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1.

METHOD OF PREPARING A POLYMER CAPACITOR, A CONDUCTIVE POLYMER COMPOSITION, AND IT'S USE AS A CONDUCTIVE LAYER IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023073508
Publication Number 2024/046965
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-28
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Herckens, Roald
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A method of preparing a polymer capacitor comprising a porous anode body including the step of introducing a conductive polymer formulation into at least part of the porous anode body, the conductive polymer dispersion including at least one oligo- or polythiophene and a polymeric polyanion characterised in that the polymeric polyanion has a polydispersity of 3 or less and a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 25 to 175 kDa.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 9/00 - Electrolytic capacitors, rectifiers, detectors, switching devices, light-sensitive or temperature-sensitive devices; Processes of their manufacture
  • H01G 9/025 - Solid electrolytes
  • H01G 9/055 - Etched foil electrodes
  • H01G 9/15 - Solid electrolytic capacitors
  • H01G 11/48 - Conductive polymers
  • H01M 4/137 - Electrodes based on electro-active polymers

2.

NEAR INFRARED AND RED LIGHT ABSORBING COMPOSITE RESIN PARTICLES

      
Application Number EP2023072759
Publication Number 2024/041984
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-18
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Merz, Viktor
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A composite resin particle comprising a dye and a resin selected from the group consisting of poly(amino acids), polyphosphazenes, polysaccharide derivatives, poly(esters), poly(ortho esters), poly(cyano-acrylates) and copolymers thereof, characterized in that the composite resin particle has an absorption maximum in a range from 600 nm to 750 nm and that the average particle size of the particles is between 0.03 µm and 3 µm. The composite resin particles are suitable for opto-medical applications such as phototherapies including photothermal therapy (PTT), photodynamic therapy (PDT), chemo-photodynamic nanotherapeutics and fluorescence medical imaging.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08K 5/3417 - Five-membered rings condensed with carbocyclic rings
  • A61K 41/00 - Medicinal preparations obtained by treating materials with wave energy or particle radiation
  • A61K 49/00 - Preparations for testing in vivo
  • C08K 5/00 - Use of organic ingredients
  • C08K 5/18 - Amines; Quaternary ammonium compounds with aromatically bound amino groups
  • C08K 5/30 - Hydrazones; Semicarbazones
  • C08K 5/34 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen in the ring
  • C08K 5/353 - Five-membered rings
  • C08K 5/3447 - Five-membered rings condensed with carbocyclic rings
  • C08K 5/46 - Heterocyclic compounds having sulfur in the ring with oxygen or nitrogen in the ring

3.

POLY(AMINO ACID) BASED CAPSULES

      
Application Number EP2023071133
Publication Number 2024/028255
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-31
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A capsule consisting of a polymeric shell surrounding a core, the core comprises an organic compound, the polymeric shell comprises a polypeptide comprising a moiety according to general formula I and a moiety according to general formula II General formula I General formula II The organic compound can be a marine oil, a vegetable oil, an essential oil, a fragrance, a flavour, an insect repellent, a flame retardant, an active pharmaceutical ingredient or an agrochemical.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 13/16 - Interfacial polymerisation
  • B01J 13/12 - Making microcapsules or microballoons by phase separation removing solvent from the wall-forming material solution
  • A01N 25/28 - Microcapsules
  • A23P 10/30 - Encapsulation of particles, e.g. foodstuff additives
  • A61K 9/48 - Preparations in capsules, e.g. of gelatin, of chocolate
  • A62D 1/00 - Fire-extinguishing compositions; Use of chemical substances in extinguishing fires
  • C11D 3/50 - Perfumes

4.

A CURABLE INKJET COMPOSITION FOR THE MANUFACTURING OF PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

      
Application Number EP2023069978
Publication Number 2024/017925
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-19
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Sauvageot, Marion
  • Munyeshyaka, Jeannette

Abstract

A curable inkjet composition for a printed circuit board, comprising: (a) one or more thermal cross-linking agent selected from the group consisting of an unblocked isocyanate, a blocked isocyanate and a triazine compound; (b) a polymerizable compound containing a vinyl group selected from the group consisting of a vinylether, an N-vinyl amide and an N-vinyl carbamate group; and (c) a monofunctional (meth)acryloyl containing compound, characterized in that a homopolymer of the monofunctional (meth)acryloyl containing compound has a Tg below 0 °C.

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 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes

5.

A CURABLE INKJET COMPOSITION FOR THE MANUFACTURING OF PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

      
Application Number EP2023069862
Publication Number 2024/017864
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-18
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Sauvageot, Marion
  • Munyeshyaka, Jeannette

Abstract

A curable inkjet composition for a printed circuit board, comprising more than one polymerizable compound and one or more a thermal cross-linking agent; characterized in that at least one polymerizable compound is a methacrylate.

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

6.

A CURABLE INKJET COMPOSITION FOR THE MANUFACTURING OF PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

      
Application Number EP2023069899
Publication Number 2024/017881
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-18
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Sauvageot, Marion
  • Munyeshyaka, Jeannette
  • Matthys, Mitch

Abstract

11010 alkyl group.

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 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes

7.

A CURABLE INKJET COMPOSITION FOR THE MANUFACTURING OF PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

      
Application Number EP2023069979
Publication Number 2024/017926
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-19
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Sauvageot, Marion
  • Munyeshyaka, Jeannette
  • Matthys, Mitch

Abstract

A curable inkjet composition for a printed circuit board, comprising at least one photopolymerizable compound, at least one blocked isocyanate compound and at least one triazine compound, characterized in that a. the total amount of blocked isocyanate compounds and triazine compounds is at least 3 wt% relative to the total weight of the inkjet composition; and b. the amount of triazine compounds is at least 0.6 wt% relative to the total weight of the inkjet composition.

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

8.

SEPARATOR FOR WATER ELECTROLYSIS

      
Application Number EP2023063760
Publication Number 2023/232551
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-23
Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor Mues, Willem

Abstract

maxCcmaxCC is large enough for evacuating gas bubbles having a diameter from 5 to 50 µm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 9/19 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodes; Assemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms
  • C25B 13/02 - Diaphragms; Spacing elements characterised by shape or form
  • C25B 13/07 - Diaphragms; Spacing elements characterised by the material based on inorganic materials based on ceramics
  • C25B 13/08 - Diaphragms; Spacing elements characterised by the material based on organic materials

9.

NOVEL POLYTHIOPHENE/POLYANION COMPOSITIONS

      
Application Number EP2023062897
Publication Number 2023/222569
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-15
Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Herckens, Roald
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

1511851261471818-aralkyl group and a hydroxyl group; s represents an integer from 0 to 8; Ra and Rb are independently from each other selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkaryl group and a substituted or unsubstituted aryl or heteroaryl group; (b) a polymeric polyanion wherein at least 75 mol% of the monomeric units of the polymeric polyanion are functionalized with a functional group selected from the group consisting of a sulfonic acid or salt thereof, a phosphonic acid or salt thereof, a phosphate ester or salt thereof, a sulfate ester or salt thereof and a carboxylic acid or salt thereof, characterized in that a weight ratio of the monomer according to Formula (I) to the monomer according to Formula (II) is from 75/25 to 25/75.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08G 61/12 - Macromolecular compounds containing atoms other than carbon in the main chain of the macromolecule
  • C09D 165/00 - Coating compositions based on macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming a carbon-to-carbon link in the main chain; Coating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers
  • C08L 65/00 - Compositions of macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming a carbon-to-carbon link in the main chain; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers
  • H10K 85/10 - Organic polymers or oligomers

10.

A SEPARATOR FOR ALKALINE WATER ELECTROLYSIS

      
Application Number EP2023060464
Publication Number 2023/208776
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-21
Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Verlinden, Bart
  • Brams, Luc
  • Verwaest, Hanne
  • Mues, Willem

Abstract

A separator for alkaline electrolysis (1) comprising a porous support (10), a first porous layer (20b) provided on one side of the porous support and a second porous layer (30b) provided on the other side of the porous support, wherein the first and the second porous layer are partially impregnated into the porous support and each have an overlay thickness d1 and d2 respectively, said overlay thickness being defined as the part of each porous layer which is not impregnated into the porous support, characterized in that a) d1 is smaller than the overlay thickness of the second porous layer (d2), and b) d1 is at least 20 µm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 13/02 - Diaphragms; Spacing elements characterised by shape or form
  • C25B 13/05 - Diaphragms; Spacing elements characterised by the material based on inorganic materials
  • C25B 13/08 - Diaphragms; Spacing elements characterised by the material based on organic materials
  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water

11.

A SEPARATOR FOR AN ELECTROLYTIC CELL

      
Application Number EP2022086917
Publication Number 2023/118088
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-20
Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Verwaest, Hanne
  • Mues, Willem

Abstract

A separator for an electrolytic cell alkaline electrolysis (1) characterized in that the separator has a residual non-aqueous solvent amount of less than 5 wt%, relative to the total dry weight of the separator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 9/19 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodes; Assemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms
  • C25B 13/02 - Diaphragms; Spacing elements characterised by shape or form
  • C25B 13/08 - Diaphragms; Spacing elements characterised by the material based on organic materials
  • B01D 67/00 - Processes specially adapted for manufacturing semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus
  • B01D 71/68 - Polysulfones; Polyethersulfones
  • C08J 5/22 - Films, membranes or diaphragms

12.

RADIATION CURABLE INKJET INKS

      
Application Number EP2022083477
Publication Number 2023/099400
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-28
Publication Date 2023-06-08
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Sauvageot, Marion
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A radiation curable inkjet ink comprising: - a vinylether (meth)acrylate, - a polyfunctional (meth)acrylate, and - a thermal cross-linking agent, characterized in that a weight ratio vinylether (meth)acrylate/polyfunctional (meth)acrylate is at least 0.5.

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

13.

A PRINTING METHOD FOR TIME TEMPERATURE INDICATORS

      
Application Number EP2022081916
Publication Number 2023/099201
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-15
Publication Date 2023-06-08
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Van Dingenen, Wim

Abstract

The present invention is a method of preparing a Time Temperature Indicator using inkjet printing. The aqueous inkjet printing liquid includes encapsulated diacetylene compounds.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • C09D 11/50 - Sympathetic, colour-changing or similar inks
  • G01N 31/22 - Investigating or analysing non-biological materials by the use of the chemical methods specified in the subgroups; Apparatus specially adapted for such methods using chemical indicators

14.

METHOD OF PLATING A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD

      
Application Number EP2022078188
Publication Number 2023/072577
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-11
Publication Date 2023-05-04
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Wang, Kevin
  • Cortes Salazar, Fernando

Abstract

A method of plating a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) including the steps of: - providing a PCB including a solder mask; - exposing at least part of the solder mask with UV radiation having an energy density of at least 2000 mJ/cm2; - forming a protected area on the exposed solder mask by printing and curing a radiation curable composition, the radiation curable composition comprising at least one polymerizable compound and at least one photoinitiator; - plating an unprotected area of the exposed solder mask; - removing at least partially the protected area from the solder mask.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 3/24 - Reinforcing of the conductive pattern
  • H05K 3/18 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern using precipitation techniques to apply the conductive material

15.

CONDUCTIVE INKS

      
Application Number EP2022077516
Publication Number 2023/057419
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-04
Publication Date 2023-04-13
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor Bollen, Dirk

Abstract

A conductive ink comprising metallic nanoparticles, a liquid carrier and an optional binder, characterized in that the conductive ink further includes a compound R selected from the group consisting of vinyl phosphonic acid, an ester of vinyl phosphonic acid and a homo- or copolymer thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/52 - Electrically conductive inks
  • C09D 11/106 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • 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 11/36 - Inkjet printing inks based on non-aqueous solvents
  • C09D 11/033 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the solvent

16.

A SEPARATOR FOR ALKALINE WATER ELECTROLYSIS

      
Application Number EP2022067352
Publication Number 2023/280598
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-24
Publication Date 2023-01-12
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Verwaest, Hanne
  • Mues, Willem
  • Tudisco, Cristina

Abstract

A separator for alkaline electrolysis (1) comprising a porous support (100) and a porous layer (200) provided the porous support, characterized in that at least (25) volume percent of the pores of the separator are filled with water.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 13/02 - Diaphragms; Spacing elements characterised by shape or form
  • C25B 13/08 - Diaphragms; Spacing elements characterised by the material based on organic materials
  • H01M 8/1016 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes characterised by the electrolyte material
  • C25B 15/00 - Operating or servicing cells

17.

A SEPARATOR FOR ALKALINE WATER ELECTROLYSIS

      
Application Number EP2022067372
Publication Number 2023/280600
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-24
Publication Date 2023-01-12
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Tudisco, Cristina
  • Verwaest, Hanne
  • Mues, Willem

Abstract

A separator for alkaline electrolysis (1) comprising a porous support (100) and a porous layer (200) provided on a side of the porous support, characterized in that the separator has a water permeability of 250 to 800 l/bar/h/m2.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 13/02 - Diaphragms; Spacing elements characterised by shape or form
  • C25B 13/08 - Diaphragms; Spacing elements characterised by the material based on organic materials

18.

A SEPARATOR FOR ALKALINE WATER ELECTROLYSIS

      
Application Number EP2022068410
Publication Number 2023/280760
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-04
Publication Date 2023-01-12
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Mues, Willem
  • Tudisco, Cristina
  • Verwaest, Hanne

Abstract

A separator for alkaline electrolysis (1) comprising a porous support (100) and a porous layer (200) provided on the porous support, characterized in that a lateral Bubble Point of the separator, measured according to the method described in the description, is at least 0.2 bar.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 13/02 - Diaphragms; Spacing elements characterised by shape or form
  • C25B 13/08 - Diaphragms; Spacing elements characterised by the material based on organic materials

19.

NOVEL POLYTHIOPHENE/POLYANION COMPOSITIONS

      
Application Number EP2022065147
Publication Number 2022/258501
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-03
Publication Date 2022-12-15
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Herckens, Roald
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

15155 alkylene bridge with the proviso that B is not further functionalized with a pH responsive group; and a molar ratio of the first monomer to the second monomer is from 1/4 to 4/1, (b) a polymeric polyanion wherein at least 75 mol% of the monomeric units of the polymeric polyanion are functionalized with a functional group selected from the group consisting of a sulfonic acid or salt thereof, a phosphonic acid or salt thereof, a phosphate ester or salt thereof, a sulfate ester or salt thereof and a carboxylic acid or salt thereof, characterized in that a molar ratio of the functional groups of the polyanion to the sum of the first and second monomers of the polythiophene copolymer is from 1.1 to 1.75.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08G 61/12 - Macromolecular compounds containing atoms other than carbon in the main chain of the macromolecule
  • C09K 11/06 - Luminescent, e.g. electroluminescent, chemiluminescent, materials containing organic luminescent materials
  • H01L 51/00 - Solid state devices using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of such devices, or of parts thereof

20.

POLYTHIOPHENE/POLYANION COMPOSITIONS

      
Application Number EP2022065198
Publication Number 2022/254012
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-03
Publication Date 2022-12-08
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Herckens, Roald
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

151567677 may represent the necessary atoms to form a 5 to 8 membered ring; M represents hydrogen or a counterion to compensate the negative charge of the sulfonate group;the dashed line represents a covalent bond to the phenyl ring of Formula (I).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08L 25/18 - Homopolymers or copolymers of aromatic monomers containing elements other than carbon and hydrogen
  • C08L 65/00 - Compositions of macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming a carbon-to-carbon link in the main chain; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers
  • C08J 3/03 - Making solutions, dispersions, lattices or gels by other methods than by solution, emulsion or suspension polymerisation techniques in aqueous media
  • H01G 9/028 - Organic semiconducting electrolytes, e.g. TCNQ
  • C09D 125/18 - Homopolymers or copolymers of aromatic monomers containing elements other than carbon and hydrogen
  • C08F 12/30 - Sulfur

21.

NEAR INFRARED ABSORBING COMPOSITE RESIN PARTICLES

      
Application Number EP2022058411
Publication Number 2022/207705
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-30
Publication Date 2022-10-06
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Louwet, Jos

Abstract

A composite resin particle comprising a near infrared absorber according to general formula I and a resin selected from the group consisting of (poly(amino acids), polyphosphazenes, polysaccahride derivatives, poly(esters), poly(ortho esters), poly(cyano-acrylates) and copolymers thereof (General formula (I)). The composite resin particles are suitable for opto-medical applications such as phototherapies including photothermal therapy (PTT), photodynamic therapy (PDT), chemo-photodynamic nanotherapeutics and fluorescence medical imaging.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 9/10 - Dispersions; Emulsions
  • A61K 9/16 - Agglomerates; Granulates; Microbeadlets
  • A61K 9/51 - Nanocapsules
  • C08K 5/3462 - Six-membered rings
  • A61K 41/00 - Medicinal preparations obtained by treating materials with wave energy or particle radiation
  • A61K 49/00 - Preparations for testing in vivo

22.

NIR ABSORBING CAPSULES

      
Application Number EP2022058063
Publication Number 2022/207534
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-28
Publication Date 2022-10-06
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Louwet, Jos

Abstract

A capsule comprising a polymeric shell surrounding a NIR absorber, the polymeric shell comprises a poly(amino acid) and is obtainable by interfacial polymerization of a N-carboxy-anhydride monomer according to general structure (I). The capsule is suitable for opto-medical applications such as phototherapies including photothermal therapy (PTT), photodynamic therapy (PDT), photo stimulated drug release and fluorescence medical imaging.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 13/18 - In situ polymerisation with all reactants being present in the same phase

23.

POLY(AMINO ACID) BASED CAPSULES

      
Application Number EP2022056500
Publication Number 2022/194759
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-14
Publication Date 2022-09-22
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Louwet, Jos

Abstract

A capsule consisting of a polymeric shell surrounding a core, the core comprises an organic compound, the polymeric shell comprises a poly(amino acid) and is obtainable by interfacial polymerization of a N-carboxy-anhydride monomer according to general structure (I).The organic compound is a marine oil, a vegetable oil, an essential oil, a fragrance, a flavour, an insect repellent, a flame retardant, an active pharmaceutical ingredient or an agrochemical.

IPC Classes  ?

24.

RADIATION CURABLE INKJET INKS

      
Application Number EP2022051317
Publication Number 2022/157293
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-21
Publication Date 2022-07-28
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Sauvageot, Marion
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Matthys, Mitch

Abstract

A radiation curable inkjet ink comprising a polymerizable compound, a phenolic resin and a thermal cross-linking agent, characterized in that the phenolic resin includes at least one structural moiety according to Formula I,Formula Iwherein L represents a divalent linking group having no more than 10 carbon atoms;n represents 0 or 1;R1 and R2 independently from each other represent a group selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkaryl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted (hetero)aryl group and a substituted or unsubstituted alkoxy group.

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 11/106 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • 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 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes

25.

NIR ABSORBING INKJET INK, METHOD OF RECORDING

      
Application Number EP2021086693
Publication Number 2022/136211
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-20
Publication Date 2022-06-30
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Lingier, Sophie
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Wynants, Sonny

Abstract

A non-aqueous inkjet ink comprising a near infrared absorbing particle, a dispersant, a solvent, the dispersant is a polymer comprising an amine group or an acidic group and the solvent is selected from the group consisting of ketones, esters, ethers and alcohols. The non-aqueous inkjet ink can act as a fusing agent in a high speed sintering process. The non-aqueous inkjet ink is suitable for printing transparent or coloured 3D-objects.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/36 - Inkjet printing inks based on non-aqueous solvents
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C09D 11/10 - Printing inks based on artificial resins
  • C09D 11/40 - Ink-sets specially adapted for multi-colour inkjet printing
  • B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
  • B29C 64/112 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material using individual droplets, e.g. from jetting heads

26.

A MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR A REINFORCED SEPARATOR

      
Application Number EP2021074757
Publication Number 2022/063584
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-09
Publication Date 2022-03-31
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Mues, Willem
  • Verwaest, Hanne
  • Tudisco, Cristina

Abstract

A method of preparing a reinforced separator comprising the steps of: - providing a porous support (6) on a pre-wetted casting drum (23); - applying a dope solution (3) including a polymer resin and hydrophilic inorganic particles on a side of the porous support other than the side of the porous support in contact with the pre-wetted casting drum; - performing phase inversion (9, 1) of the applied polymer solution thereby obtaining a reinforced separator; and - removing the reinforced separator (7) from the casting drum; wherein the casting drum is pre-wetted with a non-solvent for the polymer resin.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 9/77 - Assemblies comprising two or more cells of the filter-press type having diaphragms
  • C25B 13/05 - Diaphragms; Spacing elements characterised by the material based on inorganic materials
  • C25B 13/07 - Diaphragms; Spacing elements characterised by the material based on inorganic materials based on ceramics
  • C08J 5/04 - Reinforcing macromolecular compounds with loose or coherent fibrous material

27.

A SEPARATOR FOR ALKALINE WATER ELECTROLYSIS

      
Application Number EP2021067795
Publication Number 2022/002904
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-29
Publication Date 2022-01-06
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Mues, Willem
  • Verwaest, Hanne
  • Tudisco, Cristina

Abstract

A separator for alkaline electrolysis comprising a porous support (10) and a first (20b) and second (30b) porous layer provided on respectively one side and the other side of the porous support, characterized in that the porous support has a thickness (d1) of 150 µm or less and the total thickness (d2) of the separator is less than 250 µm. Also a method is disclosed wherewith such a separator may be prepared.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 13/08 - Diaphragms; Spacing elements characterised by the material based on organic materials
  • C25B 13/02 - Diaphragms; Spacing elements characterised by shape or form
  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 9/19 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodes; Assemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms
  • C08J 5/22 - Films, membranes or diaphragms

28.

A SEPARATOR FOR WATER ELECTROLYSIS

      
Application Number EP2021067951
Publication Number 2022/002999
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-30
Publication Date 2022-01-06
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Mues, Willem
  • Tudisco, Cristina
  • Verwaest, Hanne

Abstract

A separator for alkaline electrolysis comprising a support (10) and a porous layer (20) provided on the support, characterized in that the support is capable of being substantially removed from the separator. The support is preferably removed by the electrolyte of an alkaline electrolyser.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 9/23 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodes; Assemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms comprising ion-exchange membranes in or on which electrode material is embedded
  • C25B 13/02 - Diaphragms; Spacing elements characterised by shape or form
  • C25B 13/08 - Diaphragms; Spacing elements characterised by the material based on organic materials
  • C08J 5/22 - Films, membranes or diaphragms

29.

INKJET INK FOR PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

      
Application Number EP2021062969
Publication Number 2021/239488
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-17
Publication Date 2021-12-02
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Sauvageot, Marion
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A radiation curable composition comprising at least one polymerizable compound and an adhesion promoter, characterized in that the adhesion promoter includes: - a polymerizable group selected from the group consisting of an acrylate, a methacrylate, an acrylamide, a methacrylamide, a styrene, a maleimide, a vinyl ether and a vinyl ester; and - an adhesion promoting group containing at least one nitrogen containing five or six membered heteroaromatic ring.

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

30.

INKJET INK FOR PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

      
Application Number EP2021060901
Publication Number 2021/228543
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-27
Publication Date 2021-11-18
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Sauvageot, Marion
  • Willems, Ann
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A radiation curable inkjet ink comprising a polymerizable compound, a photoinitiator characterized in that the inkjet ink further comprises a di- or multifunctional alkoxysilane and a monofunctional alkoxysilane functionalized with a group selected from the group consisting of an epoxide and an oxetane.

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 11/30 - Inkjet printing inks
  • H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits - Details
  • H05K 3/28 - Applying non-metallic protective coatings
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes

31.

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

      
Application Number EP2021060254
Publication Number 2021/214067
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-20
Publication Date 2021-10-28
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Uyttendaele, Carlo
  • Sauvageot, Marion
  • Masquelet, Lucie
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) including an inkjet printing step wherein a radiation curable inkjet ink comprising at least one polymerizable compound and at least one photoinitiator is jetted and cured on a substrate, characterized in that the at least one photoinitiator has a chemical structure according to Formula I, wherein X represents a halogen; R1 is selected from the group consisting of a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted and unsubstituted alkenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkaryl group and a substituted or unsubstituted aryl or heteroaryl group; R2 and R3 are independently from each other selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstitited alkoxy group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryloxy group and a halogen; R1 together with R2 and R2 together with R3 may represent the necessary atoms to form a five to eight membered ring.

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 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • H05K 1/00 - Printed circuits

32.

RADIATION CURABLE INKJET INK FOR MANUFACTURING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

      
Application Number EP2020080059
Publication Number 2021/089358
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-10-26
Publication Date 2021-05-14
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Sauvageot, Marion
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

The radiation curable inkjet ink comprises a polymerizable compound and at least one thioether functionalized adhesion promoter, at least one alkoxysilane adhesion promoter and at least one acid funtionalized adhesion promoter.

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 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes

33.

FLAME RETARDANT FILM

      
Application Number EP2020077320
Publication Number 2021/069273
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-30
Publication Date 2021-04-15
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Vercruysse, Geert
  • Van Aert, Hubertus
  • Quintens, Dirk
  • Richardson, Sarah
  • Smet, Stefaan

Abstract

A flame retardant film comprising a polyester containing film comprising on a side thereof, a flame retardant layer. The flame retardant layer comprises a colloidal metal oxide in an amount of 6 g/m2of more, an inorganic binder in an amount of 2 g/m2or more, a first flame retardant being a phosphorous containing compound in an amount of 10 g/m2or more and a second flame retardant being a mineral compound selected from the group of aluminum hydroxide, aluminum trihydrate, magnesium hydroxide, magnesium calcium carbonate, hydrated magnesium carbonate, aluminum oxide hydroxide, boron compounds, antimony trioxide and combinations thereof, the amount of the second flame retardant is 6 g/m2 or more.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08J 5/18 - Manufacture of films or sheets
  • B32B 27/36 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyesters

34.

RADIATION CURABLE COMPOSITION FOR PLATING APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number EP2020072181
Publication Number 2021/037521
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-06
Publication Date 2021-03-04
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Andre, Romane
  • Cortes Salazar, Fernando
  • Lens, Mark
  • Van Aert, Hubertus
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A radiation curable composition comprising: a) at least one monofunctional (meth)acrylate containing a carboxylic acid group, a phosphoric acid group or a phosphonic acid group; b) an acrylamide; c) at least one polyfunctional (meth)acrylate; characterized in that the radiation curable composition further comprises at least 0.1 wt% of a liquid penetrating controlling monomer selected from the group consisting of a C6-C20 alkyl (meth)acrylate, a fluorinated (meth)acrylate and a silicone (meth)acrylate.

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 11/30 - Inkjet printing inks

35.

LASER MARKABLE LABEL AND TAG

      
Application Number EP2020070099
Publication Number 2021/023492
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-16
Publication Date 2021-02-11
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Kokkelenberg, Dirk
  • Bries, Peter
  • Quintens, Dirk

Abstract

A laser markable label or tag including a polyester film comprising a polyester resin, an optothermal converting agent, a laser markable polymer and titaniumdioxide, characterized in that the amount of titaniumoxide is at least 3 wt % relative to the total weight of the film.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41M 5/26 - Thermography
  • B29C 48/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor
  • C08J 5/18 - Manufacture of films or sheets

36.

A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILM

      
Application Number EP2020067860
Publication Number 2021/008851
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-25
Publication Date 2021-01-21
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Friskey, Matthew
  • Van Den Bossche, Karl
  • Willaert, Peter
  • Cortes Salazar, Fernando

Abstract

A method of preparing a transparent conductive film (100) comprising the steps of: - applying a nano-silver composition on a substrate thereby forming a nano-silver coating (20) on the substrate (10), - imagewise exposing the nano-silver coating with Near Infrared (NIR) radiation (40) thereby forming exposed and non-exposed areas, and - removing (70) the non-exposed areas of the nano-silver coating.

IPC Classes  ?

37.

A SEPARATOR FOR ALKALINE WATER ELECTROLYSIS

      
Application Number EP2020067996
Publication Number 2021/004811
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-26
Publication Date 2021-01-14
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor Mues, Willem

Abstract

A separator for alkaline water electrolysis (1) comprising a porous hydrophilic polymer layer (20), the porous hydrophilic polymer layer comprising a polymer resin and hydrophilic inorganic particles, characterized in that the inorganic particles are bariumsulfate particles having a particle size D50 of 0.7 pm or less.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 1/10 - Electrolytic production of inorganic compounds or non-metals of hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water in diaphragm cells
  • C25B 13/04 - Diaphragms; Spacing elements characterised by the material
  • B01D 67/00 - Processes specially adapted for manufacturing semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus
  • B01D 69/00 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or properties; Manufacturing processes specially adapted therefor

38.

RADIATION CURABLE INKJET INK FOR ALKALINE ETCHING OR PLATING APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number EP2020065948
Publication Number 2020/260008
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-09
Publication Date 2020-12-30
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A radiation curable composition comprising: - a monomer including at least two polymerisable groups wherein a linking group between the polymerisable groups comprises at least one acid degradable or hydrolysable group selected from the group consisting of an acetal, a ketal, an orthoester, an orthocarbonate, a tertiary ester, a tertiary carbonate and a tertiary urethane, and - a nitrogen containing monofunctional monomer of which the pKa of the conjugated acid is at least 3.5, and wherein the composition further comprises less than 10 wt% of other monomers including at least two polymerisable groups relative to the total weight of the polymerisable 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
  • B29C 64/40 - Structures for supporting 3D objects during manufacture and intended to be sacrificed after completion thereof
  • C09D 11/30 - Inkjet printing inks
  • G03F 7/027 - Non-macromolecular photopolymerisable compounds having carbon-to-carbon double bonds, e.g. ethylenic compounds
  • H05K 3/06 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which the conductive material is applied to the surface of the insulating support and is thereafter removed from such areas of the surface which are not intended for current conducting or shielding the conductive material being removed chemically or electrolytically, e.g. by photo-etch process

39.

RADIATION CURABLE INKJET INK FOR ALKALINE ETCHING OR PLATING APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number EP2020065897
Publication Number 2020/260004
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-09
Publication Date 2020-12-30
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A method of manufacturing metallic articles (6) including the steps of: - applying a radiation curable composition comprising a monomer including at least two polymerisable groups on a surface of a substrate thereby forming an image (2); - curing the image; - plating (4) or etching (3) a surface of the substrate not covered by the cured image by means of an alkaline solution; - removing (5) the cured image by means of an acidic solution; characterized in that a linking group between the polymerisable groups comprises at least one acid degradable or hydrolysable group selected from the group consisting of an acetal, a ketal, an orthoester, an orthocarbonate, a tertiary ester, a tertiary carbonate and a tertiary urethane and wherein the composition further comprises less than 10 wt% of other monomers including at least two polymerisable groups relative to the total weight of the polymerisable 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
  • B29C 64/40 - Structures for supporting 3D objects during manufacture and intended to be sacrificed after completion thereof
  • C09D 11/30 - Inkjet printing inks
  • H05K 3/06 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which the conductive material is applied to the surface of the insulating support and is thereafter removed from such areas of the surface which are not intended for current conducting or shielding the conductive material being removed chemically or electrolytically, e.g. by photo-etch process
  • G03F 7/027 - Non-macromolecular photopolymerisable compounds having carbon-to-carbon double bonds, e.g. ethylenic compounds

40.

A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A CONDUCTIVE PATTERN

      
Application Number EP2020061316
Publication Number 2020/221650
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-23
Publication Date 2020-11-05
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Muys, Bavo
  • Willaert, Peter
  • Van Den Bossche, Karl
  • Cortes Salazar, Fernando

Abstract

A method of preparing a conductive silver pattern on a substrate comprising the steps of: - applying a silver ink on the substrate to form a silver pattern, and - sintering the applied silver pattern in one step at a temperature of at least 50°C and a relative humidity (RH) of at least 50 %.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/52 - Electrically conductive inks
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • C09D 11/037 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the pigment
  • H05K 3/12 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern using printing techniques to apply the conductive material
  • H05K 1/09 - Use of materials for the metallic pattern

41.

A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A CONDUCTIVE PATTERN

      
Application Number EP2020060457
Publication Number 2020/212347
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-14
Publication Date 2020-10-22
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Cortes Salazar, Fernando
  • Van Den Bossche, Karl

Abstract

A method of preparing a conductive silver pattern on a substrate comprising the step of: - applying a silver ink on the substrate to form a silver pattern, and - sintering the applied silver pattern, characterized in that the silver ink comprises a compound A which decomposes exothermally during sintering.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • C09D 11/52 - Electrically conductive inks

42.

RADIATION CURABLE INKJET INK FOR MANUFACTURING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

      
Application Number EP2020051227
Publication Number 2020/152078
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-20
Publication Date 2020-07-30
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Torfs, Rita
  • Sauvageot, Marion

Abstract

A radiation curable inkjet ink comprising a polymerizable compound, a photoinitiator and a co-initiator, wherein the co-initiator is an aliphatic tertiary amine co-initiator or an aromatic co-initiator, the aromatic co-initiator selected from the group consisting of an amino substituted benzoic acid derivative, an amino substituted aromatic aldehyde and an amino substituted aromatic ketone, characterized in that the co-initiator comprises at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic thioether and an aliphatic disulfide.

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
  • 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
  • H05K 1/00 - Printed circuits
  • H05K 3/12 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern using printing techniques to apply the conductive material
  • H05K 1/09 - Use of materials for the metallic pattern
  • H05K 3/34 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits by soldering

43.

AQUEOUS ADHESIVE LAYER

      
Application Number EP2019084691
Publication Number 2020/126753
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-11
Publication Date 2020-06-25
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Van Aert, Hubertus
  • Mauriello, Jessica
  • Valckx, Nick

Abstract

An aqueous adhesive layer comprising a first and a second binder, characterized in that the first binder includes a PVDC and the second binder includes an acrylate having a glass transition temperature between 25°C and 120°C.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B42D 25/47 - Associating two or more layers using chemicals or adhesives using adhesives
  • B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
  • 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 27/30 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising acrylic resin
  • B32B 27/36 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyesters
  • C09J 127/08 - Homopolymers or copolymers of vinylidene chloride

44.

AQUEOUS ADHESIVE LAYER

      
Application Number EP2019085430
Publication Number 2020/127105
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-16
Publication Date 2020-06-25
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Valckx, Nick
  • May, Emily
  • Van Aert, Hubertus

Abstract

An aqueous adhesive layer comprising a first and a second binder, characterized in that the first binder includes a polyurethane-acrylate hybrid polymer wherein the polyurethane part has a glass transition temperature (Tg) between -75°C and 20°C and the acrylate part has a Tg between 65°C and 200°C, and the second binder is an aliphatic polyurethane.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09J 175/04 - Polyurethanes
  • C09J 175/16 - Polyurethanes having carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds having terminal carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • C08L 75/04 - Polyurethanes
  • C08L 75/16 - Polyurethanes having carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds having terminal carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • B42D 25/47 - Associating two or more layers using chemicals or adhesives using adhesives

45.

AQUEOUS DISPERSION OF CAPSULES

      
Application Number EP2019082632
Publication Number 2020/114839
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-26
Publication Date 2020-06-11
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Van Aert, Hubertus
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Louwet, Jos

Abstract

233 +or -N=C=O, wherein X, R1, R2, R3, R11 and R12 have the same meaning as that defined in the claims and w. The invention also includes a method of producing the aqueous dispersion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 13/16 - Interfacial polymerisation
  • A01N 25/28 - Microcapsules
  • A61K 9/50 - Microcapsules
  • C09B 67/02 - Dyestuff preparations characterised by special physical forms, e.g. tablets, films
  • C11D 3/50 - Perfumes
  • A23L 27/00 - Spices; Flavouring agents or condiments; Artificial sweetening agents; Table salts; Dietetic salt substitutes; Preparation or treatment thereof

46.

AQUEOUS DISPERSION OF RESIN PARTICLES

      
Application Number EP2019082396
Publication Number 2020/114819
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-25
Publication Date 2020-06-11
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Bertels, Ellen
  • Louwet, Jos

Abstract

233+ or -N=C=0, with a crosslinking agent C. The invention also includes a method of producing the aqueous dispersion and further relates to an aqueous ink jet ink comprising the resin particles.

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 11/326 - Pigment inks characterised by the pigment dispersant
  • C08G 12/00 - Condensation polymers of aldehydes or ketones with only compounds containing hydrogen attached to nitrogen

47.

NOVEL PHOTOINITIATORS

      
Application Number EP2019082173
Publication Number 2020/109148
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-22
Publication Date 2020-06-04
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Torfs, Rita
  • Sauvageot, Marion

Abstract

A photoinitiator selected from the group consisting of an acylphosphine oxide, a α-hydroxy-ketone and a α-amino-ketone, characterized in that the photoinitiator includes at least one aliphatic disulfide as functional group.

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
  • C07F 9/53 - Organo-phosphine oxides; Organo-phosphine sulfides
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • C08K 5/5397 - Phosphine oxides
  • C07D 295/104 - Heterocyclic compounds containing polymethylene-imine rings with at least five ring members, 3-azabicyclo [3.2.2] nonane, piperazine, morpholine or thiomorpholine rings, having only hydrogen atoms directly attached to the ring carbon atoms with substituted hydrocarbon radicals attached to ring nitrogen atoms substituted by doubly bound oxygen or sulfur atoms with the ring nitrogen atoms and the doubly bound oxygen or sulfur atoms attached to the same carbon chain, which is not interrupted by carbocyclic rings
  • C07D 295/145 - Heterocyclic compounds containing polymethylene-imine rings with at least five ring members, 3-azabicyclo [3.2.2] nonane, piperazine, morpholine or thiomorpholine rings, having only hydrogen atoms directly attached to the ring carbon atoms with substituted hydrocarbon radicals attached to ring nitrogen atoms substituted by carbon atoms having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. ester or nitrile radicals with the ring nitrogen atoms and the carbon atoms with three bonds to hetero atoms attached to the same carbon chain, which is not interrupted by carbocyclic rings
  • C07D 339/04 - Five-membered rings having the hetero atoms in positions 1 and 2, e.g. lipoic acid
  • C07F 9/32 - Esters thereof
  • C07F 9/6553 - Heterocyclic compounds, e.g. containing phosphorus as a ring hetero atom having sulfur atoms, with or without selenium or tellurium atoms, as the only ring hetero atoms

48.

RADIATION CURABLE INKJET INK FOR MANUFACTURING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

      
Application Number EP2019082093
Publication Number 2020/109132
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-21
Publication Date 2020-06-04
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Torfs, Rita
  • Sauvageot, Marion

Abstract

A radiation curable inkjet ink comprising a polymerizable compound and a photoinitiator, characterized in that the photoinitiator comprises a functional group selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic thio-ether and an aliphatic or a (hetero)aromatic disulfide.

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 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • C07F 9/53 - Organo-phosphine oxides; Organo-phosphine sulfides
  • C07D 335/00 - Heterocyclic compounds containing six-membered rings having one sulfur atom as the only ring hetero atom
  • C08K 5/5397 - Phosphine oxides
  • C07C 319/18 - Preparation of thiols, sulfides, hydropolysulfides or polysulfides of sulfides by addition of thiols to unsaturated compounds
  • C07F 9/32 - Esters thereof
  • C07D 335/16 - Oxygen atoms, e.g. thioxanthones
  • C07F 9/6553 - Heterocyclic compounds, e.g. containing phosphorus as a ring hetero atom having sulfur atoms, with or without selenium or tellurium atoms, as the only ring hetero atoms
  • C08K 5/375 - Sulfides containing six-membered aromatic rings
  • C08K 5/45 - Heterocyclic compounds having sulfur in the ring

49.

RADIATION CURABLE INKJET INK FOR MANUFACTURING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

      
Application Number EP2019081430
Publication Number 2020/104302
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-15
Publication Date 2020-05-28
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Torfs, Rita
  • Sauvageot, Marion

Abstract

123444 is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkaryl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl group and a substituted or unsubstituted aryl or heteroaryl group.

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 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes

50.

LASER MARKABLE COMPOSITIONS

      
Application Number EP2019075526
Publication Number 2020/064633
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-23
Publication Date 2020-04-02
Owner
  • AGFA NV (Belgium)
  • AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor Goethals, Fabienne

Abstract

An aqueous radiation curable laser markable composition comprising a polymerizable compound, a photoinitiator, a colour forming agent and an optional optothermal converting agent.

IPC Classes  ?

51.

LASER MARKABLE COMPOSITIONS

      
Application Number EP2019074843
Publication Number 2020/064427
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-17
Publication Date 2020-04-02
Owner
  • AGFA NV (Belgium)
  • AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Goethals, Fabienne
  • Van Aert, Hubertus
  • Ligot, Amandine

Abstract

An aqueous radiation curable laser markable composition comprising a polymerizable compound, a photoinitiator, a colourforming agent and an optional optothermal converting agent, characterized in that the photoinitiator has a Molecular Weight of at least 250.

IPC Classes  ?

52.

AQUEOUS DISPERSION OF RESIN PARTICLES

      
Application Number EP2019075570
Publication Number 2020/064656
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-23
Publication Date 2020-04-02
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Desmet, Tim
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Van Aert, Hubertus
  • Bertels, Ellen

Abstract

233 + or -N=C=O, wherein X, R1, R2, R3, R11 and R12 have the same meaning as that defined in the claims and wherein compound A and/or B comprise a dispersing group. The invention also includes a method of producing the aqueous dispersion and further relates to an aqueous inkjet ink comprising the resin particles.

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 11/326 - Pigment inks characterised by the pigment dispersant
  • C08G 12/00 - Condensation polymers of aldehydes or ketones with only compounds containing hydrogen attached to nitrogen
  • C08G 73/02 - Polyamines
  • D06P 5/30 - Ink jet printing

53.

NEAR INFRARED (NIR) LASER PROCESSING OF RESIN BASED ARTICLES

      
Application Number EP2019067730
Publication Number 2020/011601
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-02
Publication Date 2020-01-16
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Desmet, Tim
  • Lazreg, Faima
  • Van Aert, Hubertus

Abstract

A near infrared (NIR) laser processable resin based article comprising a specific optothermal converting. The specific optothermal converting has an improved thermal stability and therefore renders the preparation of the resin based article more reliable.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41M 5/24 - Ablative recording, e.g. by burning marks; Spark recording
  • B41M 5/26 - Thermography
  • B29C 65/16 - Laser beam
  • B23K 26/324 - Bonding taking account of the properties of the material involved involving non-metallic parts
  • B23K 26/402 - Removing material taking account of the properties of the material involved involving non-metallic material, e.g. isolators
  • C09B 23/00 - Methine or polymethine dyes, e.g. cyanine dyes

54.

CONDUCTIVE INKS

      
Application Number EP2019061517
Publication Number 2019/215068
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-06
Publication Date 2019-11-14
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor Bollen, Dirk

Abstract

A conductive ink comprising metallic nanoparticles, a liquid carrier and an optional binder, characterized in that liquid carrier includes between 0.5 and 7.5 wt% of a solvent selected from water and a compound comprising at least two hydroxyl groups.

IPC Classes  ?

55.

INKJET INKS FOR MANUFACTURING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

      
Application Number EP2019054676
Publication Number 2019/166405
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-26
Publication Date 2019-09-06
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Torfs, Rita

Abstract

312121222 may represent the necessary atoms to form a 5 to 8 membered ring.

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 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes

56.

INKJET INKS FOR MANUFACTURING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

      
Application Number EP2019054979
Publication Number 2019/166546
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-28
Publication Date 2019-09-06
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Torfs, Rita

Abstract

312322 and L may represent the necessary atoms to form a five to eight membered ring.

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 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes

57.

SOLDER MASK INKJET INKS FOR MANUFACTURING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

      
Application Number EP2018084134
Publication Number 2019/121093
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-10
Publication Date 2019-06-27
Owner
  • AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
  • ELECTRA POLYMER LTD. (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Wall, Christopher
  • Landells, Clive

Abstract

The invention provides a method of manufacturing an electronic device wherein a solder mask is prepared with a radiation curable solder mask inkjet ink containing at least one cationic polymerizable compound and a photoinitiating system, wherein the photoinitiating system includes a specified sulphonium compound and a Thioxanthone.

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
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
  • C09D 11/30 - Inkjet printing inks
  • H05K 1/00 - Printed circuits
  • C09D 11/36 - Inkjet printing inks based on non-aqueous solvents

58.

SOLDER MASK INKJET INKS FOR MANUFACTURING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

      
Application Number EP2018084157
Publication Number 2019/121098
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-10
Publication Date 2019-06-27
Owner
  • AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
  • ELECTRA POLYMER LTD. (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Torfs, Rita
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Landells, Clive
  • Wall, Christopher

Abstract

The invention provides a radiation curable solder mask Inkjet ink containing a photo-initiator, a polymerizable compound and a flame retardant wherewith a high quality solder mask withstanding the high thermal stress during the soldering process while maintaining excellent physical properties and flame retardancy may be produced.

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
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
  • C09D 11/36 - Inkjet printing inks based on non-aqueous solvents
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes

59.

NEAR INFRARED (NIR) LASER PROCESSING

      
Application Number EP2018083116
Publication Number 2019/110438
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-30
Publication Date 2019-06-13
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 comprising the steps of applying a composition comprising 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  ?

  • B41M 5/24 - Ablative recording, e.g. by burning marks; Spark recording
  • B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor
  • B41M 5/26 - Thermography
  • B23K 26/00 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring
  • B29C 65/16 - Laser beam
  • B23K 26/18 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring using absorbing layers on the workpiece, e.g. for marking or protecting purposes
  • B23K 26/20 - Bonding
  • B23K 26/32 - Bonding taking account of the properties of the material involved
  • B23K 26/40 - Removing material taking account of the properties of the material involved
  • B65B 51/00 - Devices for, or methods of, sealing or securing package folds or closures, e.g. twisted bag necks
  • C09B 23/01 - Methine or polymethine dyes, e.g. cyanine dyes characterised by the methine chain
  • B65B 25/04 - Packaging fruit or vegetables
  • B65B 61/02 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for perforating, scoring, or applying code or date marks on material prior to packaging

60.

METHOD OF PROVIDING A SECURITY ELEMENT ON A SECURITY DOCUMENT BY LASER MARKING

      
Application Number EP2018082623
Publication Number 2019/102021
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-27
Publication Date 2019-05-31
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Valckx, Nick
  • Geelen, Rene
  • Jung, Jürgen

Abstract

A method of providing an Optical Variable Device (OVD) and a tactile security element on a security document by exposing the security document with a laser, the security document comprising an overlay provided on a core, characterized in that the overlay comprises a compound capable or releasing a gas. The OVD and the tactile security element have a metallic appearance.

IPC Classes  ?

61.

A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A CONDUCTIVE PATTERN

      
Application Number EP2018065063
Publication Number 2019/096450
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-06-07
Publication Date 2019-05-23
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Cortes Salazar, Fernando
  • Steert, Koen
  • Courtet, Vincent
  • Van Den Bossche, Karl
  • Gilbert, Willem
  • Daelemans, Gert
  • Willaert, Peter

Abstract

A method of preparing a conductive pattern on a substrate comprising the steps of applying a receiving layer (200) on a substrate (100), applying a metallic nanoparticle dispersion on the receiving layer thereby forming a metallic pattern (300), and sintering the metallic pattern, characterized in that the receiving layer has a roughness Rz between 1 and 75 µm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 1/09 - Use of materials for the metallic pattern
  • C09D 11/52 - Electrically conductive inks
  • H05K 3/12 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern using printing techniques to apply the conductive material
  • H05K 3/38 - Improvement of the adhesion between the insulating substrate and the metal

62.

A COMPOSITION COMPRISING SOLVENT AND HEAT RESISTANT CAPSULES

      
Application Number EP2018077309
Publication Number 2019/072758
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-08
Publication Date 2019-04-18
Owner
  • AGFA NV (Belgium)
  • AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Goethals, Fabienne
  • Van Aert, Hubertus

Abstract

A composition comprising a capsules having an improved solvent and heat resistance. The capsules are prepared via interfacial polymerization between a polyisocyanate comprising at least 1 substituted or unsubstituted aryiene or heterearyl group and a compound including an active hydrogen. Such capsules comprising a leuco dye may be used in laser markable compositions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 13/16 - Interfacial polymerisation
  • B41M 5/327 - Organic colour formers, e.g. leuco dyes with a lactone or lactam ring
  • C08G 18/32 - Polyhydroxy compounds; Polyamines; Hydroxy amines

63.

A COMPOSITION COMPRISING SOLVENT AND HEAT RESISTANT CAPSULES

      
Application Number EP2018077290
Publication Number 2019/072749
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-08
Publication Date 2019-04-18
Owner
  • AGFA NV (Belgium)
  • AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Goethals, Fabienne
  • Curinckx, Freya
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

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

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 13/16 - Interfacial polymerisation
  • B41M 5/327 - Organic colour formers, e.g. leuco dyes with a lactone or lactam ring
  • C08G 18/32 - Polyhydroxy compounds; Polyamines; Hydroxy amines

64.

METHOD OF PROVIDING AN OVD ON A SECURITY DOCUMENT BY LASER MARKING

      
Application Number EP2018068487
Publication Number 2019/016007
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-09
Publication Date 2019-01-24
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Valckx, Nick
  • Geelen, Rene
  • Jung, Jürgen

Abstract

A method of providing an Optical Variable Device (OVD) on a security document by exposing the security document with a laser, the security document comprising an overlay provided on a core, characterized in that the overlay comprises a halogenated homo- or copolymer.

IPC Classes  ?

65.

A REINFORCED SEPARATOR FOR ALKALINE HYDROLYSIS

      
Application Number EP2018068515
Publication Number 2019/011844
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-09
Publication Date 2019-01-17
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor Mues, Willem

Abstract

A reinforced separator for alkaline hydrolysis (1) comprising a porous support (10), a first porous polymer layer (20) contiguous with one side of the support and a second porous polymer layer (30) contiguous with the other side of the support, characterized in that the maximum pore diameter at the outer surface of the first porous polymer layer (PDmax(1)) and of the second porous polymer layer (PDmax(2)) are different from each other and wherein a ratio between PDmax(2) and PDmax(1) is between 1.25 and 10.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 13/02 - Diaphragms; Spacing elements characterised by shape or form
  • C25B 13/08 - Diaphragms; Spacing elements characterised by the material based on organic materials
  • C25B 1/10 - Electrolytic production of inorganic compounds or non-metals of hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water in diaphragm cells
  • B01D 67/00 - Processes specially adapted for manufacturing semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus
  • B01D 69/10 - Supported membranes; Membrane supports

66.

NEAR INFRARED (NIR) LASER MARKABLE COMPOSITIONS

      
Application Number EP2018067562
Publication Number 2019/007833
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-06-29
Publication Date 2019-01-10
Owner
  • AGFA NV (Belgium)
  • AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Lazreg, Faima
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A laser markable composition is provided that has an improved stability towards the environment. The improved stability has been realized by using specific Near Infrared absorbing compounds.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41M 5/46 - Thermography combined with layers or compositions suitable for other methods of image registration; Special originals for reproduction by thermography characterised by the heat or radiation filtering or absorbing means or layers
  • B41M 5/323 - Organic colour formers, e.g. leuco dyes
  • B41M 5/333 - Colour developing components therefor, e.g. acidic compounds
  • B41M 5/34 - Multicolour thermography
  • B41M 3/14 - Security printing

67.

AQUEOUS DISPERSION OF POLYMERIC CAPSULES

      
Application Number EP2018065946
Publication Number 2018/234179
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-06-15
Publication Date 2018-12-27
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Desmet, Tim
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

233+ or -N=C=O, wherein X, R1, R2, R3, R11 and R12 have the same meaning as that defined in the claims. The invention also includes a method of producing the aqueous dispersion and further relates to an aqueous ink jet ink comprising the resin capsules.

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 11/326 - Pigment inks characterised by the pigment dispersant
  • C08G 12/00 - Condensation polymers of aldehydes or ketones with only compounds containing hydrogen attached to nitrogen
  • C08G 73/02 - Polyamines
  • D06P 5/30 - Ink jet printing

68.

A DEVELOPING AGENT PRECURSOR FOR LASER MARKABLE COMPOSITIONS

      
Application Number EP2018064712
Publication Number 2018/228857
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-06-05
Publication Date 2018-12-20
Owner
  • AGFA NV (Belgium)
  • AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

The invention relates to novel laser markable compositions comprising developing agent precursors according to formula (I).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07C 309/73 - Esters of sulfonic acids having sulfur atoms of esterified sulfo groups bound to carbon atoms of six-membered aromatic rings of a carbon skeleton to carbon atoms of non-condensed six-membered aromatic rings
  • C07C 311/49 - Amides of sulfonic acids, i.e. compounds having singly-bound oxygen atoms of sulfo groups replaced by nitrogen atoms, not being part of nitro or nitroso groups having nitrogen atoms of sulfonamide groups further bound to another hetero atom to nitrogen atoms
  • C07C 317/28 - Sulfones; Sulfoxides having sulfone or sulfoxide groups and nitrogen atoms, not being part of nitro or nitroso groups, bound to the same carbon skeleton with sulfone or sulfoxide groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the carbon skeleton
  • C07D 257/04 - Five-membered rings
  • C07C 251/48 - Oximes with oxygen atoms of oxyimino groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to carbon atoms of unsubstituted hydrocarbon radicals with the carbon atom of at least one of the oxyimino groups bound to a carbon atom of a six-membered aromatic ring
  • C07F 9/09 - Esters of phosphoric acids

69.

A MULTICOLOUR LASER MARKING METHOD

      
Application Number EP2017080332
Publication Number 2018/096096
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-11-24
Publication Date 2018-05-31
Owner
  • AGFA-GEVAERT N.V. (Belgium)
  • AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Goethals, Fabienne
  • Lazreg, Faima

Abstract

A laser markable article comprising a first laser markable layer capable of forming a colour upon exposure to UV radiation, a second and optionally a third laser markable layer capable of forming a colour upon exposure to IR radiation, characterized in that the second or third laser markable layer comprises a specific polymethine infrared radiation absorbing dye (IR dye). Also a colour laser marking method is disclosed wherein a first colour is formed upon exposure to UV radiation and a second and optionally a third colour upon exposure to IR radiation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09B 23/01 - Methine or polymethine dyes, e.g. cyanine dyes characterised by the methine chain
  • C09B 23/08 - Methine or polymethine dyes, e.g. cyanine dyes characterised by the methine chain containing an odd number of CH groups more than three CH groups, e.g. polycarbocyanines
  • B41M 5/323 - Organic colour formers, e.g. leuco dyes
  • B41M 5/34 - Multicolour thermography

70.

SOLDER MASK INKJET INKS FOR MANUFACTURING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

      
Application Number EP2017078390
Publication Number 2018/087055
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-11-07
Publication Date 2018-05-17
Owner
  • AGFA-GEVAERT N.V. (Belgium)
  • ELECTRA POLYMER LTD. (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Torfs, Rita
  • Sauvageot, Marion
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

The invention provides an inkjet method for producing a solder mask in the manufacture of a Printed Circuit Board. By using a solder mask inkjet ink containing at least one photoinitiator, at least one free radical polymerizable compound and at least one mercapto funtionalized carboxylic acid as adhesion promoter, a high quality solder mask withstanding the high thermal stress during the soldering process while maintaining excellent physical properties, may be produced.

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 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
  • H05K 1/09 - Use of materials for the metallic pattern

71.

SOLDER MASK INKJET INKS FOR MANUFACTURING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

      
Application Number EP2017078391
Publication Number 2018/087056
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-11-07
Publication Date 2018-05-17
Owner
  • AGFA-GEVAERT N.V. (Belgium)
  • ELECTRA POLYMER LTD. (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Torfs, Rita
  • Van Aert, Hubertus
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Sauvageot, Marion

Abstract

The invention provides an inkjet method for producing a solder mask in the manufacture of a Printed Circuit Board. By using a solder mask inkjet ink containing a polymerizable adhesion promoter and a phenolic compound comprising at least two phenolic groups, a high quality solder mask withstanding the high thermal stress during the soldering process while maintaining excellent physical properties, may be produced.

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 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes

72.

SOLDER MASK INKJET INKS FOR MANUFACTURING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

      
Application Number EP2017078381
Publication Number 2018/087052
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-11-07
Publication Date 2018-05-17
Owner
  • AGFA-GEVAERT N.V. (Belgium)
  • ELECTRA POLYMER LTD. (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Goethals, Fabienne
  • Van Aert, Hubertus
  • Torfs, Rita
  • Sauvageot, Marion

Abstract

The invention provides an inkjet method for producing a solder mask in the manufacture of a Printed Circuit Board. By using a solder mask inkjet ink containing at least one photo-initiator, at least one free radical polymerizable compound and at least one RAFT compound as adhesion promoter, a high quality solder mask withstanding the high thermal stress during the soldering process while maintaining excellent physical properties, may be produced.

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 11/30 - Inkjet printing inks
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes

73.

SOLDER MASK INKJET INKS FOR MANUFACTURING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

      
Application Number EP2017078406
Publication Number 2018/087059
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-11-07
Publication Date 2018-05-17
Owner
  • AGFA-GEVAERT N.V. (Belgium)
  • ELECTRA POLYMER LTD. (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Torfs, Rita
  • Sauvageot, Marion

Abstract

The invention provides an inkjet method for producing a solder mask in the manufacture of a Printed Circuit Board. By using a solder mask inkjet ink containing at least one photo-initiator, at least one free radical polymerizable compound and at least one allyl sulfone compound as adhesion promoter, a high quality solder mask withstanding the high thermal stress during the soldering process while maintaining excellent physical properties, may be produced.

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
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • H05K 1/00 - Printed circuits

74.

A LASER MARKABLE RFID TAG

      
Application Number EP2017075299
Publication Number 2018/065506
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-10-05
Publication Date 2018-04-12
Owner
  • AGFA-GEVAERT (Belgium)
  • AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Goethals, Fabienne
  • Vander Aa, Joseph
  • Geelen, Rene

Abstract

The invention is directed to a laser markable RFID tag comprising a RFID transponder and a laser markable layer and to an article or packaging comprising such a laser markable RFID tag.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
  • B41M 5/26 - Thermography
  • B42D 25/00 - Information-bearing cards or sheet-like structures characterised by identification or security features; Manufacture thereof
  • G03C 1/00 - Photosensitive materials

75.

ETCH-RESISTANT INKJET INKS FOR MANUFACTURING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

      
Application Number EP2017071968
Publication Number 2018/050457
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-09-01
Publication Date 2018-03-22
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Torfs, Rita

Abstract

A radiation curable inkjet ink including an adhesion promoter comprising: (1) at least one a free radical polymerizable group selected from the group consisting of an acrylate, a methacrylate, an acryl amide and a methacryl amide; (2) at least one aliphatic tertiary amine; and (3) at least one carboxylic acid or salt thereof with the proviso that the carboxylic acid is linked to an aliphatic tertiary amine via a divalent linking group selected from the group consisting of an optionally substituted methylene group and an optionally substituted ethylene group.

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 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • H01K 1/00 - ELECTRIC INCANDESCENT LAMPS - Details
  • H01K 3/00 - Apparatus or processes adapted to the manufacture, installing, removal or maintenance of incandescent lamps or parts thereof

76.

A METALLIC NANOPARTICLE DISPERSION

      
Application Number EP2017071314
Publication Number 2018/037072
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-08-24
Publication Date 2018-03-01
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Bollen, Dirk

Abstract

A metallic nanoparticle dispersion comprising metallic nanoparticles, a liquid carrier and an optional binder, characterized in that the dispersion further comprises a silane compound according to Formula (I) wherein R1, R2 and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, an alkoxy group and an aryloxy group with the proviso that at least one of R1 to R3 represents an alkoxy group or an aryloxy group, L1 represents a divalent linking group comprising one to 20 carbon atoms, A represents a thiol, a disulfide or a functional moiety comprising at least one thiol or disulfide, having no more than 10 carbon atoms, and n represents 0 or 1.

IPC Classes  ?

77.

AN INKJET INK SET FOR PREPARING CONDUCTIVE LAYERS OR PATTERNS

      
Application Number EP2017063756
Publication Number 2017/211853
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-06-07
Publication Date 2017-12-14
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Cortes Salazar, Fernando

Abstract

An inkjet ink set including a silver inkjet ink and a flushing liquid, characterized in that the flushing liquid comprises at least 25 wt% of 2-phenoxy ethanol based on the total weight of the flushing liquid.

IPC Classes  ?

78.

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A LASER MARKABLE PACKAGING

      
Application Number EP2017055913
Publication Number 2017/157888
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-03-14
Publication Date 2017-09-21
Owner
  • AGFA-GEVAERT (Belgium)
  • AGFA NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Goethals, Fabienne

Abstract

The invention provides an offset printing process for manufacturing a laser markable packaging characterized in that a laser markable offset ink, a laser markable varnish or a laser markable dispersion-lacquer is used in the process to provide a laser markable image or area on the packaging. The invention also provides a laser markable offset ink, offset varnish or offset dispersion-lacquer comprising a leuco dye and a metal free optothermal converting agent, which may be used in the offset printing process.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41M 1/06 - Lithographic printing
  • B41M 3/00 - Printing processes to produce particular kinds of printed work, e.g. patterns
  • B41M 5/323 - Organic colour formers, e.g. leuco dyes
  • C09D 11/02 - Printing inks
  • B41M 3/14 - Security printing
  • B41M 5/333 - Colour developing components therefor, e.g. acidic compounds
  • B41M 5/337 - Additives; Binders
  • C09D 11/03 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder

79.

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN ETCHED GLASS ARTICLE

      
Application Number EP2017054284
Publication Number 2017/148809
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-02-24
Publication Date 2017-09-08
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Torfs, Rita
  • Louwet, Frank
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Lens, Mark

Abstract

A method of manufacturing an etched glass article (10) including the steps of: a) jetting an image (2) with a UV curable inkjet ink on a surface of the glass article; b) UV curing the image (2); c) etching the surface not covered by the UV cured image (3) to obtain an etched image (4); and d) removing the UV cured image (2) in an aqueous alkaline solution; characterized in that the UV curable inkjet ink comprises a polymerizable composition, wherein at least 80 wt% of the polymerizable composition consists of: a) 15.0 to 70.0 wt% of an acryl amide; b) 20.0 to 75.0 wt% of a polyfunctional acrylate; and c) 1.0 to 15.0 wt% of a (meth)acrylate containing a carboxylic acid group, a phosphoric acid group or a phosphonic acid group; with all weight percentages (wt%) based on the total weight of the polymerizable composition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C03C 15/00 - Surface treatment of glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by etching
  • C03C 17/28 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with organic material

80.

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN ETCHED GLASS ARTICLE

      
Application Number EP2017054308
Publication Number 2017/148812
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-02-24
Publication Date 2017-09-08
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Torfs, Rita
  • Louwet, Frank
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Lens, Mark

Abstract

A method of manufacturing an etched glass article (5) including the steps of: a) jetting an image (2) with a UV curable inkjet ink on a surface of the glass article; b) UV curing the image (2); c) etching the surface not covered by the UV cured image (3) to obtain an etched image (4); and d) solubilising the UV cured image (2) in an aqueous alkaline solution.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C03C 15/00 - Surface treatment of glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by etching

81.

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN ETCHED GLASS ARTICLE

      
Application Number EP2017054291
Publication Number 2017/148810
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-02-24
Publication Date 2017-09-08
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Torfs, Rita
  • Louwet, Frank
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Lens, Mark

Abstract

A method of manufacturing an etched glass article (10) including the steps of: a) jetting an image (2) with a UV curable inkjet ink on a surface of a glass article; b) UV curing the image (2); c) etching the surface not covered by the UV cured image (3) to obtain an etched image (4); and d) removing the UV cured image (2); characterized in that a time between jetting and curing the image is at least 50 ms.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C03C 15/00 - Surface treatment of glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by etching

82.

A BACKSHEET FOR A SOLAR CELL MODULE

      
Application Number EP2016080590
Publication Number 2017/108471
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-12-12
Publication Date 2017-06-29
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Vercruysse, Geert
  • Verwaest, Hanne
  • Uyttendaele, Carlo
  • Van Aert, Hubertus

Abstract

A backsheet (1) for a photovoltaic module (5) comprising: - a support (300), - an adhesive layer (100) provided on one side of the support, and - an outer layer (200) provided on the other side of the support, characterized in that at least one of the adhesive layer and the outer layer is coated from an aqueous composition, the aqueous composition comprising a water soluble or dispersible binder and a water dispersible core/shell polyisocyanate.

IPC Classes  ?

83.

A METALLIC NANOPARTICLE DISPERSION

      
Application Number EP2016080375
Publication Number 2017/102574
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-12-09
Publication Date 2017-06-22
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Bollen, Dirk
  • Van Aert, Hubertus

Abstract

A metallic nanoparticle dispersion comprising metallic nanoparticles, a binder and a liquid carrier, characterized in that the binder is a copolymer of vinyl chloride and a hydroxyfunctional monomer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22F 1/00 - Metallic powder; Treatment of metallic powder, e.g. to facilitate working or to improve properties
  • B22F 3/10 - Sintering only
  • C09D 11/52 - Electrically conductive inks

84.

LASER MARKABLE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE A PACKAGING THEREWITH

      
Application Number EP2016079089
Publication Number 2017/093228
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-11-29
Publication Date 2017-06-08
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Goethals, Fabienne
  • Kokkelenberg, Dirk
  • Van Aert, Hubertus

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a packaging, optionally preprinted by flexo or offset, comprising the steps of: - applying one or more laser markable compositions on at least a part of a packaging, and - forming a colour image by laser marking the one or more applied laser markable compositions, characterized in that the laser markable compositions comprise a leucodye, a developing agent or developing agent precursor, and optionally an optothermal converting agent. The method is especially suited for manufacturing a packaging selected from the group consisting of a food packaging, a drink packaging, a cosmetical packaging and a pharmaceutical packaging.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41M 5/30 - Thermography using chemical colour formers
  • B41M 5/323 - Organic colour formers, e.g. leuco dyes
  • B41M 5/333 - Colour developing components therefor, e.g. acidic compounds
  • B41M 5/34 - Multicolour thermography

85.

A COMPOSITION COMPRISING GRAPHITE OXIDE AND AN INFRARED ABSORBING COMPOUND

      
Application Number EP2016067047
Publication Number 2017/013058
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-07-18
Publication Date 2017-01-26
Owner
  • AGFA NV (Belgium)
  • AGFA-GEVAERT (Belgium)
Inventor Desmet, Tim

Abstract

According to the present invention a composition capable of switching from a hydrophilic state into a hydrophobic state upon exposure to heat and/or light comprising graphite oxide and an infrared absorbing compound is disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

86.

A LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE PRECURSOR COMPRISING GRAPHITE OXIDE

      
Application Number EP2016067051
Publication Number 2017/013060
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-07-18
Publication Date 2017-01-26
Owner
  • AGFA NV (Belgium)
  • AGFA-GEVAERT (Belgium)
Inventor Desmet, Tim

Abstract

According to the present invention a lithographic printing plate precursor comprising on a support a layer of graphite oxide capable of switching from a hydrophilic state into a hydrophobic state upon exposure to heat and/or light is disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41C 1/10 - Forme preparation for lithographic printing; Master sheets for transferring a lithographic image to the forme
  • B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites

87.

MANUFACTURING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS USING UV FREE RADICAL CURABLE INKJET INKS

      
Application Number EP2016065775
Publication Number 2017/009097
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-07-05
Publication Date 2017-01-19
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Torfs, Rita
  • Cantero, Gabriela
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Van Aert, Hubertus

Abstract

A manufacturing method for printed circuit boards (1, 10) including the steps of: a) inkjet printing a UV free radical curable inkjet ink on a substrate (2); b) UV curing the UV free radical curable inkjet ink on the inkjet printed substrate; and c) applying a thermal treatment on the UV cured inkjet printed substrate; wherein the UV free radical curable inkjet ink contains at least a colorant, a free radical photoinitiator; a duofunctional monomer or oligomer and a polyfunctional monomer or oligomer; and 1 to 15 wt% of a silane compound according to Formula (I), wherein, the linking group L represents a -CH2- group or an aliphatic chain having 2 to 10 carbon atoms optionally substituted in the aliphatic chain by a nitrogen or an oxygen; R1 represents a methoxy group; R2 and R3 independently represent a methoxy group or a C1- to C4-alkyl group; and R4 represents a functional group selected from the group consisting of an epoxy group, an amine group, a carbamate group, a trimethoxy silane group and an ureido group.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 3/28 - Applying non-metallic protective coatings
  • 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

88.

A METALLIC NANOPARTICLE DISPERSION

      
Application Number EP2016061750
Publication Number 2016/189015
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-05-25
Publication Date 2016-12-01
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Bollen, Dirk
  • Vriamont, Nicolas
  • Van Aert, Hubertus

Abstract

A metallic nanoparticle dispersion comprising metallic nanoparticles, a binder and a liquid carrier, characterized in that the binder is a vinylidene chloride copolymer comprising 90 wt % or less of vinylidene chloride based on the total weight of the binder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 1/09 - Use of materials for the metallic pattern
  • 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 11/52 - Electrically conductive inks
  • H01B 1/22 - Conductive material dispersed in non-conductive organic material the conductive material comprising metals or alloys
  • H05K 3/12 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern using printing techniques to apply the conductive material
  • C09D 167/00 - Coating compositions based on polyesters obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic ester link in the main chain; Coating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers
  • C09D 127/08 - Homopolymers or copolymers of vinylidene chloride

89.

A METALLIC NANOPARTICLE DISPERSION

      
Application Number EP2016061756
Publication Number 2016/189016
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-05-25
Publication Date 2016-12-01
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Bollen, Dirk
  • Vriamont, Nicolas
  • Van Aert, Hubertus

Abstract

A metallic nanoparticle dispersion comprising metallic nanoparticles, a liquid carrier and an adhesion promoting compound, characterized in that the adhesion promoting compounds is an acidic polyester.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 1/09 - Use of materials for the metallic pattern
  • 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 11/52 - Electrically conductive inks
  • H01B 1/22 - Conductive material dispersed in non-conductive organic material the conductive material comprising metals or alloys
  • H05K 3/12 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern using printing techniques to apply the conductive material
  • C09D 127/08 - Homopolymers or copolymers of vinylidene chloride
  • C09D 167/00 - Coating compositions based on polyesters obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic ester link in the main chain; Coating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers

90.

LASER MARKABLE COMPOSITIONS, MATERIALS AND DOCUMENTS

      
Application Number EP2015061007
Publication Number 2016/184504
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-05-19
Publication Date 2016-11-24
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Steenackers, Marin
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Goethals, Fabienne
  • Petton, Lionel

Abstract

A colour laser markable composition comprising at least a first and a second Diffusion Hindered Molecular Assembly (DHMA), the DHMA's comprising a leuco dye and respectively a first and second sensitizer. With the laser markable composition, at least two different colours may be formed in a single layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41M 5/323 - Organic colour formers, e.g. leuco dyes
  • B41M 5/34 - Multicolour thermography
  • B41M 5/337 - Additives; Binders
  • B41M 3/14 - Security printing
  • B41M 5/46 - Thermography combined with layers or compositions suitable for other methods of image registration; Special originals for reproduction by thermography characterised by the heat or radiation filtering or absorbing means or layers

91.

LASER MARKABLE COMPOSITIONS, ARTICLES AND DOCUMENTS

      
Application Number EP2016061069
Publication Number 2016/184881
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-05-18
Publication Date 2016-11-24
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Goethals, Fabienne
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Kokkelenberg, Dirk
  • Petton, Lionel

Abstract

A laser markable composition comprising (a) an aqueous medium; (b) capsules composed of a polymeric shell surrounding a core; (c) a colour developing agent or colour developing agent precursor; and (d) an optothermal converting agent; characterized in that the core of the capsule contains a leuco dye.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41M 5/30 - Thermography using chemical colour formers
  • B41M 5/323 - Organic colour formers, e.g. leuco dyes
  • B41M 5/333 - Colour developing components therefor, e.g. acidic compounds
  • B41M 3/00 - Printing processes to produce particular kinds of printed work, e.g. patterns
  • B41M 3/14 - Security printing
  • B41M 5/337 - Additives; Binders
  • B41M 5/46 - Thermography combined with layers or compositions suitable for other methods of image registration; Special originals for reproduction by thermography characterised by the heat or radiation filtering or absorbing means or layers

92.

LASER MARKABLE MATERIALS AND DOCUMENTS

      
Application Number EP2015060996
Publication Number 2016/184502
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-05-19
Publication Date 2016-11-24
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Steenackers, Marin
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Decoster, Luc

Abstract

A colour laser markable article comprising at least a first and a second laser markable layer comprising respectively a first infrared dye IR-1 having an absorption maximum in the infrared region λ max(IR-1) and a second infrared dye IR-2 having an absorption maximum in the infrared region λ max(IR-2), characterized in that the colour laser markable layers further comprise a Diffusion Hindered Molecular Assembly (DHMA) which contains a leuco dye.

IPC Classes  ?

93.

LASER MARKABLE COMPOSITIONS, ARTICLES AND DOCUMENTS

      
Application Number EP2016060533
Publication Number 2016/184741
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-05-11
Publication Date 2016-11-24
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Van Aert, Hubertus
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Kokkelenberg, Dirk

Abstract

A laser markable composition comprising (a) an aqueous medium; (b) polymeric particles dispersed in the aqueous medium; (c) a colour developing agent or colour developing agent precursor; and (d) an optothermal converting agent; characterized in that a leuco dye is covalently bonded to the polymeric particles.

IPC Classes  ?

94.

LASER MARKABLE COMPOSITIONS, ARTICLES AND DOCUMENTS

      
Application Number EP2016060954
Publication Number 2016/184833
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-05-17
Publication Date 2016-11-24
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Kokkelenberg, Dirk
  • Petton, Lionel
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Goethals, Fabienne

Abstract

A laser markable composition comprising (a) an aqueous medium; (b) a leuco dye; (c) an optothermal converting agent; and (d) a colour developing agent, characterized in that the colour developing agent is a polymer particle capable of forming acid upon exposure to heat.

IPC Classes  ?

95.

AQUEOUS INKJET INKS

      
Application Number EP2016061063
Publication Number 2016/184878
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-05-18
Publication Date 2016-11-24
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Goethals, Fabienne
  • Van Aert, Hubertus
  • Kokkelenberg, Dirk

Abstract

An aqueous inkjet ink for forming a colour upon heat treatment containing a) an immobilized leuco dye; b) a colour developing agent or colour developing agent precursor; and c) optionally an opthothermal converting agent; wherein the leuco dye is immobilized by being covalently bonded to polymeric particles or by being included in the core of capsules composed of a polymeric shell surrounding a core.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/32 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by colouring agents
  • C09D 11/50 - Sympathetic, colour-changing or similar inks
  • B41M 3/14 - Security printing
  • C09D 11/40 - Ink-sets specially adapted for multi-colour inkjet printing

96.

A METALLIC NANOPARTICLE DISPERSION

      
Application Number EP2015079281
Publication Number 2016/102192
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-12-10
Publication Date 2016-06-30
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT (Belgium)
Inventor Bollen, Dirk

Abstract

A metallic nanoparticle dispersion comprising metallic nanoparticles and a liquid carrier characterized in that the dispersion further includes a dispersion-stabilizing compound according to Formulae I, II, III or IV, Formula I Formula II Formula III Formula IV wherein Q represents the necessary atoms to form a substituted or unsubstituted a five or six membered heteroaromatic ring, M is selected from the group consisting of a proton, a monovalent cationic group and an acyl group, R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkaryl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl or heteroaryl group, a hydroxyl group, a thioether, an ether, an ester, an amide, an amine, a halogen, a ketone and an aldehyde, R1 and R2 may represent the necessary atoms to form a five to seven membered ring, R3 to R5 are independently selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkaryl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl or heteroaryl group, a hydroxyl group, a thiol, a thioether, a sulfone, a sulfoxide, an ether, an ester, an amide, an amine, a halogen, a ketone, an aldehyde, a nitrile and a nitro group, R4 and R5 may represent the necessary atoms to form a five to seven membered ring.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01F 17/00 - Use of substances as emulsifying, wetting, dispersing, or foam-producing agents
  • C09D 11/03 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • C09D 11/52 - Electrically conductive inks

97.

LASER MARKABLE SECURITY ARTICLES AND DOCUMENTS

      
Application Number EP2015080490
Publication Number 2016/102366
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-12-18
Publication Date 2016-06-30
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Jung, Jürgen
  • Geelen, Rene
  • Depla, Anouschka
  • Wouters, Walther

Abstract

a laser markable layer (30) and a transparent outer layer or sheet having lenticular lenses on its outer surface (10), both provided, in this order, on an opaque core support (100), characterized in that the laser markable layer has a dry layer thickness of less than 50 μm. An improved contrast is obtained between interlaced images exposed into the security article of the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

98.

ETCH-RESISTANT INKJET INKS FOR MANUFACTURING CONDUCTIVE PATTERNS

      
Application Number EP2015071147
Publication Number 2016/050504
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-09-16
Publication Date 2016-04-07
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Torfs, Rita
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A UV curable inkjet ink comprising a polymerizable composition, wherein at least 80 wt% of the polymerizable composition consists of: a) 15.0 to 70.0 wt% of an acryl amide; b) 20.0 to 75.0 wt% of a polyfunctional acrylate; and c) 1.0 to 15.0 wt% of a monofunctional (meth)acrylate containing a carboxylic acid group, a phosphoric acid group or a phosphonic acid group; with all weight percentages (wt%) based on the total weight of the 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 11/30 - Inkjet printing inks

99.

DIGITAL FABRICATION OF METALLIC ARTICLES

      
Application Number EP2015062105
Publication Number 2016/050371
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-06-01
Publication Date 2016-04-07
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Torfs, Rita
  • De Mondt, Roel
  • Pastor Ramirez, Blanca Maria
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A method of manufacturing metallic articles (5) from a metal substrate (1) including the steps of: a) jetting an image with a UV curable inkjet ink on at least one surface of the metallic substrate; b) UV curing the image (2); c) electroplating or acidic etching the at least one metallic surface not covered by the UV cured image; and d) stripping or solubilising the UV cured image by an aqueous alkaline solution; wherein the UV curable inkjet ink has a viscosity of no more than 100 mPa.s at 25°C and at a shear rate of 1,000 s 1; and wherein the UV curable inkjet ink contains a specific polymerizable composition and up to 20 wt% of photoinitiator including at least one of an acyl phosphine oxide photoinitiator and a thioxanthone photoinitiator.

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 11/30 - Inkjet printing inks

100.

METHODS OF MANUFACTURING EMBOSSING ELEMENTS

      
Application Number EP2015062107
Publication Number 2016/050372
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-06-01
Publication Date 2016-04-07
Owner
  • AGFA GRAPHICS NV (Belgium)
  • AGFA-GEVAERT (Belgium)
Inventor
  • De Mondt, Roel
  • Torfs, Rita
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A method of manufacturing an embossing element (5) for decorative surfaces including the steps of: a) UV curable inkjet printing a decorative pattern (2) on a metallic surface (1); and b) forming a relief (4) by etching metal from the metallic surface.

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 11/30 - Inkjet printing inks
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