Patent classifications
D21H23/30
Systems and methods for implementing a post-processing scheme for minimizing curl in sets of output image receiving media substrates imaged in image forming devices
A system and method are provided for controlling archival sheet curl formation in image receiving media substrates on which images are formed using aqueous inks as the marking material. Archival curl occurs over time and is based on a partial coverage of the image receiving media substrates by the deposited water-based marking materials. A unique post-processing scheme applies selective aqueous clear fluid onto imaged substrates (cut sheets) to substantially counteract long-term archival curl formation in the individual image receiving media substrates. Both opposing sides of the cut sheet are processed in a manner that causes them to substantially equally undergo the generally irreversible shrinkage phenomenon that leads to archival curl, thus substantially canceling out the archival curl formation mechanism. A clear fluid is applied image-wise to portions of one or both sides of the image receiving media substrates to counterbalance the formed aqueous ink image.
Systems and methods for implementing a post-processing scheme for minimizing curl in sets of output image receiving media substrates imaged in image forming devices
A system and method are provided for controlling archival sheet curl formation in image receiving media substrates on which images are formed using aqueous inks as the marking material. Archival curl occurs over time and is based on a partial coverage of the image receiving media substrates by the deposited water-based marking materials. A unique post-processing scheme applies selective aqueous clear fluid onto imaged substrates (cut sheets) to substantially counteract long-term archival curl formation in the individual image receiving media substrates. Both opposing sides of the cut sheet are processed in a manner that causes them to substantially equally undergo the generally irreversible shrinkage phenomenon that leads to archival curl, thus substantially canceling out the archival curl formation mechanism. A clear fluid is applied image-wise to portions of one or both sides of the image receiving media substrates to counterbalance the formed aqueous ink image.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING A POST-PROCESSING SCHEME FOR MINIMIZING CURL IN SETS OF OUTPUT IMAGE RECEIVING MEDIA SUBSTRATES IMAGED IN IMAGE FORMING DEVICES
A system and method are provided for controlling archival sheet curl formation in image receiving media substrates on which images are formed using aqueous inks as the marking material. Archival curl occurs over time and is based on a partial coverage of the image receiving media substrates by the deposited water-based marking materials. A unique post-processing scheme applies selective aqueous clear fluid onto imaged substrates (cut sheets) to substantially counteract long-term archival curl formation in the individual image receiving media substrates. Both opposing sides of the cut sheet are processed in a manner that causes them to substantially equally undergo the generally irreversible shrinkage phenomenon that leads to archival curl, thus substantially canceling out the archival curl formation mechanism. A clear fluid is applied image-wise to portions of one or both sides of the image receiving media substrates to counterbalance the formed aqueous ink image.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING A POST-PROCESSING SCHEME FOR MINIMIZING CURL IN SETS OF OUTPUT IMAGE RECEIVING MEDIA SUBSTRATES IMAGED IN IMAGE FORMING DEVICES
A system and method are provided for controlling archival sheet curl formation in image receiving media substrates on which images are formed using aqueous inks as the marking material. Archival curl occurs over time and is based on a partial coverage of the image receiving media substrates by the deposited water-based marking materials. A unique post-processing scheme applies selective aqueous clear fluid onto imaged substrates (cut sheets) to substantially counteract long-term archival curl formation in the individual image receiving media substrates. Both opposing sides of the cut sheet are processed in a manner that causes them to substantially equally undergo the generally irreversible shrinkage phenomenon that leads to archival curl, thus substantially canceling out the archival curl formation mechanism. A clear fluid is applied image-wise to portions of one or both sides of the image receiving media substrates to counterbalance the formed aqueous ink image.
Paper-based flexible packaging material with high barrier properties and a process to produce it
The present invention relates generally to the field of polymer dispersion coated, paper-based flexible packaging materials. In particular, the present invention relates to improving the barrier properties of polymer dispersion coated 5 paper-based flexible packaging materials. Embodiments of the present invention relate to a process for improving the barrier properties of polymer dispersion coated paper-based flexible packaging materials comprising the step of applying an Al2O3 coating to at least one surface of the dispersion coated paper-based flexible packaging materials, for example by using atomic layer deposition; and an Al2O3-coated paper material 10 obtainable by such a process.
Paper-based flexible packaging material with high barrier properties and a process to produce it
The present invention relates generally to the field of polymer dispersion coated, paper-based flexible packaging materials. In particular, the present invention relates to improving the barrier properties of polymer dispersion coated 5 paper-based flexible packaging materials. Embodiments of the present invention relate to a process for improving the barrier properties of polymer dispersion coated paper-based flexible packaging materials comprising the step of applying an Al2O3 coating to at least one surface of the dispersion coated paper-based flexible packaging materials, for example by using atomic layer deposition; and an Al2O3-coated paper material 10 obtainable by such a process.
IN-LINE APPLICATION OF DISPERSION BARRIER
A coating and pressware forming system comprising a coating system and a pressware forming system in-line with the coating system. The coating system includes a supply roll carrier and rollers configured for guiding and unwinding the paperboard material from a spool such that the paper traverses a path to the pressware forming system. The coating system also includes a waterfall dispenser fixed above the path the paper traverses for evenly applying liquid coating to the paperboard material. The waterfall dispenser includes a pressure chamber fluidly coupled with the source of liquid coating and having a gap through which the liquid coating is forced to flow evenly across a width of the paperboard material. The coating system may also include air nozzles for drying the coating on the paperboard material. Following this drying, the coating system may guide the coated paperboard material directly to the pressware forming system.
IN-LINE APPLICATION OF DISPERSION BARRIER
A coating and pressware forming system comprising a coating system and a pressware forming system in-line with the coating system. The coating system includes a supply roll carrier and rollers configured for guiding and unwinding the paperboard material from a spool such that the paper traverses a path to the pressware forming system. The coating system also includes a waterfall dispenser fixed above the path the paper traverses for evenly applying liquid coating to the paperboard material. The waterfall dispenser includes a pressure chamber fluidly coupled with the source of liquid coating and having a gap through which the liquid coating is forced to flow evenly across a width of the paperboard material. The coating system may also include air nozzles for drying the coating on the paperboard material. Following this drying, the coating system may guide the coated paperboard material directly to the pressware forming system.
Method for producing sheet for heat-insulating foamed paper container
[Problem] The problem that unevenness occurs in the foam layer and the insulating property deteriorates when lamination is carried out at high speed was clarified in a process for producing a sheet for a foam insulating paper container. Specifically, the problem addressed by the present invention is to provide a sheet for a foam insulating paper container that can be foamed without unevenness even when laminated at high speed. [Solution] The present inventors discovered that the problem addressed by the present invention can be solved by a method for producing a sheet for a foam insulating paper container in which a polyethylene resin is laminated on at least one side of a paper substrate, wherein the method for producing a sheet for a foam insulating paper container is characterized in that the lamination conditions are an air gap of 150 mm or greater and a take-off speed of 70 m/min or higher.
Method for producing sheet for heat-insulating foamed paper container
[Problem] The problem that unevenness occurs in the foam layer and the insulating property deteriorates when lamination is carried out at high speed was clarified in a process for producing a sheet for a foam insulating paper container. Specifically, the problem addressed by the present invention is to provide a sheet for a foam insulating paper container that can be foamed without unevenness even when laminated at high speed. [Solution] The present inventors discovered that the problem addressed by the present invention can be solved by a method for producing a sheet for a foam insulating paper container in which a polyethylene resin is laminated on at least one side of a paper substrate, wherein the method for producing a sheet for a foam insulating paper container is characterized in that the lamination conditions are an air gap of 150 mm or greater and a take-off speed of 70 m/min or higher.