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EP 1 226 965 A3 |
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EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
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Date of publication A3: |
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12.05.2004 Bulletin 2004/20 |
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Date of publication A2: |
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31.07.2002 Bulletin 2002/31 |
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Date of filing: 14.01.2002 |
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International Patent Classification (IPC)7: B41M 5/00 |
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Designated Contracting States: |
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AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR |
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AL LT LV MK RO SI |
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Priority: |
26.01.2001 US 771191
26.01.2001 US 771189
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Applicant: EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY |
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Rochester, New York 14650 (US) |
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- Bermel, Alexandra DeLauro, Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester, New York 14650-2201 (US)
- Shaw-Klein, Lori Jeanne, c/o Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester, New York 14650-2201 (US)
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Representative: Haile, Helen Cynthia et al |
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Kodak Limited Patent, W92-3A, Headstone Drive
Harrow, Middlesex HA1 4TY
Harrow, Middlesex HA1 4TY (GB) |
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Ink jet recording element and printing method |
(57) An ink jet recording element comprising a support having thereon a porous image-receiving
layer comprising particles and a poly(vinyl alcohol) binder, the particles comprising
a fumed metallic oxide, and the binder having an average viscosity greater than 25
cp at 4% solids in an aqueous solution at 20°C and printing method using same.