groups of the diol. The polyester polyol is obtained by reacting an aromatic polycarboxylic acid and a polyol. The polyurethane resin is suitable as a resin in treatment liquids for inkjet printing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/40 - Ink-sets specially adapted for multi-colour inkjet printing
  • C08G 18/12 - Prepolymer processes involving reaction of isocyanates or isothiocyanates with compounds having active hydrogen in a first reaction step using two or more compounds having active hydrogen in the first polymerisation step
  • C08G 18/32 - Polyhydroxy compounds; Polyamines; Hydroxy amines
  • C08G 18/42 - Polycondensates having carboxylic or carbonic ester groups in the main chain
  • C08G 18/48 - Polyethers
  • C08G 18/66 - Compounds of groups , , or
  • C08G 18/75 - Polyisocyanates or polyisothiocyanates cyclic cycloaliphatic
  • C08K 3/22 - Oxides; Hydroxides of metals
  • C09D 11/102 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C09D 11/54 - Inks based on two liquids, one liquid being the ink, the other liquid being a reaction solution, a fixer or a treatment solution for the ink
  • C08K 3/013 - Fillers, pigments or reinforcing additives
  • C08G 18/08 - Processes
  • C08G 18/50 - Polyethers having hetero atoms other than oxygen
  • C08G 18/72 - Polyisocyanates or polyisothiocyanates
  • C08L 75/08 - Polyurethanes from polyethers
  • C09D 17/00 - Pigment pastes, e.g. for mixing in paints
  • C08G 18/10 - Prepolymer processes involving reaction of isocyanates or isothiocyanates with compounds having active hydrogen in a first reaction step
  • C08G 18/24 - Catalysts containing metal compounds of tin
  • C08G 18/40 - High-molecular-weight compounds
  • C09D 175/06 - Polyurethanes from polyesters
  • C09D 175/08 - Polyurethanes from polyethers

80.

Aqueous pigment inkjet ink

      
Application Number 16766305
Grant Number 11572482
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-26
First Publication Date 2020-11-26
Grant Date 2023-02-07
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Van Aert, Hubertus
  • Decoster, Luc

Abstract

An aqueous pigment dispersion includes at least one dispersing agent having the general formula: The aqueous pigment dispersion can be used in an aqueous inkjet ink which is useful for printing on textile fabrics.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/326 - Pigment inks characterised by the pigment dispersant
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
  • C09D 11/037 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the pigment
  • C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing
  • C09D 11/102 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • B41J 2/21 - Ink jet for multi-colour printing

81.

Radiation curable polyurethane resin for ink jet ink

      
Application Number 16766308
Grant Number 11542393
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-29
First Publication Date 2020-11-26
Grant Date 2023-01-03
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Van Aert, Hubertus
  • Bertels, Ellen
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Matheussen, Sara

Abstract

A radiation curable polyurethane resin includes an ionic group, a polyalkylene oxide in a side chain thereof, and a (meth)acrylate or (meth)acrylamide having a hydroxyl functional group. The polyurethane resin is obtainable by reacting a polyester polyol, a polyether diol, a polyol containing an ionic group, a (meth)acrylate or (meth)acrylamide having a hydroxyl functional group, and a polyisocyanate. The polyester polyol is obtained by reacting a polycarboxylic acid and a polyol. The radiation curable polyurethane resin can be used as binder in an aqueous ink jet ink.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 2/46 - Polymerisation initiated by wave energy or particle radiation
  • C08F 2/50 - Polymerisation initiated by wave energy or particle radiation by ultraviolet or visible light with sensitising agents
  • C08G 61/04 - Macromolecular compounds containing only carbon atoms in the main chain of the macromolecule, e.g. polyxylylenes only aliphatic carbon atoms
  • C08L 75/06 - Polyurethanes from polyesters
  • C08G 18/12 - Prepolymer processes involving reaction of isocyanates or isothiocyanates with compounds having active hydrogen in a first reaction step using two or more compounds having active hydrogen in the first polymerisation step
  • C08G 18/32 - Polyhydroxy compounds; Polyamines; Hydroxy amines
  • C08G 18/40 - High-molecular-weight compounds
  • C08G 18/42 - Polycondensates having carboxylic or carbonic ester groups in the main chain
  • C08G 18/48 - Polyethers
  • C08G 18/65 - Low-molecular-weight compounds having active hydrogen with high-molecular-weight compounds having active hydrogen
  • C08G 18/66 - Compounds of groups , , or
  • C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing
  • C09D 11/102 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • C09D 11/54 - Inks based on two liquids, one liquid being the ink, the other liquid being a reaction solution, a fixer or a treatment solution for the ink

82.

AQUEOUS POLYURETHANE RESIN DISPERSION

      
Application Number 16766307
Status Pending
Filing Date 2018-11-19
First Publication Date 2020-11-26
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Van Aert, Hubertus
  • Bertels, Ellen

Abstract

An aqueous polyurethane resin dispersion includes a cationic group and a polyalkylene oxide in a side chain thereof. The polyurethane resin is obtainable by reacting a polyester polyol, a polyether diol, a polyol containing a quaternary N-atom or tertiary amino group, and a polyisocyanate. The polyester polyol is obtained by reacting an aromatic polycarboxylic acid and a polyol. The polyurethane resin is suitable as a resin in treatment liquids of substrates and images made by inkjet printing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08L 75/06 - Polyurethanes from polyesters
  • C08G 18/72 - Polyisocyanates or polyisothiocyanates
  • C08G 18/50 - Polyethers having hetero atoms other than oxygen
  • C08G 18/48 - Polyethers
  • C08G 18/42 - Polycondensates having carboxylic or carbonic ester groups in the main chain
  • C08K 3/013 - Fillers, pigments or reinforcing additives
  • C08K 3/22 - Oxides; Hydroxides of metals
  • C09D 17/00 - Pigment pastes, e.g. for mixing in paints

83.

INKJET PRINTING METHODS FOR DECORATIVE LAMINATE PANELS

      
Application Number 16965362
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-01-15
First Publication Date 2020-11-12
Owner Agfa NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Lamproye, Rudi
  • Frings, Peter

Abstract

An inkjet printing method for manufacturing a decorative surface comprising staggered decorative laminate panels including the steps of: i) digitally dividing a first master image (15, 30) into decorative laminate panel images (16); ii) digitally staggering neighbouring decorative laminate panel images (18) over a selected staggering distance (17) having a value between L/2 and L/20 with L representing the length of a decorative laminate panel; iii) digitally composing a second master image (19, 33) from the neighbouring staggered decorative laminate panel images (18); iv) printing the second master image (19, 33) with one or more inkjet inks on a substrate, wherein the substrate is a paper substrate and the one or more inkjet inks are aqueous pigmented inkjet inks printed on the substrate before or after impregnation with a thermosetting resin; or wherein the one or more inkjet inks are UV curable inkjet inks and the substrate is a thermoplastic substrate based on a material selected from the group consisting of polyvinylchloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polyethylene-terephthalate (PET) and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and combinations thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B44C 5/04 - Ornamental plaques, e.g. decorative panels, decorative veneers
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
  • B41M 7/00 - After-treatment of printed works, e.g. heating, irradiating

84.

High-speed magnetic synchronization of wireless detector

      
Application Number 16634617
Grant Number 10912533
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-31
First Publication Date 2020-08-27
Grant Date 2021-02-09
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Nebosis, Rainer
  • Vandenbroucke, Dirk

Abstract

Mechanisms for synchronizing the read-out sequence of non-tethered digital X-ray detectors in a radiography system with an X-ray generator or an X-ray source for use in digital wireless detectors where a synchronization of the digital wireless detector circuitry with the start of the actual exposure is required. The mechanisms can be applied in X-ray devices that are based on digital flat panel detectors, and wherein the digital detectors do not have a tethered connection with the modality for receiving the activation signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 6/00 - Apparatus for radiation diagnosis, e.g. combined with radiation therapy equipment

85.

A COMPOSITION COMPRISING SOLVENT AND HEAT RESISTANT CAPSULES

      
Application Number 16754379
Status Pending
Filing Date 2018-10-08
First Publication Date 2020-07-30
Owner
  • AGFA NV (Belgium)
  • AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Goethals, Fabienne
  • Curinckx, Freya
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A composition includes a capsules having an improved solvent and heat resistance. The capsules are prepared via interfacial polymerization between a polyisocyanate and a polyhydrazide. The capsules include a leuco dye and may be used in laser markable compositions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 13/16 - Interfacial polymerisation
  • B41M 5/323 - Organic colour formers, e.g. leuco dyes
  • B41M 5/28 - Thermography using thermo-chromic compounds or layers containing liquid crystals, microcapsules, bleachable dyes or heat decomposable compounds, e.g. gas liberating
  • C08G 18/32 - Polyhydroxy compounds; Polyamines; Hydroxy amines
  • C08G 18/79 - Nitrogen characterised by the polyisocyanates used, these having groups formed by oligomerisation of isocyanates or isothiocyanates

86.

Method of manufacturing decorative panels

      
Application Number 16652748
Grant Number 11425277
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-01
First Publication Date 2020-07-23
Grant Date 2022-08-23
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor Bouwens, Luc

Abstract

A method for manufacturing decorative panels includes rendering a wood pattern on a paper with a marking device to form a decorative layer before resin impregnation and heat pressing, wherein the marking device includes M inks and N inkjet printhead units. The rendering is performed in a plurality of passes in which each inkjet printhead unit includes the M inks, and the rendering step includes generating N sub-images in which an intensity of each pixel in the wood pattern equals the sum of intensities of corresponding pixels from the N sub-images, and the intensity of a pixel from a first sub-image from the N sub-images is a first percentage between 1 and 99 of the intensity of corresponding pixel in the wood pattern, and the intensity of a corresponding pixel from a second sub-image from the N sub-images is a second percentage between 1 and 99 of the intensity of corresponding pixel in the wood pattern.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 1/405 - Halftoning, i.e. converting the picture signal of a continuous-tone original into a corresponding signal showing only two levels
  • B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
  • B44F 9/02 - Designs imitating natural patterns wood grain effects
  • G06K 15/10 - Arrangements for producing a permanent visual presentation of the output data using printers by matrix printers

87.

Method of manufacturing decorative surfaces

      
Application Number 16652747
Grant Number 11084306
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-01
First Publication Date 2020-07-23
Grant Date 2021-08-10
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor Vanhooydonck, Rudi

Abstract

2 and a porosity according to Gurley's method between 8 and 20 seconds; selecting a wood pattern; generating a selection mask representing one or more wood nerves; one or more wood pores, and/or one or more wood imperfections from the wood pattern, by image analyzing the wood pattern; and supplying the wood pattern and the selection mask to an inkjet print head unit for forming a decorative layer. The inkjet print head unit includes a plurality of nozzles and the method further includes determining a set of nozzles from the plurality of nozzles based on an inactivity of a nozzle by calculating an inactivity-duration for the nozzles and by comparing the calculated inactivity-duration to a threshold value; wherein a part of the selection mask is formed with the determined set of nozzles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B44C 5/04 - Ornamental plaques, e.g. decorative panels, decorative veneers
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
  • B41J 2/01 - Ink jet
  • B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
  • E04F 15/02 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements

88.

Aqueous inkjet ink sets and inkjet printing methods

      
Application Number 16640444
Grant Number 11207899
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-08-16
First Publication Date 2020-07-02
Grant Date 2021-12-28
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Lenaerts, Jens
  • Willems, Nadine
  • Petton, Lionel
  • Ligot, Amandine
  • Wynants, Sonny

Abstract

A pigmented aqueous inkjet ink set for manufacturing decorative panels includes a cyan aqueous inkjet ink containing a copper phthalocyanine pigment; a red aqueous inkjet ink containing a red pigment selected from the group consisting of C.I. Pigment Red 254, C.I. Pigment Red 122, C.I. Pigment Red 176 and mixed crystals thereof; a yellow aqueous inkjet ink containing a pigment C.I Pigment Yellow 150 or a mixed crystal thereof; and a black aqueous inkjet ink containing a carbon black pigment, wherein the aqueous inkjet inks contain a surfactant. An inkjet printing method for manufacturing decorative panels is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
  • C09D 11/023 - Emulsion inks
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • C09D 11/40 - Ink-sets specially adapted for multi-colour inkjet printing
  • B41J 2/21 - Ink jet for multi-colour printing

89.

Manufacturing of decorative surfaces

      
Application Number 16795835
Grant Number 10723106
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-02-20
First Publication Date 2020-06-18
Grant Date 2020-07-28
Owner
  • AGFA NV (Belgium)
  • UNILIN BVBA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Lenaerts, Jens
  • Willems, Nadine
  • Van Aert, Hubertus

Abstract

A method for manufacturing decorative surfaces includes, in order, the steps of a) inkjet printing an image on a first thermoplastic foil by jetting and UV curing one or more pigmented free radical UV curable inkjet inks on the first thermoplastic foil; b) applying on the inkjet printed image a second thermoplastic foil carrying a layer containing a vinylchloride-vinylacetate-vinylalcohol copolymer with the layer facing the inkjet printed image on the first thermoplastic foil; and c) heat pressing the first and second thermoplastic foils into a decorative laminate; wherein at least one of the first and second thermoplastic foils is transparent, and the one or more pigmented free radical UV curable inkjet inks contain a polymerizable composition having: 30 to 90 wt % of one or more compounds with one ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable group; 10 to 70 wt % of one or more compounds with two ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable groups; and 0 to 10 wt % of one or more compounds with three or more ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable groups.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
  • B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
  • B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
  • B32B 27/30 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising acrylic resin
  • B32B 37/06 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the heating method
  • B32B 37/10 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the pressing technique, e.g. using direct action of vacuum or fluid pressure
  • B32B 37/18 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating involving the assembly of discrete sheets or panels only
  • B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
  • B41M 7/00 - After-treatment of printed works, e.g. heating, irradiating
  • E04F 15/02 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
  • E04F 15/10 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements of other materials, e.g. fibrous or chipped materials, organic plastics, magnesite, hardboard
  • B32B 3/06 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions for attaching the product to another member, e.g. to a support

90.

Phase contrast imaging method

      
Application Number 16629979
Grant Number 10993686
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-02
First Publication Date 2020-04-30
Grant Date 2021-05-04
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Nebosis, Rainer
  • Leblans, Paul

Abstract

A phase contrast imaging (PCI) method in which, instead of using an analyzer grid, detector pixels are grouped and only a part of the total pixels are used to calculate a phase contrast image. In second, third, etc. steps, the pixels which were not used in the previous recalculation are used additionally to recalculate second, third, etc. phase contrast images. Finally the different phase contrast images are fused to result in a full image.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 6/00 - Apparatus for radiation diagnosis, e.g. combined with radiation therapy equipment
  • G06T 11/00 - 2D [Two Dimensional] image generation
  • H04N 5/32 - Transforming X-rays

91.

Method and system for determining the position of a portable image detector assembly with respect to an emission point of an X-ray source in a radiographic system

      
Application Number 16497456
Grant Number 11051784
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-03-28
First Publication Date 2020-04-09
Grant Date 2021-07-06
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Nebosis, Rainer
  • Reuter, Roland

Abstract

A method and system for accurately localizing a wireless radiographic detector in a radiography system, based on a method to accurately determine distances between a set of generator arrays and sensor arrays. The generator arrays and sensor arrays are preferably orthogonally arranged magnetic field generators and sensors, that allow measurements of distances without being affected by presence of human tissue between the generator and sensor arrays.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 6/00 - Apparatus for radiation diagnosis, e.g. combined with radiation therapy equipment

92.

Method and system for determining the SID and the thickness of a patient in a radiographic system

      
Application Number 16497457
Grant Number 11147530
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-05-22
First Publication Date 2020-04-09
Grant Date 2021-10-19
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Nebosis, Rainer
  • Ciona, Michael Ted

Abstract

A method and system for accurately determining the SID (source-image-distance) in a radiography configuration with a wireless radiographic detector, and a method and system for determining the thickness of a patient in a radiography configuration. The method for determining the SID is based on a method to accurately determine distances between a set of generator arrays and sensor arrays. The generator arrays and sensor arrays are preferably orthogonally arranged magnetic field generators and sensors that allow measurements of distances without being affected by presence of human tissue between the generator and sensor arrays.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 6/00 - Apparatus for radiation diagnosis, e.g. combined with radiation therapy equipment

93.

Decorated natural leather

      
Application Number 16498491
Grant Number 11351805
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-04-04
First Publication Date 2020-04-02
Grant Date 2022-06-07
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Jancart, Dieter
  • Lamproye, Rudi
  • Fransen, Guido

Abstract

A manufacturing method of decorated natural leather includes applying a base coat on crusted leather, inkjet printing a decorative image on the base coat using one or more pigmented inkjet inks, and applying one or more identification codes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
  • B41M 3/14 - Security printing
  • C08G 18/73 - Polyisocyanates or polyisothiocyanates acyclic
  • C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C09D 175/04 - Polyurethanes
  • C14C 1/00 - Treating skins or hides with chemicals, enzymes or microorganisms prior to tanning

94.

Manufacturing of decorative surfaces

      
Application Number 16337441
Grant Number 10625494
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-09-26
First Publication Date 2020-02-06
Grant Date 2020-04-21
Owner
  • AGFA NV (Belgium)
  • UNILIN BVBA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Lenaerts, Jens
  • Willems, Nadine
  • Van Aert, Hubertus

Abstract

A method for manufacturing decorative surfaces includes, in order, the steps of a) inkjet printing an image on a first thermoplastic foil by jetting and UV curing one or more pigmented free radical UV curable inkjet inks on the first thermoplastic foil; b) applying on the inkjet printed image a second thermoplastic foil carrying a layer containing a vinylchloride-vinylacetate-vinylalcohol copolymer with the layer facing the inkjet printed image on the first thermoplastic foil; and c) heat pressing the first and second thermoplastic foils into a decorative laminate; wherein at least one of the first and second thermoplastic foils is transparent, and the one or more pigmented free radical UV curable inkjet inks contain a polymerizable composition having: 30 to 90 wt % of one or more compounds with one ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable group; 10 to 70 wt % of one or more compounds with two ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable groups; and 0 to 10 wt % of one or more compounds with three or more ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable groups.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
  • B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
  • B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
  • B32B 27/30 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising acrylic resin
  • B32B 37/06 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the heating method
  • B32B 37/10 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the pressing technique, e.g. using direct action of vacuum or fluid pressure
  • B32B 37/18 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating involving the assembly of discrete sheets or panels only
  • B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
  • B41M 7/00 - After-treatment of printed works, e.g. heating, irradiating
  • E04F 15/02 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
  • E04F 15/10 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements of other materials, e.g. fibrous or chipped materials, organic plastics, magnesite, hardboard
  • B32B 3/06 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions for attaching the product to another member, e.g. to a support

95.

Inkjet printing methods for decorative surfaces

      
Application Number 16337444
Grant Number 10807397
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-09-26
First Publication Date 2020-01-30
Grant Date 2020-10-20
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Lenaerts, Jens
  • Van Aert, Hubertus
  • Willems, Nadine

Abstract

An inkjet printing method for decorative surfaces includes jetting an image on a first thermoplastic foil with one or more pigmented free radical UV curable inkjet inks, at least partially UV curing the jetted image on the first thermoplastic foil, inserting a layer containing a vinylchloride-vinylacetate-vinylalcohol copolymer between a second thermoplastic foil and the first thermoplastic foil with the at least partially UV cured image facing the layer containing the vinylchloride-vinylacetate-vinylalcohol copolymer. At least one of the first and second thermoplastic foils is a transparent thermoplastic foil. The one or more pigmented free radical UV curable inkjet inks contains a polymerizable composition having 30 to 90 wt % of one or more compounds with one ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable group; 10 to 70 wt % of one or more compounds with two ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable groups; and 0 to 10 wt % of one or more compounds with three or more ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable groups.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 2/01 - Ink jet
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
  • B32B 27/30 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising acrylic resin
  • B44C 5/04 - Ornamental plaques, e.g. decorative panels, decorative veneers

96.

Sliding arrangement for mobile tomosynthesis X-ray system

      
Application Number 16491242
Grant Number 10966672
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-03-08
First Publication Date 2020-01-09
Grant Date 2021-04-06
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Nebosis, Rainer
  • Hoelzl, Johannes
  • Zemanek, Vladimir

Abstract

A sliding arrangement for mobile X-ray devices enabling functionality for tomosynthesis acquisitions on systems without this functionality. The sliding arrangement substitutes a conventional X-ray collimator mount for fixing an X-ray collimator onto the gantry of a mobile X-ray system, and which adds the supplementary mechanical functionality that is required to perform tomosynthesis acquisitions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 6/02 - Devices for diagnosis sequentially in different planes; Stereoscopic radiation diagnosis
  • A61B 6/00 - Apparatus for radiation diagnosis, e.g. combined with radiation therapy equipment

97.

Encapsulated oligomeric blocked isocyanates

      
Application Number 16479995
Grant Number 11254831
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-01-22
First Publication Date 2019-12-05
Grant Date 2022-02-22
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

An aqueous dispersion of a capsule is composed of a polymeric shell surrounding a core, the core containing an oligomeric blocked isocyanate characterized in that the blocked isocyanate is derived from a di-, tri- or tetrafunctional isocyanate terminated oligomer selected from the group of an isocyanate terminated oligo-ether, an isocyanate terminated oligo-ester, an isocyanate terminated oligo-carbonate, an isocyanate terminated butadiene oligomer, an isocyanate terminated hydrogenated butadiene, an isocyanate terminated isoprene oligomer, an isocyanate terminated silicone and combinations thereof. The dispersion is suitable for pre-treatment liquids and inkjet inks in textile printing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D06M 15/568 - Reaction products of isocyanates with polyethers
  • D06M 15/572 - Reaction products of isocyanates with polyesters or polyesteramides
  • C09D 11/033 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the solvent
  • C09D 11/54 - Inks based on two liquids, one liquid being the ink, the other liquid being a reaction solution, a fixer or a treatment solution for the ink
  • D06P 5/02 - After-treatment
  • B41M 7/00 - After-treatment of printed works, e.g. heating, irradiating
  • B01J 13/16 - Interfacial polymerisation
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
  • C09D 11/037 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the pigment
  • C09D 11/102 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • C09D 11/40 - Ink-sets specially adapted for multi-colour inkjet printing
  • D06P 5/00 - Other features in dyeing or printing textiles or dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form
  • D06P 5/30 - Ink jet printing

98.

Fluid set comprising a pre-treatment liquid and an inkjet ink

      
Application Number 16479984
Grant Number 10941309
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-01-18
First Publication Date 2019-12-05
Grant Date 2021-03-09
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Decoster, Luc

Abstract

A fluid set for textile printing includes an aqueous inkjet ink containing a pigment stabilized by anionic dispersing groups and an aqueous pre-treatment liquid. The aqueous pre-treatment liquid includes a capsule having a core including a thermally reactive crosslinker and a polymeric shell stabilized by cationic dispersing groups.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/54 - Inks based on two liquids, one liquid being the ink, the other liquid being a reaction solution, a fixer or a treatment solution for the ink
  • C09D 11/033 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the solvent
  • B01J 13/16 - Interfacial polymerisation
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
  • B41M 7/00 - After-treatment of printed works, e.g. heating, irradiating
  • C09D 11/037 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the pigment
  • C09D 11/102 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • C09D 11/40 - Ink-sets specially adapted for multi-colour inkjet printing
  • D06P 5/00 - Other features in dyeing or printing textiles or dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form
  • D06P 5/30 - Ink jet printing
  • D06P 3/60 - Natural or regenerated cellulose

99.

Capsules stabilised by cationic dispersing groups

      
Application Number 16479992
Grant Number 10947405
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-01-23
First Publication Date 2019-12-05
Grant Date 2021-03-16
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Decoster, Luc

Abstract

An aqueous dispersion of a capsule is composed of a polymeric shell surrounding a core, the core includes one or more chemical reactants capable of forming a reaction product upon application of heat and/or radiation and the shell is stabilized by cationic dispersing groups.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/54 - Inks based on two liquids, one liquid being the ink, the other liquid being a reaction solution, a fixer or a treatment solution for the ink
  • C09D 11/033 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the solvent
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
  • B01J 13/16 - Interfacial polymerisation
  • B41M 7/00 - After-treatment of printed works, e.g. heating, irradiating
  • C09D 11/037 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the pigment
  • C09D 11/102 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • D06P 5/00 - Other features in dyeing or printing textiles or dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form
  • D06P 5/30 - Ink jet printing
  • D06P 3/60 - Natural or regenerated cellulose

100.

Polyurethane resin for ink jet ink

      
Application Number 16343806
Grant Number 10982035
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-10-12
First Publication Date 2019-09-12
Grant Date 2021-04-20
Owner AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Van Aert, Hubertus
  • Bertels, Ellen
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A polyurethane resin having an anionic group and a polyalkylene oxide in a side chain thereof is obtainable by reacting a polyester polyol, a polyether diol, a polyol containing an anionic group, and a polyisocyanate, and the polyester polyol is obtained by reacting an aromatic polycarboxylic acid and a polyol. The polyurethane resin can be used as binder in an ink jet ink and provides excellent scratch and solvent resistance of printed images.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08G 18/08 - Processes
  • C09D 11/36 - Inkjet printing inks based on non-aqueous solvents
  • C08G 18/12 - Prepolymer processes involving reaction of isocyanates or isothiocyanates with compounds having active hydrogen in a first reaction step using two or more compounds having active hydrogen in the first polymerisation step
  • C08G 18/34 - Carboxylic acids; Esters thereof with monohydroxyl compounds
  • C08G 18/42 - Polycondensates having carboxylic or carbonic ester groups in the main chain
  • C08G 18/48 - Polyethers
  • C08G 18/66 - Compounds of groups , , or
  • C08G 18/75 - Polyisocyanates or polyisothiocyanates cyclic cycloaliphatic
  • C08G 18/76 - Polyisocyanates or polyisothiocyanates cyclic aromatic
  • C09D 11/10 - Printing inks based on artificial resins
  • C08G 18/40 - High-molecular-weight compounds
  • C09D 11/00 - Inks
  • C09D 11/30 - Inkjet printing inks
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